Bruce Bodrie

Hockey Systems

Defensive Zone• As the puck moves around the ice

in the defensive zone each player has a section of the ice to attack opposing players.

• If there is two opposing players on the puck player may leave their zone to help out another player.

• They key to a good defensive zone is winning 1 on 1 match-ups and intercepting passes.

• Always keep the puck to the boards. Plays in front of the net can make a scoring chance for the opposing team.

Breakout

• Breakout is the best way to get the puck out of your end of the ice, and to the opposing teams end.

• When breaking out players need support so breakout players can pass and get the puck out.

Two Player Forecheck

• Forecheck is to send a player or two down to pressure the opposing team player in the defensive zone.

• If forecheck is done correctly then the opposing team will lose the puck and hopefully give the attacking team a scoring opportunity.

Dump and Chase Offensive Zone

• This is the most effective way to move the puck into the offensive zone.

• This is a good way to start a forecheck and maybe even have a scoring chance.

Offensive Zone Cycling

• Three offensive players should maintain a triangle as they attack the opposing goal.

• This cycling helps to open up players for scoring chances and makes the defensive players get confused and skate out of position.

Power Play

• Power play is when your team has more players than the opposing team because of a penalty.

• On the power play you want to keep the puck in the center of the ice…(prime scoring area) to try and make scoring chances.

• When you are on the power play it is the best time to score a goal.

Penalty Kill

• When on the penalty kill your team has less players than the opposing team because of a penalty.

• While on the penalty kill in the defensive zone you want to keep a box and try to keep the puck out of the prime scoring area.