The hardest shot speeds since data became available in 2021-22

The hardest shot speeds since data became available in 2021-22

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  1. If only Martin Frk could have been an every day NHL-er. Guy had an absolute cannon of a shot.

  2. Hedman is pretty damn consistent, way up on 100+ and 90+. Ovechkin is terrifying with his accurate shots by the dot. I’m also very impressed with Bouchard climbing that list so quickly- he really emerged this year but wasn’t consistently on PP1 until the Ekholm trade. His extension is going to hurt.

  3. I had the privilege of sitting lower bowl, right in front of Laine when he’s on the power play. It’s absolutely nutty how fast the puck goes from stick to the net. I think that’s lost a bit when you see it on TV. 

  4. So, having a 100+ MPH shot doesn’t seem to be a big advantage, but consistently shooting 90+ MPH is pretty useful.

  5. Parayko just refuses to fire one-timers. I think he’s too nice and doesn’t want to hurt his teammates, ha.

  6. Pulock had the heaviest shot I’ve ever seen in the WHL, so it’s nice to see that hasn’t changed

  7. Al MacInnis:

    • numerous reports of broken glass/broken boards

    • Broke Jocelyn Thibault’s finger _through the glove specifically designed to catch pucks and protect goalies_ on a slapshot.

    • Broke Mike Liut’s mask.

    … and perhaps worst of all …

    • Ruptured Rich Parent’s testicle

    I can’t remember who said it or whether it was of MacInnis or Iafrate, but when asked “what do you do when you see them wind up for a slapshot” the goalie’s response was “hold still and hope they don’t hit you.”

  8. So strange they only made this available 3 years ago when it’s been tracked at the ASG for 30+ years

  9. >LANDOVER — With the song “Wild Thing” blaring through the Capital Centre sound system, Washington Capitals defenseman Al Iafrate skated up to the puck and swung. The official clock registered the speed of his slap shot.

    >It read: 101.4 mph.

    >“Damn,” said Iafrate, who became the first NHL player to hit a puck over the 100-mph barrier. “I can’t believe it.”

    https://www.baltimoresun.com/1992/12/31/iafrate-shoots-down-100-mph-barrier-caps-defenseman-stars-in-skills-test/

  10. Reminds me of the story about Pulock’s time in Brandon. Coaches wouldn’t let him use real pucks for some drills during practice because they knew he’d hurt guys if they got hit by his slapshots.

  11. I knew Tage had a hell of a shot but didn’t realize it was that fast. Bravo.

  12. Really need to consider Tage on the point in certain game situations (he’s already there on the power play sometimes).

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