Defensive Skills
Mastering Defensive IQ: Breaking Down What Makes Jaccob Slavin an Elite Defender
By Enio Sacilotto In this clip, Kevin Bieksa and Brenden Dillon describe Jaccob Slavin as one of the best defensive defensemen in the NHL...
From Dump-In to Goal: A Masterclass in Forechecking, Support, and Second Efforts
By Enio Sacilotto Ideally, you want your team to enter the offensive zone cleanly and create scoring chances. When that isn't possible, it's important...
Winning After Losing: How to Turn a Lost Face-off into a Goal
By Enio Sacilotto, Face-offs can determine the outcome of games, whether you win or lose the draw. This clip highlights a great example of...
THE ART OF THE BODY CHECK
By Enio Sacilotto New York Rangers forward Will Cuylle is known as a prolific hitter in the NHL, having recorded at least 200 hits...
Puck Battles: Mindset, Technique & How to Improve
By Steve Mann, Minnesota Hockey Website Maintaining control of the puck is an often overlooked, but absolutely critical, element of hockey that can be the difference...
🎄🏒 Elevate Your Defense This Holiday Season
Defence is one of the toughest—and most important—positions in hockey. This Christmas break, give your player the opportunity to sharpen their skills and build their...
Winning Battles Essential to Winning Games
By Joe Meloni, from USA Hockey Website Every goal scored in a hockey game, no matter the level, stems from the two or three plays that...
Rush Coverage – Two-on-One with Backchecker: An Analysis in Defensive Brilliance
By Enio Sacilotto In the charged atmosphere of the Stanley Cup playoffs, every second counts. During a riveting 2025 playoff clash between the Winnipeg Jets...
LESSONS FOR DEFENSEMEN – KEEP IT SIMPLE!
By Enio Sacilotto These clips of Conor Timmons highlight fantastic examples of fundamental defensive play, showing how simplicity and awareness are critical at all levels:...
Seven Keys to Defending a One-on-one Along the Boards, by Enio Sacilotto
When your team loses possession of the puck in a hockey game, your players must have the mentality to pressure the opponent with the puck...