Diary of a Season 2012-13

[Tom Molloy]

This is a short clip of the Tsunami Forecheck in action at our practice. Notice how the D slides across to fill so a D and not a F is taking the 1-1 if they breakout. Every time the puck moves to the other side ot fhe ice the player on the weak side point pinches. If it happens once the week side D pinches and if the puck is moved to the original side now the weak side F who is covering the point pinches and the two D are back on the point. When the D pinches they join the two forwards in the attack, they don't just return to the point.

To eliminate some of the confusion we now have the wings stay on their side unless they are first in the zone by a lot, i.e. on a line change. They the C convers the wing on the boards but the wing stillc stays and fills on the new weak side point if the puck is moved to the other side and the weak side D is pinching. Do our C forechecks on both sides and the W on their side.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t-tsunami-forecheck/

Attachments

• T3-4 Tsunami Forecheck.pdf (380 KB)
• T4 – TSUNAMI Forecheck Rotation After Original Pinch.pdf (508 KB)

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'

[Tom Molloy]

Crazy game on Saturday. We totally dominated the first period outshooting them 17-6. We watched our top scorers younger brother play U16 AAA the game before and score 5 goals (her older brother was leading the Alberta Junior League at the start of last week) They all have sweet hands are skinny and slippery; kind of like that Gretzky kid used to be. We kidded our player that she had to do the same thing and she scored our first 2.

The problem was we were scored on late in the period and only led 2-1. We outshot them 13-11 in the second but were really soft in our end and they scored 3 to lead 4-2 after two. We came out and scored in the first minute on a PP in the third and two more in the first four minutes and led 5-4. I changed goalies to restart (first one played ok) We got another with five min. to go and they scored right after. The score ended up 6-5 for the good guys. We outshot them 16-9 in the third and 46-26 overall. (she got 3 and is now second in the 11 team league scoring). This size thing in hockey is crazy. She didn't make the Provincial U18 team but she led the league in playoff scoring last year with 12 goals.

The key was we got 3 PP goals to their 1. They took 10 penalties to our 3. Playing from the defensive side with body on body and stick on the puck is not only good defensive technique but it is legal.

It is always a problem if you are totally dominating a team but not scoring much. You only lead by a goal or two but it feels like you are winning by 4 or 5. They get a late goal and it gives them energy and sucks your away. We were really playing loose in our end the first two periods.
The shot and +/- chart is attached.

We play the other Calgary team in a few hours at their rink.
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It was a hard fought game on a small ice surface. Ours is almost International size and their's is about 3 m. shorter and narrower. So it is a different game. The ref allowed hitting; so the game was rough by this leagues standards. Like always there are the official rules and then each game has it's own set of rules determined by the ref.

They dominated the first shift but we made our first rush and our goal scorer scored her 4th of the weekend. 1-0 at the end of the first and shots 4-4. We scored another in the second.. A player who was the only forward without a goal until last weekend and she got her third in three games. 2-0 after two and we outshot them 9-6. We got another in the first half of the third to lead 3-0 but then got a penalty with 1:30 left. They called a time out and pulled the goalie. The D got a shot thru and one of the extra players scored on the rebound with 45" left. Too bad for our goalie who lost the shut out. We outshot them 12-8 in the third and 25-18 overall.

Now we are 8-4-1. We lead the league in goals for but are in the bottom third in GA. Two of our last three wins were against teams that beat us earlier in the season. They didn't get any outnumber situations in the game. Having wings stay on their own side when we pinch when the puck is moved to the weak side has eliminated most of the confusion about who pursues and who fills in at the point.

Next weekend two home games. One vs. a North Division team and the other vs. Medicine Hat who are leading our division. We haven't played them yet but will meet them three weekends in a row. We will see how good we are then.

Attachments

• Highwood Oct 27.pdf (491 KB)
• Flyers-Bruins Shots Oct 28.pdf (466 KB)

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'

[Tom Molloy]

Post Practice Comments: We got everything done that I planned. Two forwards were sick and one affiliate player came so there were 15 skaters. My assistant coach jumped in a few times to give us 4-4 and 8 forwards when we went 2-1 and 2-2 in the full ice transition game. They did a lot of puck handling and I showed them how to move laterally to make the defenders adjust sideways which is a lot harder than simply keeping a good gap when a player is going straight and trying to beat you.
That DT100 transition game with the D jumping up and the F backckecking is one of the best ways to practice those skills in gamlike situations. A 1-1 creates a 3-3 at each end when the supporting F and D join the play. A 2-1 gives a 4-4 at each end and a 2-2 results in a 5-5 at each end. When the goalie freezes the puck or after a goal the defenders get a free breakout.
Another great transition game is the DT400 we did. All the players have to defend and attack a 1-1 and we had the F supporting the D give back pressure after the puck crossed the blue line. So the 1-1 lasts about 3" before it becomes a 1-2. Very game like as well.
The players are all getting better at the skating balance and agility exercises as well as the tasks during the figure 8 in each zone. Shoulders are loosening and the range around the body that they can carry the puck is increasing.
I wanted a lot of volume tonight as we cancelled our Spin class on Halloween night and we achieved that.
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Flyers Practice Plan Date: 10-30-12 Time: 16:00-17:30 Max Bell 2
Theme:
Individual offensive skills. Skating Puck handle, shoot, pass,
Battle, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2

Green vs. White in all games.

10 min.
5 – A3 Balance and Edges

5 – Big Moves
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/a300-x-2-skating-and-puck-handling-warm-up-with-shots/

8 min.
Figure 8’s-only forehand
-only backhand
-face far end and shoot
-only forward
-only backwards
-face inside on turn and shoot.

10 min.
C2 1-2-3-4-5-5-4-3-2-1 Pass and Shoot Warm-up
Key Points:
Face the puck and pass on the forehand. Stay in each zone until all players have made a pass.
Description:
1. One then two then three then four then five players leave, one touch in the ozone, shoot, rebound.
2. Next sequence is 5-4-3-2-1 leave the other way.
3. All players make one pass in each zone.
4. In neutral zone skate figure 8's while facing the puck and making forehand passes.
*When there is only one player do a figure eight or touch both knees.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c2-1-2-3-4-5-5-4-3-2-1-pass-and-shoot-warm-up/

7 min.

D4 Two pass at each end.

10 min
1 vs 1 vs 1 at each end.

8 min.
C3 1 on 1 Both Sides

Key Points:
Tight gap for D
Attack with speed and go for the rebound
Description:
Drill is done on both sides; opposite direction
1a. F1 get a pass from F2 on whistle
1b. D1 get a pass from D2
2a. F1 shoot and skate into a pass from D1
2b. D1 pivot then pass to F1 and close the gap
3. F1 attack D1 1 on 1
4. Finish the play by fighting for the rebound

10 min.
DT400 1-1, 2-2, Support-Attack-Defend
Key Points:
Defending player stay on the defensive side. Supporitng player give a target for the pass and get into an open lane.
Description:
1.F1 attack D1 at each end. 2. Players line up on the boards with the first player in line D1 supporting the defense. 3. The coach can determine whether the supporting defender is passive or active. 4. On a turnover or a goal the breakout pass is made to the supporting defender from D1 to F2.. 5. Carry the puck to the red line or if the team has a full ice practice, carry the puck to the far blue line. 6. F2 Attack vs. the original attacker F1. Practice various situations. The big left handed player with the sweat suit is Dany Heatley. It is just after he won the Calder trophy. He came to say hi to the players but because we were playing transition games participated in the whole practice and then stayed and posed for pictures with each of the players.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt400-1-1-2-1-2-2-transition-game-using-2-3-ice/

17 min.
DT100-D Join Attack and F Backcheck 1-1, 2-1, 2-2
Key Points:
This is a continuous 2-1 transition game using only one puck and no whistles. It practices situations in the nzone, teaches players who to cover in the dzone and how to support the attack.
Forwards enter the zone to support the defense and then attack and backcheck.
Defense support from the point, defend and then join the attack.
Coach can vary the number of F or D to create different situations in each zone.
Description:
1. Red F1 and F2 attack 2-1 vs blue D1.
2. Blue F1-F2 support D1, Red D1 support F1 and F2.
3. Play 3 on 3
4. On Transition Blue F1-F2 attack Red D1.
5. Red F1-F2 Backcheck and Blue D1 join the rush.
6. Blue D2 and Red F3-F4 support when puck enters the zone.
7. Play 4 on 5 and continue flow.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt100-transition-game-with-both-f-and-d-joining-the-play/

9 min.
Rebound.

Pucks, summary, cheer

Attachments

• Flyers Practice 10-30-12.pdf (637 KB)

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'

[Tom Molloy]

Post Practice: Just before leaving for practice I got a text saysing one of my goalies had cut off part of her thumb and was on the way to the hospital. She got it stiched back together but will be out for a while. It really changed the practice and I had to do one net games instead of full ice. We did the Murdoch breakout sequence but with five players at once. I want them moving and never standing still. I also want the weak side wing to stretch if our D has no pressrue and toe caps are up ice..I also added a 5 on 3 at each end but with a low dice 2-1-2 with two attackers below the goal line, one in the middle at the has and two D at the top of the circles. The pplay was scoring lots with this setup. I saw it at the world championships last year.

Instead of a shootout we ended with a one net game in one zone. A coach sent out 1 to 3 players on each team and the other team doesn't know how many they send; so it could be a 1 on 3. If you pass to the first player in line they can join the attack up to 4 players; so it could be a 1-4. They play about 30". The game requires constant reading of the situation.

We did the three line pplay game as an attack-defend-rest sequence with the waiting group at the far blue line and the new defenders had to tag at the red line before the attack started. It ended up being a productive session. We play both sat and sunday on the weekend.

I put in the description and diagram of the Low Dice 5-3 and the DT400 game in the Daily Drill section.
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Flyers Practice Plan Date: 11-01-12 Time: 17:15-18:45 ECTAS

Game Prep Practice:
Breakouts, spectialty teams, back checking Puck support, low zone play.

10 min.
T2 B5 5-0 Breakout Practice
Key Points:
Breakout from both sides and practice all the options including D to D passes.
Description:
1. Coach dumps the puck in.
2. D go back and get the puck, move between the dots and pass or go D to D.
3. Forwards break out.
4. Pass the puck to the coach.
5. Coach dumps the puck in the other corner for another breakout.
6. Do all of the options; go, counter, wheel, reverse, reverse to wing, over.
Option: do a third breakout and the forwards skate to the red line and turn back attacking 3-2.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b5-5-0-breakout-options/

8 min.
B6 D Double Pass to F x 2, Point Shot – Jalonen

7 min.
C3 Go, 3-0, Point Shot – Jalonen

5 min.
C3 D Reverse, 3-0, Point Shot – Jalonen

5 min.
C3 D Behind, D-D, 3-0, F-D Switch – Jalonen

10 min.
T2 Kingston Power Play and Team Play Rotation
Key Points:
. Coach in each zone
Description:
– Line A at one end practice attack options.
– Line B at other end practice attack options. Both walk through pp 5-0.
– Line C in middle passing practice.
– On whistle line A dump the puck to the other end and breakout returning to the original end while group C replace group B at the far end and group B pass in the neutral zone.
– Repeat with group C breaking out and back and group B switch with group A who move to the middle.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t2-kingston-power-play-and-team-play-rotation/

10 min.
D1 Full Ice 3 Team Scrimmage
Key Points:
Give close support to the ball or puck. Defending team create speed through the neutral zone after the breakout. New defending team identify coverage when the attackers enter the zone.
Description:
Three teams play full court or full ice.
1-Red attacks vs Green at one end.
2-Green breaks out and attacks vs. Black waiting at the other end.
3-Black breaks out and attacks Red.
4-Green rests at the original end.
5-Black attack vs. Green.
They keep this rotation and play a game up to 5. Start another game at 0-0 but switch who they attack first i.e. now Green attacks Red and Red attack vs. Black and Black vs. Green. This rotation can be used to practice team play at full strength and power play and penalty kill.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d1-full-court-3-team-scrimmage/

10 min.
DT100 Backchecking Transition Game
Key Points:
Attack quickly and the defender tie up the stick on the rebound then look for the puck.
Description:
Full ice game with the defenders getting support. New attackers have to get the breakout pass inside their zone. This works on quick passes and attack or the backchecker catches up. The backchecker must tie up sticks on the rebound and don't allow a second shot. The attacker must be quick and follow the shot. Defender make a breakout pass to the supporting player in the high slot.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt100-backchecking-game-2-on-2/

9 min.
DT400 Active Jokers at Point

Description:
Part One: Each team has jokers at the point.
1. When defenders regain puck they must pass to the point to go on offense.
2. Jokers can shoot or pass.
3. Jokers can check the opponents Joker.
Part Two:
4.Jokers can jump in for one timer shots.
5. Defending joker should cover the attacking joker when he jumps in.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt400-active-jokers-at-point/

9 min.
DT400 Transition Game of Low Battles with Point Support
Description:
1. One team is lined up behind each faceoff dot. From one to tree players leave at a time.
2. The next player in line plays the joker at the point and must pass or shoot within a second.
Defenders do not check the joker as he can’t go in and score.
3. The coach dumps the puck in or shoots on net and the teams race for the puck. Whoever gets
the puck can shoot right away.
4. When the defending team gets the puck they must pass to their joker at the point to transition
to offense.
5. If the puck is shot out of the zone the coach passes to the non offending joker.
6. Play 20-30” and on the whistle the players pass to the coach and skate hard out of the zone
before the coach shoots a new puck in.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20090726102317243

8 min.
E1 – Goalie choice shootout

Attachments

• Flyers Practice 11-01-12.pdf (644 KB)

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'

[Tom Molloy]

Played Saturday afternoon at home. The first period was even and we both got 8 shots on net. We had two breakaways but both players shot over the net. In the last 30 seconds they caught both D flat footed at the blue line and got a breakaway goal. We were all over them in the second period and outshot them 17-3 but didn't score. We got two pplays in a row and had lots of pressure but an errant stick hit one of their helmets and the second pp was wiped out with a 4 minute hit to the head. Third they outshot us 8-5 and scored a late goal on a deflection from the point. We had about 60% of the play and our goalie only let in two but you have to score to win. We play the top team in our division today.
Shot chart is attached.
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Sunday Game: The hockey gods have a way of evening things out. We lost one that we should have won on Saturday and Sunday we won one we should have lost. We were badly outshot. I just watched the video and we weren't out chanced that much. Anyway it was 3-3 after one and we were outshot 21-9 and had a 3-1 lead for a while. No one scored in the second and we were outshot 3-13 and then they got a two man advantage and scored and within a minute we got a shorthanded goal to tie it 4-4. With about 5 minutes left our top scorer stripped a puck in the neutral zone and beat two forwards and then weave through two D and deked the goalie and we won 5-4. Shots in the third were 7-11.

We need to work on angling and puck protection this week. We play the other Calgary team and the team we played today next weekend. Both away games.

Attachments

• Flyers-Llyod Shot 11-3.pdf (451 KB)
• Flyers MH Nov. 4.pdf (477 KB)

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'

[Tom Molloy]

Pulled my quad pretty badly yesterday playing so I am not moving on the ice very well. We are going to do a lot of games situation and passing today along with 4 Finnish drills that I couldn't do last practice because my goalie cut off the end of her thumb and had to have it stiched on. It was the meatiy part where the fingerprint is. Cutting frozen butter can be dangerous. We will have an affiliate goalie today. The practice is right after school so the goalies are usually a little late because it takes longer for them to dress, so the first activity doesn't need goalies.

Post Practice Comment: We did everything but the backchecking transition game. The Perry Pearn was ver competitive so I let it run longer and added about 3 minutes to the 2-0 shootout race. Lots of touches for everyone. The Finnish drills by Jukka Jolanen were very good, especially for the defensemen. There was good tempo the entire practice and we focused on skating to open ice when they get the puck and after they pass skate for a return pass. Eyes up when shooting and passing. Fake passes and not looking right at the pass receiver. My asst. coaches played in the games and were pretty worn out after.
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Flyers Practice Plan Date:11-06-12 16:00-17:30 Max Bell
Lines: Notes:
Individual offensive skills, passing, shoot , BREAKOUTS, keepaway, SAG, shootout, poin shots, F and D exchange

8 min.
5 – A3 Balance and Edges
5 – Big Moves

10 min.
D202 Keep-away With Jokers on Line
Key Points:
Protect the puck, use fakes and change the type of passes and the situation.
This is a great game to practice puck support, getting open, passing and puck protection.
Description:
1. Active players are in the middle.
2. Jokers are lined up along the blue lines.
3. Passes to Jokers are allowed.
4. Play even situations up to 3-3.
5. Vary the situations 2-1, 3-1, 3-2.
6. On whistle leave from one end and return to the line-up at the other end.
* Award one point for making 5 consecutive passes and keep score.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d202-keep-away-with-jokers-on-line/

8 min.
B6 Pass and Replace x 3
Key Points:
Pass while skating then turn and face the player who is passing to you. Shoot before the hash marks and follow the shot for a rebound.
Description:
A. 1 pass to 2 and follow the pass and turn and face 5 for a pass.
B. 2 pass to 3 and follow the pass.
C. 3 pass to 4 and follow the pass.
D. 4 skate in and shoot-rebound- go to the corner.
# Do 2 or 3 minutes from each side. Alternate task by requiring backhand or saucer passes or a move before passing , etc.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b6-pass-and-replace-x-3/

8 min.
B6 D Double Pass to F x 2, Point Shot – Jalonen.wmv
http://sdrv.ms/TIHxW9

8 min.
C3 Go, 3-0, Point Shot – Jalonen.wmv
http://sdrv.ms/TIHxW9

5 min.
C3 D Reverse, 3-0, Point Shot – Jalonen.wmv
http://sdrv.ms/TIHxW9

5 min.
C3 D Behind, D-D, 3-0, F-D Switch – Jalonen.wmv
http://sdrv.ms/TIHxW9

9 min.
DT100 Backchecking Transition Game
Key Points:
Attack quickly and the defender tie up the stick on the rebound then look for the puck.
Description:
Full ice game with the defenders getting support. New attackers have to get the breakout pass inside their zone. This works on quick passes and attack or the backchecker catches up. The backchecker must tie up sticks on the rebound and don't allow a second shot. The attacker must be quick and follow the shot. Defender make a breakout pass to the supporting player in the high slot.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt100-backchecking-game-2-on-2/

11 min.

DT400 Perry Pearn 2 on 2

Two six minute games.

Keep Score

10 min.
D100 One Pass in Each Zone
Key Points:
Close support, skate to open ice with the puck, give a target.
Description:
1. Play full ice either in shifts or all on the ice at once.
2. There must be at least one pass made in each zone. If not the other team gets the puck.
3. Controlled scrimmage so everyone stop on the whistle for coach input.
4. With shifts in a D100 game pass back to the goalie on the whistle.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d1-game-one-pass-in-each-zone/

7 min.
E1 Two Goal Relay Race
Key Points:
Work on shooting one timers and scoring on rebounds. Good habits like face the puck, give a target with the stick on the ice. Limit of 2 passes before each shot.
Description:
A. 1 and 2 attack 2-0 on opposite net.
B. Pass and shoot to score.
C. Get a new puck from 3 or 4 after scoring.
D. Score a second goal.
E. After the second goal race back to the blueline and touch 3 or 4 with stick on shin pad.
F. Team to score most goals in certain time wins.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/e1-two-goal-relay-race/

Attachments

• Flyers Practice 11-06-12.pdf (623 KB)

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'

[Tom Molloy]

Post Practice: Very good tempo in the practice. Two players were late because there is a snow storm and the traffic was really slow but they only missed the first 10 minutes. Lots of skating and passing. I focused on angling with the forwards when we broke into groups for 12 minutes. We have two hard away games this weekend. Last night we did spin on the exercise bikes. Last week I cancelled it because of Halloween. It really helps us in the third periods. We have come from behind or won the third in most games so far. The challenge is to get all of the players to assert themselves and use the talents they have with confidence.
We met in an empty dressing room after practice and I asked the captains to each say some things about the next team we play. They are our cross town rivals and we have played them 3 times already and have 2 wins and 1 tie. They compete very hard. The captains did a good job.
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Flyers Practice Plan Date:11-08-12 Time: 15:15-18:45 Ectas

Lines: Notes:

Breakouts, shoot, pass, goaltending, Shootout, rebounds, 5-4, 5-3 PP, PK ,Backcheck

10 min.
A300 Edges and Puck Handling with a Shot
1. Dark group skate down half the rink with a puck and shoot from the middle and white group skate the opposite way and shoot on the other net.
2. Skate on all of the edges and use big moves by reaching the opposite. i.e. Skate left and reach as far as you can to the right.
3. The players skating down the middle finish with a shot and then get a new puck.
4. Exercises are done while zig-zagging in and out.
a. Forward skate and alternate on the front inside edges.
b. Backward skate and alternate on the inside edges.
c. Skate forward and cross-over alternating on the outside edges.
d. Skate backward and cross-over alternating on the outside edges.
e. Open hip turn each way.
f. Slalom and reach as far as possible with the puck the opposite way.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/a300-edges-and-puck-handling-shot-finland-pro/

8 min.
B6 1-0, 2-0, 3-0 Small Horseshoe
Key Points:
This is a great timing drill with good flow for early in the practice. Pass hard and get your
top hand away from your body. Call for the pass. Give your stick and skates as a target.
Description:
1. Skate to the top of the circle and pass.
2. Continue and get a pass from the other end.
3. 2-0 first player passes and swings wide and second player skates into the middle
lane. Pass to the player in the middle.
4. Player in the middle one touch the puck up to the wide man. Stay onside.
5. Shoot and go for the rebound.
6. On the 3-0 the third player goes up the boards and enters as the high man. Add a
trailer pass to the high man as the first shot.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b6-1-0-2-0-3-0-small-horseshoe/

10 min.
B600 Double Regroup Options
Key Points:
Regroup with each D and support from about a half zone away. Give a target and face the puck. Pass hard and always give strong side wall support and middle support.
Description:
1. Blue F1 leave and pass to F2.
2. Cross and regroup with Red D1 and D2
3. Red D1 hinge and Pass to D2.7
4. Red D2 pass to Blue F1 or F2.
5. Blue F's regroup with Blue D1 or D2.
6. Blue D's hinge and pass to Blue F.
7. Blue F's attack the far net vs either zero, one or two D.
*Options: vary the amount of F up to 3 or D up to 2. Add a dump in instead of a second regroup to work on breakouts or even a forecheck.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b600-double-regroup-options/

12 min. F-D-G Skill Circuit

Sean – D breakout
Tom – Forward skills
Nat – Goalies

12 min.
Kingston rotation
5-4 PK with Sean with 2 groups.

5-4 PP Tom G

10 min.
Kingston Rotation – 2

PK Review 5-3 Sean
PP 5-3 Low Dice – Tom G

10 min.
DT100 Backchecking Transition Game
Key Points:
Attack quickly and the defender tie up the stick on the rebound then look for the puck.
Description:
Full ice game with the defenders getting support. New attackers have to get the breakout pass inside their zone. This works on quick passes and attack or the backchecker catches up. The backchecker must tie up sticks on the rebound and don't allow a second shot. The attacker must be quick and follow the shot. Defender make a breakout pass to the supporting player in the high slot.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt100-backchecking-transition-game-1-on-1/

10 min.
D200 1-1 Pass to Line on Transition
Key Points:
Defender coming on play a tight gap. Attacker use quick moves and get a shot on the net and follow for a rebound.
Description:
1. B1 attack vs. R1.
2. On a turnover or goal R1 pass to R2.
3. R2 return pass to R1.
4. B1 leave and B2 defend vs. R1.
5. Continue this rotation and create situations from 1-1 to 3-3.
*Keep Score.*
https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=bd6fa116988317e9&resid=BD6FA116988317E9!4012&parid=BD6FA116988317E9!4011

8 min.
E1, 2-0 Rebound Shootout at each end.

-Pass from middle to wide lane.
-Shoot from oustside the dot to the far pad.
-Original passer crash the net lfor a -rebound.
-Keep score
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/admin.php?mode=mediaedit&s=1&album_id=27&mid=20121108160612789

Attachments

• Flyers 11-08-12.pdf (575 KB)

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'

[Tom Molloy]

Someone made the hockey gods angry. We played a really solid game vs. our cross town rivals. Outshot them 8-6, 12-9 and led 1-0 after two periods. We totally dominated the third outshooting them 17-5 but gave up a goal on a scramble in front and then they took two bad penalties and we had a 5-3 with 4 minutes left and a player bobbled the puck at the point and they got a breakaway and scored to win 2-1. We need to score more than one goal when we get 37 shots.

I think I made a mistake in teaching them a new power play for 5-3. We got confused and it cost us the game. It worked great in practice but some players were lost in the real game.

Today we bus for 2 hours to play the team that is in first in the division.
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Game Two: It was SOOOOO cold in the arena that I asked their equipment guy for another jacket and he had a fleece he lent me.

It was a really hard played game. They got 4 pplays and us none. Contact all over. They outshot us 33-21 but most of their shots were from the outside. Goalie made one great save on a breakaway by the best player in the league. 7-9, 3-15 and 11-9 by periods. We led 1-0 after one, 1-1 after two and it ended 1-1. We outplayed them in the third.

So we only gave up 3 goals on the weekend and came out with one tie but I really liked the way we played. Sometimes the goals just don't come.

Next weekend we play Edmonton who is in first overall and then Southeast Alberta (same team as Sunday) who are second overall. We are third overall out of 11 teams.

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'

[Tom Molloy]

Post Practice Comments: Both goalies are injured. One cut off the end of her thumb and will be out another week and the other strained her back in the last game. We had an affilitat and my goalie coach in the nets.
It was a really fast paced practice. Instead of going ten minutes on the double pass I had them do a 3-0 weave for 5 minutes.
The full ice 2" game of 3-3 is a great way to practice close support, head up, looking before you get the puck, give and go etc. We had 16 skaters so two of the coaches played to make 3 sets of 3 on each team. I am going to use this game at least once a week. The games where you must pass to the joker at the point on transition puts a lot of pressure on the point and they have to move to get the shot through. The two goal Kibyuk game creates a lot of battles and the nets back to back was very competitive.
Good tempo with a lot of good habits required.
The players have good skills for their level. We have to continue to work on making GOOD Habits and HABIT.
We played Sat and Sunday and practiced Mon. and have 90 min. Tues, Spin on Wed, 90 min. on Thursday and play the top two teams in the league Sat and Sunday.
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Flyers Practice Plan Date: 11-12-12 Time: 20-21:15 Bowness

Themes
Passing, shooting, puck support, tight zone, compete, – Play,

10 Skating Edges and Big Moves with a shot.

10
B600 Double Cross and Pass
Key Points:
Make hard passes. Players should face the puck.
Description:
A. Player 1 pass to 2 and cross behind.
B. Player 2 pass to player 3 and exchange lanes crossing with player 1.
C. Player 3 pass across ice to player 4.
D. Player 4 pass across ice to player 1.
E. Players 1 and 2 attack 2-0.
F. Player 3 pass to player 4 who repeat the other way 3-4, 4-1, 1-2, 2-3, attack.
Options:
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b600-2-0-passing-shooting-warm-up/

15
DT100
3 on 3 2” game
D1-D100 Two Second Game
Key Points:
Supporting players must give close support plus depth and width. Puck carrier must skate hard to open ice and use escape moves, drive skating and cut backs to create passing lanes.
*This game can be played full, cross, half ice.
Great game for on ice awareness, passing skills and offensive support and defensive coverage.
Description:
1. Play full ice with either all the players on the ice at once or in shifts.
2. Players can be in possession of the puck for a maximum of 2 seconds.
3. Stress that when you get the puck the order of priorities should be:
A-Make a play.
B-Regroup.
C-Gain a zone.
3. When over 2 seconds the other team gets the puck (coach monitor).
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d1-game-two-second-rule/

10 min.
DT400 Kibyuk Small and Smaller Area Games at Once
Key Points:
Set one net up on the goal line below the face-off dot facing up ice and the other net facing the corner just inside the circle. The game is continuous and thecoach shoot in a new puck on a goal.
Description:
A. Blue 1 and 2 attack Red 1 and 2 in the corner and Blue 3 and 4 attack Red 3 and 4 from the red line.
B. Coach whistles and Red 1 and 2 carry the puck out to the red line and attack the other net vs. Blue 3 and 4.
C. Coach shoots in a new puck and Red 5 and 6 attack vs. Blue 1 and 2 in the corner. Red 3 and 4 return to the line.
Option: Vary the number of players from 1 to 3 and switch up who starts on offense half way through the game.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt400-kibyuk-small-and-smaller-area-games-at-once/

10
DT400 Active Jokers at Point
Key Points
Each team has two jokers at the point. Introduce the game allowing jokers to check jokers and then add that jokers can come in for one timer shots.
This transition game creates three situations. In the first part the players at the point must get open and take a shot or make a pass. The defender practices covering the point. In the second part add that the jokers at the point can come in for a one timer shot
Description:
Part One: Each team has jokers at the point.
1. When defenders regain puck they must pass to the point to go on offense.
2. Jokers can shoot or pass.
3. Jokers can check the opponents Joker.
Part Two:
4.Jokers can jump in for one timer shots.
5. Defending joker should cover the attacking joker when he jumps in.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt400-active-jokers-at-point/

10 min.
D200 Game Nets back to back with Jokers
Key Points:
Transition from one role to another. Jokers can only hold the puck 1-2".
Description:
1. D200 Cross Ice game extra players wait outside the blue line.
2. Play 20-30" shifts
3. Either coaches or players be the joker.
4. Pass to the joker when you regain the puck.
-you can vary joker rules
5. On whistle either pass to side coach or the

10
E1 Gambling Shootout
Key Points:
Simulate a real shootout by placing the puck on the dot and the player starting on the whistle and the goalie not moving until the player touches the puck. Get the goalie used to shootout skating.
Description:
1. One player at a time shoots.
2. Simulate a real shootout with the same rules.
3. Players bet and go to one side if they think a goal will be scored and the other side if they think save.
4. Players who bet wrong must skate across and back.
5. Alternate ends.
Explanation/Notes:
Explanation/Notes:

Attachments

• Flyers Practice 11-12-12.pdf (559 KB)

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'

[Tom Molloy]

It is always a challenge having a full ice practice with one goalie. We did the first half hour of skill exercises and I moved the keepaway to before the DT400 game. We had 16 skaters so 4-4 was perfect for two teams of 8. At the end I had the D practice point shots while the F's played rebound. The last game we had the defending team dump it in and the waiting team breakout and attack vs the team that had just played offense. I had 5 red pinnies so a red, green and white line of 5. Good practice with lots of touches for everyone.

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Flyers Practice Plan Date: 11-13-12 Time: Venue: Max Bell
Lines: Notes:
Shooting, passing, moves, one timers Game situations.

12 min,
– British Bulldog
– Puck Dog
– Pass Dog

8 min.
B2 Transition Skate Shooting
Key Points:
Keep 2 hands on the stick and keep the feet moving. Hit the
net.
Description:
B2 Transition Skate Shooting
1. Lineup on blue lines.
2. Skate to top of circle, back to blue, top of circle and shoot.
3. Next player leave when the first is going backward.
4. Each player have 3 or 4 pucks and keep shooting until the
are all gone.

10 min.
B500 One Timers at Each End
Key Points:
Square up for the shot and have the stick back as the pass is being
made. Follow through with the whole body to the net and the lead
knee pointing to the target.
Description:
1. One leave the line and get a pass from 2 on the off wing and
shoot.
2. Two leave after passing and get a pass from three.
3. Continue this rotation and progressively increase the speed of
the passes.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20090812164222165

10 min.
B3 Passing and Partner Practice
Key Points:
This is a great formation for partners to work together
on passing or puck handling. You can even progress to
one net or cross ice games and include more players.
Practice shooting quickly, Use many moves vs. a
passive opponent and increase the movement
progressing to cross ice games.
Description:
1.Partner pass stationary and then skating.
Incorporate going around each other as well.
2. Skate across ice and shoot at boards.
3. Skate-give and go-deke-shoot quickly.
4. Skate-give and go-deke moving D-Shoot.
5. Give-go,defender close gap-deke-shoot.
6. Partner keep-away.
7. 1 on 1 game-use line on boards or nets.
8. 1 on 1 game. Pass to waiting partner on whistle,
goal or when defender regains puck.
9. Cross ice game and use small nets or the line on the
boards as the goal. Play tournaments.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b3-pass-and-skate/

12 min.
DT 400 Game with Attack-Defend-Rest Rotation 4-4
Key Points: Mike Johnston demonstrates a quick 3 on 3
transition game. It is similar to the Perry Pearn game but the
emphasis is on quick transition and the offside rule and
gaining the blue line first isn't stressed. This rotation can be
used from 1-1, 1-2, 2-2. 3-2, 2-3 3-3, 4-3, 3-4, 4o-5, 5-4, 5-5,
6-5 to practice team play, especially if you have 15 or less
skaters. Mike explains the benefits of using transition games
and suggests that only two colours be used at practice to
enable more game like drills and games. Put half the D and
half the F in one colour each. You can have more than two
groups per team.
Description:
1. Players line up behind the red line with the defending team at
the front of the line. Use two colours, i.e. white and blue.
2. Three whites attack vs. Three blue defenders.
3. After a goal, a puck frozen by the goalie or the defense gains
possession pass to blue team mates at the red line.
4. Original white attackers defend vs the three new blue players
and the original three blue defenders rest at the back of the line.
*This is a great rotation to practice team play.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt-400-game-of-quick-transition-mike-johnston/

10 min.
D200 Keepaway U22
Key Points:
Role One – the player with the puck must protect it and skate
to open ice.
Role Two – player without the puck must get open and give a
target.
Role Three – player checking the puck carrier must have the
stick on the puck and in the passing lane.
Role Four – player away from the puck must see the puck
and the player they are covering. Stick in the passing lane
and body on the defensive side.
Description
1.Players line up on both blue lines. Two players from each
team play keepaway in the neutral zone.
2.They pass to each other or to the same colour on the blue
line.
3. Keep score with a point for making 5 or 7 consecutive
passes.
4. Rotate in from one end of the line every 30 seconds.
5. Variation is to focus on skills such as: only forehand
passes, backhand, skating backwards, one on foot, sticks
the wrong way, one hand only on the stick, pivot before
passing, skates on the ice and skull.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d200-keepaway-u22/

10 min.
DT400 Regroup Game of 3-3
Key Points:
This is a continuous flow game. When supporting from top of the
circles act like wingers and give wall and middle breakout options.
If the attackers come above the top of the circles the defenders
there can check the puck carrier.
* Add regroups-dump ins.
Description:
A. Players line up below the circles on each side.
B. Offensive 1 and 2 attack vs. defenders 1 and 2.
C. Defenders 3 and 4 support 1 and 2 from the top of the circles.
D. After a goal, frozen puck or breakout 3 and 4 regroup with the
opposition 3 and 4 who hinge and pass.
E. 3 and 4 attack vs original offensive 1 and 2.
F. After hinging the new 3 and 4 support the defending 1-1 from
top of the circles.
G. Continue this flow of hinge and pass-support-breakout-regroupattack-
defend-rest.

10 min
DT400 One Goal Full Ice Team Play Scrimmage
Key Points:
Practice team play situations with 3 groups. It is best
to have one colour for each group. The next group to
attack waits at the far end.Practice from 3-3 to 6-5 in
a controlled scrimmage mode. Coach can give input
while the players wait at the far end.
Description:
1. Red circles attack vs. Blue triangles either even or
odd situation. Extra blue on the side if it is on the pk.
2. On a goal, frozen puck or turnover the blue fires it
to the other end and forechecks.
3. Purple breakout and attack vs. blue and the red sets
up to breakout at the far end.
4. Continue this rotation of ATTACK-DEFEND-SET
UP AT FAR END.

8 min.
Reboumd
C faceoffs

Attachments

• Flyers 11-13-12 Practice.pdf (546 KB)

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'

[Tom Molloy]

We play Edmonton who is in first overall and only lost two games and Southeast who are second overall. We are third. Problem is both out goalies are injured and our top affilitate is playing so can't be there until the second period. We are trying to get another affiliate from a lower league.

Edmonton is averaging 2 pplay goals per game which is unheard of. I haven't seen them play and they have changed coaches; so last seasons video is of no use. I prepared my team to kill a diamond pp with a diamond pk. We also put our top three young players together. They are all big, strong, can skate, compete hard, train all year and have good skills. Two were the centres of other lines and one was playing D. We did a lot of team play so they can get used to playing with each other. I put them together in the third period of our last game and they dominated. They are all possible Div. 1 or CIS players.
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Flyers Practice Plan Date: 11-15-12 Time: 17:15-18:45 Venue: ECTAS
themes
Edges, Big Moves, 1-1, low zone play, pk, pp Battling, defensive concepts.

10 min.
Balance and Edges with a puck. Green one way, white the other shoot at one end each.
5 min. Switch Direction and
Do big moves warm-ups.
Captains lead.

6 min.
B5 Murdoch Breakout Routine A and B
Key Points:
This is a good routine to use at the start of practice instead of just skating around the ice
aimlessly.
– Work for 5-10 min. and get in a lot of reps.
– D shoulder check on the way to the puck.
– Forwards funnel through middle lane and watch puck before swinging up the boards.
Description:
Wings and Defense
A. Coach shoots puck in and D gets the puck and passes to the wing who times his skating from inside to outside. D to W back to D and up to wing. Then repeat on the other side. All forwards
take turns getting the pass on the wing.
B. Coach shoots the puck in and D skates back to get in while the wing times his skating from the middle to the outside lane.
The D drives the back of the net and stops and goes out the same direction making a counter pass to the wing, who returns the pass and gets another pass.Repeat on the other side.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20080720200745971

6 min.
B5 Murdoch Breakout Routine C and D
Key Points:
Defenseman Shoulder check on the way to read the forechecking pressure.
Forwards read the play from the middle lane and time it so they are skating up the boards for the
pass. If the forechecker follows you behind use the reverse.
Description:
C. Coach dumps the puck in and the D gets in and drive skates hard to the back of the net and up the ice between the dots. Pass D to W to D to W.
D. Coach dumps the puck in and the D gets it and drive skates to the back of the net to draw the forechecker then passes back off the boards to the other D who has called reverse from the front of the net. D2 passes to W to D2 to W and out.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20080720200746400

8 min.
B5 Murdoch Breakout Routine E and F
Key Points:
On all of these both wingers can go and time their skating to be available for the pass. Add the
centreman to do 5-0 full ice reps.
Description:
E. Coach dumps the puck in D1 gets it, D2 skates to the front of the net and calls for the pass D to
D. Both wings watch the puck from the middle zone and time their skating to be available for the
pass. D1 behind to D2 to F1 to D2 to F2 and out. try to pass to all three forwards and back to D
twice. i.e. D to C to D to F2 to F1.
F. Coach calls the breakout (i.e. reverse) and all 5 breakout and try to score at the other end.
Practice all of the options doing about 2 reps each line of 5.
Example:
At my last nights practice I had groups of 5 in the middle and they did from A-F as a 5-0, I dumped the puck in one side and then the other and they passed back to me when they got over. After two breakouts they return 3 on 2.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20121101085219680

10 min.
C3-B600, 1-1 x 2
Key Points:
Hard passes and face the puck always giving a target. D should get a tight gap as soon as possible.
Description:
1. F1 from each side pass to their D1.
2. D1 pass to D2 on the same side.
3. F1's swing to the other wide lane after passing.
4. D2's pass to the F1's
5. F1's attack vs D1's on the other side.
6. F2's pass to D2's to repeat drill.
– https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c3-b600-1-1-x-2-pro/

10 min.
C3 15 Goal 3-0 3-1, 3-2
Key Points:
Forwards create 2-1 situations with close support and speed. One player always hard to the net on a middle drive on a shooting play and a wide drive if they are open. Headman
the puck and move through the neutral zone quickly and make the first pass in the offensive zone early.
Defenders must talk and identify coverage. Protect the middle of the ice and only play the puck carrier if he is vulnerable. Give the shot from the outside. Jam the trailer with legs in the shooting lane and stick in the passing lane. It is critical to have tight gaps and not just back in.
Description:
Players are lined up along the boards in the C3 formation. Have 2 colours of jerseys and play one team vs the other if you have enough players. You can have D on one side and
F on the other or they can wait on the side they will be playing.
1. Three forwards take a puck and attack 3-0. The attack is over when the puck is over the goal line. (unless the coach wants a cycle and a shot).
2. Use the same puck and go the other way attacking 3-1 vs a D from the other colour (coach puts in a new puck if there is a goal).
3. Attack 3-2 in the original direction.
4. Three F from the other coloured team attack 3-0 on the vacant end.
5. Repeat sequence.
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20120922115420197

25 min. Specialty Teams

-two groups pp and pk review at one end
-one group pp options at one end.
– rotate each 10 min.

10 min.
D400 Transition Game of Low Battles with Point Support
Key Points:
Great game to practice cycling, going to the net, screening, tipping, point shots, shot pass, one
timers on offense. On defense you have the low zone coverage and communication skills. As well
as individual techniques like sealing the stick to the outside, tying up sticks, boxing out,
switching, all from the defensive side.
Description:
1. One team is lined up behind each faceoff dot. From one to tree players leave at a time.
2. The next player in line plays the joker at the point and must pass or shoot within a second.
Defenders do not check the joker as he can’t go in and score.
3. The coach dumps the puck in or shoots on net and the teams race for the puck. Whoever gets
the puck can shoot right away.
4. When the defending team gets the puck they must pass to their joker at the point to transition
to offense.
5. If the puck is shot out of the zone the coach passes to the non offending joker.
6. Play 20-30” and on the whistle the teams hustle out before the next group goes.
7. If a player is offside the other team gets the puck.
DT400 Transition Game of Low Battles with Point Support
http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/video.php?n=20090726102317243

Attachments

• Flyers Practice 11-15-12.pdf (626 KB)

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'

[Tom Molloy]

Game one vs. Edmonton was a really hard played battle. We outshot them 10-6 in the first and each team scored one goal. Shots were 7-7 in the second and zero goals. We again outshot them 8-6 in the third for a total of 25-29. No one scored so the final was 1-1. They have only lost two all season so it was a good evaluation of where we are as a team. I don't know the last time I have coached in a game with zero penalties but that was the story today.

It looks like we can compete with the best. Last week was 1-2 and 1-1; so we only have scored 3 in our last 3 and given up 4. We were averaging 4 goals a game. Tomorrow another tough one against the other team that is ahead of us in this 11 team league. We tied 1-1 last week.

Our goalie who has been injured all week played and played well. She was really sore after and is a maybe for tomorrow. The goalie who cut off the end of her thumb can start practicing next week.
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Both our goalies were injured and an affiliated goalie played. She was good. One early weak goal probably because of nerves and then she made the saves she needed to make. Problem was that we only scored 1 goal for the fourth game in a row and lost 1-2. Again we were good defensively but struggled with give aways on our breakout. We practice tonight and will work on moving as a unit when breaking out. Right now the F are standing still when the D are moving so it is easy to pinch and keep the puck in.

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'

[Tom Molloy]

Post Practice: We got all of the exercises done. A lady from the university coaching department dropped of some forms for a research study on concussions and also confirmed we will do a skill test for Hockey Canada on Sunday. She was interested in Juuso and my coaching manual so I gave her one.
My goalie who cut off part of her thumb was back in the net after 2.5 weeks along with an affiliate goalie who played on Sunday. I changed the 3 on 3 game a bit. They changed on their own and instead of requiring one pass I spent some time talking about good habits like moving to open ice right away when you get the puck, protecting the puck with the body and passing to a player in better position than you and then skating for a return pass. So I was looking for these things to happen naturally. It is a process. You can have all the skill in the world but if you must be able to see the ice and make decisions based on your reads.
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Flyers Practice Plan Date: 11-19-12 Time: 20:00-21:15 Bowness
Notes:

Pass, skate to big ice, edges and balance, Breakout, F and D switch, protect puck, battle, Quick attack.

10 min.
D1 – Edges and balance game.-flat footed
-slalom
-one leg
-backward

8 min. Pass to lineup or moving players B6, 2-0 Pass to Line-up or Moving Player – Pro
Key Points:
Always face the puck and give a target. Pass and go for a return pass. Stick to stick passes.
Description:
1. Players are in four spots. At each blue and goal line.
2. Player 1 -2 leave and skate full speed making as many passes as they can in 10 seconds.
3. Pass to each other and the four corners.
4. After a certain amount of passes or on the whistle attack the net and shoot.
5. Maximum of one pass allowed while attacking the net.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b6-2-0-pass-to-corners-or-moving-player-finland-pro/

8 min.
C1 2-0 Skate Inside and Pass Outside
Key Points
Skate to the big ice between the dots with the puck and pass to the outside. Pass and follow the pass taking the ice behind.
Description:
1. Line up in the C1 formation at the bluelines.
2. Two players leave from the front of each line and get a puck from the corner.
3. The first player skate inside the dot with the puck and pass to the second player on the outside.
4. First player follow the pass and cross ‘taking the ice behind.’
5. The second player receive the pass and skate between the dots.
6. The second player now passes wide to the first player and follows the pass.
7. Shoot and rebound after one pass in the offensive zone.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b4-2-0-skate-inside-pass-outside/

12 min. Sean do with variations in D to D
C3 Breakout-Attack-F Cycle up and Drop to D – Finland
Key Points:
This drill has a breakout at each end with a 3-0 attack 2 F and 1 D. Attackers move to the big ice when they get the puck. It ends with a high cycle and pass to the strong side D.
Description:
1. D1 drive the back of the net and pass across to D2.
2. D2 move the puck up the ice quickly to either F1 or F2 who is cutting across from the weak side.
3. F1 and F2 always carry the puck to the inside and pass to the outside and shoot at the far end.
4. Either F1 or F2 get a puck from the corner and cycle high up the boards and pass to D2.
5. D2 either shoot or pass to F1 or F2 who is skating to the net on the weak side.
6. This drill happens at each end at the same time.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c3-breakout-attack-f-cycle-up-and-drop-to-d/

10 Full Ice 3-3 One pass in each zone.
Change on the go.
Keep score.
Loser do task.

10 min.
D200 Coach Call Options – U22
Key Points:
Player with the puck must protect it or make plays depending on the number the coach calls. The player without the puck either gets open for a pass or sets picks and screens to support the puck carrier.
Description:
1. Play cross ice 2-2 to 5-5.
2. If the coach calls out 1 then the player cannot pass the puck.
3. If the coach calls out 2 then the player can pass.
4. Keep score and play 20-30 second shifts.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d200-coach-call-options-u22/

8 min.
D200 Game with Various Situations
Key Points:
Players must be alert to the changing situations from one to four opponents and communicate with each other. Only use one puck and pass to team mates on the whistle. Extra pucks can be dangerous when stepped on and hockey is played with one puck.
Description:
1. Teams line up near the dots outside of the blue line.
2. Coaches tell each team how many will go on the whistle.
3. Send from one to five, depending on how many are at the practice.
4. Shifts of 20”.
5. Keep score.

http://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=4&sort=0&page=2

8 min.
E1 Speed Scoring 2-1 to 2-2 – Suomi

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/e1-speed-scoring-2-1-to-2-2-finland/

Attachments

• Flyers Practice 11-19-12.pdf (637 KB)

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'

[Tom Molloy]

We worked on our forecheck to make sure F3 is covering the strong side boards. Lots of transition and skating and good habits with the puck. It is our last on ice session before an away game Friday. We have sping class on Wednesday and Thursday off.
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Flyers Practice Plan Date: 11-20-12 Time:16:00-17:30 Venue: Max Bell
Notes:
Breakout, forecheck, power play, D join attack 1-1, 2-1, 2-2

10 min
A300 Edges and Puck Handling with a Shot
Key Points:
Move the puck all around the body in two circles going opposite directions. Finish with a shot. Use all of the edges and big moves reaching as far as possible.
Description:
1. Dark group skate down half the rink with a puck and shoot from the middle and white group skate the opposite way and shoot on the other net.
2. Skate on all of the edges and use big moves by reaching the opposite. i.e. Skate left and reach as far as you can to the right.
3. The players skating down the middle finish with a shot and then get a new puck.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/a300-edges-and-puck-handling-shot-finland-pro/

12 min
Two Pass x 2
Description:
1. Players must stay inside the blueline and if they puck goes out the other team gets it.
2. Before scoring the offensive team must make at least two passes.
3. When the defenders regain the puck they must make at least two passes before a
shot.
4. Game 1 – only forehand passes
Game 2 – must take 3 hard strides.

8 min.
B600 Regroup, Hinge, Quick Up-Detroit
Key Points:
Hinge and push the puck up the ice quickly. Strong side F stretch and weak side give middle support.
Description:
1. F1 skate and regroup with D1.
2. D1 skate to the middle and pass to D2 in the wide lane.
3. D2 quick up to F2 who stretches on the strong side boards.
4. F1 and F2 attack.
Repeat the other way with F3 regrouping with D3.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b600-regroup-hinge-quick-up-babcock-pro/

8 min.
C3 Breakout 5-0, Regroup 5-0, Attack 3-2
Key Points:
One stretch, one middle support and one wall support.
Description:
Breakout 5-0, regroup 5-0, attack 3-2.
One stretch, one middle support and one wall support.
1. F dump in the puck and breakout 5-0.
2. Regroup with the D at the other end.
3. Attack 3-2 vs original D.
4. Repeat with new F breaking out with 2nd D.

8 min.
DT100 Continuous 1 on 1 D – Join Attack F Backcheck
Key Points:
Forwards cover D and D cover F's. One D should join the attack to create triangles and one forward backcheck. Play tight gaps and attackers create 2 on 1's on the rush. Play 5-5 at each end.
Description:
1. Forwards line up on one side and defense on the other. 2. Start with a 1 on 1 attack Blue F1 vs. Red D1. 3. When the puck enters the zone defensive Red F1 support Red D1 and Blue D1 support Blue F1. 4. On transition Red D1 join new attack and Blue F1 backcheck 5. If the puck is dumped out with no possession the offensive team regroup and attack again. 6. Red F1-D1 now go 2 on 2 in the other direction vs. Blue D1-F1. 7. Blue F2 support Blue D1- F1 and Red D3 support attacking Red F1-D1. 8. This rotation continues with a 3-3 in each zone.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt100-1-1-d-join-f-backcheck/

5 min.
DT100 – 2 on 1 – D Join Attack and F Backcheck
Key Points:
This is a continuous 2-1 with one D joining the rush and the high F backchecking. Forwards enter the zone to support the defense and then attack and one backcheck. Defense support from the point, defend and then join the attack. Coach can vary the number of F or D to create different situations in each zone.
Description:
1. Red F1 and F2 attack 2-1 vs blue D1.
2. Blue F1-F2 support D1, Red D1 support F1 and F2.
3. Play 3 on 3
4. On Transition Blue F1-F2 attack Red D1.
5. Red F1 Backcheck and Blue D1 join the rush.
6. Blue D2 and Red F3-F4 support when puck enters the zone.
7. Play 4 on 4 and continue flow.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt100-2-1-d-join-f-backcheck/

5 min.
DT100 Continuous 2 on 2 D – Join Attack F Backcheck
Description:
1. Forwards line up on one side and defense on the other.
2. Start with a 2 on 2 attack Blue F1 and F2 vs Red D1 and D2.
3. When the puck enters the zone defensive Red F1 and F2 support Red D1 and D2 and Blue D1 and D2 support Blue F1 and F2.
4. On transition Red D1 join new attack and Blue F1 backcheck
5. If the puck is dumped out with no possession the offensive team regroup and attack again.
6. Red F1-F2-D1 now go 3 on 3 in the other direction vs. Blue D1-D2-F1.

10 min.
Kingston PP rotation with Forecheck review at one end.
Description:
– Line A at one end practice attack options.
– Line B at other end practice attack options. Both walk through pp 5-0.
– Line C in middle passing practice.
– On whistle line A dump the puck to the other end and breakout returning to the original end while group C replace group B at the far end and group B pass in the neutral zone.
– Repeat with group C breaking out and back and group B switch with group A who move to the middle.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t2-kingston-power-play-and-team-play-rotation/

10 min.
D1 Full Ice 3 Team Scrimmage
Description:
Three teams play full court or full ice.
1-Red attacks vs Green at one end.
2-Green breaks out and attacks vs. Black waiting at the other end.
3-Black breaks out and attacks Red.
4-Green rests at the original end.
5-Black attack vs. Green.
They keep this rotation and play a game up to 5. Start another game at 0-0 but switch who they attack first i.e. now Green attacks Red and Red attack vs. Black and Black vs. Green. This rotation can be used to practice team play at full strength and power play and penalty kill.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d1-full-court-3-team-scrimmage/

10 min.

E1 Shoot Until You Score Race 1-0, 2-0, 3-0
Key Points:
Players should attack quickly, pass early, shoot to score. Goalies must battle and never give up.
Description:
1. Place one puck on the bluelines for each player on the bench according to the largest team.
2. One player leaves from the bench and must keep shooting until a goal is scored.
3. Scoring player skate hard to the bench and touch the boards with the stick and a player joins him/her and they attack 2-0.
4. Repeat after a goal and attack 3-0.
5. All three players rush back and touch the boards and then repeat.
6. The team that scores all the pucks first wins.
Added Shootout.
Change on the go shootout. Score race back to the players box and next player goes. Don't score pass to the player coming out of the players box.

Attachments

• Flyers Practice 11-20-12.pdf (689 KB)

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'

[Tom Molloy]

We asked for a tournament window hoping to get into a USA tournament during their Thanksgiving Weekend. We couldn't get into any but played Red Deer who is in a tournament in January but it conflicts with a league game with us. We agreed to play them Friday night in Red Deer.

My manager who does the shot chart wasn't there so I didn't have the chart he does which is very accurate. The shot clock said we outshot them 41-35 and the scoresheet has them 12-11-8 = 31 and us shooting 12-12-13 = 37. The score ended 4-4 and it was a sloppy game. Period scores were
1-2, 3-2, 4-4. I was worried about this game because our week was different practice times and game time and we were really sloppy our last practice. We had played the last 3 games and 4 of the last 5 vs the top two teams and RD is in last in the division. They are a little weak in goal but have some of the best players in the league. All their goals were even strength and we got one pplay goal.

The ref gave them a pp on a phantom call with 1:24 left and we got a breakaway and got tripped with no call. Our same player scored earlier with a shot to the high back of the net and quickly out of the tight netting but the play just continued. Sometime the hockey gods are not kind but the 4-4 score reflected the game.

Two away games next weekend near Edmonton and then to Saskatchewan the next weekend for a tournament at Notre Dame.

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
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