willcarlson 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 In your mind what do you think it takes to make the NHL or pro in Europe (Sweden, Russia, Germany)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jibby93 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 A lot of skill and determination ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gman 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Probably much the same as any sport;God given talentTremendous work ethictenaciousnessstubbornnessmoneysupport structure (parents/guardians)access to coachingtimededicationflat out blazing luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markthedeadhead 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Game Awareness. I've seen some exceptionally skilled players with no hockey sense. I try to be the smartest player on the ice, not the most skilled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hocckey77 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 connections, or atleast coaches w/ connections in addition to being good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjtt99 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Probably much the same as any sport;God given talentTremendous work ethictenaciousnessstubbornnessmoneysupport structure (parents/guardians)access to coachingtimededicationflat out blazing luck Yeah, what G said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Game Awareness. I've seen some exceptionally skilled players with no hockey sense. I try to be the smartest player on the ice, not the most skilled. I agree in a way with you because being an intelligent player is one of the most important thing in hockey but without skills and conditioning you won't go anywhere. So everyday when you go to bed, you should say to yourself hey I'm a better player than yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Game Awareness. I've seen some exceptionally skilled players with no hockey sense. I try to be the smartest player on the ice, not the most skilled. I agree in a way with you because being an intelligent player is one of the most important thing in hockey but without skills and conditioning you won't go anywhere. So everyday when you go to bed, you should say to yourself hey I'm a better player than yesterday. Totally agreed. Game awarness is defenitly the #1 priority IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SyracuseBulldogs04 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 You need heart, skill, and determination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neo5370 132 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 I don't know you personally but generally speaking the general public or even the those in the general public that have picked up a hockey stick have a better chance of winning the lottery. W/O buying a ticket :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 I don't know you personally but generally speaking the general public or even the those in the general public that have picked up a hockey stick have a better chance of winning the lottery. W/O buying a ticket :P lmfao! haha :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BK 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 so in short.. unless you have had a feature in the newspaper, have been playing your entire life and have had a couple espn articles on you as the "next whatever"... you have about an icecubes chance in hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 Of course skill is needed and there is natural talent(look at those NHLers who started in their teens), but seriously hard work is the most important thing. IMO there is a turning point where a player really knows he wants it and starts working his ass off to get it, and results come. I don't care what anyone says, there are ridiculous politics in hockey, and you have to be on the right side of those politics to go anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 Of course skill is needed and there is natural talent(look at those NHLers who started in their teens), but seriously hard work is the most important thing. IMO there is a turning point where a player really knows he wants it and starts working his ass off to get it, and results come. I don't care what anyone says, there are ridiculous politics in hockey, and you have to be on the right side of those politics to go anywhere. Politics aren't nearly as important if you are the most talented person your town and not every one of those people make it to the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Awdcft 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 i think the skill, hard work and love for hockey, are the key things... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pantherfan 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 You'd need a bit of everything mentioned above Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted June 23, 2006 Be prepared for the tryout that goes like this: Another player with as much intensity, skill, and desire as you says to you and himself; If I don't make this team, neither will you. If you don't understand what I'm saying, don't bother going to that tryout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2006 Be prepared for the tryout that goes like this: Another player with as much intensity, skill, and desire as you says to you and himself; If I don't make this team, neither will you. If you don't understand what I'm saying, don't bother going to that tryout. That's an amazing point. I ALWAYS go into a tryout saying I am better than the rest, sot to say it in a cocky way but actually think it, becasue I do, but I don't show it in the game, I never take the glory, if you knew me, you know I am telling the truth. Dstar, perfect words for my emotions...Always think think/say that in no matter what game your doing, you never know who is watching... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neo5370 132 Report post Posted June 23, 2006 i think the skill, hard work and love for hockey, are the key things... Love for hockey? Brett Hull did it without loving hockey. A person doesn't necessarily always love what they have a god given talent for, though that's rare I'd say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pats 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2006 There are lots of players that do love the game but in all honesty some that just play because they are good and being a hockey player is a lot better than getting a real job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin K. 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2006 Being born in a hometown with a rink would be a good starting point <_< Seriously though, how many NHLers DIDN'T start skating before kindergarten? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pantherfan 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2006 There are a few, but it is still always better to start early Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willcarlson 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2006 Dont start playing hockey with the mind set of going pro. Your just setting yourself up for a big let down. If it happens wutever but you cant expect it. The odds of you making it starting that late are slim to none, but if you play just for the love of the game you will have no regrets. Just play and dont think about going pro and dont look back on it. i think you missed the point of the question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2006 Dont start playing hockey with the mind set of going pro. Your just setting yourself up for a big let down. If it happens wutever but you cant expect it. The odds of you making it starting that late are slim to none, but if you play just for the love of the game you will have no regrets. Just play and dont think about going pro and dont look back on it. Yeah, you missed the oint of the question...nothing to do about how if you don't make it or anything like that.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
