Welcome to the Hockey Myths Hub
Hockey is a great game, but itâs also a game filled with old sayings, halfâtruths, and ideas that get repeated so often that nobody stops to question them. This page brings those myths into the light.
Here, youâll find clear explanations, real coaching insight, and practical fixes that help players, parents, and coaches understand what actually works. If you havenât already, you may want to start with A Quick Hockey Reality Check, which explains why so many of these myths stick around. As new questions and misconceptions pop up, this Hub will continue to grow â so feel free to explore and revisit often.
MYTH #14: âYou should always dump the puck in certain situations.â
MYTH #14: âYou should always dump the puck in certain situations.â
Read More MYTH #12: âSmart players are born, not developed.â
REALITY: Experience and coaching shape intelligence. EXPLANATION: Kids who are taught to scan, anticipate, and problemâsolve become âsmart playersâ.
Read More MYTH #11: âHockey IQ canât be taught.â
REALITY: It absolutely can. EXPLANATION: IQ grows through repetition, video, guided questions, and learning patterns — just like any other skill.
Read More MYTH #10: âDekes win games.â
A deke is just one option -- and often not the best one. Smart players choose the highestâpercentage play...
Read More MYTH #9: âYou should always keep two hands on your stick.â
REALITY: One-hand control is essential in modern hockey. EXPLANATION: Reaching, poking, angling, and protecting space all require one-hand mobility.
Read More MYTH #8: âPassing is just about accuracyâ
REALITY: Accuracy, deception, and timing score more goals than raw power.
EXPLANATION: Goalies stop hard shots they can see. They struggle with shots that change angle or arrive unexpectedly...
Read More MYTH #7: âShooting harder is the key to scoring.â
REALITY: Accuracy, deception, and timing score more goals than raw power. EXPLANATION: Goalies stop hard shots they can see. They struggle with shots that change angle or arrive unexpectedly.
Read More Myth #6: âStickhandling is about fast hands.â
REALITY: Itâs about controlling the puck with your body, not your wrists.
Read More MYTH #5: âKids should learn speed before edges.â
REALITY: Edges are the foundation of speed. EXPLANATION: Without edge control, speed becomes sloppy, unsafe, and impossible to build on.
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