Learn to Watch Hockey with these Top 10 Tips!
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- Here are my top 10 tips for how to watch hockey! Whether you occasionally tune in during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, are considering a good alternative to soccer or football or basketball, or are already a diehard fan, this video will clue you in on some ways to better understand the greatest sport on Earth. Comment below with any questions (or additional tips) you have, and stick around for more videos throughout the 2022-23 NHL Season!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:48 (1) Understand Hockey vs Other Sports
2:10 (2) Use Clues to Track the Puck
3:21 (3) Watch Hockey at a Macro Level
4:11 (4) Hockey = Many Little Plays
4:59 (5) Pay Attention to the Referees
6:14 (6) Anticipate TV Timeouts
7:27 (7) Watch Other Teams & Players
8:59 (8) Anticipate Line Changes (Forwards & Defense)
10:20 (9) Watch the Goaltender on the Penalty Kill
11:31 (10) Hang out with Us!
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Why do you enjoy watching hockey, and what other questions/tips do you have?
I enjoy the fighting in Hockey the most.
I love the speed and strategy. The way that players pass back and forth. The patience of a puck handler. And the thick Canadian accents. Plus the jerseys and or history.
I think most importantly one of the best things about getting into hockey is the lack of commercial breaks compared to say the NFL or NBA it just seems like you get more time of play than any other sport
There used to be even less commercial breaks back in the day
Just wait till you hear about soccer
@@jumpywizard4I would agree but as far as North American sports, less people watch MLS. Hopefully Messi continues to change that
I remember going to my first NFL game with my brother, who is a season ticket holder for the Dolphins and asking him why they weren’t playing. He said it was a TV timeout. Boring.
this!!!
My wife and I have never been sports fans but we recently moved to a bigger city and they have a local NHL team. We both have fallen in love with the sport! We go see them play home games as often as we can and our Autistic son loves it too! It’s action packed and I’m amazed at how talented these guys are to not only skate, but to be so skilled at playing WHILE skating. The atmosphere inside the stadium is unreal.
@@chadabercrombie6860yes
@@chadabercrombie6860 ice hockey: yes, field hockey: no, in this case yes hockey is played on ice
Welcome to the family, eh? Just kidding I'm American, but welcome still!
Yes, hockey players are very graceful
I would replace (2) with "Just be patient and give it a few games"
Being able to track the puck is really something that comes automatically with just a little bit of hockey watching experience.
You always offer a unique, thoughtful perspective!
@@TwistedWristerHockey
I mean it's hard to luck for clues on where the puck is, if you're completely new to hockey and you have no idea what's really going on.
As a German I grew up with soccer and started to get into hockey relatively late compared to Canadiens who grew up with hockey as their national sport.
So I still remember pretty well how my first few games I watched went. I tried to guess where the puck was based on the players' movements and body language, but I really had no idea what was going on and just celebrated when the other fans were celebrating :D
I spent my first few games mostly just listening to the announcers and watching the game with more of a vague view. I didn't try to track the puck at all, and honeslty by the third game or so I was able to track it with no problem
Can a substituted player comeback in once he's out(bench)?
@@tanmay_6363yes. Unlimited substitutions for skaters
My number one tip for someone who haven't watched much hockey yet is find something to connect with emotionally in addition to having a favourite team. Is it a second or third favourite team? Is it a player? Is it a certain skill set on the ice? Even when I'm watching the game as a neutral, e.g. neither team ranks among my favourites I tend to pick out certain things and look out for those while watching the game. That makes me more invested in the actual watching experience as opposed to the game just happening in the background while I'm constantly being distracted by social media or some other things within my reach.
I got into hockey last year with my native German ice hockey league, and now I've finally reached the Nhl. Next season will be the first full Nhl season I will be following. The thing I love most about watching hockey is its fast pace. It just goes from end to end so quickly and that makes it so exciting. Something I don't like is the moments when someone fires the Puck and you have no idea where its gone, thanks on your tips on that.
Genau demselben Problem stehe ich auch gegenüber mit dem Puk😂
Du sag mal, bist du ein Fan der Haie oder wofür schlägt dein Herz?^^
To be more precise about TV timeouts, there are three scheduled in each period, coming after the first normal stoppage after the 6, 10, and 14-minute marks of the period. This means not after an icing (or any other scenario where one team or the other isn't allowed to change), and not after a goal, but also not in the middle of a power play, not less than a minute after the previous TV timeout, and not in the last 30 seconds of any period or the last two minutes of the third period. Now, in the playoffs, there's one timeout after the ten-minute mark of each overtime period following the first stoppage of any kind (including icings etc.), where they may or may not cut to commercial but will still take two minutes to scrape the ice. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
Good stuff, thanks
I love the intense pace and action. Watching a game live is definitely a vibe! I love the game but need to learn the nuances of the sport. I am hooked though!
I used to always pair Soccer and Hockey together in the group of sports that I didn’t care for. Mainly because i did not grow up in a state where either one of them was big, and because they are usually low scoring. But I recently moved to Denver and started following the Avs. And man was I wrong. It is sooo fast paced and action packed, and the stadiums are electric when watching the games in public. Im still trying to learn all of the rules and lingo. But man Im falling in love with this sport.
Awesome to hear, Eli! The Avs make it pretty easy to get into the sport, and scoring in the NHL has gone up a lot in recent years. I used to feel similarly, too, having grown up in California and during a lower-scoring era.
I’m from Edmonton so naturally I’ve been into hockey whether it was my choice or not. I’ve been watching more and more each year but last year was when I watched the whole playoffs, but my favourite part of it is the fast pace and unbelievable goals by McDavid
The referee doesn’t put his arm up for icing.
Linesman cover icing, offside, and all faceoffs except after goals and to start the period. And they break up fights.
I’m a newbie to hockey. Haven’t watched it much in my life and never played it. Lately I’ve been getting more and more into it after watching the Avalanche play a night early this month. I’ve been trying to catch more games and learn the rules and lingo and try to understand more about what’s going on. As to answer your question, I like the fast paced flow of the match. It’s pretty amazing to see how much control these guys have going that fast and to be able to track the puck in a split second where I can barely even see where it’s at lol 😂. The sport is way more exciting than I remember it being
Same😂
Hockey in person is outstanding, fast paced and exciting! Probably the best sport there is to see live in person.
100%, as someone who likes Contact Sport (like soccer and football) I must admit that watching hockey in person was top tier! Such and intense pace and a lot of action.
If I'm honest, I learned mostly about hockey from my best friend, only within the past month or so actually gaining proper interest in the sport despite his various attempts for years, and frankly I am mostly watching for the gladiators on ice aspect because I deeply enjoy large men yeeting each other and themselves after various objects, but I nonetheless appreciate this video breaking down what I need to know to actually keep up with anything he says in conversation, and to further my enjoyment of gladiators on ice. Thank you, Twisted Wrister Hockey, you've earned a sub. May your days be pleasant.
I'm fairly new to watching hockey (last season was my first season) and my favorite part is how close and defensive they can be, and how every little mistake or goal can matter
I've been playing for 25 years and I would describe it as a sport made of mistakes. Honestly the goalie position is there to cover for the mistakes made throughout.
Nice job on the video! Your speaking skills and content had me watching the whole way through!
Thanks for posting this! I've been to a couple of Duck's games cause someone I knew had a spare ticket, but I've been really wanting to get more into hockey cause of the PWHL games.
I’m in need of learning this sport so thank you so much!!!🎉
I'm new to watching hockey and this was incredibly helpful! Thanks for putting this out here for us newbies.
Awesome video Nick! The biggest one In my opinion Is anticipating play. The biggest complaint I've heard from new fans/casuals is when they can't follow the puck
Definitely, and I think that's a big reason hockey doesn't translate as well to TV as other sports. I always tell people to catch a game in person if they can.
Really good video on a topic that is underserved and needs more guides out there, like this one, to help ease hockey-curious people into becoming fans.
I know that I can absolutely be qualified as a “bandwagoner,” but I have become a gigantic Florida Panthers fan over the last two years. Especially during this current playoffs! My boss treated the engineering team to game two of the first round, Panthers vs Lightning, in Sunrise and the energy of that arena… oh my, the energy! I’ve been to many soccer games and I have never felt that much passion and drive from a fan base before. I have since been diving into hockey more and more and learning the rules and all that. It’s been such a fun ride. I always dismissed hockey as “soccer on ice,” and appreciated the sport for how tough it was, but I never understood the appeal. But yeah, that 120 dB cheer when the Panthers scored the OT winner just won my heart for the team and sport!
I'm a football/soccer fan from Chile, South America. I've been incresingly interested in ice hockey, cause it's very dynamic and you can appreciate the amount of talent that is required for both ice skating and managing the puck. And since the puck rarely goes out the pitch, it makes it a constant come-and-go.
Im new to the sport but saw my first Avalanche game. Im hooked it’s professional fast and yet the players seem more about the game and feel more authentic
Hi nick right now I am working on my cottage core mosaic blanket and granny squares and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and what is your favorite nhl team
NHL games are expensive to attend so if you are looking for a basic introduction see if there is a university or major junior team in your area. Attending in person allows the opportunity to observe what is happening on the whole ice surface. That will show you defensive zone sets, offensive zone sets, set plays, break outs, cycles and penalty killing and power play sets. The puck travels faster than a human so passing is important for zone entry plays. Anyway, just a bit off the top of my head.
That its fast paced - makes it more exciting and enjoying. Also fights...because sometimes you just need to deck your opponent and I'm glad hockey allows that
Thanks for all the inventive and engaging off-season content! The last season was my first following hockey and I thought maybe my interest might die down over the summer, but I'm really excited for the upcoming season. I'm hoping to follow (7) and watch games by some teams that have a totally different style of play from the ones I've cheered for last season. So far my favorite thing about watching hockey has just been gaining the ability to follow the flow of play in more detail - there's so much more going on on the ice than you can perceive at first.
Comments like this can make my day. Thanks for sharing that, Noora 👏
Thanks for the tips Nick
This was awesome thank you. I really like the tip about watching the plays develop than just trying to track the puck. I think that is going to make a difference for me.
Thank you, I'm glad this helped!
I live in Palm Springs and I’m starting to get into hockey because of the Firebirds! 🔥
Good luck in the conference final (and perhaps beyond)!
Im getting back into it! I grew up in the 90s' in Staten Island, New York; therefore I have been happy to see the Rangers and the Ducks play! I think watching it on a high definition tv helps a bunch! Not to mention compared to American football the rules/penalties are easier to understand. Granted some terms I'm still wrapping my head around. I've also noticed watching it in a high definition tv is super engaging!
Staten Island in the house 👐
Hockey is a lot of fun and I love being a fan of color knowing that there are other fans of color that really love the sport so I'm not so much alone
I'm getting into it after visiting Canada again (lived there for a couple of years as a kid). Only North American sport that I find engaging.
I watched my first full game last night and I like how fast paced it is.
I have never been all that interested in sports, but there's something about hockey haha I also got really pumped when the PWHL started
I like that its much faster paced than Baseball. As a fan I'm way more invested in watching every moment of the games vrs just "monitoring" a baseball game as it's on. Baseball tends to drag on for me.
Thanks!
I'll admit that I have a problem with zoning out when I'm watching games, this goes for every sport. Even if I don't have my phone near me I still go into my Nothing Box like ten seconds after sitting down and glueing my eyes to the TV, and half the period later or when a goal is scored I finally realize that i went mentally missing that whole time and don't recall what i just watched. This happens less when im at a game in person but still happens. Its frustrating. I also dont notice a lot of penalties, i know what they are but during live action i miss them until the whistle blows and i see the replay. Again, i can be looking at the incident and not notice it right away.
I honestly zone out as well. I think what does that for me is that I get too fixated on watching wherever the puck goes. Alternatively, when I see a speedy player make a pass, I'm curious to see where he's going from there. I can say the same after someone on defense rushes up to the point to contest a shot. It's all about choosing a little moment like that and seeing what that player does with the rest of his shift; at least, that's just one way I find myself appreciating the sport more. Thanks for watching!
I'm pretty new. I used to watch a buddy casually at his bar league matches. But not NHL, really. What I like about hockey are the speed and the fact that, unlike (for example ) football (soccer) there aren't players faking injuries just to cheat themselves into a chance at a point. At least, not that I've noticed so far. They're just being mature about things for the most part and getting with the game (of course fights are a thing but they draw penalties, usually for both sides).
Thank You for this!!! I started watching hockey this week out of curiosity. I have seen like 4 games already and I been enjoying it a lot even tho I dont understand like 60% of the things happening.
Rooting for the Canes cus I live in NC….but I need other teams to follow since ESPN+ got the Canes blacked out 🥴
I'm hoping it's the Canes' year - go get a Cup for Burnzie!
If you want to watch Canes games:
• you can sign up for a VPN service like Virtual Shield or Private Internet Access, and by doing so, you can connect to a server in another locale (New York) to trick ESPN+
• you can also check out nhl66 (dot) ir :)
@5:46
I live in Cincinnati and seeing a shot of the old Cincinnati Mighty Ducks team caught me by surprise.
Spoke with some Junior scouts and they always would tell me to teach my kiddos skates and up, they would tell me when they were scouting someone they would spend a good 1-2 periods just watching their skating.
As an Australian I found hokey be a lot easier to understand than other North American sports like NFL or baseball and far more entertaining. It's faster , more free flowing and very physical like our Australian rules football but on ice. Whereas sports like american football seem overly complicated and slow with lots of stoppages to us foreigners ,
The self enforcement of the rules. Absolutely the best thing. And the unwritten rules themselves
New to hockey. Just interested in learning an unfamiliar sport. I’m from Maui, and would love to watch one in person.
Well done
My grandpa is a big canucks fan so thanks I am new to the sport thanks for helping me
As a huge nba fan I’ve started to get into the nhl the only problem is how hard it is to find the puck compared to other sports but I love how fast paced it is but I’m wondering if I learn about a lot of players in the nhl and about the teams will it make it more fun to watch because it definitely did when I was getting into the nba
What’s funny is when you brought up the watch different teams point the first two that came to mind were the Colorado Avalanche and the New York Rangers. I mean Colorado is my team so maybe not a good example for me lol 😂.
As an Aussie rules fan I like the fact that the game is always in motion for the most part
Ice Hockey Is very similar any sport where the ball or puck in this case is in dispute is always more interesting
Tracking the puck can be difficult but looking a pass ahead has helped me get a grip on it the more I watch the better I'll get
The next part is to pick a team
I've always liked the Colarado Avalanche so as of the end of this sentence I declare myself an Avs fan for life and will invest in a jersey
If you really love hockey I encourage you to check out the AFL there are some similarities in the way the play progresses
There is an ECHL team where I am, so as far as NHL is concerned I figured that I should find teams with the closest ties to my city.Those teams are the Flames, the Devils, the Blues and the Red Wings. It’s funny that I ended up with 1 team in every division. 😂
The only problem with my enjoyment of hockey on the west coast is that it's normally at 3 am in the uk
we love the complete lack of gatekeeping 👏👏👏
F love hockey. I started just a few weeks ago playing on xbox . I thought holly f just pure adrenaline . Love it. I am from Colombia so never in my life i have seen ice, just amazing sport. I will get my shirt at the and of the year. They are so expensive .
I like catching glimpses of the benches both during play and breaks.
For instance when David Ayres took over as emergency goalie during a Leaf game the Canes bench was full of players laughing-then the coach chewed them out for it and I knew seeing those two combinations that the Canes were going to win the game.
The Leafs had no chance at that point-I totally disagreed with Kelly Rhudey when he said the Leafs were going to win.
It's fun live
The best way for someone new to get into hockey is to see a game in person. You’ll quickly get an appreciation for how fast the play is, and you’ll hear sounds that just can’t be heard on TV.
Go Stars!
I'm trying to get into Hockey and I'm still looking out for a team. There's not a team near me so I'm still looking out
I love the sport of hockey watching the NHL since the 90's when I was a young boy but as an adult the only thing I would change is that NHL needs to go back to the 1 vs 8 match-ups the Playoff format that the NHL have now I still don't understand it and as a die hard New York sports fan of the Tri-State Area, in the New York metro area I have 3 hometown teams to watch Rangers, Islanders, Devils that I enjoy on MSG Networks and yes I watch all 3 teams
I also miss the 1v8 format 👍
@@TwistedWristerHockey I know right I do as well
Just started following but find the scheduling to watch overwhelming. Not sure what channels to watch on to. As a Cleveland browns fan decided go with Cleveland team and of course there terrible lol
Im new to hockey and need a team to root for. I’ve lived in San Jose, Houston, and now I am in Destin Florida, any team suggestions?
I actually have a full guide about that! th-cam.com/video/QFYY8rZjbzc/w-d-xo.html
As someone who grew up in San Jose, you know who gets my vote, but to be honest (1) the team won't be good for a few years and (2) since you're on Central Time, many Sharks games won't start until 9:30. That said, you can still adopt them as a 2nd favorite team :)
small note for whenever you make a revision of this video:
the referees (orange arm bands) are not responsible for icing; actually, the linesman are
the referees are responsible for penalties and goal calls
The fights bro
I’m new to watching hockey, I enjoy how fast paced it is and how physical.
I don’t really understand face-offs and those rules. How come the ref sometimes will fake drop it and then a player has to leave and a new player joins the face off? If you flinch is that like being disqualified from taking the face-off?
Great question. I welcome responses from anyone who has played hockey (I haven't), but I can also weigh in. I think refs can suck the momentum out of a game when they try to get someone to cheat in the circle or toss them. These players wear pounds of gear and skate miles each game, so why not just drop the puck and let 'em duel it out?
The majority of the best faceoff winners in the NHL cheat at it. Sometimes it's foot position and others it is stick position. The refs will fake drop the puck with every intention to drop it but didn't like something they saw. It is very annoying because the faceoff rules are super strict and would be better if they just allowed more leeway than what is happening currently. There is a new rule implemented lately where if a ref throws out a player, it is due to cheating but if the second player is also thrown out for cheating, it is a penalty. It is also a penalty if you touch the puck with your glove because too many players who fall down on faceoffs and just move the puck back to a teammate with their gloves.
hockey in the states currently is at the fifth place among the most popular sports, right behind i believe baseball, football, basketball and recently getting that place soccer. do you nhl and hockey in general will ever be the number sport for some time or at least number 3 behind baseball and football, cause these are traditionally american sports?
NHL is 4th. MLS doesn't come close to the NHL in terms of revenue.
I have a deep love for hockey. I always have. The only thing I dislike about it is that its always changing. Thats why the best quote about hockey is that it will be a great sport when I finely finish making it. lol
I have never heard that quote before! Who said it?
@@TwistedWristerHockey somebody must have said before this guy, and I butchered the quote. The line was said by Steve Dangle. And he said "Hockey will be a great sport when its done." And my take on that is that he meant how they keep changing it.
@@YoungGunzFlamesReviews I remember discovering Dangle 14 years ago when I was in Denmark for a semester abroad. TH-cam was so primitive back then, so I was surprised to see someone putting together a game-by-game analysis for a hockey team - and with so much character. I ordered a Maple Leafs jersey and made a couple videos myself...and fortunately, more and more people caught on to creating all sorts of content that TV channels don't provide. What a ride it's been :)
@@TwistedWristerHockey it really has been a amazing to watch his show grow. As well as yours. I think I finely found your channel like a year ago, and I have been tuning in ever since. Keep up the great work brother
Where can I get a good deal on the Blues Winter classic jersey from the game this past year?
Oh man, I think you're a little too late to the party. I checked absolutely everywhere and didn't have much luck. But if you can wear a size 46 (it's a small, but the length is long, I can wear one): www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/adidas-22-winter-classic-stlouis-blues-jordan-binnington-50-adizero-authentic-jersey-21adimnhlblswc22bnhl/21adimnhlblswc22bnhl
That said, there are plenty of listings on eBay...just beware of fakes (feel free to email me if you need a spotter) www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=st+louis+blues+2022+winter+classic+jersey&_sacat=0
I think people should try to recognize what kind of shots are being taken. Like, if the shot was purposely shot off the boards, for a deflection to the other side. Is the player shooting for a freeze in play, is the player shooting to get a deflection off a certain pad and freeze the goalie, so his teammate has an open net shot.
That is a TERRIFIC point! If I choose to create a "More Tips for Watching Hockey" video, I'll incorporate more viewer comments - and this is definitely one I'd point to :)
That's awesome!
If you’re going to your first game, sit in the nosebleeds. You’ll be able to see the puck easier than you would if you were sitting in the lower bowl. When you sit in the lower bowl, you’ll see the speed of the game easier, but depending on where you are, you might not be able to track the puck easier.
^ That's a great comment :)
My most important piece of advice: root for the Islanders. We have the best fans, the best arena, the best goal horn and the awesomest team. 🧡💙🧡💙🧡
Hockey will definitely teach you to use those peripherals.
If it's trigger you to have twice commercial break per periods all national swiss competitions don't have them
There are no major leagues in this country but the main league stills one of the best championships out side americas with the SHL(SWE) and the KHL(RUS)
You forgot about the chips, popcorn and buffalo wings!!!
I taught myself to play hockey by watching
5:36 referees do not call icings, that is a responsibility of the linesmen. Referees only put their arms up during play to signal penalties
Thanks for correcting me there 👍
1080p also helps seeing the puck better, lol
My #1 tip is to. Turn on the telley.
I am from the UK and I’ve been watching all of the big American sports lately and hockey is the one I’ve been struggling to watch the most. I think it’s because of how chaotic it is with how quick players move and the puck being hard to see. I am also not a fan of the NHL app. It’s poorly laid out and there is no app for Apple TV so I have to stream from my phone if I want to watch it on my TV.
If you like chess, hockey isn't for you. If you love chaos then hockey is the best sport in the world.
Depending on your city are also some decent UK teams to see live too. Not quite NHL caliber but still great to see live
Get a foam brick to throw at the tv.
Sometimes I feel the puck should be a bright color
In the early 2000’s they tested out a CGI trail that changed color depending on the speed of the puck. It didn’t last too long due to it being distracting. The puck idea could be a good idea though
@@tylernoble8137 wow I didn’t know that 👍
How can I break more ankles
Tip #1 go to a game or watch one on TV.
That makes sense.
For Europeans, how do you manage to stay up and not be too tired to watch it?
If you buy NHL package, you can watch games on replay without knowing the score. That's what my brethren do in Scotland. Instead of watching at 3 AM, they watch it in the morning after the games ended or in the evening after work/ school.
Why do I like it? Huge masculine men, given weapons, on knife shoes? AND there is literally a section for “hits.” What’s not to love?!
"Watch different teams" Goes on to name only American teams. boooo
Learning to watch? Thats enough of the internet for today 😂
The only tipp i have is to use your fkin eyes if you watch something and not the ears 😂😂
Everytime time it says notify moi I don’t get no notification! I miss my favorite Twisted Wrister sp fuck me. Should I try to get notifications through Instagram because this is never on and we all are having Hockey 🥅 withdrawals! 😭
Having my TV carrier not show the play offs and Stanley Cup was Sacrilegious! Finding you was Godsend your he best🏒
Oops the best!
There's steams out there.