If you are a die hard hockey enthusiast and want to share your love for this game with your family, friends, or acquaintances, I am sure that saying these inspirational hockey quotes and sayings will be a good option for you. These can also be used as motivational words for the young players who are aspiring in serving their country through playing hockey.
Inspirational Hockey Quotes and Sayings
Inspiring hockey quotes and sayings to help you stay positive on the ice.
“You have to have heart;there are no exceptions.” – Gordie Howe.
In hockey, it’s not how much you score. It’s winning the game. Hockey is a team sport.
Hockey is a fistfight on a frozen pond. – Red Barber
Work hard, skate fast, and smile for the camera.
To go where the puck is going you’ve got to go where it’s been. -Wayne Gretzky
Just play. Have fun…Teamwork is the beauty of our game. It gives everyone a chance to be a hero.
When someone tells you, you can’t do something, turn around and prove them wrong.
Coach’s Corner: “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.
We believe in everything, as long as it’s fast, exciting, and entertaining.
It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains.
Good times never end! Let’s reignite our fire and play a game like we know-how.
The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
The best way to predict your future is to create it. – Abraham Lincoln
Lead by example. Show respect to others, both on and off the ice. Always strive to become a better player and a better person.
“With or Without the puck, you gotta make things happen.
Hockey is the best game ever invented because it doesn’t require a ball or a board, just a stick and your will to play.
We’re saying a big to everyone who works hard and we can’t wait to celebrate with you on the ice
Greatness is not found in the footwork but in the heart and mind.
We’re not looking at our captain. He’s going to make the right play.
We don’t look at what we have to do; we look at who we are with. –Don Cherry
Training camp is a chance to get back to the basics. We’ll start with a commitment to defense and winning battles on our own end.
Don’t stop playing because you grow old. Grow old because you stop playing.
Don’t be afraid to try. The most valuable lessons come from making mistakes and falling short.
There is only one way to succeed, and that’s to work harder than you did yesterday.
There’s nothing better than living a life of passion and your passion is hockey.
We have great respect for the game. We know that our sport is a matter of life and death and we never forget that. A hockey player doesn’t play because he wants to, he plays because he has to. He has no choice, he must play.-Jean Béliveau
A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.
“The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.
Training to win in #soccer is like training to skate in the summer.
Discipline and hard work beat talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.
Good things come to those who work hard. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
“It’s easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you’re a winner when you’re number one. What you got to have is faith and discipline when you’re not a winner.” – Vince Lombardi
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Create the bridge to your dreams, then walk across.
The greatest test of courage on Earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. Norman Vincent Peale
Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create.
Hockey is a sport not just about talent, but also an incredible amount of heart.
Hockey is about heart and hustle. – Dan Byslma
Hockey is not a sport. Hockey is a way of life.
Like our favorite @NHL teams, we’re gearing up for the new season with a brand new look. #GoHabsGo #BringTheHeat
Good luck, good hockey.
If you are the best player on the ice, you make yourself look small. No matter how big you are, if you play like a bug, then that’s what they’ll call you.
Fantasy analysts were quick to write @McDavid97 off. So was I. Then he scored 41 goals and led the Oilers to the playoffs. It’s all possible.
Winners never quit and quitters never win. -Bob Probert
It’s not where you’re from; it’s where you’re at.
The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in games.
We are made for the Arena, will we meet there?
♚ Work hard to improve each skill, the winners are those who make good habits.
“What you do in life echoes into eternity.” ― Marcus Aurelius
Funny Inspirational Hockey Quotes and Sayings
Please, don’t refer to me as a hockey player. I’m much more than that. I’m an all-around athlete. My teammates tell me I’m the third-best golfer, skier, and tennis player in our league.
It’s too bad pucks aren’t buns because we could have the best hot dog in hockey. 😁🇨🇦
When two hockey players get married, you don’t have to worry about a bachelor party or wedding present. You can just send each of them a Gatorade bottle.
Those that are playing the puck will be there when you score.
“Hockey is a sport for white men. Basketball is a sport for black men. Golf is a sport for white men dressed like black pimps.”
Ever wish you could pack a few minutes of bromance into a puck?
Sure, I play hockey now, but growing up I played the crucible.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way… and a great quote for social media. Good thing I’m always willing! -Evgeni Malkin
We’re all afraid of something, but being brave means taking action in the face of fear. Here’s to the brave.
Hockey is a lifestyle. It’s not just a game on the ice. For me, I have lived and breathed hockey my whole life …
Just because the season is over doesn’t mean the hockey memories are. Here’s a roundup of our players’ funniest gifs, quotes, and moments.
Sorry to interrupt your hockey practice, but this is more important.
Fall. Autumn. Fall hockey. #same👶
To succeed in this game, you need to be a good skater and a good goalie.
Training. Practice. And patience. It all pays off when you glide on the ice and get that #SweetShot.
I don’t skate to where the puck is. I skate to where the puck is going to be. – Wayne Gretzky
Now that we’ve officially been eliminated from the playoffs, I have a lot of free time on my hands, so I figured I might as well tell you to always be yourself.
I feel like we’re creating opportunities out there. I just hope we’re getting recognized for it – Wayne Gretzky ☝🏻
Wherever you skate, there you are.
We’re all just a bunch of kids who couldn’t wait to grow up.
Maybe you’ll be the lucky one.
It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.
Doing the same thing every day and expecting different results is insanity.
If you think hockey is a sport for sissies, you don’t know much about it.
Hockey is a sport for hustlers. And those who get hustled. – D. Cherry
“There are two types of hockey players: those who are good skaters and those who will be.”—Bob Stewart
I play hockey, at least I did. I used to be pretty good at it. Now I just try to look good doing it!
Because there is nothing better in life than hot coffee and hockey. ⛸⚽🍵
I am loved by all of my fans and I’m never going to let them down. (Datsyuk)
When you are on the ice, skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been 🛸
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. -Wayne Gretzky
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. – Wayne Gretzky
All good things in life are either illegal, immoral, or fattening.
Oh, the places you’ll go.
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
It takes 20 years to build a reputation and only 5 mins to destroy it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently. Warren Buffett
Hockey Inspirational Quotes
My hockey heroes gave me a reason to shave. #legendsneverretire
Let’s play hockey. I mean, let’s really play it. Everyone on the ice, nobody on the bench. Hockey is not just a sport, but a way of life.
“Hockey, it’s the greatest game on earth”
Lace ‘em up and grab a stick, it’s time for some puck talk
As you learn from him, he learns from you. #NHL100
Every player has the opportunity to show their full potential, to learn, and to grow. Every player has the opportunity to win.
Nothing worthwhile comes easy. Put in the work. Get the job done.
No time for losers – the only thing that matters is right now.
Even when you can’t score, play to score.
You won’t win unless you learn how to lose.
Greatness isn’t born. It’s grown.
We are born weak, small, and helpless. We are given a life and precious days. Beyond measure is the love that binds us. Yet we are here to give, not just to take.
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.
“Hockey is a tough sport, you know? So you’re always fighting for space on the ice, and you’re just trying to find a little bit here or there. You’re just trying to make little plays to help your team. That’s hockey.”
We are the only sport that puts five players all in one color on the ice.
The one constant through all the years has been hockey.
We may be rivals on the ice, but to us you’re family.
When in doubt, skate.
Grind until you reach the top. Never stop pushing yourself to be great #Get2TheFuture
Look at the ice, not at the clock.
Don’t let anyone be your reason to lose faith in yourself or your dreams.
How you play the game is more important than how good you are at it.
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
The best way to predict the future is to create it. -Abraham Lincoln 👍🏻✌️
Don’t ever let fear of failure, fear of not being perfect, or fear of losing stop you from trying something new.
SweatEquity—When you’re willing to put in the time and effort, success follows.
Be the change you wish to see in the world – Gandhi
Hockey is not just a sport, it’s a culture. A community. An identity. That doesn’t happen by accident. You have to earn it.
Thanks for a great season. Go @CanadiensMTL. Keep fighting to make the playoffs! #💙
The most exciting two minutes in sport —there’s a reason why hockey is the fastest game on earth. PLAY MORE, SKATE MORE, LIVE MORE.
A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.
No matter how you’re feeling or what you’re playing this season, take a look around and remember why you love the game.
We stand for courage, strength, and passion. If you do too, grab a pair of #BigGamePJs before the clock strikes midnight 🕇.
Never forget why you started playing this game. Fuel your drive by working hard and chasing your dreams. #nevergiveup
Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something.”
It’s not where you start. It’s how far you can get.
I can’t think of one reason why I don’t believe in you [client] #believeinconnor
If you want to be the best, then you have to beat them.
We are men on a mission. -Curtis Joseph
You’ve never won anything by playing it safe ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Through determination, passion, and teamwork excellence is possible.
Ice Hockey Inspirational Quotes
This quote will motivate kids who love ice hockey to practice more often. It also makes them feel that every time they step on the ice, it’s like a championship game.
Both the state of hockey and America are made better by the great men and women that play this game. “Gentlemen, let’s play hockey.” – Lester Patrick
Keep your head up, stick on the ice, and work on your game.
In hockey, there are two kinds of players: those who skate to where the puck is going, and those who skate to where the puck has been. —Wayne Gretzky
Ride with your head held high, and stride with confidence knowing you’ve got ice-cold beer in the arena 👊
From the ice to your work, our new working day collection will help you bring your A-game every morning. #ad
strength, honor, and pride #TheGreatestHockeyGame
Stay focused, play strong, and always race to win.
If you’re going to win any game, you’ve got to be physical.
It’s rare that you see a team “own” a playoff series the way Chicago did today! Always take care of home ice. 🏒🏒🏒
“Focus on the process, not the result. Your passion and fire make you a much better player than you think you are.” – Marcus Cannon
Train your reflexes, and they stay sharp. Train your mind, and you’ll be ready for anything. #GoChallenge
Tough times never last, but tough people do. Prove it.
These are the days that should be cherished. Embrace this time. Just keep pushing.
Fear is not real, it is a creation of your mind. It is a product of thoughts you create. Face your fears, and you will free yourself. 🎨
Ice hockey is a perfect combination of speed and finesse, precision and power. It’s a fast game—a tough game… And a great game.
We’re bringing back the game. Ice hockey. #PlayYourPart
Choosing hockey as my profession has taken me places I’ve never dreamed of and given me opportunities I never expected.
This summer, I will work hard on my skating to make myself a better player.
To succeed, you must honor the game. For that is the only way to achieve success — Henry Boucha #Hockey
With the NHL championships underway, it’s more than just a different shade of red and blue.
Fight for one another. Push yourselves to be your best. That is what makes a team great
Whether you believe in magic or not, there’s something magical about playoff hockey.
The best goals aren’t stuffy. They come the way you hope a banana will.
“The greatest inspiration is often born from desperation.” Bruce Lee
The only place where you can win a game by scoring fewer goals than your opponent 🏒
When it’s all on the line, always make sure to bring your game face. And if you have to leave your game face at home, make sure you have your game skin. Whatever you do, never lose your game mind.
One bad day is all it takes to lose a game. One bad day is all it takes to lose a game.
If you play like a pro, you can think like a pro. Prove yourself the best player out there with this new line of ice hockey equipment.
You’re never too old to play the sport you love. Since 1962, @NHL has been bringing people of all ages together.
For young hockey players on the path to greatness, there is always one common thread: endless hard work and dedication.
Just like our skates, we need to sharpen our game if we want to be ready for the season ahead.
You got to touch the puck, you got to be there when the action is going on. You can’t be a rover.
Committed to being the best: A photo posted by National Hockey League (@nhl) on Sep 19, 2016, at 10:24 am PDT
Work hard. Play harder. Live the life you love to live.
Sleek and ready. Tune in, settle in, and play on. We’ve got all the stuff you’ll need this season, right here. 😎
Whether it’s passed, assists or goals, what really matters at the end of the day are the wins. So let’s get back to doing what we do best: WINNING!
A great quote at a time when you just don’t feel like playing.
It’s not that we have to do a great job, it’s that we get paid to do the job.
There’s one thing you can’t trade. You can’t trade your heart.
If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. – Bruce Lee
Determination. Dedication. Desire. Drive. Ambition. If those are not enough for your definition of success, look it up in the dictionary.