Hockey Stick Lie Chart

Stick lie affects how your blade sits on the ice during skating, shooting, passing, and puck handling.

The correct lie helps keep the full bottom of your blade in contact with the ice, improving puck control, comfort, and overall feel.

Lie 5

Typically preferred by players who:

  • Use longer sticks
  • Skate lower
  • Handle the puck farther away from their body

Lie 5 tends to feel more natural for players with a deeper skating posture.

Lie 6

Typically preferred by players who:

  • Use shorter sticks
  • Skate more upright
  • Keep the puck closer to their body

Lie 6 often provides a more upright feel and quicker blade positioning.

Hockey stick lie comparison diagram

How to tell if your lie is correct

Too Flat

If the toe of your blade lifts off the ice, your lie may be too low.

This usually happens when:

  • Your stick is too short
  • You skate more upright
  • The puck stays closer to your body

Correct

The full bottom of the blade sits evenly on the ice.

This gives you:

  • Better puck control
  • Cleaner passing
  • Improved shooting feel
  • More balanced stick handling

Too Upright

If the heel of your blade lifts off the ice, your lie may be too high.

This usually happens when:

  • Your stick is too long
  • You lean forward more aggressively
  • The puck stays farther away from your body
Important

Each curve pattern is designed with a specific lie profile.
Because of this, not all curves are available in multiple lie options.
Please consult the CHS Curve Guide for detailed lie information on each pattern.

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