Shot zones
Crease, slot, mid, point and perimeter: a shared map for talking about shot location.
How it works
Measure from the net
Distance is measured from the net, and angle is measured away from the center line out from the net. The crease zone is under 10 feet. The slot is under 30 feet and within 40° of center.
Work outward
Mid covers shots under 45 feet within 50° of center, plus wider shots under 30 feet, after crease and slot have been assigned. Point is at least 45 feet away within 35° of center. Everything else is perimeter.
The formula
The formula
Assign the first matching zone: crease → slot → mid → point → perimeter.
Crease: distance < 10 ft. Slot: distance < 30 ft and angle within 40°. Mid: distance < 45 ft and angle within 50°, or distance < 30 ft at wider angles. Point: distance ≥ 45 ft and angle within 35°. Perimeter: everything else.
How we tested it
| Check | Finding |
|---|---|
| Crease | 12.5% |
| Slot | 12.7% |
| Mid | 6.6% |
| Point | 2.3% |
| Perimeter | 1.2% |
These are league rates for the areas, not the probability assigned to every shot in them.
What it can't tell you
Location alone does not tell the whole shot story. The goalie model also considers shot type, rebounds, rushes and strength. This map is a location guide, not a substitute for those inputs.