Help settle dispute on athleticism...

[akumadiavolo]

Depends on the kind of hockey and the position played. If you are talking about the redneck NHL bullshit, then that. If you are talking about the more skilled version the rest of the world plays, then basketball. Hockey is more about hard sprints followed resting, basketball is more consistently demanding since you play for longer with fewer breaks. An average NHL starter plays about 20 minutes per game out of 60, while an average NBA starter is about 35 out of 48. Also playing defense in hockey is far easier than playing an attacker since there less movement, not to mention the goalie. Playing a PG-SF in basketball in more physically demanding stamina wise than C or PF.

All in all there are far too many variables to have a flat out answer.

[Delfuego]

An average NHL starter plays about 20 minutes per game out of 60, while an average NBA starter is about 35 out of 48. Also playing defense in hockey is far easier than playing an attacker since there less movement, not to mention the goalie.

You dont know much about hockey do you...

[akumadiavolo]

You dont know much about hockey do you...

I played from the age of 8 till I was 17. Don't know much about recent NHL events as I stopped watching that junk after the lost season.

What do you disagree with? The minutes? In their last full season the NHL had 3 players average 30 minutes per game and the NBA. The NHl only had 24 players average over 21 minutes, 96 players did that in the NBA. NBA players play more minutes. It is undeniable.

Attackers move more than defensemen and goalies? You can have very active defensemen or inactive attackers, but in general this is very true.

Everything I stated there is factually correct.

I've played hockey as well as sf in basketball. Hockey takes a lot more. Sorry but you're wrong. Hockey players go 100% the time they are on ice. Basketball players don't. So that whole plays more minutes isn't a fair argument. That's like saying if I sprinted as fast as I could for 20 straight minutes and you walked for 40 minutes, that you have more athleticism than me cause you did it longer. Doesn't make sense.

LOL, hockey players go 100% all the time? That is just laughable. They do just as much standing around on the ice as basketball players do on the court. Also people tend to forget that jumping takes far more energy than running or skating. Try running for 5 minutes and then jumping for 5 minutes and see which one tries you out faster. Last I checked there is a lot of jumping in basketball and not so much in hockey.

[BPTactical]

I played from the age of 8 till I was 17.
Attackers move more than defensemen and goalies? You can have very active defensemen or inactive attackers, but in general this is very true.

Everything I stated there is factually correct.



LOL, hockey players go 100% all the time? That is just laughable. They do just as much standing around on the ice as basketball players do on the court. Also people tend to forget that jumping takes far more energy than running or skating. Try running for 5 minutes and then jumping for 5 minutes and see which one tries you out faster. Last I checked there is a lot of jumping in basketball and not so much in hockey.

What did you play, pond hockey? That's the only place I have seen players stand around unless there was a whistle.
True older styles of hockey tended to have "stay at home" defenseman and what you call "attackers" are known as forwards, which traditionally were the offensive players.
The game has changed, offensive defenseman are as common as defensive forwards and you have to be able to play "two way" hockey to even get on ice in a competitive team. Forechecking and backchecking are critical in today's game.
And your statement on goaltenders is respectfully 100% inaccurate. As stated earlier the goaltender is the only player that is on the ice the entire game. He must remain in peak mental and physical condition and "in the game" the entire 60 minutes.
Ever try moving sideways on goal skates without lifting them while staying square to the shooter with your stick on the ice and your catch hand ready?
Ever try butterflying and popping up instantainiously and sideways to square off to the rebound?
Or moving post to post to stop a wrap around attempt?
All while wearing pads that are 12" wide and 33" long and pants and chest protector that make you feel like the Michelin man and are soaked with sweat after 58:00 minutes of play. Let's add the dynamic of having to know without taking your eye off of the puck what 11 other players are doing.
Yes, goaltenders must be in as good of shape if not better than any other player.
Strap some pads on, give it a try. I guarantee your ass will be worn out in 15 minutes like you never knew before.

[sroz]

LOL, hockey players go 100% all the time? That is just laughable. They do just as much standing around on the ice as basketball players do on the court. Also people tend to forget that jumping takes far more energy than running or skating. Try running for 5 minutes and then jumping for 5 minutes and see which one tries you out faster. Last I checked there is a lot of jumping in basketball and not so much in hockey.

WTF does 5 min. of jumping have to do with anything? What BB player does that? They only jump when they HAVE to. Hockey players are ALWAYS skating. Your comparison makes no sense.