Hockey????

I am 14 and in 8th grade and the tallest kid in my grade is 5'9 but there are people close in height. But when I play hockey there are tons of kids who are like 6'3 and most of the are like 5'10. Is it just that tall kids play hockey because it doesn't seem like that for other sports.|||No it's because there's a misguided conception that because hockey is a bit of a rough sport then you must be big and strong to play. Therefore a lot of smaller kids don't play (even though many may like to but their mommies won't let them 'cause they may get hurt).





This idea became even more misguided when the NEW NHL arrived because they've lowered the need for brute strength and increased the need for speed. Which is where a lot of smaller guys excel.





Also you have to consider the level of hockey you may be playing. Non-contact "Rec" or "House" Leagues have kids of all sizes. When you get into the higher end "Rep" teams then you find that the kids (generally) will be a bit bigger and stronger. This would apply to any physical sport though not just hockey.|||Height dosen't matter. But if you had a choice to be 6'3 in the NHL or 5'9 what would you choose?

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|||no...tall kids don't play hockey..it depends where your from/ and what league you play in|||The shortest NHLer was 5 ft 3 inches. Currently, the tallest is 6 ft 9 inches. Height doesn't mean much in hockey.|||height isn't a factor if you have speed! just go out and play like it was your last game.|||You can play hockey no matter what height you are. If you love playing hockey just go for it|||height isnt a big deal at your age esp. since you are starting late so it wont be too serrious. Size is an advantage in hockey because of the physical aspect for sure but if you are quick on skates, small guys can do well too|||it's not how tall you are it's how good you are so stop worrying and have fun with hockey it is really fun i am on an all girls league|||Where do these tall kids go to school. But at 13-14 you might still have growth spurt and could end up at 6'-3"





The answer is no tall kids play basketball.|||eat wheaties.... lift weights..


when a coach looks at a player he looks for speed, and skills and puck controll. one of the last things he looks at is size, and when he looks at size, he looks at mass, muscle.. not height.. many of the tall kids are clummies on skates.|||Hey, nice question... i play hockey year-round. i am about 5'5 and thats an average hieght for a kid my age. and if you're strong you can "send people a message" by checking them. Put your shoulder into them. I've seen kids about 4'7 that play at the Peewee 'A' Level.