RIDING
THE PINE
SINCE DAY ONE.
Welcome to 5thliner.com — the internet's headquarters for hockey bloopers, terrible advice, and the proud art of not being on the roster. Everything here is what NOT to do. You're welcome.
THE DEPARTMENTS OF DISAPPOINTMENT
Pick your poison. Or your missed shot.
The Bloopers
Real-ish moments of hockey humiliation. Vote on the dumbest. React with clowns.
ENTER →Hall of Shame
The greatest hits of the worst hits. Plaques. Trophies. Shame.
ENTER →The Quiz
10 questions. One ranking. Zero dignity. Are you a 5th liner?
ENTER →How NOT to Play
Curated terrible hockey advice. Plus a Bad Advice generator.
ENTER →Merch (Coming Soon)
Towel capes. Captain Bench Shirts. Mugs that hold cold coffee.
ENTER →Submit Your Blooper
Have you done something dumb on skates? Tell us. We'll feature it.
ENTER →MEET THE 5TH LINE HEROES
A roster of legends. A roster of regret.
Captain Bench
Sits very still
The Bench Sleeper
Naps through power plays
Wrong-Way Winger
Skates the wrong direction. With purpose.
Equipment Forgetter
Plays in one skate, one sneaker
THINK YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
Take the quiz. Find out exactly which line you don't make.
START THE QUIZ