Posts Tagged ‘#hockeyskills’
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 creating offence after losing a draw in the offensive zone, combined with effective forechecking that leads to Colorado’s goal. Coaches, it’s essential to have a plan for lost draws in all…
Read MorePuck 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 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…
Read MoreLessons from Connor Bedard: What Every Hockey Player Can Learn
By Enio Sacilotto Connor Bedard went from playing hockey in North Vancouver to becoming the Chicago Blackhawks’ star player. The West Van Hockey Academy student shows us that being great at hockey isn’t just about being naturally talented. It’s about learning the basics well, working harder than everyone else, and being smart about how you…
Read MoreWinning 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 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…
Read MoreMastering the Art of Deception in Hockey Shots: Lessons from Corey Perry
Techniques to Enhance Your Shooting with Precision and Strategy By Enio Sacilotto In the fast-paced world of hockey, the ability to outwit opposing goalies can often be the difference between scoring a goal and missing an opportunity. Corey Perry of the Edmonton Oilers exemplifies the art of deception in shooting, showcasing a masterful blend of…
Read MoreMastering the Hockey Wrist Shot: 10 Key Technique Points
With accompanying instructional video and diagrams By Enio Sacilotto The wrist shot is one of the most versatile and accurate shots in hockey. Whether you’re aiming to pick corners, catch a goalie off guard, or release the puck quickly under pressure, mastering the wrist shot gives players a dangerous edge. Below are ten essential points…
Read MoreThe power of positive coaching and its impact on the Stanley Cup playoffs
By Enily Kaplan, ESPN Website Following one of his nine seasons coaching the Winnipeg Jets, Paul Maurice had an idea: Could he be more intentional about the video he showed his players? Video sessions are one of the most common teaching tools coaches employ. Maurice, now coach of the Florida Panthers, the eighth-seeded darlings of the Stanley…
Read MoreHow to Generate Offense on the Rush Using Coach Derek Lalonde’s Teaching Clips Featuring the Washington Capitals
By Enio Sacilotto Creating offence on the rush is one of the most exciting and effective ways to score goals. Coach Derek Lalonde breaks this down perfectly using two excellent video clips from the Washington Capitals’ recent playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens. These clips show how teams can turn solid defence into fast, dangerous…
Read MoreRush 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 and the St. Louis Blues, a two-on-one for the Blues unfolded with the Jets on defense and the Blues on the attack. Let us analyze what happened. This clip offers…
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