🎥 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:

Why watching full games matters more than watching highlights
How Wayne Gretzky studied hockey differently
What players should actually look for on video review
Why “three or four plays before the goal” matter most
Questions players should ask coaches after watching film
How hockey IQ helps players anticipate instead of react
Why fun still matters more than anything else ❤️

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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