A penalty shot in hockey is a chance. It’s an opportunity for a player to show off their incredible individual skill that otherwise mostly isn’t possible during full-speed game action. Because of the increased pace and timing, players can essentially do whatever they want.
That’s a fun lesson the London Knights of the CHL learned once again on Thursday night.
During the Knights’ opening playoff game against the Kitchener Rangers, Antonio Stranges stepped up with the ice to himself. He got a penalty shot. And not only did he pot the puck in the back of the net, he did it with impeccable flair — with patience and just one hand:
PLAYOFF TONY GOES ONE HANDED ON THE PENALTY SHOT 🤯🤯🤯🤯@AntonioStrange7 | @DallasStars | #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/5JNLUK55Gs
— London Knights (@LondonKnights) April 22, 2022
As someone who can barely keep their feet on the ice, I’m amazed at Stranges’ talent. Not only in that patience but, I mean, one hand! The Knights eventually lost 3-2, but it didn’t matter because that goal was flat-out awesome.
That’s hockey with a capital H, right there. Hats off to you, Antonio Stranges — you did exactly what you’re supposed to do with a penalty shot.
