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By Brian Keane

Scoring is an integral part of the game of hockey. Players that score are highly coveted at every level of play. So how do we give ourselves the best opportunity to score consistently?

Truthfully, as a player at the Division One level I didn’t score many goals.

But since my playing days ended, I’ve studied the art of scoring relentlessly. Thanks to websites like NHL.com, we have access to every goal scored at the highest level. We’ve studied how the best score in the NHL. Here, in no specific order of importance, are 5 actionable habits to help you score more goals.

1. 1. Go to the net. When the puck is at the point, position yourself to screen the goalie, or set up backdoor for a tap-in.

      Having a nose for the net takes guts and the willingness to get knocked around a bit. If you can battle for position inside the area we call “The House” (where most of the goals are scored), you’ll find yourself getting rebounds, tipping pucks, and sometimes having shots go off your body and in the net (I could have used a few of those in my day).

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