SAN JOSE — Sharks defenseman Tim Heed figures there are at least a couple of reasons why he possesses such a blistering slap shot.
Heed spent countless hours practicing on a net at his home in his native Sweden since he was eight years old. But his dad, Jonas, also had a terrific shot that helped him play professionally in the Swedish League from the mid-1980s until the late 1990s.
“So I don’t know if it’s genetic or something,” Heed said, “but I’ve always worked on my shot.”
Heed’s shot, not to mention his hockey sense and playmaking ability, have helped him make a big impact with the Sharks organization since the start of last season.