Winning After Losing: How to Turn a Lost Face-off into a Goal

By Enio Sacilotto | May 5, 2026

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…

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Scoring on the Rush

By Enio Sacilotto | June 19, 2025

By Enio Sacilotto The key is to move and think quickly when playing on the rush. A successful rush requires four essential principles.   Speed – Play Fast Quick Transition: Move fast from defence to offence. A quick shift catches the other team off guard. Changing Pace: Know when to speed up, slow down, or…

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