Author: Coach Tooke
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S.O.F.T.
Don’t be soft, but play SOFT – Skate On First Touch. Any time you receive a pass when you’re not already on the move, take a few steps towards open […]
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Basic Attack Concepts
“Outside” Entering the zone, the puck carrier (or F1) can go straight to the net and shoot, or carry the puck into the zone and buy a little time for […]
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High Slot
When attacking the opponents’ zone, we have the habit of crashing the net, but there are a lot of reasons to have one forward positioned in the high slot. First, […]
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Faceoff – Neutral Zone
Opposing Center’s Draw The goal of winning all face-offs is to get control of the puck after it drops. In most cases, this means the center should pull or draw […]
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Power Play
1-3-1 Power Play The 1-3-1 has emerged as the dominant power play in the NHL today, and while it may be one of the more challenging systems, it offers lots […]
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Penalty Kills
General Points Don’t overcommit to getting the puck if you feel it will take you out of position Keep your Sticks in passing lanes. We want to disrupt their passes, […]
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Faceoff – Defensive Zone
Five Across Lineup Three players in slot in front of our net. Take a look at where your assignment is, and watch the puck drop out of your peripheral […]
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Growth Mindset
Growth mindset describes a way of viewing challenges and setbacks. People who have a growth mindset believe that even if they struggle with certain skills, their abilities aren’t set in […]