Hockey Stick Player Side

Choosing the correct player side comes down to what feels most natural for your puck control, shooting, and overall comfort on the ice.

For most players, the top hand controls the stick, while the lower hand provides power and support.

Player Left

If your right hand sits at the top of the stick and your left hand is lower on the shaft, you are a left-handed shooter.

Common Feel

Strong puck control with the right/top hand
Natural for players who feel more comfortable controlling the stick with their dominant right hand

Player Right

If your left hand sits at the top of the stick and your right hand is lower on the shaft, you are a right-handed shooter.

Common Feel

Strong puck control with the left/top hand
Natural for players who feel more comfortable controlling the stick with their dominant left hand

Goalie Left

If you hold the stick with your right-hand blocker and catch with your left glove hand, you are a left-catching goalie.

This is the most common goalie setup.

Goalie Right

If you hold the stick with your left-hand blocker and catch with your right glove hand, you are a right-catching goalie.

This setup is sometimes referred to as “full right.”