Tag: Play Analysis

  • Video: Quick Shot

    I often run this ‘Shoot and Break’ drill in my practice.  I like it because it does 2 things:Focuses on the drive toward the net and a quick shotBreaking out with speedIn Game 1 of the Blues/Kings game, I saw a great example of how the first half …

  • Video: Quick Shot

    I often run this ‘Shoot and Break’ drill in my practice.  I like it because it does 2 things:Focuses on the drive toward the net and a quick shotBreaking out with speedIn Game 1 of the Blues/Kings game, I saw a great example of how the first half …

  • Bad Puck Support Leads to Opening Goal

    Once again, I watched an NHL game and found 2 common mistakes that I constantly remind my players of during practice and games.Watch the video below and then I’ll dissect it further. Make sure you watch at :03-:05 seconds and see if you find the 2 mist…

  • Bad Puck Support Leads to Opening Goal

    Once again, I watched an NHL game and found 2 common mistakes that I constantly remind my players of during practice and games.Watch the video below and then I’ll dissect it further. Make sure you watch at :03-:05 seconds and see if you find the 2 mist…

  • Soft Defense + Soft Backcheck = GWG

    I constantly work with my players on two key areas of their game.  They are so critical and can truly be the difference between winning and losing.  Last night, we saw it in Gm7 of the Hawks-Wings series.  Earlier in the game, I made the…

  • Video: Quick Shot

    I often run this ‘Shoot and Break’ drill in my practice.  I like it because it does 2 things:Focuses on the drive toward the net and a quick shotBreaking out with speedIn Game 1 of the Blues/Kings game, I saw a great example of how the first half …

  • Using your Backhand

    By now, you have probably heard about or seen Sidney Crosby’s no look backhand pass.  It was what those in Pittsburgh have become accustomed to seeing from him.  Incredible plays that create opportunity.I’d like to talk a little about this pl…