Hockey scores are used to measure the performance of players and teams throughout the game. They can also be used to evaluate team standings, and determine which players are most valuable to a team.
Goals, points, assists, penalties, and plus/minus are all common stats that can be used to analyze a player’s game. However, there are several factors that can make these stats misleading and unreliable.
Puck Possession
Measuring puck possession can be a great way to analyze how well a player is executing the game plan and winning the game. Although Corsi and Fenwick are far from perfect, they provide a larger sample size than most other hockey statistics, and are a more accurate reflection of how well a team is controlling the play.
Points Shares
Defensive point shares can be a good way to quantify the impact of a team’s defense. Typically, points shares are calculated by dividing the total number of goals and assists a player contributes by the total number of minutes they are on the ice.
Points Shares can be used to compare a player’s contributions to different situations, such as when they are on the ice with a man advantage or shorthanded. Using point shares can help you better understand how a team’s players are performing at different times during the game, and may give you more insight into why a player is having a positive impact on the team.
Scoring Chances
Many box scores and stat sheets will list the number of scoring chances a player has. This number is important because it relates to how much of a chance a player has to score a goal.
Shots On Goal (SOG)
A SOG is a scoring attempt that would have gone in the goal if a goaltender was not there. This includes shots that hit the goalie outside of the net or post, and also includes shots that go in after a save.
During the course of a game, coaches and penalty box attendants will keep track of the shots that have been taken on the goalie. It is very important that these numbers are recorded correctly because they will be included in the overall score.
The scoresheet is usually divided into two sections, with the home team on one side and the visiting team on the other. This is so that the referees can mark the correct lines for each team.
When writing down the score, be sure to mark the period, the time on the clock, and the number of the player who scored. If you have a goal that was assisted, be sure to write the assist down as well.
If you have a penalty in the last few minutes of the game, be sure to mark that. It is also helpful to note the amount of time that elapsed before and after the penalty, because this will allow you to calculate the difference in minutes played for each team.