4-Shot Backhand Drill

Drill:
1. Setup 4 pucks out in front of the net in the slot

2. Players must approach and shoot on Backhand
3. Goalie must make save and recover quickly

Focus:
1. Backhand shots – approaching the puck and shooting comfortably instead of trying to roll it over to the forehand
2. Getting the shot off quickly with no stickhandling
3. Goalie movement and recovery

Notes:
This is a great small area drill and can be done with a few players while others are focusing on something else.

Last Minute Puck Races

Drill:

1. Lineup pucks down the middle of the rink between the blue lines
2. Make 2 lines of players in each corner
3. On whistle, players race for the puck
4. First player tries to score on a breakaway
5. Second player backchecks

1. Speed to a loose puck
2. Speed carrying the puck on a breakaway
3. Speed on the back-check to breakup the play

The Admiral II (Russian Suicides)

Video: Quick Shot

I often run this ‘Shoot and Break‘ drill in my practice.  I like it because it does 2 things:

1. Focuses on the drive toward the net and a quick shot
2. Breaking out with speed

In Game 1 of the Blues/Kings game, I saw a great example of how the first half of this drill works and how it can be effective.  While it didn’t result in a goal this time, most times it would.

Watch the video as the play develops from about 6 second in to 10 seconds. Not a lot of time but you see how quickly Scwartz comes down the circle and to the net.  Keys to the play:

1. Schwartz is skating hard
2. Schwartz has his stick down and in front of him ready for the quick shot
3. Notice there is no catching the pass, stick-handling the puck
4. Steen has his head up and make the perfect pass so Schwartz can shoot quickly

Video: Quick Shot

I often run this ‘Shoot and Break‘ drill in my practice.  I like it because it does 2 things:

1. Focuses on the drive toward the net and a quick shot
2. Breaking out with speed

In Game 1 of the Blues/Kings game, I saw a great example of how the first half of this drill works and how it can be effective.  While it didn’t result in a goal this time, most times it would.

Watch the video as the play develops from about 6 second in to 10 seconds. Not a lot of time but you see how quickly Scwartz comes down the circle and to the net.  Keys to the play:

1. Schwartz is skating hard
2. Schwartz has his stick down and in front of him ready for the quick shot
3. Notice there is no catching the pass, stick-handling the puck
4. Steen has his head up and make the perfect pass so Schwartz can shoot quickly

Russian Suicides II (The Admiral II)

Drill:

1. Player 1 skates to the other end around the cone
2. Player 2 in other corner passes to Player 1 and then backchecks
3. After Player 1 shoots, Player 2 skates around the other cone and drill continues

Focus:
1. Hard skating
2. Stickhandling and shooting
3. Quick transition from Offense to Defense
4. Chasing down a player from behind

Notes:
This is a great drill to get the kids going on a slow night. It really focuses on skating, stickhandling and shooting as quickly as possible.

Related Drills:
Russian Suicides
Windmills

Unboxing Snipers Edge Hockey Products

We have unboxed some products from Snipers Edge Hockey this weekend. Like our Facebook page to see future live videos. We are in the middle of the review of the products and we will post something next week. In the meantime, please post any questions or comments if you’ve wanted to use or used these products. So far we are enjoying ourselves in the “stickhandle alley” of our side backyard.

[iframe src=”https://www.facebook.com/hockeyplayermag/videos/10154452768093929/” width=”100%” height=”500″] shortcode

The Dork

By Eric Miller

Every team has one.  Whether its baseball, basketball or badminton, there’s always that one guy who doesn’t quite enmesh locker room society.  Maybe it’s his or her lousy jokes, bad breath, or that they wear turtlenecks year round.  For me it was Marvin Smellmoore’s nose.  The average length of an adult nose is about 5.8 centimeters, two-thirds the diameter of a hockey puck.  Marv’s beak, shy of 8 centimeters, poked outside his helmet’s cage.    Migrant birds eyed Marv’s nose as a potential perch. … Continue Reading

Black Friday Hockey Deals 2021 edition

I stayed up late to find all the Black Friday hockey deals for 2021. I’ve included the best ones below, enjoy! Some of these are affiliate links, which means absolutely nothing changes for you, but if you happen to buy something I’ll get a commission

1. Hockey Monkey – coupon code BLACKSAVE25 for 25% off
2. Mode Hockey Sticks – Coupon Code BLACKFRIDAY save 15% or 25% off if you spend over $250 and use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY25
3. – 15% off EVERYTHING, up to 25% off if you order over $500
4. Pro Hockey Life (for Canadians) – Up To 50% OFF* Hockey Sticks, Skates, Apparel & More!
5. Pacific Rink Hockey Apparel – Free shipping
6. Fathead NHL life sized decals:  25% off sitewide
7. Goalie Monkey – 25% off clearance items with code BLKFRDY25
8. Sparx Sharpener – coupon code Sparx25off for $25 off (not a black Friday deal, just a regular coupon code)
9. Pure Hockey – Advertised 30% off and some big sales, coupon codes advertised on their homepage
10. Hockey Sauce Hockey – 15-20% off sitewide
11. www.Prostockhockey.com/
12. Howies hockey tape –
13. Don’t miss my top gifts for hockey players list with new and updated deals and products.

The post Black Friday Hockey Deals 2021 edition appeared first on How To Hockey.

Sparx Sharpener review and Coupon Code

Use the Sparx coupon code HOCKEY to save $25 when purchasing. You can learn more about the Sparx sharpener in this review.

The post Sparx Sharpener review and Coupon Code appeared first on How to Hockey: Hockey Training and Hockey Tips.

Game Day Nutrition Guidelines

Parents can buy the perfect gear and give their child the best trainer to help their child excel at a sport, but one thing that always seems to get lost in the shuffle is proper nutrition: Sufficient breakfasts, lunches, pre-game and post-game snacks, and post-game meals are essential if you are serious about the sport you play.

Pro Stock Hockey offers a great meal plan to take advantage of for those of any age. These gameday guidelines are taken straight from NHL trainers and staff, and are sure to give your children the strength they need to play.