1.4K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 44 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Fridays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/hockey Traffic & Engagement r/hockey Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/hockey Most Active Times When r/hockey Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/hockey Flair Performance r/hockey Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| [Video] | 148 (33.4%) | 300 |
| [News] | 67 (15.1%) | 332 |
| Post in Daily Free Talk Thread for this type of topic | 45 (10.2%) | 6 |
| [Paywall] | 33 (7.4%) | 209 |
| 🗯️ Chat live! | 30 (6.8%) | 6 |
| [News - X] | 25 (5.6%) | 526 |
| [Image News] | 24 (5.4%) | 640 |
| lowcontent - removed | 16 (3.6%) | 10 |
| Editorialized title or hot takes - removed | 14 (3.2%) | 0 |
| Post to team specific sub - removed | 10 (2.3%) | 31 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/hockey Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/hockey
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| nhl | 266 (19.5%) | 185 | 136 |
| hockey | 200 (14.7%) | 164 | 94 |
| team | 124 (9.1%) | 223 | 137 |
| cup | 122 (8.9%) | 283 | 70 |
| game | 102 (7.5%) | 200 | 62 |
| season | 95 (7.0%) | 321 | 118 |
| best | 71 (5.2%) | 144 | 131 |
| players | 67 (4.9%) | 192 | 159 |
| day | 66 (4.8%) | 148 | 21 |
| night | 58 (4.3%) | 369 | 98 |
r/hockey Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/hockey
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| nhl.com | 54 | 164 |
| youtube.com | 45 | 54 |
| nytimes.com | 32 | 152 |
| youtu.be | 27 | 47 |
| xcancel.com | 15 | 254 |
| thehockeynews.com | 12 | 119 |
| bsky.app | 6 | 111 |
| sportsnet.ca | 5 | 177 |
| tsn.ca | 4 | 675 |
| instagram.com | 4 | 1 |
r/hockey Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/hockey
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
[Kaplan] Cale Makar has agreed to an eight year extension with the Colorado Avalanche. $20.4 million AAV. He will be the highest paid player in NHL history.
The Navy Lighthouse is the winner of the Islanders fan vote. It will be made into a real alternate uniform for 2027-2028 season.
Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi will not be returning after 18 year run
[Ray Petkau/Agent to Connor Hellebuyck] Statement from Connor Hellbuyck, (requesting a trade from the Winnipeg Jets)
Johnny Gaudreau would have been 33 today
Devin Cooley at the park with his rabbit
On Crosby’s retirement, the NHL should change the Mark Messier Leadership Award to the Sidney Crosby Leadership Award.
Team Canada closes out the game and are the 2026 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup Champions
Vegas Golden Knights Unveil Roulette Wheel Inspired Center Ice Design for Their 10th Season
Molly McMaster: Hockeydb’s most unique profile
r/hockey Audience Overlap r/hockey Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/hockey FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/hockey
What's the best time to post on r/hockey?
Based on posting volume, r/hockey is most active on Fridays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/hockey?
r/hockey averages 44 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/hockey get?
Posts on r/hockey average about 185 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/hockey get most?
On r/hockey, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts