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Keenan · 02-15-2021, 01:18 PM

A new user has just PMed you for help. They are asking for your opinion on which stat is the most important to build into. What do you tell them?

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charlieconway · 02-15-2021, 01:18 PM

Quote:A new user has just PMed you for help. They are asking for your opinion on which stat is the most important to build into. What do you tell them?

I like this question because when I joined the SHL I sought out the help of someone that was very successful in the past in the league (ArGarBarGar). They had arguably one of the greatest defenders ever seen on the site (Alonzo Garbonzo) and since I'd created a defenseman I wanted some assistance with the arcane mystery that was STHS.

FHM is a little more straightforward, so I can safely say I know of a few key stats. I'm going to sort them by position.

Forward
I don't have a forward myself, but I've paid a little bit of attention to how the best players are built by their users.

- Shooting Accuracy. Shooting ability is incredibly important for a forward. Don't let yourself be a liability in the opponent's zone. Even if you intend to make a pass-first player, you want to ensure that your SA skill is higher than average so that when you do shoot, you shoot the puck well. Especially important since the FHM stat that determines the likelihood of taking a shot (Pass/Shoot Ratio) is at a static 10 for all players in the SHL.
- Getting Open. Getting open is basically the stat that lets you shoot more. High getting open = lots of shots. It's not quite that simple, but close enough. If you don't have an accurate shot then to a certain degree this attribute is wasted.
- Acceleration. Want to lose a check? Make sure you can reach your top speed in good time. This also counts for getting those loose pucks in the O zone.

Defense
What my player is. I'd like to think I have a good handle on this one.

- Passing. One of the most important roles of a defenseman is puck distribution. With the advantage you have of being at the back (or origin) of the playing area, the puck will often find its way to you from the neutral zone, and you need to be able to move it forward well. Good passing will make sure you don't flub breakout.
- Shooting Range. As a defender, you are going to be far away from the net in the offensive zone, but you still want to be a threat from the point. A higher Shooting Range means you'll be able to effectively use your shot from further out, even if you are restricted to a measly 12 shooting accuracy at this position.
- Positioning and Defensive Awareness. Even if you want to build your defender as an offense-oriented type, you need to make sure you're holding your own in the defensive end. Good D awareness lets you know where you should be, and positioning makes sure that you're able to get yourself there with regularity.

Goalie
I know the least about this position, but I've seen some trends that I think indicate the strongest stats.

- Positioning. FHM is well aware of how important positioning is for goaltenders. A lot of times the hardest shots can be stopped just by making sure you're in the right area to make the save, bypassing reflex time entirely.
- Reflexes. You see where the shot is going? Great. You better have the reflexes necessary to put your body in a position to make the save, or else what's the point?
- Recovery. You've made the save. Now get into position so that you can make the next. The worse this stat is, the tougher it'll be to withstand barrages by the opposition.

Globally
Finally, there are a few attributes that are key for anyone.

- Puckhandling, Balance, and Strength. I'm grouping these together because I consider them the puck retention stats. Many of the tactics that are offered in game to coaches rely on being able to keep possession of the puck. It seems as though these three attributes (with the lesser Agility as well) are the keys to making sure the puck is like glue to your player's stick.
- Stamina (or Goalie Stamina). FHM does seem to take into account the fitness of your player, so if you are going to be relied on to

***sve7en*** · 02-15-2021, 01:20 PM

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***sköldpaddor*** · 02-15-2021, 01:20 PM

The most important stat for a new user is not a specific stat (because that may vary depending on the player they’re building) but rather the intangible stat of “moderation” because it’s not ideal to be playing in juniors with only one good stat because you put all your points into that and ignored all the others.

*slothfacekilla* · 02-15-2021, 01:20 PM

Now let me tell you about the fighting stat rookie. It is the most important stat in the game. Nobody on the other team is going to want to come near you with high fighting (even if Nobody is IA right now) so you'll have room to do whatever you want on the ice. Then you can just fight their goalie so they won't make a save if you try to shoot. Maybe you just punch the puck in too. But really fighting is your go to stat, use it wisely.

PremierBromanov · 02-15-2021, 01:27 PM

Its all about strength, baby. Strength helps your shot, strength helps you win board battles, strength helps you skate good. If you've got great skills and low strength, you're gonna get pooped on by anyone who puts 100 TPE into strength.

***yosh*** · 02-15-2021, 01:28 PM

You know, defensive read is pretty meta whenever you’re building a player. At first it seemed odd, like yeah it’s important to be able to know how to play smart defense, but yet how does it really go into your player becoming better all around?

Then you think about all those players who play great two way hockey or are amazing on the penalty kill, and then it kinda makes sense because of forechecking. You have guys like Tyler Motte or Andrew Mangiapane that just go out there and pressure the opposing team in their own zone, and make sure they can’t force a breakout and start the rush. I think defensive read, in that sense, becomes a lot more important. After all, forechecking is just defending but playing in the other team’s zone.

So yeah, shoutout to the Tyler Mottes and the Andrew Mangiapanes of hockey, invest in Defensive Read now!

WC: 152

Skeleton Party · 02-15-2021, 01:28 PM

I would tell them that pokecheck is the most important stat in the game because I'm already shit and I don't need more competition. Sabotage is my only option.

**OrbitingDeath** · 02-15-2021, 01:29 PM

None of the stats matter, just look at Vorian Atreides his performance after 7 games, he has a bit off everything it seems, but after 7 games as the Los Angeles 1st line center he amassed a total of 1 point. So no matter what stat he adds, he keeps sucking hard.

sakrosankt · 02-15-2021, 01:30 PM

Hey redacted, nice you are asking. I can tell you, the most important attribute is ... there is none. I learned it all from my first GMs, it is all about a BALANCED build. I think I'd have been deported if I wouldn't have built balanced.

***DrunkenTeddy*** · 02-15-2021, 01:30 PM

Spreading out tpe is more important than any one specific stat but if I had to tell a newbie one stat that they need to focus on it would be stamina. Having stamina below 14 is pretty detrimental to your performance.

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Tylar · 02-15-2021, 01:31 PM

I think puck handling is one of the most important attributes in the game. If you want to be successful you got to be able to handle the puck on your stick. On a lighter note, I would consider strength aswell. The combination of both in my opinion means puck possesion which means your more likely to attack cause you'll have the puck!

TheBigSandeenie · 02-15-2021, 01:31 PM

Although it's not exactly the exciting thing to do I would say that no stat (except maybe stamina for defenseman) should be higher than 13. Getting stats to 14 and up is so expensive relative to the low amount of TPE available to junior players that it prevents you from rounding out your player in other areas. So spread the wealth is my advice.

hhh81 · 02-15-2021, 01:32 PM

You cannot win games if you are not stronk. Big legs make you skate better and longer, big arms let you hit pucks hard or drop shoulders on checks. Stronk players can hold onto the puck and win battles in the corner. You need strength to match up with the current league meta--Chicago and Hamilton are built through Strength, and until another team shifts what works in the league, copycats will abound.

**bbjygm** · 02-15-2021, 01:34 PM

I don't think a single stat can be the most important. I'd advise working on all physical stats since your player's physique likely plays a decent part in their entire game.

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