What’s the Worst Hockey Advice You’ve Ever Received?

We’ve all been stung by some awful hockey advice during our years in the game, and more often than not it came from someone who swore up and down he (or she) knew exactly what was wrong and exactly what to do.

Am I striking a chord with anyone? I mean, whether in your capacity as a new coach, a hockey parent or as a new adult rec player, I’m sure you recall someone steering you in a very wrong direction.

Is there a method to my madness here? Ya, I think so. For, if others newer to the game now hear what you’ve previously gone through, it might just save them a lot of pain.

In a way, too, it might cut short some wives’ tales. In other words, what so often happens is that one person makes a wild claim, and pretty soon another and another echoes it, until the hockey world starts to believe it.

No matter, how about getting a discussion going down below. Be respectful (and somewhat intelligent sounding), and I’ll approve you as soon as possible. Who knows… We might even find a bit of humor amid some sad commentary.

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On your submissions: Provide a little background to your comments, including the level or age involved, the roles of the advisor and receiver (as in a coach, parent or player), where things took place (like in the stands, on the ice, online, or in a publication). Oh, and I think it best to avoid using names.