Alex Hicks - Why a Shorter Stick can Lead to More Offence

Arizona State University Assistant Coach Alex Hicks shares the story that inspired his theory that using a shortened hockey stick will lead to players capitalizing on more scoring chances during his 2022 College Hockey Inc. Virtual Coaching Clinic presentation.
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[@jakebenigni]

very interesting. bottom line it is a simple physics equation. the closer the weight of the puck is to the body's center of gravity the more force production you have. which is why your best shooters pull the puck in on a wrist shot. which is also the preferred location on a one timer. still a tough thing to put your finger on though due to the varying lengths of humorous bones from person to person.

[@shogekimura]

you didnt really explain why having a shorter stick leads to more offense. The first example makes sense, but the other 2 aren't indicative of a longer stick being the reason for the bad/missed play.

[@kruofud]

Still not convinced that a shorter stick is better... As stated on another video about stick length, today's stick technology makes it possible to have a longer stick and still retain fast/soft hands. I get that being 6'2" you can get away with a shorter stick, however, at 5'10"? You're setting yourself up to get messed up that one moment you glance at the puck on your short stick! Nonetheless, that's just MY take on this issue.

[@brandanlackey7429]

I’m 5’11 and my stick comes to my collar bone on skates and i don’t really have to look at my stick to know the pucks on it. Definitely a big part of that is my sticks so I have a really good feel for the puck but just years of practice and playing I’ve just learned how to. Yes I still have to look down when I’m in around players sometimes but I’ve always been a stick handler and up close to the net so I found a shorter stick does not hand cuff me when I play the puck near my feet which I do a lot. I used to have my sticks to my lips and then I tried chopping it at my chin off skates and after a couple days of getting used to it I’ve never switched back and been doing it this way for a few seasons now. I get why some shorter players use longer sticks but I just found for me longer sticks do more harm then good. Not saying you can’t use a long stick, Conner Bedard is 5’10 and uses a stick that goes to his eyes and he’s crazy with his shot and stick handling. Crosby uses a short stick and he’s known for his crazy hands and he’s got a pretty sweet one timer as well.

[@fricky00]

No way, get comfortable using longer with the right lie... it adds 40-50 extra steals a season.