Why Aidan Rioux Says Outsmarting Opponents on Ice Beats Raw Power Every Time — And What That Means for Your Game Plan
The competitive edge belongs to those who can think fastest under pressure. “And it’s often those whose brain processes it faster than other players that has the edge,” he continues. “For some people, it doesn’t come fast enough. By the time they think what they’re going to do is too late. It’s got to be instinctive and it’s, we call that hockey IQ, knowing what to do before it’s too late, that millisecond of a decision that just comes from hockey IQ and hockey instincts.”
This concept represents the ability to make correct decisions under pressure without conscious deliberation. Players with superior hockey intelligence seem to anticipate plays before they develop, positioning themselves advantageously and creating opportunities that surprise even their teammates.
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