Our Kids Play Hockey: The Ride To The Rink: Stats — Friend, Foe, Or Fuel For Growth?
Episode Description
Stats. Love them. Hate them. Ignore them. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, one thing is certain statistics are part of hockey, and how you use them can shape your growth as a player.On this episode of The Ride to the Rink, Mike and Lee dive into one of the most emotional and misunderstood parts of the game: hockey stats. Goals, assists, plus-minus, turnovers, save percentage they can motivate you, frustrate you, or even expose parts of your game youd rather not see. But heres the truth: stats arent the enemy misusing them is.In this conversation, Mike and Lee break down:Why stats can reveal both strengths and blind spotsHow to avoid becoming defined by one numberWhy coaches use stats and how players should respondWhen stats matter and when they really dontHow elite players use uncomfortable stats to improveWhy being a well-rounded, reliable player matters more than chasing points Whether youre a player who checks the stat sheet daily or one who avoids it completely, this episode will help you rethink how stats fit into your hockey journey and how to use them as a tool, not a trap. Remember: the stats are in the past. Your effort, habits, and mindset decide what comes next. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Stats Dont Define You How Hockey Players Should Really Use Numbers to Get Better Wherever you are on your hockey path, we believe in you. You should too.#RideToTheRink #HockeyStats #YouthHockey #HockeyDevelopment #TeamFirst #HockeyMindset #PlayerDevelopment #HockeyParents #HockeyLifeClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! Trusted by our kids! Trust it with yours! Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Visit NHL.SenseArena.com/OKPH for their lowest price of the season and use code OKPH to get $25 off an annual plan or headset bundle.Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube