Understanding Statictics

Looking at hockey standing and statistics can be confusing. To make this process easier we have written a handful of articles explaining statistics in hockey. This article is going to break down what PPG means in ice hockey. PPG in hockey means powerplay goal. This statistic refers to how many goals a player has scored … Read more

If you are new to following the sport of hockey you may be finding all the terminology confusing. Now pair that with all the acronyms used in player statistics and standings and you may find yourself wondering what all of it means. That’s why this article is on hand to break down what OTL means … Read more

Have you ever seen the hockey statistic like takeaways and wondered how exactly they measure that number? If so you are not alone, though many fans have a general idea what a takeaway is in hockey many don’t know the proper definition. A takeaway in hockey occurs when a defensive player provides pressure on the … Read more

If you have been around the game of hockey for a while you’ve likely realized there is a ton of slang that comes with the game. A natural hat trick is one of those terms that many fans have overheard but not everyone knows. A natural hat trick in hockey occurs when a player scores … Read more

Have you ever been checking out some hockey statistics and come across the acronym SOG? This hockey stat is kept for every team, player, and goalie in the NHL yet many fans do not know what it means. The term SOG in hockey refers to shots on goal. This statistic measures the number of times … Read more

A PIM in hockey is an acronym that stands for penalty infraction minutes. Though in most cases this term is now referred to as penalty minutes. When looking at hockey statistics PIM will refer to the total number of penalty minutes the player was assessed throughout the game or season. How PIMs Are Earned So … Read more