Are Hockey Home Ice's Important?

onthewhat · 10-13-08, 05:39 PM

thought you were supposed to make a capping video, looks like we should have someone else do it since you dont know a thing

nicky make the vid capping hockey

or maybe sick gambler

blittydeuce · 10-13-08, 05:43 PM

The home team has line change priority, so there is a definite advantage.

Brady2Moss · 10-13-08, 05:59 PM

Not much advantage, no where as much as NFL/NBA

jjgold · 10-13-08, 06:01 PM

Brady that is what I thought

mathdotcom · 10-13-08, 06:13 PM

0 Advantage in the US

Might be a bit more important in crazy Canadian cities where fans are loud.

Doesnt matter for Blue Jackets vs. Panthers

element1286 · 10-13-08, 06:15 PM

Not really. Montreal is always a tough place to play, but in general it isn't that important. Betting road dogs is a good way to go.

Brady2Moss · 10-13-08, 06:19 PM

Ya, I would have to say canadian teams have an advantage over US teams *except: pittsburgh, new jersey*

durito · 10-13-08, 06:20 PM

i'd have to check my database but i believe the home team in the NHL wins around 55% of the time vs around 59% and 61% in the NFL and NBA.

element1286 · 10-13-08, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by Brady2Moss

Ya, I would have to say canadian teams have an advantage over US teams *except: pittsburgh, new jersey*

Colorado and San Jose have been real good at home the past 5 years or so as well.