diff --git a/espn_api/hockey/player.py b/espn_api/hockey/player.py
index dd977ea7..99a53efe 100644
--- a/espn_api/hockey/player.py
+++ b/espn_api/hockey/player.py
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ def __init__(self, data):
         self.injured = player.get('injured', False)
 
         for split in player.get('stats', []):
-            if split['stats']:
+            if split.get('stats'):
                 id = split['id']
                 stat_key = get_stat_key(id)