🧠 Ever wonder what separates good hockey players from great ones? It’s not just skating or shooting — it’s how they see the game. In this quick but powerful mini-episode, Lee and Mike dive deep into one of hockey’s most underrated superpowers: situational awareness.

From blue-line turnovers to risky rushes, goalie decisions to smart dump-ins, this episode breaks down how learning to “zoom out” and see the full 200x80 sheet can transform a young player’s game — and make coaches trust them more.

💡 In This Episode:

• Why goals rarely start where you think they do 🥅
• The dangers of far-blue-line turnovers (and how to avoid them)
• What “situational awareness” really means for players, goalies, and coaches
• How to stop being a liability and start being the player coaches want on the ice
• Why sometimes the smartest move is the simplest one

👀 Whether you’re a player learning the ropes or a coach trying to teach smarter hockey, this episode will change how you see every shift.

🎧 Tune in, take notes, and remember: great hockey isn’t just about playing hard — it’s about playing smart.

📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Seeing the Whole Ice — Why Situational Awareness is the Smartest Skill in Youth Hockey

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