slapshots

Powerful puck strikes

A slapshot is a powerful hockey shot where the player winds up and slaps the stick forcefully against the ice just behind the puck, using the stick's flex to generate maximum velocity.

It's the hardest shot in hockey but less accurate than wrist shots: He unleashed a slapshot from the blue line.

hockey

puck

Hockey's rubber projectile

goalDesired end result
netFinal amount remaining
goalieNet-guarding player

power-play · NHL · rink · assists · defenseman · forwards · hat-trick · breakaway · face-off · boards

equipment

shaft

Narrow vertical passage

tapeAdhesive strip on roll
puckHockey's rubber projectile
skatesWheeled or bladed footwear

helmet · gloves · CCM · Easton · grip

technique

wrist

Hand-forearm connection

backhandRacket stroke across body
one-timerShot off a pass
wind-upFinal part or end

follow-through · blade · snap · power · accuracy · release · stance · momentum · velocity · trajectory

players

Ovechkin

All-StarLeague exhibition branding
recordPreserved account or achievement
mphVelocity unit abbreviation

cannon

Opposites

shot technique/power

slapshotswrist shots

Quick hockey shots

wristers · dekes · deflections · one-timers

offensive vs defensive actions

slapshotssaves

Stores or rescues

blocked shots · body checks

force/power spectrum

slapshotssoft touches

Gentle physical contact

dribbles

Family

slapshot

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Timeless · Concrete · Rated G