Allie Thunstrom is one of the fastest players in pro hockey. We break down her top flight goal scoring in this game tape.
Allie Thunstrom is one of the fastest players in pro hockey. We break down her top flight goal scoring in this game tape.
Few can keep up with Allie Thunstrom. It's a major component of what keeps Thunstrom among the top players in women's hockey year in and year out.
Watching game tape of Thunstrom, her ability to close gaps rapidly using that speed often forces turnovers, including on the penalty kill, and when her teammates find the puck, they can spring Thunstrom into the open directly, or by putting the puck to open ice and allowing her to utilize her skating to win races.
While some players feet move faster than their brains, Allie Thunstrom is able to see opportunities at top flight, beating goaltenders in motion.
The veteran never shies away from going to the net and creating traffic in tight either. She has consistently produced across her career utilizing her various skill sets both in tight and off the rush.
When the puck hits Thunstrom's stick, it's a few powerful strides heading directly for the middle of the ice. While some play on the periphery, Thunstrom actively drives to the house creating opportunities for secondary scoring chances if she doesn't finish herself.
Watch Allie Thunstrom's game tape above.