Comments on: How do you do ice hockey stops?

By: Kelly D

Kelly D — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:08:02 +0000

Not only does blade sharpness matter as sharper blades “stick” to the ice more, but I would suggest during a public session to stand along the boards and just practice sliding from left to right one foot at a time until you get used to the feeling of how it feels to slide.(while holding on to the boards so you do not fall) Not too much pressure though. then use the other guys advice on the snow plow stops and then trying it on one foot. It takes a while but it fun once you do get the hang of it. And dont get frusterated and give up, keep trying and ask for help if you need it. Good Luck!

By: andjusticeivall

andjusticeivall — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:37:03 +0000

There are a couple of things to look at here. I would suggest first that you have the blades checked and see what hollow your skates were sharpened to. Refer to the link to get a better understanding of blade edges. If your skates are too sharp it is going to be very difficult for you to stop. I suggest getting your skates sharpened with a 1/2″ radius. This depends on where you go to get them sharpened but most places have different size stones and this should not be a problem if you ask them. Also, let the skate blades get dull and that makes it easier to push and make snow on the ice as well. Understanding how the blade actually works is the first step then you can move on. Go to public skating sessions and do not hesitate to ask some of the better skaters out there how they do it. It is good to get different points of view on stopping. When I was 14 I was involved in a NY Islanders hockey camp and could not stop to save my life. Bobby Nystrom came over and tried to explain it to me but his advice was worthless and he was a professional. I definitely found that as the blades got morre dull I had a better chance of learning to stop. Now as you get better and stronger you can certainly keep those blades sharp.

Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: casinodog

casinodog — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:32:15 +0000

THROW THE ANKER OVER BOARD

By: gmpcmiller64

gmpcmiller64 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:09:28 +0000

Do a couple of snow plow stops. Then do a snow plow stop but really just do it on one side. Do this a couple of times. Now, do it again with the one foot, but allow your hips to turn to the side when you do it, now practice this and you are doing it. Voila! i was taught this method and in 5 minutes was like, good grief, is that all there is to it?

By: john disque

john disque — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:09:34 +0000

Take 1 long stride and stop while pushing off with your opposite foot. Now take two and do the same thing. Now 3, then four and so-on.

STOP INLINE SKATING. DON’T DO IT.

By: street ryda

street ryda — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:25:33 +0000

you must be american. its just “hockey”. Go to skating lessons.