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Last updated: Aug 24, 2023
A giveaway in hockey is when a player's actions result in a loss of possession of the puck.A giveaway is also used as a statistic to determine how the possession of the puck was lost. An example of a giveaway is when a player makes an inaccurate pass down the ice that is intercepted, resulting in a turnover of possession.
There are other stats in hockey that look at how turnovers are created. Takeaways are when the defending team causes a change in possession of the puck. Giveaways and takeaways are both statistics that can help determine which team maintains possession of the puck in each game.
Giveaway Strategy
Many hockey managers will stress the importance of limiting giveaways in each match. Giveaways within one of the teams’ defending zones are one of the many ways scoring chances are created for opponents. These dangerous turnovers often happen when the defense is out of position and the goalie is partially unprotected. Hockey players practice passing to limit the number of these types of giveaways.
Examples of Giveaways In Hockey
- An offensive player misses a teammate with a pass and the opposing team recovers the puck.
- An offensive player misses a shot on goal and the opposing team recovers the puck.
- An offensive player loses the puck while skating, without any action from the opposing team causing them to lose the puck.
FAQ
What is a giveaway in hockey?
A giveaway is an action that directly leads to a team losing possession of the puck. Giveaways can include intercepted or wild passes and losing the puck as the result of a hit or check. Hockey players try to avoid giveaways, and a high number of giveaways can indicate poor control on the offensive side of the puck.
