Primarily Objective

Cover players high in the zone with urgency and awareness

Your job off the puck is just as important as with it. When the play heads to the point, you’ve got to know where your man is — and get there fast. Head is up & scanning. Stick down & attacking inside line to angle outside. No fly-bys.

Always

Shoulder check on puck transitions

When the puck changes sides, you change gears. A quick shoulder check tells you who’s coming, where the pressure is, and what your next move should be. No guessing — get the info before the puck gets to you.

Make

Quick decisions to center, stretch, or chip on retrievals

You won the race to the puck — now what? Make a read and go. Center it, hit the stretch, or chip to space. No extra stickhandles. We play fast when we think fast.

Hustle Back

Track and pressure the nearest opponent on the backcheck—usually the trailer. Stick on stick, all the way to the house.

Be a Target

When we regroup, get open in a good spot along the wall, so your defensemen has a passing option. Stick on the ice, head up.

Stay Alert

If there’s a loose puck battle, don’t dive in unless you’re first. Be the support player who grabs it when it pops free—and turns it up ice. Remember to stay on the D-side to avoid giving up an opportunity to the other team.

*Regroup with post-up flow

Attacking

Get on the puck, fast. F1 and F2 go hard on the forecheck. Pressure forces mistakes—and that’s where chances come from. Finish your routes and don’t let them break out clean.


Possession

Move the puck down low or up to the point, then find a new spot. Cutting through the slot after a pass opens space for teammates and keeps the D guessing.

Dirty Areas

Drive to the back post. Don’t stand and watch—go to the tough areas. Stick on the ice, body strong, and eyes on rebounds. That’s where goals are scored.

Controlled Chaos

Offense is about movement. There are no set positions once we’re in control 200 feet from our net. F1 and F2 stay active on the puck, while F3 reads the play from above the dots. Switch spots, stay open, and create chances together.

• Keep your feet moving to close gaps quickly
  
  

• Communication on transitions will improve possession time
  
  

• Shoulder checks will always equate to smarter decisions with and without the puck -- be aware

• Stops and starts are critical to winning puck battles. Large circles expose a weakness