domileafs28 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2006 so since this is my first year, i was wondering long i should take a shift?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miike 1 Report post Posted June 29, 2006 I'm sure alot of people (on here) will say.. don't bother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotBacon 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2006 In general a shift is about 45-60 seconds, depending on stoppages/game situations. Basically, go balls out and when you're tired, get off. Keep an eye on your line mates...when they go, you go too. And don't change when the other team is going into your defensive zone. Backcheck and change when you go on the offensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
domileafs28 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2006 I'm sure alot of people (on here) will say.. don't bother. i knew that was coming... go ahead and close this topic if it's gonna be another "lets hate on domi" thread...it looks like i have a chance at getting in the NHL after all... everyone hates me worse than the real domi :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repus 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2006 Most competitive leagues will say 45 seconds to a minute. From what I have observed, the older the team, the longer the shifts. Fustrating but true :)-dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miike 1 Report post Posted June 29, 2006 I'm sure alot of people (on here) will say.. don't bother. it looks like i have a chance at getting in the NHL after all... I wouldn't even say that out of saracasm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pantherfan 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2006 Most people say 45 sec but when i checked out what my team did it was closer to 90 secs, basically becuase the coach would rather we didn't change on the fly as we have a history of letting stupid goals in when we do that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dante2004 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2006 Too many variables to give you a solid answer.Ice vs RollerChecking vs Non-checkingRunning clock vs stop clock (are you going by real time or game time)Youth level, mens leagueHow many lines does your team haveDo you have a coach that controls the line changesAre you playing on an NHL size rink? Olympic?Competition levelAre you playing basic free-for-all rec level hockey? Or does your team play a particular strategy?45-60 sec is pretty standard for a rec level mens league. However, this usually turns into closer to 90 seconds when people stay out too long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Torhs Team 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2006 Depends on roller vs. ice really, and what group your with. If its a group of your friends and everyone knows that they all just want to play, the playing time could be 1:30 for ice and 2:30 for inline. Around here the inline shifts are :230 at the very least.I think its because we do so many ironman tournaments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
technophile 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2006 For forwards in a "normal" rec-level league, 45-60 seconds is the standard answer; I usually find it's more like 60-90 seconds. Defensemen usually stay out longer (90-120 seconds or so) IME.Shifts (esp. for D) tend to be longer in the second period, since you have to skate to the far bench, and it can be tough to get there if the other team keeps some pressure on.If you have a really intense shift (D going coast-to-coast, then backchecking hard, for example) you might cut the shift short.The real answer is that you want to get to the bench before you feel tired. If you keep your shifts short enough that you still have energy at the end, you'll be less tired at the end of the game, which can be important for last-minute rushes (by either team) and can be a huge advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeyman9621 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2006 I'm sure alot of people (on here) will say.. don't bother. it looks like i have a chance at getting in the NHL after all... I wouldn't even say that out of saracasm. You have a better chance of getting struck by lightning while holding a winning lottery ticket right after you climb out of the open sewer you just fell into. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheesehead 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2006 I'm sure alot of people (on here) will say.. don't bother. it looks like i have a chance at getting in the NHL after all... I wouldn't even say that out of saracasm. You have a better chance of getting struck by lightning while holding a winning lottery ticket right after you climb out of the open sewer you just fell into. haha nice :lol:havent heard anything remotley like that in a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted June 29, 2006 Damm I would love to try one of those ironman tournaments someday.We don't have them around here in Europe, but the concept is cool for a tourny.I've grown up playing 2on2 and 3on3 with friends, so I'm very capable of playing without substitutes :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoXish 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2006 Yeah, around here, in rec leagues our shifts can go as much as 5-7 minutes.In a pick up game I played at college (no other hockey avail) -- we played for an hour and 30 minutes straight and some guys would pull solid 20 minute shifts... it was insane. I felt so... small when I'd have to shift out after 4 minutes. Lol.Competitive, with a coach, my experiences are 45-90 seconds, and 1-2 minutes for defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamnLocust 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2006 Short shifts early allow for long shifts later in the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoXish 0 Report post Posted June 30, 2006 Short shifts early allow for long shifts later in the game. Very good point -- if you're playing competitively, your coach probably knows this and you've probably seen him implement it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites