Hockey betting
Experts have long noted that the difference between the game of hockey players who play in Europe and North America is visible to the naked eye. And one of the main factors is the difference between the sites. The fact is that in the National Hockey League for a long time, games have been held precisely on small grounds.
On the one hand, the difference is only four meters wide. But if you look at it even on a TV picture, the difference seems significant. And more recently, there was news that almost half of the teams in the Continental Hockey League are switching to a small format of courts, which brings a certain variety to the tournament. Therefore, now, before making a bet, you will definitely need to look at the size of the ice. What will you need to pay attention to in the first place in order not to miss a bet? Let's figure it out.
Content
- What types of hockey rinks are there?
- High performance
- The number of shots on goal increases
- The number of penalty minutes increases
- The role of play is increasing in the majority
- Shootouts happen more often than goals in overtime
- Goal happens after sending off
- Increased chance of excellence in the minority
- conclusions
What types of hockey rinks are there?
At the moment, there are only three types of hockey rinks. It:
- European site – its width is 30 meters, most KHL clubs play on it. In addition, most of the top European championships also follow this format.
- Finnish ice – the width of the ice is less than the European one by two meters, it is used in the Finnish Championship. Some countries use the format in national championships as an experiment.
- Canadian site – ice width is 26 meters, taking into account the ice length of 60 meters, the general difference from the European format is expressed in 240 “squares”, which is really significant.
The steps taken by the KHL to introduce small venues are quite understandable, since there is talk that soon all the World Championships will be held using the Canadian format.
Starting next season, all matches of the Kontinental Hockey League, which will be played on small grounds, will have their own characteristics, similar to the game that the teams demonstrate in the National Hockey League. Moreover, this is confirmed by the matches that are currently being held on small venues as an experiment. Let's take a look at its main features.
High performance
In the Continental Hockey League, six teams (SKA, Dynamo Moscow, HC Sochi, Barys, Admiral and Amur) play on a Canadian-sized court. And it bears fruit, the teams are in the lead in the number of goals scored, their matches are extremely productive. This is due to the fact that in limited space, teams try to quickly enter the zone and shoot, as in North America. Therefore, a hail of attacks falls on the goalkeepers.
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In the 2019/2020 season, only Amur and Sochi have problems with performance, but they miss a lot. The small number of pucks abandoned by these clubs is due to the low level of performers.
The number of shots on goal increases
This item will appeal to those who like to bet on statistical indicators, especially on the total of the throws inflicted.
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The fact is that on a large site, teams try to use the space, draw incredible combinations and act for sure. A completely different approach to playing on the “Canadian” ice, since there may be several players on the path of transfer at once. Therefore, hockey players prefer to shoot at goal, this increases the number of shots.
In addition, if you want to bet on the team that will make more shots at the opponent's goal, then you should definitely refer to the statistics on the number of faceoffs won. The fact is that the presence of good performers of this game element allows you to move the opponent away from your possessions, as well as more often throw after throw-in in a foreign zone. It is better to choose teams with strong “centers” capable of winning more than 60 percent of such martial arts.
The number of penalty minutes increases
Playing in small venues is considered more primitive, since it is more difficult to get creative in such conditions. As soon as the attacking player gets the opportunity to dispose of the puck, several defenders instantly fly at him. But a large number of martial arts and power techniques also lead to the fact that deletions constantly occur.
[stextbox id = 'info'] Meetings in small venues usually earn more than 10 penalty minutes as there are many collisions. [/ stextbox]
This rule is also explained by the fact that it is always more difficult to defend accurately, to deploy when there is no necessary space for this.
The role of play is increasing in the majority
A large number of penalty minutes is not the only factor that increases the role of this game element. It should be noted that it is easier to place in a small space. It is much more difficult for defending hockey players to stop an opponent in the middle zone, since you can simply throw the puck to the goal and rush into the fight.
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Another important point is that small areas allow you to bet on shots from the blue line, a large number of hockey players not only make it difficult for the goalkeeper to see, but also increase the risk of a ricochet.
Photo source: khl.ru
Shootouts happen more often than goals in overtime
If the game on a small court has reached extra time, you can safely bet on his “grassroots” total and the upcoming shootout. The fact is that on large venues the 3×3 format becomes simply killer, hockey players get a huge space to beat one-on-one, and high-speed players get a big advantage. But on a small site there is no such space, so it becomes much easier for the defenders.
Goal happens after sending off
On a small site, the teams most often open an account with the majority, so this option for a bet looks very pleasant. This is due to the fact that there is always a lot of struggle in the first minutes. It is quite difficult to throw the puck in such conditions, but it is easy to get a two-minute removal.
[stextbox id = 'info'] Those who like to take risks can try to play the fact that the first puck will be scored in 5×4 format, it is given a large coefficient, and in games on small grounds this situation often happens. [/ stextbox]
Increased chance of excellence in the minority
It is noteworthy that with a high density, the number of goals scored increases both in the majority and in the minority. In a narrow area, the team with the puck does not have the ability to stretch the defense so much, a bad rebound can solve a lot. All this increases the possibility that one of the hockey players will be able to escape in the minority to a rendezvous with the opponent's goalkeeper, to throw the puck.
Photo source: khl.ru
conclusions
The transition to small areas of many teams will significantly change the nature of hockey that they demonstrate. Performance will increase significantly, as the game will have more dynamics, as well as factors contributing to the goals scored. Majority and minority teams will be given a lot of attention. In other words, starting next year, before placing a bet, it will be necessary to refer to the information about the format on which the match is being played.
