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Advice From the Best Shooters (and Goalies) of All Time

Is there any better way to improve your mental and mechanical approach to shooting than to get tips from the greatest snipers to ever fire a puck?  

We’ve compiled some of the best quotes from the greatest shooters of all time to help supplement the training that players get from Snipe Lights

We’ve also thrown in a few quotes from legendary goalies to understand their perspective. 

Inspirational Quotes

Everyone has heard Wayne Gretzky’s “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” quote. But there are plenty of other superstars who have contributed wise words that can help players at all levels. 

  • Mark Messier: “It’s not necessarily the amount of time you spend at practice that counts; it’s what you put into the practice.”
  • Sidney Crosby: “You have to work on your shot every day. It’s about getting the muscle memory so it becomes second nature.”
  • Mario Lemieux: “Every game is different. Every shot you take has to be a quality shot.”
  • Jacques Plante (Goalie/Horror Movie Mask Designer): “How would you like a job where every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo?”
  • Phil Esposito: “I found out that if I took the shot quickly, the goalie didn’t have time to get set.”
  • Jaromir Jagr: “It’s not just about taking a lot of shots. It’s about taking good shots, being smart with your chances.”
  • Guy Lafleur: “A good shooter has to be ready to shoot at any moment, and that means always being prepared.”
  • Ed Belfour (Goalie/Philosopher/Hothead): “One minute you’re a slug and the next minute you’re a hero, so you don’t know what to think.”
  • Mike Modano: “You practice and you practice, and then you get into the game and just react. That’s when your shots are the best.”
  • Jarome Iginla: “A great shot comes from confidence and practice. Believe in your ability to score, and you will.”
  • Alex Ovechkin: “You just have to shoot. Don’t think about it too much. If you have the opportunity, take it.”
  • Evgeni Malkin: “When you shoot, shoot to score. Every time. Even if you miss, you’re creating opportunities.”
  • Roberto Luongo (Goalie/Team Carrier): “Controlling rebounds is one of the most important aspects of goaltending. You don’t want to give the shooter a second chance.”

Shooting Technique Quotes

Studying the best goal scorers in history is a great supplement to good coaching. Here are some quotes from some current and future Hall of Famers that get into some of the technical aspects of a wicked shot (and save).

  • Wayne Gretzky: “I learned early on that if you keep your head up and see where you want to shoot, your body will follow.”
  • Mike Richter (Goalie/Silver Medalist): “Reading the shooter’s eyes can give you clues about their intentions and help you anticipate their shot.”
  • Patrick Kane: “You need to be unpredictable. Change your angles, your release points, make it hard for the goalie to read you.”
  • Henrik Lundqvist (Goalie/Royalty): “You have to stay square to the shooter and make sure you’re always in position.”
  • Mario Lemieux: “The key to a good shot is in the wrists. You need to be quick and fluid.”
  • Brett Hull: “It’s all in the release. You need to be able to shoot without telegraphing where it’s going.”
  • Jonathan Quick (Goalie/Most Accurate Last Name Winner): “The one-timer is hard because it’s all about timing. The shooter gets the puck off so quickly that you have little time to react.”
  • Alex Ovechkin: “The flex in your stick can add power. Know your stick and use it to your advantage.”
  • Jaromir Jagr: “Good mechanics come from balance and a strong core. If your legs and core are strong, your shot will be too.”
  • Phil Esposito: “Get your weight into the shot. Drive through the puck, and you’ll get more power.”
  • Steve Yzerman: “The position of your hands on the stick can make a big difference in control and accuracy.”
  • Dominik Hasek (Goalie/Contortionist): “The backhand shot is tricky because it’s harder to read. Players can disguise their intentions, making it tough to predict where the puck will go in.”
  • Gordie Howe: “You have to shoot with your whole body, not just your arms. Your legs and torso are just as important.”
  • Joe Sakic: “Your hands should be soft but firm. Grip the stick too tightly and YouI lose flexibility.”

And, out of fairness, we’ll let a goalie have the very last word. 

Back in the 1996 playoffs, Jeremy Roenick and Patrick Roy were trading trash talk through the media during the Chicago Blackhawks-Colorado Avalanche series. Jeremy had some especially choice words for Patrick, who didn’t hold back in his reply:

“I can’t hear what Jeremy says because my ears are blocked with my two Stanley Cup rings.”

Mic drop.

What are your favorite hockey quotes? Share them with us on Instagram (@snipelights).

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