The Hawks first goal was a great example of what coach Smith talks about when Panarin escaped up the boards to find time and space to hit the D with a pass and then a great rebound. This is a way we could score a lot of goals in the game. Instead of Panarin going into the corner his escape up the boards resulted in a goal.
Editors Note- I love how Forsling got the puck to the net immediately. He was ready to shoot and that caught the defense off guard and allowed Hossa to secure the rebound untouched. Also on the game winner, watch Toews' positioning in front of the net. Textbook ass in the face of the goalie. Cant stand off to the side. Dig in and get in front.
Note from Doyle - "The Blues Blues Powerplay (2:13 into the video) was using the umbrella set up to perfection. They did not end up scoring because of unreal goaltending from Crawford but it was a great example of what we are trying to do on the PP.
I want to re-emphasize the importance of using deception. Deception is used to create space and to throw off your opponents. You are playing hockey at a level where if you do not use deception, it can be very difficult to create opportunities. On this first goal, Motte lulls the defender to sleep by faking like he's looking to make a pass as he is entering the zone. This causes the defender to not view his net drive as a serious threat. Motte then lowers his shoulder and drives around the defender for a pretty goal.
This next clip is of the entire overtime vs Dallas. There are a couple great teaching moments. One is the urgency that Dallas has on the powerplay to help on the faceoff. They are quick to close and clearly understand the importance of possession in the offensive zone. Throughout the Dallas Powerplay, you can see a ton of exchanging and switching positions. They end up getting the shot they want, and the game would be over 9/10 times, but Darling was up to the task. At 7:21 you see a perfect exchange between Kane and Panarin. Elite stuff to create space. Last thing is to watch Anisimov's positioning on Hoss's game winner. His ass is planted directly in the Dallas goalies face. That is textbook on screening the goalie..
On this last goal Hossa does an incredible job warding off the defender with his free hand. He positions his hand and body in a way that the defender has no chance to make contact with the puck. He sells nothing to the goalie and is able to deposit the puck top shelf. Don't see a lot of 37 year old's making plays like that in the NHL
Aspiration
is just a fancy word for a goal, dream, or desired future state. We have talked
about it many times. You have to begin with the end in mind. What do you want
to achieve? What do you want to become? All of those things are about where you
want your life to go. You have to think about those upfront. Commit them to
paper – to a journal or log of some type. Those who reach success have done a
heck of a lot of work in the aspiration phase, in terms of what it is they want
to achieve. Aspiration is the “what”.
Inspiration
– The “Why”
Whereas
aspiration is the “what”, inspiration is the “why”.
What
gets you going? Why are you going to go through all of this work to reach the
goals and dreams to which you aspire? If you’re going to get there, you must be
in touch with your “why”.
For
many, this is a faith or spiritual kind of question, but it doesn't need to be.
It can be about others – a team you are intended to serve IE. For the greater
good of the team. It is reaching your purpose, your potential. The reason it is
important to get so in touch with your inspiration is because the journey will
be challenging.
Perspiration
– The “How”
Perspiration
is another word for good old-fashioned hard work and sweat. It is going to be
difficult. Anything worth achieving takes your greatest effort. And when you
expend your greatest effort, it can be mentally, emotionally and physically
draining.
Accept
the fact that there is going to be some perspiration along the way. Have two
associations with the perspiration: (1) be aware of it when it happens. Be very
conscious of the fact that and (2) more importantly, determine that, despite the
wearisome feelings you might have, you are going to persevere. You are not
going to quit. You are going to overcome those obstacles because you are not
going to stop. The game is not over until you win.
These
three words are ingrained in the lives of virtually every accomplished person.
Yes they put in the hard work, but it was work they were inspired to do in the
first place. It was the inspiration that kept them going. As a team we must
find a common thread that we can all strive for and suffer for together. In
finding this common goal we will not stop until our task is accomplished. If
our team lives through the words aspiration, inspiration, and perspiration then
nothing will come between what we strive for.
