This game is coached by Reijo Routsalainen who was a great NHL and Finnish National Team defenseman. The players in the white helmets are from the U20 and U17 teams and the coloured helmets from the pro teams. Rejo talks with the players at the end and stresses that they must work hard on both offense and on defense.
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D200 Cross Ice Game 1-1, 2-2 – RB Pro
Key Points:
Practice all 4 game playing roles in cross ice games. A 1-1 practices role 1, player with the puck vs. Role 3, player checking the puck carrier. 2-2 adds Role 2, player getting open for a pass and Role 4, player covering away from puck. Keep score use short shifts.
Description:
1. Players line-up outside blue line.
2. Coach dumps the puck in.
3. Players from each side battle for the puck.
4. Play 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 3-2, 3-3.
5. Add modified rules to work on skills or team play skills and habits.
6. Shifts between 15-30 seconds.
7. KEEP SCORE
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d200-game-1-1-to-3-3/
'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'