shots due to the puck having less time to build up velocity. Medium blades Are great for a combination of shot power and puck control. Long blades Help to maximize shot power because the puck has more contact time against the blade to build up velocity. Deliver a slightly slower release on shots as the puck has longer to travel to release. Help to make pass reception easier since there is more area on the blade to catch passes. Curve names P92 (Bauer), P29/P90 (CCM), W03 (Warrior), TC2 (True) One of the most popular patterns in the game today. Provides great puck control, quick releases, great control on shots. P28 (Bauer), P28 (CCM), W28 (Warrior), TC4 (True) Fastest growing pattern in hockey. Great for toe drags, quick releases, and getting lift on your shots. P88 (Bauer), P88/P80 (CCM), W88 (Warrior), MC (True) Classic mid-curve blade. Great all-around blade for stick-handling, wrist shots, and quick releases. Also good for backhand shots. PM9 (Bauer), P42 (CCM), W01 (Warrior), MC2 (True) Great mid-curve option for players who take a wide variety of shots. Backhands, quick snap shots, and wrist shots. Perfect for high-velocity shots. Also great for stickhandling in tight spaces. Technique See also Field hockey stick Ramp function, often called a "hockey stick" due to similar shape Hockey stick graph A square jawline is sometimes called "hockey chin" or "hockey stick jawline" References Stick