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The Ride to The Rink: Scott Howes on Hockey IQ, Video Review & Smarter Hockey Habits
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🎥 Most young hockey players watch highlights. The best players? They study the game.
On this episode of The Ride To The Rink, Lee, Christie, and Mike welcome former pro player and youth coach Scott Howes for an important conversation about one of the most overlooked skills in hockey: Hockey IQ.
From learning how to watch games with purpose to breaking down your own shifts on video, Scott shares practical advice every young player can start using immediately — no extra ice time required.
This episode is packed with simple habits that can help players better understand the game, make smarter decisions, and grow confidence on the ice. 🏒
In this episode, we talk about:
- Â Why watching full games matters more than watching highlightsÂ
- Â How Wayne Gretzky studied hockey differentlyÂ
- Â What players should actually look for on video reviewÂ
-  Why “three or four plays before the goal” matter mostÂ
- Â Questions players should ask coaches after watching filmÂ
- Â How hockey IQ helps players anticipate instead of reactÂ
-  Why fun still matters more than anything else ❤️Â
One of the best lessons from this episode? Great questions lead to great answers. The more curious you are about the game, the more you’ll grow as a player.
Whether you’re heading to practice, a game, or school, this is a must-listen ride for hockey players who want to think the game at a higher level.
🎧 Listen now and start seeing hockey differently.
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