Diary of a Season 2014-15

[Tom Molloy]

Played our first game in 10 days and were disjointed in a 5-5 tie. Two short for 6'. This week we again don't play til Saturday but have 3 practices. Sunday 60', Tuesday 90', Thursday 60' and dryland training Wednesday. We will focus on team play in the 90' Tuesday practice. We haven't been getting enough practices the last month and need a review of the forecheck, pk, pp.
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Blue Practice Plan 25-01-14

Themes:
Defense breakout-shooting review Torpedoes – offensive skills, Goalies – square to the puck. Condition and agility skate,
Transition, 1-1, 2-2, Regroup, hinge, Quick up,

3'
B500 Overspeed 2-0 with a Pass

Key Points:

Players must challenge themselves out of their comfort zone. Make as many moves as possible and continue until they have shot and looked for a rebound. Take the pass and shoot right away without over handling.

Description:

1. Line up along boards on one side.
2. Players 1 and 2 start on the goal line.
3. Players 3 and 4 leave and make moves at top speed.
4. Coach whistle every 7" and they players attack the net.
5.Closest attacker give and go with 1 or 2.
6. Second closest do a tight turn then give and go with 1 o 2.
7. With only one goalie go one way only.
8. After passing return to the back of the line.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b500-overspeed-with-a-pass/

Tom and Ron-D, Jim-T, JF-Goalies 10’ each

20'
B Skills Warm up Finnish U17

Key Points:

This is a great way to warm everyone up at the start of a practice. Defense do the various breakout options and read where the pressure is coming from. Pass the puck back to the coach and move thru everyone. Forwards pass with good technique and eye contact. Goalie coach work on technique and rebound control.

14'
Description
A. Defense work with two doing breakout options vs. one forechecker.
B. Forwards lines of 3 work in the neutral zone.
1 – Stationary pass with eye contact.
2 – Pass while moving always face puck.
3 – #8 around partners give and go.
4 – Keepaway 2-1 in four areas.
5 – Two lines move and pass to other two lines on the blue line.
6 – Two lines of 3 pass while skating on one side of the neutral zone.
C. Goalies work with coach at one end.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b-finnish-u17-skill-warm-up/

6’
C6 1-1's from the Corner
Key Points:
This is a drill the Russian Olympic coach Vladimir Jursinov used. You can do 2-1 and 2-2 as well. Stay D side stick on the puck, body on body and keep a tight gap within a stick length.
Description:
1-1's from the corner
1. Defender 1 skate to the opposite corner and defend vs attacking player 2.
2. On the whistle player 2 now skates to the opposite corner and defends vs player 3.
3. Player 3 will try to score and then defend vs player 4 and continue this flow.
Move the line-up to the top of the circle and start from there.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c3-jursi-1-1-from-the-corners/

10’
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/

10’ 1-1 and 2-1
DT400 2/3 Ice Games of Attack-Defend-Breakout

Key Points:

Attacker make quick moves and go to the net. Defender play a tight gap and stay on the defensive side always. Backchecker come hard to create a defensive 2-1 and get open for a breakout pass. Goalie fight to find the puck if there is a screen.

Description:

This is a half or 2/3 ice transition game. It can be played 1-1 or 2-1 or 2-2. The defender gets support from the line in the nzone when the puck crosses the blueline. In this example there are 2 games at one end and one game at the other. It is a college women tryout and there are 3 goalies.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt400-2-3-ice-games-of-attack-defend-breakout/

10’
C6 – Low Breakout – Regroup – 2-1 – Detroit

Key Points:

Do everything with speed. D skate between dots before passing. Attackers make the first pass early. A 2-1 is really a 2-2 with the defender and the goalie. Defender identify the most dangerous attacker.

Description:

1. D1 skate back and get the puck placed below the goal line by the coach.
2. D1 pass to F1 and follow.
3. F1 regroup with D2.
4. F2 join F1 and attack D1 2 on 1.
5. D2 go back and retrieve a new puck placed by the coach at the opposite end.
6. D2 passes to F3 who regroups with D3 and F4 join.
7. Repeat this flow.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c6-low-breakout-regroup-2-1-detroit/

10’
A2-B202 Conditioning Agility Skate

Key Points:

Quick feet, shoulder leads in crossovers. Learn to turn with speed in both directions. A puck could be added.

Description:

1. Skate half circles with quick crossovers in 4 groups. Go hard to blue or red line.
2. Redline and back in 6 groups.
3. Red line-back-far blue line in 6 groups.
4. Blue to red-tight turn-back to blue.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/f-a2-b202-conditioning-agility-skate/

Attachments

• Blue Practice 25-01-15.pdf (744 KB)

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

[Tom Molloy]

Blue Practice Plan 27-01-15

16:15-17:45 Venue: Optimist

Notes:
Ind. Offensive skills, shoot, pass, rebound, Angle, Powewr play, penalty kill, Conditioning skate

10’
B6 – 3 Shots, 3 Zig zags, 3 Shots

Key Points:

3 Leave from diagonal corners about 2" apart, skate around circle then shoot, get a pass from
the other corner, skate 3 zig zags betweeen the blue line and the top of the cricles the fill the 3
lanes and shoot.

Description:

1. Make sure to leave about 2 seconds between shooters so the goalie has time to get set.
2. Follow the shot for a rebound before getting the pass.
3. Do skills while zig zagging 3 times such as;
a, carry the puck with the hands and feet moving all the time.
b. carry the puck only using the forehand side of the stick.
c. only use the backhand side of the stick.
d. transition skate facing the far end forward to backward to forward.
e. skate backward.
f. 360 degree turns.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b6-3-shots-3-zig-zags-3-shots/

Added Jursi 2-0 skate and passfor 4 minutes. Did zig for 6 min.

10’
D4 Two Pass Game with only Forehand Passes then Escape Moves

Key Points:

This game causes a few things to happen. Transition from puck carrier to pass support, checking the puck carrier to covering away from the puck happen very quickly. The puck carrier must use pivoting, escape moves and puck protection skills to pass on the forehand and everyone must face the puck and give a target.

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. Make rules with skills for skating, shooting, passing or good habits.
In this game the rule is that you can only pass on the forehand. If a player does a back hand pass the other team gets the puck.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d4-two-pass-only-forehand/

15’ 2 groups for 5’ each review 4 on 5

Alex at one end and Tom at the other. Rotate active to teaching.

T2-4 D400 PK and PP Rotation-Detroit

Key Points:

PK outnumber the PP on loose pucks in the corner. PK skate in straight lines. Always one pk denying the mid point and one in front. PP change the point of attack when outnumbered. Rotate the mid point player to the middle or the back door.

Description:

1. Start with everyone in position on the pp and pk.
2. If pk gets the puck start the pplay again from a different spot.
3. On the pplay either the puck or the player moves.
4. PK always lead with the stick on the puck and in passing lanes.
5. PP always give at least two easy outlets.
6. PP give low support when puck on half wall.
7. PK cut the ice in half and force passes that must beat two defenders.
8. Work at each end 30-60" rotate on whistle.
*Game situation: defenders shoot puck to other end.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t2-4-d400-pk-and-pp-rotation-detroit/

15’ 2 Groups review 3 on 5
T4 D400 – PK 3-5 vs. a Spread PP

Key Points:

The key is to eliminate one timer shots from the point, from the player in the middle and the back door play.

Description:
1. When the puck is passed down the D in front moves to that side.
2. Weak side high player drop low to take away back door one timer.
3. Strong side high player drop down and front the middle attacker.
4. Strong side high player get in shooting lane when puck is at the point.
5. Weak side high player cover middle and take away cross ice pass with stick.
6. Low player eliminate tip ins in front but don't get tied up.
7. D to D pass everyone shift. (Right low player in last minute doesn't move out and back and many openings are created. Important to skate in straight lines from the net out to low, middle, high spots)

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t4-d400-pk-3-5-vs-a-spread-pp/

15’
D100 – T2-4 – Full Ice Specialty Team Practice

Key Points:

Practice the breakout, neutral zone entry, attack, forecheck and power play set up. The penalty killers practice the forecheck, and defensive zone coverage. It is great if you can get another team to practice with you and take turns with 5 min. power plays each in all situations and have a few minutes between each situation to review your systems with the players.

Description:

Divide into two teams with the extra players on the bench. If possible have someone run the score clock to make it game like.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d100-t2-4-full-ice-specialty-team-practice/

10’
PP-PK Game

5-5 One defender stay in nzone to make it 5-4 at each end.

9’
A2-B202 Conditioning Agility Skate

Key Points:

Quick feet, shoulder leads in crossovers. Learn to turn with speed in both directions. A puck could be added.

Description:

1. Skate half circles with quick crossovers in 4 groups. Go hard to blue or red line.
2. Redline and back in 6 groups.
3. Red line-back-far blue line in 6 groups.
4. Blue to red-tight turn-back to blue.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/f-a2-b202-conditioning-agility-skate/

6’
E1 Shootout Race 1

Key Points

Players must have one skate on the dot at the start. No hooking or tripping. Skate to get D side and get the puck. *This is a great contest for puck protection, battling, scoring and a good anaerobic conditioning exercise. Keep score with one colour vs the other.

Description

1. Players are lined up behind the face of dots at each end.
2. A player from each team race for the puck which the coach puts on the middle dot.
3. Protect the puck and try to score vs backchecking opponent.
4. Another puck on the dot and repeat the other way.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/e1-shootout-race-1/

Attachments

• Blue Practice 27-01-15.pdf (668 KB)

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

[Tom Molloy]

Last 5 games we have scored between 5-7 goals but are giving up too many. Last two a 5-5 tie and a 6-5 win. We play a very high risk team game right now. i.e. Leading 6-2 and D joing the cycle and giving up 2-1's and the score ends up 6-5. So a review of our forecheck and decision making on when to pressure and when to contain. Our games are never boring.
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Blue Practice Plan 01-02-15 Time: 13:15-14:30 Venue: Henry Viney

Notes:
Pass, overspeed, puck handle, compete, Battle, 1-1, 2-2, 4-4, transition, review forecheck

7’
A200 Big Moves _ Russian Warm-up

Key Points:

Increase the size of the moves by reaching as far as possible with the puck. Separate the movement of the upper and lower body by skating away from the puck. Players must be able to handle the puck under control around and through their body.

Description:
– Skate away from the puck. Skate right reach left and skate left and reach right.
– Reach as far forward and back as you can using the top hand.
-Put the puck from the stick to inside and outside edges back to the stick.
-Move puck from behind to front through skate forehand and backhand.
-Escape moves backward with the puck and tight turns each way.
-Fake a shot and go left then right. Spin on backhand.
-Touch each knee while skating.
– Yo-yo the puck give it and take it away.
– Toe drag fake inside and pull the puck back while sliding back.
– Bring the puck from behind to in front through the skates on forehand.
– Bring the puck from behind to in front through the skates on backhand.
– Skate fake inside and go outside.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/a2-a200-puck-handling-and-skating-practice-from-finland/

8’
A200 Russian Puck Handling – Fake Shots and Finnish with a Shot

Key Points:

The idea of stick handling is to protect the puck from the opponent or to make him/her reach or straighten their knees and then go around them.

Description:

Players are in four lines and do multiple fake shots and moves, then finish with a shot.

. Practice Faking a slapshot with a hard back swing.
. Fake a slapshot and go around opponent on the backhand side.
. Fake a slapshot and go around opponent on the forehand side.
. Fake a slapshot and then do a backhand tight turn around opponent.
. Fake a slapshot and reach out like you are going around the opponent on your forehand and then pull the puck quickly to your backhand and go around opponent.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/a200-russian-olympic-coach-teaches-puck-handling/

7’
B500 Overspeed 2-0 with a Pass then Partner Passing

Key Points:

Players must challenge themselves out of their comfort zone. Make as many moves as possible and continue until they have shot and looked for a rebound. Take the pass and shoot right away without over handling.

Description:

1. Line up along boards on one side.
2. Players 1 and 2 start on the goal line.
3. Players 3 and 4 leave and make moves at top speed.
4. Coach whistle every 7" and they players attack the net.
5.Closest attacker give and go with 1 or 2.
6. Second closest do a tight turn then give and go with 1 o 2.
7. With only one goalie go one way only.
8. After passing return to the back of the line.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b500-overspeed-with-a-pass/

8’
C3 Reijo 1-1 Both Sides – Gap Control

Key Points:

The defender needs to get within a sticklength of the attacker before the blueline. Attacker should try moves, dekes, fakes, change of pace, shooting beside the D's foot. Both F's and D's should take turns defending and attacking.

Description:

1. Attacker and defender both skate from the middle back to their blueline.
2. Attacker turns and goes 1-1 vs defender.
3. Done on both sides of the ice alternating direction.
4. Could do 2-1, 1-2, 2-2.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c3-reijo-1-1-both-sides-gap-control-pro/

7’
B3 Partner Passing – Saucer Passes

Key Points:

Partner pass starting standing and then skating back and forth. Wrist passes, snap passes, saucer. Go from forehand to backhand and backhand to forehand. Add tight turns. Players could also pass two pucks at once.

Description:

Players face each other in two lines skating cross ice.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b3-partner-passing-edge-skill-class/

20’
D at one end with Alex. Point shots and 2 on 2 quick transition.

B2 Point Shot-Screen, Point to Low then Across – Pro

Key Points:

The key is for D1 move between the dots and hit the net. On the second play D1 must freeze the defender with a fake shot and then pass down to F1. F2 must give a target and be strong on his stick to tap a hard pass in.

Description:

1. F1 pass to D1 at the point.
2. D1 drag and shoot while F2 screen and F1 go to the net for a tip or rebound.
3. F1 get a new puck and pass to D1.
4. D1 fake a shot and pass straight down to F1.
5. F1 skate at the net to become a threat and pass across to F2 who slides back to the far post.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b2-point-shot-screen-point-to-low-then-across-pro/

T at one end and D at the other.

DT400 Quick Transition Game – U15

Key Points:

Players must quickly transition between the 4 game playing roles.

Offense: Role 1. Puck carrier. Role 2. Support puck carrier.

Defense: Role 3. Check puck carrier. Role 4. Cover away from the puck.

Description:

1. Play 2 on 2 to focus on transition between the four game playing roles.
2. Extra players wait at the blue line or to create a tight area game at the top of the circles.
3. Attack and try to score.
4. On a goal, frozen puck or turn-over the defending team pass to waiting teammates.
5. New offensive players attack vs. the players who lost the puck on offense.
6. Players who passed now rest.

* Keep score and have tournaments.

* Any number from 1-1 to 5-5 can be used and move the waiting players to reduce or expand space.

* Modified rules can be used to focus on individual or team skill.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt400-quick-transition-game-u15/

Torpedoes

D400 Best Player Wins the Game 1 on 1 on 1

Key Points:

-Battle hard for the puck.
-Protect the puck.
-Get a shot and fight for the Rebound.

Description:

1. Players line up outside the blueline. They can be in 3 teams and keep score or just everyone vs
everyone.
2. Coach fires the puck in and whoever gets the puck tried to score vs the other two.
3. If another player gets the puck he tries to score; including rebounds.
4. On whistle pass back to the coach and race out.
5. 20-30 second shifts.

Torpedoes

DT400 Battle in Front 1-1, 2-2

Key Points:

Defender see the puck and his man. Player behind the net must keep his skates below the goal line but can wrap around score. Battle for the net side. Protect the puck, shoot quick, goalie track the puck. *Alternative is to have 2-2 with either one or two Jokers. Keep score.

Description:

1. Play 1-1 in front with a Joker behind the goal line.
2. Joker can score but skates must be below the goal line.
3. Rotation is 1 behind the net is the new defender.
4. The original defender 2 becomes the attacker.
5. Original attacker returns to the line in the corner.

Rotation Sequence:

a. on a goal,
b. the goalie freezes the puck,
c. it is passed to 4 in the corner
d. goes out of the zone.

10’
DT100 Continuous 2 on 2

Key Points:

Forwards cover D and D cover F's. One D should join the attack to create triangles. Defenders play tight gaps and attackers create 2 on 1's on the rush.

10 sit-ups when scored on.

Description:

1. Forwards line up on one side and defense on the other.
2. Start with a 2 on 2 attack F1 and F2 vs D1 and D2.
3. When the puck enters the zone defensive F1 and F2 support D and attacking team D1 and D2 support F's.
4. Play 4 on 4 in the zone.
5. If the puck is dumped out with no possession the offensive team regroup and attack again.
6. The supporting players who joined the play now go 2 on 2 in the other direction.
7. F2 – F3 support D1 and D2 and D3 and D4 support attacking F1 and F2.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt100-continuous-transition-game-of-2-on-2-to-4-on-4-u16-b/

8’
E1 Change on the Go with Pass Shootout

Key Points:

Players should work on selling the fake, change of pace and making the goalie move first. The goalie must time his retreat into the net to keep good angles on shots and cover the goal line on dekes.

Description:

1. Players are in the box and one puck on each blue line for every player.
2. Player from each team leaves the box and tries to score.
3. If they score they race to the box and touch the boards and then the next player can leave.
4. If they don't score they pass to the next player who comes out of the box.
5. Losing team do something for every goal they lose by.

*To make it realistic the goalie should practice starting from the goal line and coming out.

1 lap for every puck left on losing team.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/e1-change-on-the-go-with-pass-shootout/

Attachments

• Blue Practice 01-02-15.pdf (982 KB)

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

[Tom Molloy]

Players told me that they really liked this practice.
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Blue Practice Plan – 05-02-15

16:00-17:15 Arena: Blunden

Notes:

Pass, shoot, 2-0, 2-1, 2-2, 3-3, battle, Point shots, box out, take sticks.

7’
B202 Warm-up – Finland Pro

Key Points:

Skate and handle the puck with lots of quick turns and moves. Give a target for a pass. Follow the shot for a rebound then rebound for the next shooter.

Description:

1. Reds on one blue line and blue at the other.
2. Two reds and two blues handle the puck in the neutral zone for about 10'.
3. Leave one at a time to shoot at the end they start from.
4. Players now pass to players on the lines for 10' then skate in and shoot.
5. Rebound for the next shooter.
* Players could give and go with the next shooter after they have shot.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b202-warm-up-finland-pro/

7’
B600 – Regroup with D 2-0 x 2 – Detroit

Key Points:

No need for whistles as the players can see when to start. Face the puck, pass hard, give targets, shoot and follow the shot and stop at the net.

Description:

1. Forwards and defense leave from diagonal four blue lines.
2. F1 at each end pass back to D1 and mirror D1.
3. D1 skate across and pass up the far wing to F2.
4. F1 and F2 attack the net from both ends.
5. Start at the other diagonal blue lines and F3 pass to D2.
6. F3 mirror D2 across the ice and attack 2-0 with F4.
7. Keep this rhythm alternating sides.

* Option: Have the D join the rush and get a trailer pass. If there is a group less than 18 you may want to go one group at a time and then the D could join and get a pass from the corner to shoot while F's screen.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b600-regroup-with-d-2-0-x-2-detroit/

8’
C6 – Low Breakout – Regroup – 2-1 – Detroit

Key Points:

Do everything with speed. D skate between dots before passing. Attackers make the first pass early. A 2-1 is really a 2-2 with the defender and the goalie. Defender identify the most dangerous attacker.

Description:

1. D1 skate back and get the puck placed below the goal line by the coach.
2. D1 pass to F1 and follow.
3. F1 regroup with D2.
4. F2 join F1 and attack D1 2 on 1.
5. D2 go back and retrieve a new puck placed by the coach at the opposite end.
6. D2 passes to F3 who regroups with D3 and F4 join.
7. Repeat this flow.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c6-low-breakout-regroup-2-1-detroit/

10’
DT400 Transition Game of 1 on 1 and 2-1 – Yursi-Juuso IIHF Symposium

Key Points:

Defender must maintain a tight gap and stay of the defensive side. Attacker use moves to beat the defender, fight for rebounds and loose pucks. On the dump-ins the defender must read where the checker is coming from and the attacker create good checking angles.

Description:

1.Divide the team into two colours and opposite forwards and defense play against each other at both ends.
2. F1 attack vs. D1 after skating through the middle circle. 3. Fight for rebounds and loose pucks. 4. On transition pass to F2 at the top of the circle. 5.F2 skate through the middle circle and attack vs. D2. 6. Add a regroup with the forward circling back. 7. Add a neutral zone dump-in and the D and F fight for the loose puck.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt400-half-ice-transition-1-on-1-juuso-yursi-iihf-symposium/

15’
T3-4 King-Kozak Defensive Zone, 3-3 Wally Kozak run the drill.

Key Points:

Defensive player must quickly close the gamp and maintain defensive side and with stick on the puck, body on body.

Description:

1. Defender or defenders start on two knees in front of the net.
2. Attacker stands waiting for a pass from the coach. If multiple attackers then spread out.
3. Coach passes to the attacker and defender stands and defends.
4. Add another attacker and defender.
6. Add a third attacker.
7. If the puck is cleared, frozen or a goal the coach quickly passes another puck to an attacker and the play re-starts.

*Option is to have uneven situations and add attackers and defenders as you go.

*To create more space the coach and waiting players move back to the blue line. You can go up to 5-5 with this drill.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t3-4-king-kozak-defensive-zone/

10’
DT400 3-3 Krusel Battling Game – ProW

Key Points:

Battle for loose pucks, screen the goalie, shot passes, cycle, man on man, tie up sticks, tip, low zone play.

Description:

1. Line up with the face-off dots and 1 to 3 players race for a loose puck on the whistle.
2. Pass to the point to transition to offense.
3. Point player must shoot or pass within 2 seconds.
4. If a point pass goes out the other pointman gets the puck.
5. Either leave the puck in the zone or pass to the coach on a whistle.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt400-3-3-krusel-battling-game-prow/

10’
D200 2-2 Tight Area Game – Pro

Key Points:

Protect the puck, use fakes, escape moves, change of direction, feints, shoot and pass quickly, triple threat position.

Description:

1. Nets at each end of the circle and players start from the side.
2. Coach shoot a puck in (or player pass to teammate on the whistle.
3. Play 10-15” shifts.
4. Keep score.

*Option is to play form 1-1 to 3-3, – 1-1, 2-1, 3-2, 3-3.

In this video demo watch Red 53 Gaudreau and 63 Bennet, who have exceptional tight moves. #53 scores a few goals because he does things so quickly.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d200-2-2-tight-area-game-pro/

8’
D200 – Pass to Jokers at Each End – U17 Austria

Key Points:

Players transition from Role 1- puck carrier to Role 2 – puck support to Role 3 – check puck carrier to Role 4 – defend away from the puck. Good habits like giving a target, face the puck, get open, skate to open ice with the puck are practiced.

Description:

1 – Play 2 on 2 and each team has one Joker behind each net.
2 – When you regain the puck you must regroup with the Joker behind the net.
3 – Pass to the Joker behind the offensive net before you can shoot. (Joker can pass to Joker)
4 – Rotate on the whistle from the line-up on blue line to play and after playing become the Joker and Jokers to the line-up (you could do it opposite as well)
*Option: Jokers can check Jokers and the players on the sides can be activated to also be eligible for passes.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/d200-game-with-jokers-at-both-ends-rb-u17/

Attachments

• Blue Practice 05-02-15.pdf (911 KB)

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

[Tom Molloy]

We had a really good practice on Sunday the 8th but I can't find the file. We were 6-3-1 in 2015 going into last nights game. We lost 3-1 in a really fast well played contest. We got good goaltending and they got great goaltending as he made about 10 exceptional saves. Maybe our best game of the season. We have two more league games and then the 12 teams are put into 3 groups of 4 and play a double knock out tournament. The season is basically a seeding round as the idea of U15 AA is development. We got to the semi-final of an earlier tournament with everyone. So we have a chance. The league is pretty even and 13-14 year old boy's have huge highs and lows. A great bunch to coach.
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Blue Practice Plan 09-02-15

Time: 17:30-18:30 Arena: Stu Peppard

Notes:
Edges, dzone review, passing, 3-0, 3-1, 3-2

8’
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.
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/

7’
B4 1-0 Outside-Middle Shots – Czech U17 and Two Pro

Key Points:

Keep skating, give a target and pass hard and pass while
moving. Hit the net and follow the shot. Rebound for the
next shooter.

Description:

1. All players and pucks are in the middle.
2. One player leave from each side.
3. Player 2 pass to player 1 who circles between the red and
blue line.
4. Player 1 skate in and shoot after the third pass.
5. After shooting player 1 circle back and rebound for the
next shooter.
6. Alternate sides and player 3 leaves after the first pass.
7. Circle left and right so shots come from both in the
middle and the outside lanes.

* The first video demo is the Czech National U17 Team and
the next two are with pro players.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b4-1-0-outside-middle-shots-czech-u17/

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b4-1-0-outside-middle-shots-pro-1/

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b4-1-0-outside-middle-shots-pro-2/

10’
C6 Regroup x 2, 1-1 and 2-1 – Pro

Key Points:

Defense stay between attacker and net with a tight gap on
the 1-1, attack with speed, use skate and stick fakes. One
the 2-1 attack with ‘one high and one low, one fast and one
slow’, while the defender delay the play and take away the
most dangerous shot and deny play across the middle of
the goal.

Description:

A. Defenders line up at each end in diagonal corners and
attacker in the other diagonal corners.
B. #1 attacker from each corner leave with a puck, skate to
the blue line and pass to the #2 near the far blue line.
C. #2 make a deception move and pass to #1 in the neutral
zone.
D. #1 skate back and regroup with #3.
E. #1’s on each side attack 1-1 vs. #2.
F. Change the drill and now #3 joins #1 and they attack 2 on
1 on each side vs. #2.

*With younger players stagger the start so each corner
leaves after the first pass.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c6-regroup-x-2-1-1-and-2-1-pro/

15’ review
T4 Teaching Defensive Zone Coverage 2-1-2

Key Points:

Sticks upside down
Tie up sticks in the slot, keep sticks in the passing lane
and shin pads in front of the
puck.
When doing man on and box behind closest player is
aggressive from the inside to the
outside body on body and stick on the puck.

Description:

Teach defensive zone coverage by giving the offense
45 seconds to score.

A. Play a tight box and one in the low slot area.
Players can only move a few strides but
stay in a tight 2-1-2 formation.

B. Closest defender pressure the puck right away
while teammates form a box behind.

10’
C3, 3-0, 3-1, 3-2 – Total Hockey

Key Points:

Attack with a middle drive and speed. Hit the net and
drive for rebounds. Only allow one pass on the 3-0.
Attack with speed and make plays early while
defenders delay the attack.

Description:

1. One group on each side in the neutral zone.
2. Everyone attacks and defends.
3. Play rebounds until a goal or the puck is behind the
net or outside the dots.
4. Coach pass new puck if a goal is scored.
5. One defender follow the rush on 3-0 and two follow
the 3-1 rush.
6. Keep score.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c3-3-0-3-1-3-2-total-hockey/

10’
E1 Gambling Shootout

Attachments

• Blue Practice 09-02-15.pdf (827 KB)

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

[Tom Molloy]

We just picked up this 60' ice time to replace the off-ice session originally scheduled. Focus will be on doing everything efficiently. Our players shoot above the waist almost all of the time and goalies can catch or redirect these shots easily. We want to pass off the pads and crash for rebounds. I have 4 very skilled small players who could score a lot more with low shots and rebounds (at 5' and 100 lbs. you don't blow high ones past the goalies.) We also want to practice boxing out and taking sticks in the slot.
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Blue Practice Plan 11-02-15

Time: 19:00-20:00 Arena: Stu Peppard

Notes:
Efficient play, pass quick, shoot quickly, Pass off the pad and rebound.
Regroups, Hinge, post up.

10’
B500 Overspeed 2-0 with a Pass

Key Points:

Players must challenge themselves out of their comfort zone. Make as many moves as possible and continue until they have shot and looked for a rebound. Take the pass and shoot right away without over handling.

Description:

1. Line up along boards on one side.
2. Players 1 and 2 start on the goal line.
3. Players 3 and 4 leave and make moves at top speed.
4. Coach whistle every 7" and they players attack the net.
5.Closest attacker give and go with 1 or 2.
6. Second closest do a tight turn then give and go with 1 o 2.
7. With only one goalie go one way only.
8. After passing return to the back of the line.
*Add 2-0 passing and and give and go then shoot.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b500-overspeed-with-a-pass/

10’
B5 Double Cross-Drop-Pass-Shoot Options

Key Points:

Cross over skate, leave the drop pass as still as possible. Pass quickly.
Going to the net for a bang in or practicing a one timer from the high slot is also easy to do.

Description:

Option One: Double Drop-Pass-Shoot
Option Two: Pass Low and One Timer

Pass off the far pad while #2 goes for a rebound. Goalies no stick.

-Repeat as in Option One.

-After second drop B1 pass to B3 or B4.
-B3 or B4 pass to B2 who one time shoots.
-B1 and B2 rebound then wait at goal line for a pass from B5.

10’
DT4 Jokers at the Point Must Shoot

Focus on passing off the pads.

Key Points

Each team has one or two jokers at the point. Introduce the game allowing jokers to check jokers. This is a great game to practice getting the shot through under pressure.The jokers at the point must get open and take a shot. The defender practices covering the point. Low players screen, tip and rebound while defenders box out and take sticks.

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 at the Point Must Shoot
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt4-active-jokers-at-point-must-shoot-u15/
3. Point Jokers Check Jokers
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt400-point-jokers-check-jokers/

Part Two:

4.Jokers can jump in for one timer shots.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt4-point-jokers-join-play/
5. Defending joker should cover the attacking joker when he jumps in.

10’
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/

10’
C3 – Dump-Breakout 3-0 Regroup 2-1 – Continuous – Pro

Key Points:

Defense shoulder check when going back for the puck. One forward support on the boards and the other from the middle. D skate to the big ice between the dots before passing.

Description:

1. F1 or F2 dump the puck in and D1 skate back for the puck.
2. D2 follow the play.
3. D1 make a breakout pass to F1 or F2 and follow.
4. F1 and F2 regroup with D2 in the neutral zone.
5. F1 and F2 attack 2-1 vs. D1.
6. F3 or F4 dump the puck into the far end and D2 skate back for the puck-pass to F3-F4.
7. F3 and F4 regroup with D3 in the neutral zone and attack 2-1 vs. D3.

• Continue this flow.

• Vary the number of F from 1 to 3 and use either 1 or 2 D to create more game recognition situations.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c3-dump-breakout-3-0-regroup-2-1-continuous-pro/

10’
E1 Speed Scoring 2-1 to 2-2 – Finland

Key Points:

The purpose is to attack as quickly as possible and pass and shoot while skating.

Description:

1. Start from one end and when everyone is gone go the other way.
2. Attackers 1 and 2 leave from above the hash marks.
3. Defender 1 is inside the top of the circle with his stick upside down start forward and turn to back skating.
4. Defender 2 start from below the circle and back check.
5. Attacker 1 and 2 race down the ice to score and only ONE PASS is allowed.
6. Keep score.

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

Attachments

• Blue Practice 11-02-15.pdf (733 KB)

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

[Tom Molloy]

We have one goalie out with a concussion and haven't been able to get an affiliate the last two session, which takes a lot away from the practice. Tonight we will have two goalies. Two U13 top level Pee Wee players, my grandson and his friend whose dad I used to coach at university skated with us. They will be trying out for this level next season.
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Blue Practice Plan 12-02-15

16:30-17:30 Arena: Max Bell

Notes:
Backcheck, d join rush, dzone attack and Defend. Battle, timing, pass, shoot

8’ Pass off the pad shots and rebound.
B4 1-0 Outside-Middle Shots – Czech U17 and Two Pro

Key Points:

Keep skating, give a target and pass hard and pass while moving. Hit the net and follow the shot. Rebound for the next shooter.

Description:

1. All players and pucks are in the middle.
2. One player leave from each side.
3. Player 2 pass to player 1 who circles between the red and blue line.
4. Player 1 skate in and shoot after the third pass.
5. After shooting player 1 circle back and rebound for the next shooter.
6. Alternate sides and player 3 leaves after the first pass.
7. Circle left and right so shots come from both in the middle and the outside lanes.
The first video demo is the Czech National U17 Team and the next two are with pro players.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b4-1-0-outside-middle-shots-czech-u17/

7’ Pass off the Far Pad
B6 2-0 Middle Drive – Czech U20

Key Points:

Attack with speed and hit the net and the middle player be in good position for a rebound. This is a drill to warm up
the goalies.

Description:

– 1 and 2 leave from diagonal corners at each end.
– 1 is in the middle and pass wide to 2.
– 1 turn and skate to the other side and turn and middle drive the net.
– 2 continue down the wide lane and shoot then rebound.
– If there is a rebound finish the play.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b6-2-0-middle-drive-czech-u20/

15’
D4 Baggo – Czech U20

Key Points:

Face the puck. Get open for a pass and give a target. Goals on one timer shots.

Description:

1. Offensive team must pass within one second.
2. Goals must be on one timers.
3. If the puck goes outside of the zone the other team gets it.
4. On transition to offense there must be at least one pass before you can shoot.

Rotate teams half way.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/downloads/file/d4-baggo-czech-u20/

8’
C6 1-1 to 2-2 – D Join F Backcheck – Multiple Examples

Key Points:

D join the attack on the whistle and attacking forwards back check. It is a fight for inside position. No penalties. Important that the forwards touch the red line so F1-D1 are close enough to join the play.

Description:

1. Blue D1 pass to Red F1 who skates to the red line and turns back attacking 1-1 vs. D1.
2. On the whistle Red D2 passes to Blue F2 at the other end of the rink.
3. Blue F2 skates to the red line and turns back attacking 1-1 vs Red D2. while Red D1 Joins Red F1 on the attack and White F1 backchecks making it a 2-2.
4. Repeat with Blue D3 passing to Red F3 at original end.
*Situations up to a 3-2 can be practiced. You need at least 8 D and 12 F to practice 3-2 with a 5-5 at each end. With larger number the lineup needs to move into the neutral zone to leave inside the blueline free.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c3-b6-1-1-to-2-2-willy-flames/

12’ Do 3 on 3 4-4, 5-5
T3-4 King-Kozak Defensive Zone

Key Points:

Defensive player must quickly close the gamp and maintain defensive side and with stick on the puck, body on body.

Description:

1. Defender or defenders start on two knees in front of the net.
2. Attacker stands waiting for a pass from the coach. If multiple attackers then spread out.
3. Coach passes to the attacker and defender stands and defends.
4. Add another attacker and defender.
6. Add a third attacker.
7. If the puck is cleared, frozen or a goal the coach quickly passes another puck to an attacker and the play re-starts.

*Option is to have uneven situations and add attackers and defenders as you go.

*To create more space the coach and waiting players move back to the blue line. You can go up to 5-5 with this drill.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t3-4-king-kozak-defensive-zone/

10’
DT400 3-3 Krusel Battling Game – ProW

Key Points:

Battle for loose pucks, screen the goalie, shot passes, cycle, man on man, tie up sticks, tip, low zone play.

Description:

1. Line up with the face-off dots and 1 to 3 players race for a loose puck on the whistle.
2. Pass to the point to transition to offense.
3. Point player must shoot or pass within 2 seconds.
4. If a point pass goes out the other pointman gets the puck.
5. Either leave the puck in the zone or pass to the coach on a whistle.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt400-3-3-krusel-battling-game-prow/

5'
F202 Short Bursts between the blue lines in 4 groups. Defenders come return backwards.

– Red and back.
– Red back blue back.
– Red back past far blue.
– Halfway to red and back then red and back.

Attachments

• Blue Practice 12-02-15.pdf (738 KB)

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

[Tom Molloy]

The affiliate goalie,who was supposed to fill in for out injured goalie didn't come, so we couldn't do some of these activities. I replaced them with the ones in this unedited 21 minute video.
https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/feb-18-practice-games/
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Blue Practice Plan 15-02-15

Time: 15:30-17”00 Arena: Stu Peppard

Notes:
Dzone, pp, pk, quick release, pass, shoot, Breakout, support, back check, d join rush,

8’
B4-B6 Pass and Shoot ProW

Key Points:

Face the puck and give a target. Shoot while skating and accelerate in corners.

Description:

a. Start – 1 skate down the boards and shoot and follow the shot for a rebound.
b. 2 leave from corner then cross and drop to 1.
c. 1 carry the puck wide and pass back to 2.
d. 2 pass wide to 3.
e. 3 shoot and cross with 4.
f. After passing 1 go to corner, 2 to the centre circle.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b4-b6-pass-and-shoot-prow/

8’
B500 Overspeed 2-0 with a Pass

Key Points:

Players must challenge themselves out of their comfort zone. Make as many moves as possible and continue until they have shot and looked for a rebound. Take the pass and shoot right away without over handling.

Description:

1. Line up along boards on one side.
2. Players 1 and 2 start on the goal line.
3. Players 3 and 4 leave and make moves at top speed.
4. Coach whistle every 7" and they players attack the net.
5.Closest attacker give and go with 1 or 2.
6. Second closest do a tight turn then give and go with 1 o 2.
7. With only one goalie go one way only.
8. After passing return to the back of the line.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b500-overspeed-with-a-pass/

9’
C6 Regroup x 2, 1-1 and 2-1 – Pro

Key Points:

Defense stay between attacker and net with a tight gap on the 1-1, attack with speed, use skate and stick fakes. One the 2-1 attack with ‘one high and one low, one fast and one slow’, while the defender delay the play and take away the most dangerous shot and deny play across the middle of the goal.

Description:

A. Defenders line up at each end in diagonal corners and attacker in the other diagonal corners.
B. #1 attacker from each corner leave with a puck, skate to the blue line and pass to the #2 near the far blue line.
C. #2 make a deception move and pass to #1 in the neutral zone.
D. #1 skate back and regroup with #3.
E. #1’s on each side attack 1-1 vs. #2.
F. Change the drill and now #3 joins #1 and they attack 2 on 1 on each side vs. #2.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c6-regroup-x-2-1-1-and-2-1-pro/

12’ two six minute games
D4 Baggo – Czech U20

Key Points:

Face the puck. Get open for a pass and give a target. Goals on one timer shots.

Description:

1. Offensive team must pass within one second.
2. Goals must be on one timers.
3. If the puck goes outside of the zone the other team gets it.
4. On transition to offense there must be at least one pass before you can shoot.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/downloads/file/d4-baggo-czech-u20/

12’
T3-4 King-Kozak Defensive Zone

Key Points:

Defensive player must quickly close the gamp and maintain defensive side and with stick on the puck, body on body.

Description:

1. Defender or defenders start on two knees in front of the net.
2. Attacker stands waiting for a pass from the coach. If multiple attackers then spread out.
3. Coach passes to the attacker and defender stands and defends.
4. Add another attacker and defender.
6. Add a third attacker.
7. If the puck is cleared, frozen or a goal the coach quickly passes another puck to an attacker and the play re-starts.

*Option is to have uneven situations and add attackers and defenders as you go.

*To create more space the coach and waiting players move back to the blue line. You can go up to 5-5 with this drill.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t3-4-king-kozak-defensive-zone/

25’ 3 Groups 10’ each. 2 at one end with Alex-Jim
T2-4 D400 Specialty Team Practice – Pro

Key Points:

Team is in two colours or four colours. Skate in straight lines from the net out when killing penalties and only laterally when checking the puck carrier. Sticks in the passing lanes, stick on the puck. Shin pads in front of the puck on shots. On the power play either the puck or player move and rotate positions away from the puck.

Description:

1. Half the team at each end and rotate between pp and pk when the play is at the other end.
2. Start with the coach spotting the puck or with a face-off.
3. The coach put in a new puck when the puck is out of play.
4. Practice all of the options with everyone getting shots.
5. Penalty killers rotate with a diamond vs. a diamond power play and a box when the puck is on the wall or low.
6. Power play create 2 on 1’s and one timer shots.
7. Penalty kill deny shots from the middle first and move to shooters on the sides.
8. This rotation can also be used to practice low zone even strength situations.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t2-4-d400-pp-and-pk-5-4-pro/

8’
DT100 Continuous 2 on 2 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 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.
7. Blue F2 – F3 support Blue D1-D2-F1 and Red D3 and D4 support attacking Red F1-F2-D1.
8. This rotation continues with a 5-5 in each zone.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt100-continuous-2-on-2-d-join-attack-f-backcheck/

8’
E1 Change on the Go with Pass Shootout

Key Points:

Players should work on selling the fake, change of pace and making the goalie move first. The goalie must time his retreat into the net to keep good angles on shots and cover the goal line on dekes.

Description:

1. Players are in the box and one puck on each blue line for every player.
2. Player from each team leaves the box and tries to score.
3. If they score they race to the box and touch the boards and then the next player can leave.
4. If they don't score they pass to the next player who comes out of the box.
5. Losing team do something for every goal they lose by.
*To make it realistic the goalie should practice starting from the goal line and coming out.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/e1-change-on-the-go-with-pass-shootout/

Attachments

• Blue Practice 15-02-15.pdf (835 KB)

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

[Tom Molloy]

Blue Practice Plan 19-02-15

Time: 17:30-18:30 Arena: Blunden

Lines: Notes:
C – Geib, Brunton, Nico, Kaleb RB Max, Jake, Vern, Toro
LT – Rylee, Raine, Michael LB – Gareth, Robbie, Mitch
MB – Josh, Noah, Ryker Pass, shoot, regroup, breakout, 3-2, 5-0

7’
D1 Full Ice All Play – Two Puck Game

Key Points:

Everyone plays shinny style.

Description:

1. All play at the same time. Coach has three pucks.
2. Use two pucks and throw another on the ice when one is scored.
3. Leave the pucks in the net. Count pucks when all three are scored.
4. When the goalie freezes the puck the attackers back up behind the hash marks.

* Only one shot at a time. If the goalie isn’t watching then a goal doesn’t count.

6’
B6 – Shot x 3 Passes x 3 Shots x 3 – Pro

Key Points:

Shoot while skating, head up, give a target, pass hard, lead the player.

Description:

A. 1-2-3 skate around the top of the circle and shoot.
B. 1-2-3 break down the ice for a pass from the oringinal corner.
C. 4 pass to 1, 5 to 2, 6 to 3.
D. 1-2-3 take shots at each end.
* Option is to get a pass from the next player in line first.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b6-shot-x-3-passes-x-3-shots-x-3-pro/

7’
B6 Chaos 3-0 Pass and Shoot

Key Points:

Give a target, pivot to face the puck all the time; use forehand passes and backhand only when passing forward.

Description:

1. Three players leave from each end.
2. Each group passes one puck in nzone.
3. On the whistle player with the puck shoot.
4. Other two players save ice and get a pass from the corner and shoot. a few seconds apart.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b6-chaos-3-0-pass-and-shoot-pro/

8’
C3 – Dump-Breakout 5-0-Regroup-3-2 – Continuous – Pro

Key Points:

Defense shoulder check when going back for the puck. Forwards support on the boards middle and far wing. D practice D to D options and hinges as well as quick ups. D skate to the big ice between the dots before passing.

Description:

1. F1, F2 or F3 dump the puck in and D1 and D2 skate back for the puck.
2. D3 and D4 follow the play.
3. D1 or D2 make a breakout pass to F1, F2 or F3 and follow up ice.
4. Forwards regroup with D3 and D4 in the neutral zone.
5. F1-F2-F3 attack 3-2 vs. D1-D2.
6. F4-F5-F6 dump the puck into the far end and D3-D4 skate back for the puck and breakout.
7. F4-F5-F6 regroup with D5-D6 in the neutral zone and attack 3-2 vs. D3-D4.

• Continue this flow.

• Instead of the first regroup D3 or D4 could dump the puck in the other corner and D1-D2 break out again before the regroup and 3-2.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c3-dump-breakout-5-0-regroup-3-2-continuous-pro/

15’ – Team Play

Tom one end dzone skating.

Jim with two groups forecheck review.

10’
TD400 Specialty Team Scrimmage

Key Points:

Rotation is Attack-Defend-Rest. Number the players so they know when to not defend. In even numbered situations you can require the defenders to breakout into the neutral zone before passing.

Description:

1. Power play attack vs 2 Fand 2 D.
2. Defenders ice the puck and rest.
3. Group waithing at far blue attack.
4. Original attackers now defend 1 short.
5. Goalies rotate in.
6. Create any situation by changing the number of attackers or defenders.
7. Even strength can also be practiced.

*Option is to have waiting players breakout from behind the goal line and do a pk forecheck.

7’
E1 Speed Scoring 2-1 to 2-2 – Finland

Key Points:

The purpose is to attack as quickly as possible and pass and shoot while skating.

Description:

1. Start from one end and when everyone is gone go the other way.
2. Attackers 1 and 2 leave from above the hash marks.
3. Defender 1 is inside the top of the circle with his stick upside down start forward and turn to back skating.
4. Defender 2 start from below the circle and back check.
5. Attacker 1 and 2 race down the ice to score and only ONE PASS is allowed.
6. Keep score.

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

1’ Team meet in middle circle sticks in cheer.

Attachments

• Blue Practice 19-02-15.pdf (808 KB)

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

[Tom Molloy]

Blue Practice Plan 24-02-05

Time: 20:30-21:45 Arena: Southland

Notes:
Review 2-1-2 early season forecheck 1-1, 2-1, 3-3, 4-4, pass while skating, Shootout, transition
Meet with team about forecheck at 7:25

8’
B6 3-0 With Multiple Pucks

Key Points:

This is an exercise to overload the nervous system.
Make eye contact before passing and make good firm passes.

Description:

1. Players are in 3 lines below the goal lines in each end.

* A good routine is to pass 3 pucks the first turn, then 2 pucks, then a 3 man weave with one
puck, then add one defense and regroup with him, then add.

file:///D|/Daily%20Drill/B6%203-0%20With%20Multiple%20Pucks.htm

7’
B6 Jursi Skate-Pass-Shoot

Key Points:

The goal is to get players to practice passing and shooting while they skate. Puck handling-passing-shooting should be seamless.

Description:

1. A and B skate down the ice in passing while skating.
2. A is on the inside and continues on with a shot while skating.
3. B pivots facing the puck and continues the other direction passing to C.
4. B shoots and C partners with D the other way.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b6-jursi-2-0-pass-while-skating-shoot/

8’
C3 Reijo 1-1 Both Sides – Gap Control

Key Points:

The defender needs to get within a sticklength of the attacker before the blueline. Attacker should try moves, dekes, fakes, change of pace, shooting beside the D's foot. Both F's and D's should take turns defending and attacking.

Description:

1. Attacker and defender both skate from the middle back to their blueline.
2. Attacker turns and goes 1-1 vs defender.
3. Done on both sides of the ice alternating direction.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c3-reijo-1-1-both-sides-gap-control-pro/

15’ Review 2-1-2 Pinch on a Wide Rim

Forecheck in a upside down L

1 on puck
2 on other D
3 mirror puck and force puck on wall. Fill mid point on wide rim
4 support from middle point pinch on wide rim.
5 strong side slide over and support pinch

10’
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/

12’
DT100 Continuous 2-1, 2-2 – Detroit

Key Points:

Face the puck. Forwards attack with speed. D stay in the middle and deny F to F pass. Forwards make the first play near the offensive blue line to force the D to make a decision. D delay the play as much as possible.

Description:

1. F1 and F2 attack vs D1.
2. F3 and F4 support D1 as far as the hash marks.
3. D2 support F1 and F2 passively from the point.
4. D1 make a breakout pass to F3 or F4.
5. F3-F4 attack D2 in the other direction.
6. F5 and F6 support D2 and D3 support F3 and F4.
7. Continue this flow.
8. Add a D to make it a 2 on 2.

Options. There could be active support with a 2-1 in the nzone and a 3-3 at each end. Another option is to combine active and passive support or add dump ins and regroups.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/dt100-continuous-2-1-2-2-detroit/

8’
D4 Two Active Jokers Behind the Net

Key Points:

Jokers must learn to protect the puck and make plays on their own or passes. Everyone learns to play low in the zone on offense and defense.

Description:

1. Each team has two low jokers.
2. Jokers can check Jokers.
3. Jokers can score.
4. Jokers can skate out to the face-off lines.
5. Jokers must touch the puck to score.
6. Jokers rotate on their own.
7. Vary between 1 or 2 Jokers and 1 to 4 out players.

7’
E1 Two Shot Shootout

Key Points:

Players should come in and make a hard move and shoot. The general rule on a breakaway is if the goalie is out far deke and if he backs in shoot.

Description:

1. Teams lines up across from each other and the pucks are in the middle circle.
2. One player from each team leaves and shoot at opposite ends.
3. The same players turn back and get another puck from the middle and shoot at the other end.
4. Continue until all the players have shot and keep score.

You can also decide the winner by saying the most goals in a certain time or the first team to 10 or another total wins.

– Players that score no goals do 2 laps, those who score one goal skate one lap and those who score on both shots zero laps.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/e1-two-shot-shootout/

Attachments

• Blue Practice 24-02-05.pdf (804 KB)

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

[Tom Molloy]

If we win the 12 team AA tournament then we will have another practice because the winner plays in the Provincial Championship March 15. If we don't come in first then this is our last official practice unless we get into tournaments. They divided the 12 teams into 3 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group plus two wildcards play tonight. We have qualified and are waiting for the last two games to finish and find out who we play.
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Blue Practice Plan 26-02-15

Arena: Stu Peppard

Notes:

3 groups blue, white, red in pp units. Mitch white and Gareth Blue. Team play, breakouts, regroup, pp, pk, Forecheck, dzone, puck handle, shots.

6’
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.
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/

6’
B6 Chaos 3-0 Pass and Shoot

Key Points:

Give a target, pivot to face the puck all the time; use forehand passes and backhand only when passing forward.

Description:

1. Three players leave from each end.
2. Each group passes one puck in nzone.
3. On the whistle player with the puck shoot.
4. Other two players save ice and get a pass from the corner and shoot. a few seconds apart.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/b6-chaos-3-0-pass-and-shoot-pro/

8’
C3 – Dump-Breakout 5-0-Regroup-3-2 – Continuous – Pro

Key Points:

Defense shoulder check when going back for the puck. Forwards support on the boards middle and far wing. D practice D to D options and hinges as well as quick ups. D skate to the big ice between the dots before passing.

Description:

1. F1, F2 or F3 dump the puck in and D1 and D2 skate back for the puck.
2. D3 and D4 follow the play.
3. D1 or D2 make a breakout pass to F1, F2 or F3 and follow up ice.
4. Forwards regroup with D3 and D4 in the neutral zone.
5. F1-F2-F3 attack 3-2 vs. D1-D2.
6. F4-F5-F6 dump the puck into the far end and D3-D4 skate back for the puck and breakout.
7. F4-F5-F6 regroup with D5-D6 in the neutral zone and attack 3-2 vs. D3-D4.

• Continue this flow.

• Instead of the first regroup D3 or D4 could dump the puck in the other corner and D1-D2 break out again before the regroup and 3-2.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/c3-dump-breakout-5-0-regroup-3-2-continuous-pro/

10’ Wally run the Dzone
T3-4 King-Kozak Defensive Zone

Key Points:

Defensive player must quickly close the gamp and maintain defensive side and with stick on the puck, body on body.

Description:

1. Defender or defenders start on two knees in front of the net.
2. Attacker stands waiting for a pass from the coach. If multiple attackers then spread out.
3. Coach passes to the attacker and defender stands and defends.
4. Add another attacker and defender.
6. Add a third attacker.
7. If the puck is cleared, frozen or a goal the coach quickly passes another puck to an attacker and the play re-starts.

*Option is to have uneven situations and add attackers and defenders as you go.

*To create more space the coach and waiting players move back to the blue line. You can go up to 5-5 with this drill.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t3-4-king-kozak-defensive-zone/

3’ Forecheck Review

7’ Three Team Scrimmage – Defenders sticks upside down.
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/

Alex and Wally with two groups going over the high press pk at one end and Jim going over the pp at the other.
5’ per group and rotate.

T2-4 D400 Specialty Team Practice

Key Points:

Closest player must pressure the puck in straight lines from the net out. Skate back when the puck is passed. Stick on the ice in the passing lane. Communicate.

Description:

1. A power play and a penalty killing unit at each end of the ice.
2. The coach passes in a puck from the line or from a face off dot.
3. Controlled scrimmage where everyone stops on a whistle.
4. If the puck is frozen, a goal or it is cleared put in a new puck.
5. After about 45 seconds do the same thing from the other end while the pp and pk units switch at the original end.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/t2-4-d400-specialty-teams-practice/

5’
E1 Rebound Game

This is a scoring contest that seems to be loved by players of all ages everywhere in the hockey world.

Key Points:

Make quick shots and one timers and goalie read the play.

Description:

1. Players line up on both side in the slot with one shooter at the top.
2. Play games to 5 between the goalie and shooter.
3. If the goalie freezes the puck or it hits the boards behind or at the side the goalie gets a point.
4. Players get a point by scoring a goal on a shot or rebound. Only one pass is allowed.
5. Shooter stays if he scores and players rotate if there is no goal.

https://www.hockeycoachingabcs.com/videos/watch/e1-rebound-game-college-w/

Since there is a 25% chance we won't be practicing anymore I am posting my updated hockey bio to give the coaches who come here an idea of where my ideas come from.

Attachments

• Blue Practice Plan 26-02-15.pdf (659 KB)
• Tom Molloy – Hockey Bio.pdf (132 KB)

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

[Tom Molloy]

All 12 teams in the league were put into 3 groups of 4. The top two in each group plus two wild cards advanced. We were 1-1-1 in the group and placed second. We ended up drawing the top team who went 3-0 and won every game by 5+ goals. They have 6 players who scored a lot during the regular season. It was the only team we didn't beat during the season. Scores were 4-4 and 1-3 but always very good, fast paced games.

The score ended 3-5 for them. We outshot them 39-36 but their goalie was very good.

It doesn't sound like we will be in any tournaments. So the season is over.

This is a development league to send players to the AAA Bantam U15 and AAA Minor Midget U16 teams. We carried 7 first year players (rule 6 to 8 on each team) and 12 second year players. Only 2 players on our team had played AA hockey before. So it was a big jump for most of the team.

It was a great group to work with. The players got along with each other and improved a lot as the year went on. I have some really small players and some you could see grow as the year went on. 2 players who were pretty chunky in August really trimmed up. One must have grown 3 inches and has gone from plump to slender. Two of the youngest boy's are still 12 until next December. One defenseman weighs about 90 lbs and stands 4'11" and would be on the AAA team if he was a little bigger. He played many games for them during the season.

We put three small forwards together and they totally dominated by cycling in the offensive zone but they just aren't strong enough yet to have much zip on their shots. I remember coaching two undersized 85 born players at the same age, with similar skill sets. One grew to 6' and has played in the Stanley Cup final and is still in the NHL and the other grew to 5'6" and won the Hobey Baker and is still having a great career in Europe.

There is a lot of potential for these boy's to develop into top end players.

We chart the shots, +/- for each game and I will attach it.

Attachments

• Final Game vs. Wranglers.pdf (882 KB)

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

[Tom Molloy]

Jim and I had an exit meeting with all of the players. We had a 75 minute ice time and then scheduled 10 minutes for each player. It took three hours and ten minutes. We asked them what they thought of their season and discussed what they can work on before try-outs next year.

It was good to get their feedback and get to talk to each player.

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

[Tom Molloy]

I attended a press conference the other day to be introduced by the Calgary Booster Club as an 'Honoured Athletic Leader' along with coaches from other sports. We will all be introduced at the annual Sportsman of the Year Dinner in mid April. Our names are at the bottom of the article about the woman in Synchronized swimming who is the SOY.

Sun article.

http://www.calgarysun.com/2015/03/12/calgary-booster-club-honours-syncro-supporter#

Herald article.

http://calgaryherald.com/sports/synchronized-swimming-volunteer-honoured-as-booster-club-sportsman-of-the-year

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

[SMAC]

Well deserved Tom – congratulations !!

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Appreciate the comment.

Just got back from our wind up party. The kid's played paint ball and then we had a barbeque at the managers house. Very positive evening.

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