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…

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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 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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Mastering 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…

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