If a player catches and then deliberately drops the ball it is still a penalty, if a player attempts to catch but fails, it is not a penalty. Touch Pass. If a player is touched and then passes the ball this is a touch pass and is a penalty from where the player was touched.
What is a penalty in touch? If a player passes the ball after being touched a penalty occurs for a late pass. Read More...
Alexander Ovechkin is 230 pounds and uses a 79 flex stick, which is probably a big reason for his one-timer.
What Flex does McDavid use? McDavid says the flex he uses is “pretty stiff, actually”. He uses an 85 flex that's cut down a bit. He explains his stick, curve, and flex in the YouTube video below. He says he's a guy who doesn't shoot a lot and likes to have the puck on his stick and perform stick handling. Read More...
Around 3:44, he mentions that Crosby used to prefer a deeper hollow, but now uses a 1/2" hollow.
What hollow do most NHL players use? A 1/2” hollow is pretty standard for most players in the League – not too deep, not too shallow and gives a little bit of ability ... The amount of hollow is based on personal preference and style of play, among other things.
What Hollow Do pros use? Read More...
