After talking to a dozen Vermont high school boys hockey coaches, we asked who has the best or hardest shot on their team. In almost every case, there was a player with one common denominator: The state's best are firing off snap shots. What is a snapshot? Think of it as a combination of a wrist and slap shot: A quick release to generate power and accuracy. "The technology on the stick has changed so much," Rice coach Justin Martin said. "They have improved kick points on these sticks — where the stick whips if you will. When that puck comes out, the stick whips and generates velocity. Now (shots) are a lot quicker because of the release point of the stick." While this isn't a definitive...
