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Personality Differences in Hockey Positions | Stereotypes vs Reality

Are hockey players’ personalities shaped by the positions they play—or do we just think they are?

In this episode of the Coretex Athletic Review, I explore a peer-reviewed study that examines personality stereotypes across hockey positions, with a particular focus on goaltenders. Rather than measuring performance or physiology, this research looks at how players perceive themselves and each other—and what those perceptions reveal about role, identity, and bias in sport.

In this episode:

Common personality stereotypes associated with forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders
The Big Five personality framework and its role in sport psychology
Why perceived differences are stronger than self-reported differences
Evidence of in-group bias between positions
How role demands are often misinterpreted as personality traits
Practical takeaways for coaches working with position-specific behaviours

Key insight:

Players differ far more within positions than between positions.
The stereotypes are real—but the personalities behind them may not be.

Research referenced:

Personality Traits and Stereotypes Associated with Ice Hockey Positions
Cameron, Cameron, Dithurbide & Lalonde
Published in the Journal of Sport Behavior (2012)

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