Series: Rethinking Scoring
A series of articles discussing how goals are scored vs. how we think they are scored. Attempting to break down myths with data, these articles published by the OMHA will have coaches rethinking their approach to scoring.
Shooting with Purpose – often coaches tell their players to “just get the puck on net”, but is that the best approach? This article examines the most successful target areas to shoot from at various points around the ice, helping coaches to teach players to shoot on goal with a purpose vs. simply shooting on goal.
The Science of Scoring – examining each goal scored in the NHL during a standard season shows that the best scoring opportunities come from spots on the ice that you don’t necessarily expect.
The Shooter Illusion – the term “the puck has eyes” takes on a different meaning when it comes to goal scoring. This article examines scoring from the players perspective vs. the puck’s perspective to show that many coaches need to change their approach when teaching players how to shoot on a goalie.
Shooting with Purpose
The Science of Scoring
The Shooter Illusion