The Ride to the Rink: Stats — Friend, Foe, or Fuel for Growth?
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The Ride to the Rink: Stats — Friend, Foe, or Fuel for Growth?
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📊 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 you’d rather not see.
🚨 But here’s the truth: stats aren’t the enemy — misusing them is.
In this conversation, Mike and Lee break down:
- Why stats can reveal both strengths and blind spots
- How to avoid becoming defined by one number
- Why coaches use stats — and how players should respond
- When stats matter… and when they really don’t
- How elite players use uncomfortable stats to improve
- Why being a well-rounded, reliable player matters more than chasing points
🏒 Whether you’re 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 Don’t 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.
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