Puck Battles: Mindset, Technique & How to Improve

By Enio Sacilotto | February 7, 2026

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 between winning and losing. “It’s simple – if you have the puck, the other team doesn’t,” said East Ridge High School Girls Hockey Head Coach Andy Roeser. “You can control…

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Winning Battles Essential to Winning Games

By Enio Sacilotto | August 6, 2025

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 came just before it. Frequently, these plays come in the form of puck battles along the wall or in the corners or other 1-on-1 situations that determine outcomes. Players that…

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