Why are there so many left handed ice hockey players?

There are many Left-shooting players in the NHL, and most are Canadian for this reason. Goalies generally use a stick based on which hand they catch best with. read more

There are many Left-shooting players in the NHL, and most are Canadian for this reason. Goalies generally use a stick based on which hand they catch best with. I played goalie most of my life, and I use a "left-handed" goal stick, because I catch better with my left hand and my right hand would be at the top of the goal stick (more control). read more

Left-Handed Shots in Hockey (and of course they got the story wrong) - Behind The Net. There was a piece in the San Jose Mercury News yesterday on left-handed shots in hockey. Some insight: "Left-shot players far outnumber their right-shot counterparts. That disparity is especially seen among defensemen. read more

When you "shoot left" it means your left hand goes behind on your forehand shot. It's probably more effective for putting pucks into the goalie's right side of the net. (which is on your left side). You can be either right or left handed as a person who shoots left. Some players even switch their sticks, like switch hitters in baseball. read more