I watched hockey growing up but moved to the states after highschool. Just got back into it due to nostalgia, and because of boston lol. Brad Marchand was my favourite player back then and I'm a bigger fan now with our 1st line of Bergy Pasta and Marchand!!
Number one tip to new fans- (No shit here) don’t worry at all about the lines and circles on the ice. It’s not important at first when you’re watching. They mean nothing after awhile. You have no idea how many people I’ve tried getting into hockey and their first question is “I just don’t understand all the stuff on the ice it’s too confusing to look at” WATCH THE PLAY, THE FLOW OF A GAME WHERE A TEAM IS BUZZING AROUND. Huge thing to touch on for newbies
I learned the difference between refs and linesmen from a random fan at my first live game (1995 I was 10). He took the time to tell me the refs have the orange armbands and call penalties. The linesmen call offsides, icing, hand pass, ect. Thanks random Sabres fan from 1995!
Trying to demonstrate "goalie inteference" during the meetups will be a compilation of people touching the goalie ranging from a slight brush to a full on charge. New fans can figure it out from there because we veteran fans sure as hell still don't know what this rule is!
@@gkarenko9593 in my experience it depends on the day of the week. ie, the rulebook explicitly states that goalie interference doesnt exist on tuesdays,
as a mexican, I started getting into hockey by playing nhl video games, nhl 94 was my first when I was 7, then it translated to watching on tv and I was hooked, thanks to the video games that's how I learn about the rules, now I'm 31
Glad you called out the gatekeepers out there. I never understood dumping on newbies trying to learn the game. I would love to see hockey compete with the MLB and NBA for TV time in the States. And the only way this happens is to grow the sport.
Wish more people had this mindset. I’m sure new fans or casuals get pushed away from the sport because of how hard some veteran fans can be on newcomers. More people enjoying the sport is good for hockey.
I’ll give you an example of why. Because in order to get casual fans to watch, you feel the need to start changing and adding stupid things to the game, to get people who don’t really care about the sport, just about all the new crap the sport is trying to do to get new fans. For most old school NFL fans, they can’t stand what’s become of the NFL with all the other extracurricular bs that goes on. So, you effectively push out what fans of the actual sport loved about the game in order to please people that only have a passing interest. If you like the game that much, jump on in, we just don’t want it to turn into a circus in order to get some new blood.
To all new fans welcome to the channel, Shannon “The Hockey Guy”. Gives reviews for every game regardless of the team, with timely vid drop that are always worth the wait. PS. Shannon you rock keep up the awesome work.
I don't guess I understand why people hate on Jarry so much. I mean he's still young, and yeah he didn't have a great season this season, but he's not necessarily bad either. Does he have things he can improve on? of course he does, but as a goalie myself lemme tell ya, we ALWAYS have to be improving on things and making adjustments to better our game. People are a little to hard on Jarry in my personal opinion. Maybe it's because I'm not a Pens fan, but a lot of people were hating on Dobby from my Stars before that run last season when he showed he can still be the unbreakable machine, granted he didn't do well this season, but again I don't blame him I blame the other parts of our team like our D core.
This was my first year as a hockey fan. I probably don’t have any good observation. I decided I wasn’t going to learn analytics and stats outside of the very basics like goal numbers. It’s a great game, however I find myself chasing the puck the whole game. I’m not sure if everyone does it or not. I also can’t keep up with player changes that happen on the fly. This year during the offseason, I’m gonna learn terminology and try my best to keep up with the game. I love it so far and I plan to stick around for many more games to come.
@@mobius1965 hockey is VERY fast paced, hard to always know where the puck is. And if you pay attention you'll find the players don't even know where the puck is sometimes. With experience you be able to tell just by player positioning and movement (also look to where the players are looking they're almost always looking towards the puck). I love hockey and i'm glad more fans are coming, playoff hockey is top tier. Also the Minnesota state hockey tourney is superb, highly recommend looking at that.
32 years watching the greatest sport on this earth and I still love it as much as I did when I watched it for the first time at 5 years old. My parents took me to a caps game at the old Capitol center and I instantly fell in love with this wonderful game
A heads up for every new fan: 1. If your team is good is because you cheated and got gifted a team. If your team is not good, then everyone will be nice and act like they love your team. 2. Any time you win is the refs helping you. 3. You are not allowed to have any input because you are new and you must not know anything. 4. You are not allowed to win anything unless you have been a bottom 5 team for a decade, otherwise you don't deserve to enjoy the sport or win.
@@ayushipatil4504 I'm also a Canucks fan though I've taken to watching other teams. Believe me when I say you'll hate the living shit out of our fanbase very soon.
@@panik28 lol just enjoy your team the way you enjoy it, so long as it's respectful. Other's opinions ultimately shouldn't sway your own enjoyment of watching the sport and the team you follow.
Short story: Patience, take your time, there is a complexity to some issues that you will understand in time, don't go down the rabbit hole of being outraged, remember the nuance of life, people and the game. Be kind to yourself, if you don't get something right away that is okay. Enjoy it, have fun with it, and get out of it, what you want to get out of it, don't let anyone tell you that you have to act or think a certain way to be a fan.
@@TheWailer56 actually started to cheer for ottawa and tim stützle since im from germany and a fan of his old team. tried to watch as many games as possible this season from any team and it's been a blast! cheering for the NYI in the playoffs :D
@@lennyjung9049 Nice. I always respect someone who starts following a sport and doesn’t pick an immediate favourite to win the Cup. That said you picked a nice team that’s really on the rise. Great choice and I hope your team gets to play playoff hockey next year. 👍
One of the biggest hurdles I had as a newbody were 1) Keeping track of the Puck on the ice. It's hard to do for a newcomer 2) Knowing what line is out there. I've gotten better at it over time but for compete newbs these were the hardest for me
It’s definitely easier to keep track of the puck if you’ve played hockey. You know where it is based on where everyone else is on the ice. I could be watching the opposite goalie and I could know the general area where the puck is.
I think the hardest things for me to figure out when I was first getting into Hockey was offsides and icing. But at least Hockey offsides isn't as confusing as Soccer offsides.
To any new fans reading the comments. The Hockey Guy (Shannon) is the best on TH-cam with any thing regarding hockey. His videos got me back to watching NHL games for the first time since the mid 00's and collecting NHL jerseys. Don't be afraid to ask any questions as most people that leave comments on hockey videos on TH-cam are a friendly community for the most part. The NHL Playoffs have been amazing and we are only in the second round and has made me want to stick around being a hockey fan. So, welcome new fans. Hockey is a great sport and I hope you will agree.
I’m a new fan to hockey and I’m absolutely am loving diving into the history and unwritten rules/traditions of the sport. Just had to sit down and give it a chance after all this time
When I was getting into hockey (a few years ago), and learning the rules, I had mostly good experiences with other hockey fans. I think it's a minority who are jerks.
To any new fans seeing this, welcome :) A friend of mine recently got introduced to hockey and is one of the most passionate of all of us - so, welcome!
2-0 MTL with 1 period to go. I really wanted to see the Leafs win this one but it's not looking good. I'm gonna avoid the reddit GDT as I know it will be absolutely full of trolling. Oh who am I kidding, I'm going there now.
This guy is 100 times better than any NHL professional commentator/reporter/insider/etc. Way may cool collected, unbiased than them all. And I feel like i listen to what he’s saying! This guy could teach me quantum theory and id be listening to every word!
When in Vegas maybe take one day off the strip. Hammers Bar and Grill in Henderson Nevada. Owner is a former career Minor League enforcer. Hockey nights are a blast.
We want to rent a car and head to the desert for a hike when we head there in December (fingers crossed that we get to go) after we had some desert time a few years back, but it was too hot to really enjoy it.
I live 5 minutes from Hammers and I can vouch for this. NFL Sundays aren't too shabby, either. Damn, now I'm craving those teriyaki wings. BTW, if you see this, Shannon...there's open desert just 5 minutes away from Hammers. There's walking trails at the foot of Black Mountain and other desert trails that lead to a large dry lake bed.
As a newbie to the game, thank you very much for this video! I must say you're off the mark about the community being too exclusive to new fans though; I've found the commenters here and in the discord to be very patient with me when I don't know a term or the subtleties of the sport. Maybe that speaks more about the community here than in the wider range of the sport, idk. (p.s. in response to what you were saying in the Avs vs Knights game, please keep talking about the scrums and unfriendliness when it happens. I'm always fascinated to hear about what does and does not get a reaction out of these guys.)
I'm pretty new to hockey compared to a lot of people subscribed to this channel (I Started following the NHL in the last season, And fell in love with the sport) Just before corona hit 🙄. I haven't really had any bad experience interacting with other hockey fans, It's usually pretty friendly, even when I was learning (And still learning) Channels like yours are so good and informative!
I'm a new hockey fan from Cleveland, OH and it can be hard to watch games here. Few people in northeast Ohio care for the Jackets so I've never really had a connection to them. I like the Leafs, but I chose the Kraken as my favorite team so that I can enter the league along with them. I've been deeply invested in learning about hockey recently, but it's trickier than other sports to follow due to lower exposure. Regardless, I'm excited and thankful that so many fans are helping out beginners like me
I’ve been an extremely casual Devils fan for about 10 years now, I’m trying to get more into the NHL, it’s history and the Xs and Os of the sport. Excited about the upcoming season for my team and thank you for the video
I grew up watching my San Francisco Giants and 49ers in the 70's and 80's but once we got our San Jose Sharks in 1991 I was instantly hooked! Hockey has the speed and power of football while also having the strategy and tradition of baseball. When people ask "what is your favorite team?" I always say Sharks first then 49ers/Giants second because I love the game of hockey😁 If your new to the game I highly recommend watching Shannon/The Hockey Guy because he is truly the best. I won't lie and say I have watched him from the beginning but for the past 4 plus years he has been my go to guy for anything hockey. To Seattle fans see you next season and good luck, I just hope that your not as good as Las Vegas was in there 1st year😆
Came to this video because I’m a Chicago sports fan and we just got the 1st ovr pick and I’ve been hearing how Connor Bernard is a generational talent so why not start and see the rise of this kid
This is an absolutely amazing video. Been watching my whole life, but sent this to a buddy of mine who just got into the sport (this was his first season following)
Games last night are ones that I think hurt attracting new fans. Those people that say, "I don't watch hockey. All they ever do is fight." Yet those first three goals by Colorado you saw great passes, great goals, but the fighting later on is what got the most attention.
Certain dynamics operate exactly the same in fútbol (soccer). I’m a crazy hockey fan but also I follow fútbol in my country. The thing that made easy for me to understand hockey (a thousand years ago hehehe) was that I could relate to the dynamics of GM-coach-refs-goalie. I went to the stadium every weekend with my dad and he complain first about the GM, then coach, then ref, then goalie and the ultimate guinea pig was the top scorer that had not score in a while. I love your channel!! This videos make me happy and are so informative. Hugs from Chile 🇨🇱
Good to be back Shannon! Great to see you doing a video for new fans of the game. If there is anyone on TH-cam that can help grow the game it is you sir. Your style is clear, easy to understand, and fun to watch!
I’m fairly new to hockey .. only started watching 2 years ago and still learning .. I was born and raised in Florida .. and needless to say, we weren’t raised on hockey here 😂😂 but it’s the only sport I watch now and love it!!
I used to work for the Canucks Store, mostly during games. One time a family from Africa came up to me and said they knew nothing about the game, and asked me to explain it to them lol. Put me on the spot much hahaha. That’s a lot to explain to somebody in like 5 minutes haha.
Been watching hockey since 1967 when the NHL expanded and created the St. Louis Blues. We were fortunate to get the great Hall of Fame play-by-play man Dan Kelly. In the first few years of the Blues broadcasts, Dan would explain a lot of the rules on the fly during the game which really helped us newbie fans.
That is why you are The Hockey Guy. I learn what hockey was and how it was played from this channel when Vegas came into the league. Colleagues at work give me the blank stare “do I reallt have to explain that to you”. Pulling goalies to off sides, God Bless You Shannon, thank you thank you thank you for explaining Hockey to newbies!!!
I feel like this video is fantastically educational for new fans trying to approach the game, all while being very entertaining for long-time hockey fans. We sure are an odd folk.
I remember watching a game in Britain and a newbie fan began slating the referee. "The guy hasn't got a clue about the rules" he told me. The ref was Moray Hanson former team GB netminder. 😉
Thank you for being so welcoming to newcomers. I got into hockey as an adult only a few years ago and the gatekeeping almost pushed me out. Videos like this made a difference to me back then
As a fan who jumped into hockey on the day of the expansion draft for Vegas as a Vegas fan, I’m glad you made this. I’ve kinda followed hockey a little bit before Vegas, but not really. Even though I’ve been watching for a few years now it’s still interesting. Also, I’ve got a friend joining the hockey world he’s hopping in with Seattle, I’ll make sure to send this his way!
as far as new fans inclusivity goes: i recommend hanging out with bruins fans. i joined multiple hockey team discords lately and out of all of em the guys at bruins have been the most welcoming and love answering questions i got.
Great video! Although I'm a hockey fan from Wisconsin, I lived in Phoenix when the Coyotes began their first season there. The local newspaper ran all sorts of 'hockey 101' stories in the sports section, because like you said, being a hockey fan can be tough at first. Needless to say, as someone who KNEW the rules, I was MORE confused after reading what an Arizona paper printed. LOL
Hey I’d love to see you give an update/ your thoughts on Seattle right now. Also would love to see you wear one of the great new sens jerseys you got. Great content as always!
Welcome new fans and a special hello to new Seattle fans who subscribe to the THG. For all of the old fans, plan a trip to Seattle. Great food and cold beer are everywhere. Great place to visit
I like the reffing in hockey waaay more in the NHL than the NFL. I like it because it's on the fly, it's their best judgment for the most part without slowing the pace of the game by reviewing every single last play.
When I was a couch for my kids when they were younger, I took a ref course to help me (didn't grow up around hockey so I tried to learn as much as I could). From that I learned that the only consistency in reffing is inconsistency. The biggest thing they pushed was be committed to your call. Basically, you had to sell it wether it was correct or not. That seemed to be one of the biggest problems. Well, that and all the ambiguity in the rule book itself.
I watched hockey off and on for awhile but really started getting into it in the last few years. I think I have a grasp of things but would love a Shannon explains the rules of hockey video.
I really appreciate this video and would definitely appreciate more hockey 101 videos! I’ve watched since 2019 and watch all the CBJ games I can and still don’t understand some of the rules. Thanks for all you do THG!
That Sabercats jersey sparks some nostalgia. They used to give us free tickets to Sabercats games in elementary school. I just used them as bookmarks. Should’ve went to a game but I didn’t grow up in a hockey environment
Also a word of advice to the newer fans (although this is tough long time hockey fans too) try not to get too attached to a player they could get traded when you least expect it. Also fans tend to curse the GM when their favorite player is traded. People also like to grade trades right after they happen too. (Don't recommend that either).
My morning coffee and THG video! Who else here has stayed awake eyes barely open to watch Shannons final review of a game in the past. I emailed you in the past Shannon and when you do come to Vegas let me know. Id be glad to take you around to see all the non strip sights that makes us love Nevada. Thanks for the video and GO KNIGHTS GO!!!
Welcome new fans! I suggest you try being a fan of the following teams: Remember that scene from Evan Almighty where the team won the Stanley Cup? Only in the movies...... Buffalo Sabres! 7 game series? Toronto Maple Leafs! (Maybe they win maybe they don't we won't spoil it) That one team with the best player but never wins in the postseason and probably either leaves or wastes away it's prime on said team? Edmonton Oilers! I don't know the players or the team but that Goal Horn is pretty sick? Dallas Stars!
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Welcome new fans!!! There’s no better place to get your hockey news.
I watched hockey growing up but moved to the states after highschool. Just got back into it due to nostalgia, and because of boston lol. Brad Marchand was my favourite player back then and I'm a bigger fan now with our 1st line of Bergy Pasta and Marchand!!
I'm excited to start really watching hockey this season
Thx Brodie, I like this guy
Number one tip to new fans-
(No shit here) don’t worry at all about the lines and circles on the ice. It’s not important at first when you’re watching. They mean nothing after awhile. You have no idea how many people I’ve tried getting into hockey and their first question is “I just don’t understand all the stuff on the ice it’s too confusing to look at” WATCH THE PLAY, THE FLOW OF A GAME WHERE A TEAM IS BUZZING AROUND. Huge thing to touch on for newbies
@@skolblues thx Brodie👍
Title: a video for new fans to the game.
Me: still watches even tho video say for new fans.
Well every video is good so y not
Every video is a great video no matter who it is directed towards!
Not watch a hockey guy video, unthinkable.
Watch for the cats lol.
@@iamliesy Ikr
"Welcome new fans! Now, I'm going to talk to you about advanced analytics on forechecking and 2-1-2 line structures under Barry Trotz."
Lol good old bazza trotz ....
What? As someone who has never watched hockey… I have no clue
I am from India, and I started following NHL this year! Absolutely love Shannon's work! Must see channel for all the hockey fans!!
Love how the game reaches so many people across the world!
Welcome!!!
Welcome! Glad to see new hockey fans from all over the world!
Nice!
Welcome! Now you must irrationally hate the Penguins, Flyers, and Leafs. :P
I learned the difference between refs and linesmen from a random fan at my first live game (1995 I was 10). He took the time to tell me the refs have the orange armbands and call penalties. The linesmen call offsides, icing, hand pass, ect. Thanks random Sabres fan from 1995!
We need more fans like that.
Thanks for saying this, I'm a new fan and didn't know that linesmen were a thing. Just assumed they were all refs
Trying to demonstrate "goalie inteference" during the meetups will be a compilation of people touching the goalie ranging from a slight brush to a full on charge. New fans can figure it out from there because we veteran fans sure as hell still don't know what this rule is!
They use the Tim Peel method
Is there a rule? I thought they just flip a coin or something like that. Maybe it depends on which side of the puck is facing up.
@@gkarenko9593 in my experience it depends on the day of the week. ie, the rulebook explicitly states that goalie interference doesnt exist on tuesdays,
OKay so it's like a catch in football?
as a mexican, I started getting into hockey by playing nhl video games, nhl 94 was my first when I was 7, then it translated to watching on tv and I was hooked, thanks to the video games that's how I learn about the rules, now I'm 31
It kind of happened to me too. Love all NHL video games. I am from Brazil.
@@tiagomaia1365 Sou BR tambem,não precisa zuar porque sou torcedor do Leafs e desde dos meus 7 anos eu amo Hockey desde que joguei o NHL 2K8
@@MathRaven1910 Bacana ver outros brasileiros que gostam de hockey também. Preocupa não que não vou te zoar por causa dos Leafs.
I started by playing NHL06 still my favorite game of the series easily.
Nhl 94 is the best hockey game
Glad you called out the gatekeepers out there. I never understood dumping on newbies trying to learn the game. I would love to see hockey compete with the MLB and NBA for TV time in the States. And the only way this happens is to grow the sport.
Wish more people had this mindset. I’m sure new fans or casuals get pushed away from the sport because of how hard some veteran fans can be on newcomers. More people enjoying the sport is good for hockey.
Yup. Unfortunately hockey has some of the most close minded, anti-change and ignorant fans of any sport.
I’ll give you an example of why. Because in order to get casual fans to watch, you feel the need to start changing and adding stupid things to the game, to get people who don’t really care about the sport, just about all the new crap the sport is trying to do to get new fans. For most old school NFL fans, they can’t stand what’s become of the NFL with all the other extracurricular bs that goes on. So, you effectively push out what fans of the actual sport loved about the game in order to please people that only have a passing interest. If you like the game that much, jump on in, we just don’t want it to turn into a circus in order to get some new blood.
This made me realise I’m no longer a “new” fan 😂
To all new fans welcome to the channel, Shannon “The Hockey Guy”. Gives reviews for every game regardless of the team, with timely vid drop that are always worth the wait.
PS. Shannon you rock keep up the awesome work.
The goalie thing is 100% accurate. In our Penguin fandom this has been the case since the last expansion draft.
I still like you Jarry.
I don't guess I understand why people hate on Jarry so much. I mean he's still young, and yeah he didn't have a great season this season, but he's not necessarily bad either. Does he have things he can improve on? of course he does, but as a goalie myself lemme tell ya, we ALWAYS have to be improving on things and making adjustments to better our game. People are a little to hard on Jarry in my personal opinion. Maybe it's because I'm not a Pens fan, but a lot of people were hating on Dobby from my Stars before that run last season when he showed he can still be the unbreakable machine, granted he didn't do well this season, but again I don't blame him I blame the other parts of our team like our D core.
I’m looking at you Louis Domingue...
As old fan, I’d like to hear observations and thoughts from new fans. If hockey is going to grow, the game needs to incorporate their ideas as well.
Totally agree.
This was my first year as a hockey fan. I probably don’t have any good observation. I decided I wasn’t going to learn analytics and stats outside of the very basics like goal numbers. It’s a great game, however I find myself chasing the puck the whole game. I’m not sure if everyone does it or not. I also can’t keep up with player changes that happen on the fly. This year during the offseason, I’m gonna learn terminology and try my best to keep up with the game. I love it so far and I plan to stick around for many more games to come.
@@mobius1965 hockey is VERY fast paced, hard to always know where the puck is. And if you pay attention you'll find the players don't even know where the puck is sometimes. With experience you be able to tell just by player positioning and movement (also look to where the players are looking they're almost always looking towards the puck). I love hockey and i'm glad more fans are coming, playoff hockey is top tier. Also the Minnesota state hockey tourney is superb, highly recommend looking at that.
Returning fan Hockey from Last year yes i think they should as well
Welcome to anyone new to the greatest sport in the world. And thanks Shannon for being my new addiction.
Your “Retraining the refs” vid should be include in your 101 playlist.
If you can watch a football game and completely understand what’s going on at all times then you will fit into hockey perfectly, so many exceptions
Same.
NFL referees can't even decide what a "catch" is
"and then threw his corpse back on the ice"
LOL
i'm not usually a fan of gatekeeping, but new hockey fans should be forbidden from knowing about hockey twitter
That’s not gatekeeping. That’s saving others from something we failed to save ourselves from.
🤣🤣🤣
32 years watching the greatest sport on this earth and I still love it as much as I did when I watched it for the first time at 5 years old. My parents took me to a caps game at the old Capitol center and I instantly fell in love with this wonderful game
Shannon is low key hilarious
Is it low key though? 😂
@@kieranm6433 not now.
A heads up for every new fan:
1. If your team is good is because you cheated and got gifted a team. If your team is not good, then everyone will be nice and act like they love your team.
2. Any time you win is the refs helping you.
3. You are not allowed to have any input because you are new and you must not know anything.
4. You are not allowed to win anything unless you have been a bottom 5 team for a decade, otherwise you don't deserve to enjoy the sport or win.
Seeing your profile picture, I'm not surprised you hold these opinions 😂
@@BestSomebodyNA It's just a few of the small lessons I have learned from the hockey community in these past 4 years lol.
Is this why people are so nice when I say am a new Canuck fan!!
@@ayushipatil4504 I'm also a Canucks fan though I've taken to watching other teams. Believe me when I say you'll hate the living shit out of our fanbase very soon.
@@panik28 lol just enjoy your team the way you enjoy it, so long as it's respectful. Other's opinions ultimately shouldn't sway your own enjoyment of watching the sport and the team you follow.
“Video for new NHL fans”
Me still watching knowing damn well I’ve been an NHL fan for a very long time
(We love you Shannon!!)
Short story: Patience, take your time, there is a complexity to some issues that you will understand in time, don't go down the rabbit hole of being outraged, remember the nuance of life, people and the game. Be kind to yourself, if you don't get something right away that is okay. Enjoy it, have fun with it, and get out of it, what you want to get out of it, don't let anyone tell you that you have to act or think a certain way to be a fan.
perfect video! this season is the first one i follow along
As a Canadian and Jets fan welcome to following Hockey. It’s a great sport and glad to have more fans. You following Seattle or another team?
@@TheWailer56 actually started to cheer for ottawa and tim stützle since im from germany and a fan of his old team. tried to watch as many games as possible this season from any team and it's been a blast! cheering for the NYI in the playoffs :D
@@lennyjung9049 Nice. I always respect someone who starts following a sport and doesn’t pick an immediate favourite to win the Cup. That said you picked a nice team that’s really on the rise. Great choice and I hope your team gets to play playoff hockey next year. 👍
As a hockey fan for 20 years. This video sums up the game for new fans perfectly.
One of the biggest hurdles I had as a newbody were
1) Keeping track of the Puck on the ice. It's hard to do for a newcomer
2) Knowing what line is out there.
I've gotten better at it over time but for compete newbs these were the hardest for me
It’s definitely easier to keep track of the puck if you’ve played hockey. You know where it is based on where everyone else is on the ice. I could be watching the opposite goalie and I could know the general area where the puck is.
I think the hardest things for me to figure out when I was first getting into Hockey was offsides and icing. But at least Hockey offsides isn't as confusing as Soccer offsides.
HOLY CRAP IS THAT A TACOMA SABERCATS JERSEY!!! (I’m glad he mentioned it, I posted this comment before watching the video 😁)
I would love a series explaining all the rules featuring Shannon in his ref outfit!
To any new fans reading the comments. The Hockey Guy (Shannon) is the best on TH-cam with any thing regarding hockey. His videos got me back to watching NHL games for the first time since the mid 00's and collecting NHL jerseys. Don't be afraid to ask any questions as most people that leave comments on hockey videos on TH-cam are a friendly community for the most part.
The NHL Playoffs have been amazing and we are only in the second round and has made me want to stick around being a hockey fan. So, welcome new fans. Hockey is a great sport and I hope you will agree.
0:48 *truer words have never come out of someone’s mouth before this*
not a new fan, but i love seeing videos like this. puts down all those who call those who are new “not real fans”. keep it up, shannon
I’m a new fan to hockey and I’m absolutely am loving diving into the history and unwritten rules/traditions of the sport. Just had to sit down and give it a chance after all this time
I like when a new fan ask a question..i will gladly explain the rules and every other details, more views for the NHL and we keep growing :)
I always worried I’m gonna annoy people when I do. I appreciate people like you. 🙏
When I was getting into hockey (a few years ago), and learning the rules, I had mostly good experiences with other hockey fans.
I think it's a minority who are jerks.
To any new fans seeing this, welcome :) A friend of mine recently got introduced to hockey and is one of the most passionate of all of us - so, welcome!
Gatekeeping sucks in every context, including hockey.
Welcome new hockey fans 🙏 enjoy the playoffs, they are really entertaining this year unless you are a leaf fan and they choke game 7, again 😆
If you comment why are u the way that u are you are a Ottawa fan.
Why are u the way that u are
2-0 MTL with 1 period to go. I really wanted to see the Leafs win this one but it's not looking good. I'm gonna avoid the reddit GDT as I know it will be absolutely full of trolling. Oh who am I kidding, I'm going there now.
I’m a Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes fan since Rantanen and Aho are my favorite players
This guy is 100 times better than any NHL professional commentator/reporter/insider/etc. Way may cool collected, unbiased than them all. And I feel like i listen to what he’s saying!
This guy could teach me quantum theory and id be listening to every word!
When in Vegas maybe take one day off the strip. Hammers Bar and Grill in Henderson Nevada. Owner is a former career Minor League enforcer. Hockey nights are a blast.
We want to rent a car and head to the desert for a hike when we head there in December (fingers crossed that we get to go) after we had some desert time a few years back, but it was too hot to really enjoy it.
I live 5 minutes from Hammers and I can vouch for this. NFL Sundays aren't too shabby, either. Damn, now I'm craving those teriyaki wings. BTW, if you see this, Shannon...there's open desert just 5 minutes away from Hammers. There's walking trails at the foot of Black Mountain and other desert trails that lead to a large dry lake bed.
I'm lucky to have a hockey mentor who steered me in Shannon's direction. Thanks for the pointers!!
As a newbie to the game, thank you very much for this video! I must say you're off the mark about the community being too exclusive to new fans though; I've found the commenters here and in the discord to be very patient with me when I don't know a term or the subtleties of the sport. Maybe that speaks more about the community here than in the wider range of the sport, idk.
(p.s. in response to what you were saying in the Avs vs Knights game, please keep talking about the scrums and unfriendliness when it happens. I'm always fascinated to hear about what does and does not get a reaction out of these guys.)
This place is just because of a good community trust me it’s very exclusive especially in certain areas where hockey is HUGE.
I think that refers more to reddit and hfboards.
Do you mean Can Can? 😂
@@derkaiserzen "And they got so happy that the Avs got 4 minutes for it"
I'm pretty new to hockey compared to a lot of people subscribed to this channel (I Started following the NHL in the last season, And fell in love with the sport) Just before corona hit 🙄.
I haven't really had any bad experience interacting with other hockey fans, It's usually pretty friendly, even when I was learning (And still learning)
Channels like yours are so good and informative!
Newish fan here from New Zealand. Been watching the Avs for a couple years. Great game
865 degrees Celsius, come on man, I’ve told you a million times not to exaggerate
well aint that ironic
I know right? Vegas doesn’t use Celsius. Silly Hockey Guy.
Dude i love the sabre cats! A lot of fighting from what I remember; people used to have cowbells! We got free tickets at my elementary school.
I'm a new hockey fan from Cleveland, OH and it can be hard to watch games here. Few people in northeast Ohio care for the Jackets so I've never really had a connection to them. I like the Leafs, but I chose the Kraken as my favorite team so that I can enter the league along with them. I've been deeply invested in learning about hockey recently, but it's trickier than other sports to follow due to lower exposure. Regardless, I'm excited and thankful that so many fans are helping out beginners like me
I’ve been an extremely casual Devils fan for about 10 years now, I’m trying to get more into the NHL, it’s history and the Xs and Os of the sport. Excited about the upcoming season for my team and thank you for the video
I grew up watching my San Francisco Giants and 49ers in the 70's and 80's but once we got our San Jose Sharks in 1991 I was instantly hooked! Hockey has the speed and power of football while also having the strategy and tradition of baseball. When people ask "what is your favorite team?" I always say Sharks first then 49ers/Giants second because I love the game of hockey😁 If your new to the game I highly recommend watching Shannon/The Hockey Guy because he is truly the best. I won't lie and say I have watched him from the beginning but for the past 4 plus years he has been my go to guy for anything hockey. To Seattle fans see you next season and good luck, I just hope that your not as good as Las Vegas was in there 1st year😆
If you're a new hockey fan. THG has a massive library of all things hockey! Infinite content to mull through and learn! Have fun!
Great Summer School😎
So funny I just yesterday watched his “new fan” video from when LV joined.
Came to this video because I’m a Chicago sports fan and we just got the 1st ovr pick and I’ve been hearing how Connor Bernard is a generational talent so why not start and see the rise of this kid
This is an absolutely amazing video. Been watching my whole life, but sent this to a buddy of mine who just got into the sport (this was his first season following)
"Just threw his corpse on the ice" also known as "George Perros Vision"
Games last night are ones that I think hurt attracting new fans. Those people that say, "I don't watch hockey. All they ever do is fight." Yet those first three goals by Colorado you saw great passes, great goals, but the fighting later on is what got the most attention.
Certain dynamics operate exactly the same in fútbol (soccer). I’m a crazy hockey fan but also I follow fútbol in my country. The thing that made easy for me to understand hockey (a thousand years ago hehehe) was that I could relate to the dynamics of GM-coach-refs-goalie. I went to the stadium every weekend with my dad and he complain first about the GM, then coach, then ref, then goalie and the ultimate guinea pig was the top scorer that had not score in a while. I love your channel!! This videos make me happy and are so informative. Hugs from Chile 🇨🇱
From the thumbnail I can tell this is going to be a good video
Good to be back Shannon! Great to see you doing a video for new fans of the game. If there is anyone on TH-cam that can help grow the game it is you sir. Your style is clear, easy to understand, and fun to watch!
BAM! Friends for life
I’m fairly new to hockey .. only started watching 2 years ago and still learning .. I was born and raised in Florida .. and needless to say, we weren’t raised on hockey here 😂😂 but it’s the only sport I watch now and love it!!
I used to work for the Canucks Store, mostly during games. One time a family from Africa came up to me and said they knew nothing about the game, and asked me to explain it to them lol. Put me on the spot much hahaha. That’s a lot to explain to somebody in like 5 minutes haha.
The New Orleans Saints callout hurt me a little, Shannon. Keep up the great work :)
Been watching hockey since 1967 when the NHL expanded and created the St. Louis Blues. We were fortunate to get the great Hall of Fame play-by-play man Dan Kelly. In the first few years of the Blues broadcasts, Dan would explain a lot of the rules on the fly during the game which really helped us newbie fans.
lol Love videos like this Shannon...It's just as entertaining for us old fans too.
Newish fan, I understand some of the rules, but look forward to learning a lot more about it. Love this channel for this very reason!
You've come to he right place!
That is why you are The Hockey Guy. I learn what hockey was and how it was played from this channel when Vegas came into the league. Colleagues at work give me the blank stare “do I reallt have to explain that to you”. Pulling goalies to off sides, God Bless You Shannon, thank you thank you thank you for explaining Hockey to newbies!!!
Long time hockey fan here.. and I watched it anyway :) Perfect video man! and welcome to ALL new viewers to Hockey!
I feel like this video is fantastically educational for new fans trying to approach the game, all while being very entertaining for long-time hockey fans. We sure are an odd folk.
Thank I’m very new to hockey
Get the hell outta here
@@andrewhogan6533 thx brodie
Don't forget to mention the umpiring in MLB. The lack of consistency in the strike zone is atrocious.
Man, I’m gonna be killing it from now on. Thanks! And fire Bettman, hate that guy! :)
You fit right in already, welcome to hockey fandom
Don't forget that any time you see Bettman you need to start booing as loud as you can.
The hockey community is very welcoming , thank you !!
This was my first season actively watching hockey. It’s been real fun and I look forward to what’s in store for the future of the NHL and AHL
I remember watching a game in Britain and a newbie fan began slating the referee. "The guy hasn't got a clue about the rules" he told me. The ref was Moray Hanson former team GB netminder. 😉
You know he is right.
@@catherinelynnfraser2001 There were many nights it felt that way, but he was far from the worst.
Thank you for being so welcoming to newcomers. I got into hockey as an adult only a few years ago and the gatekeeping almost pushed me out. Videos like this made a difference to me back then
As a fan who jumped into hockey on the day of the expansion draft for Vegas as a Vegas fan, I’m glad you made this. I’ve kinda followed hockey a little bit before Vegas, but not really. Even though I’ve been watching for a few years now it’s still interesting. Also, I’ve got a friend joining the hockey world he’s hopping in with Seattle, I’ll make sure to send this his way!
I'll never forget the first time I saw cross checking get called. I was so confused 😂
The Hockey community is lucky to have you. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the video to help out new fans
I really think that Seatle fans will do fine......they will have a good season.....its all new and great.
as far as new fans inclusivity goes: i recommend hanging out with bruins fans. i joined multiple hockey team discords lately and out of all of em the guys at bruins have been the most welcoming and love answering questions i got.
Great video! Although I'm a hockey fan from Wisconsin, I lived in Phoenix when the Coyotes began their first season there. The local newspaper ran all sorts of 'hockey 101' stories in the sports section, because like you said, being a hockey fan can be tough at first. Needless to say, as someone who KNEW the rules, I was MORE confused after reading what an Arizona paper printed. LOL
Thanks for this, long time Habs fan from the UK but even after many years I encounter some of these attitudes.
I take friends to Major Junior games. They are encouraged to ask questions and I politely inform them of the rules and such. They love the experience.
Hey I’d love to see you give an update/ your thoughts on Seattle right now. Also would love to see you wear one of the great new sens jerseys you got. Great content as always!
Welcome new fans and a special hello to new Seattle fans who subscribe to the THG. For all of the old fans, plan a trip to Seattle. Great food and cold beer are everywhere. Great place to visit
BAM! you made a friend for life aha
I’m really here bc the hurricanes are in the playoffs and I was curious abt the nhl
I like the reffing in hockey waaay more in the NHL than the NFL. I like it because it's on the fly, it's their best judgment for the most part without slowing the pace of the game by reviewing every single last play.
When I was a couch for my kids when they were younger, I took a ref course to help me (didn't grow up around hockey so I tried to learn as much as I could). From that I learned that the only consistency in reffing is inconsistency. The biggest thing they pushed was be committed to your call. Basically, you had to sell it wether it was correct or not. That seemed to be one of the biggest problems. Well, that and all the ambiguity in the rule book itself.
I watched hockey off and on for awhile but really started getting into it in the last few years. I think I have a grasp of things but would love a Shannon explains the rules of hockey video.
Thing I hate about Vegas. Ever time they touch the ice it’s a reminder of how royally the Ducks screwed up with the Theodore trade.
As a Vegas fan, we are thankful for that.
I really appreciate this video and would definitely appreciate more hockey 101 videos! I’ve watched since 2019 and watch all the CBJ games I can and still don’t understand some of the rules. Thanks for all you do THG!
Much love from Tacoma!! Nice shout-out to our past - thank you! Counting the days till the Kraken hit the ice now!
That Sabercats jersey sparks some nostalgia. They used to give us free tickets to Sabercats games in elementary school. I just used them as bookmarks. Should’ve went to a game but I didn’t grow up in a hockey environment
THG is the best for hockey news if your a new fan for sure, that’s the main reason
Second is.....CATS
As a new fan to hockey, I can confirm! Rules enforced sometimes is very confusing.
Also a word of advice to the newer fans (although this is tough long time hockey fans too) try not to get too attached to a player they could get traded when you least expect it. Also fans tend to curse the GM when their favorite player is traded. People also like to grade trades right after they happen too. (Don't recommend that either).
Why you route for players and not teams.
Oh my, an IHL (remember the IHL?) Sabercats jersey! I still have some old Sabercats merchandise from when they existed.
This guy deserves so much more subs and views. I love him
My morning coffee and THG video! Who else here has stayed awake eyes barely open to watch Shannons final review of a game in the past. I emailed you in the past Shannon and when you do come to Vegas let me know. Id be glad to take you around to see all the non strip sights that makes us love Nevada. Thanks for the video and GO KNIGHTS GO!!!
Welcome new fans!
I suggest you try being a fan of the following teams:
Remember that scene from Evan Almighty where the team won the Stanley Cup? Only in the movies...... Buffalo Sabres!
7 game series? Toronto Maple Leafs! (Maybe they win maybe they don't we won't spoil it)
That one team with the best player but never wins in the postseason and probably either leaves or wastes away it's prime on said team? Edmonton Oilers!
I don't know the players or the team but that Goal Horn is pretty sick? Dallas Stars!
Best weather but terrible hockey franchise... Florida Panthers!
@@argo1879 As a Florida guy I agree and disagree with the weather at the same time
@@Avvura well summer sucks but weather during the hockey season is usually great
I really dig the vintage Tacoma Sabercats sweater man. I remember going games as a kid and seeing my favorite at the time Dampy Brar!!