I have chosen the final play in this countdown for this
assignment. Even though it's a really basic maneuver it shows how we should
always have an idea for what we should do with the puck before we even receive
it. This player recognized that the back door was completely open and caused
the defenseman to over commit to him. This leaves his teammate wide open on
the back side of the net giving him a chance to get an easy goal. This isn't
the only spot were we need to be one step ahead of the game, but rather for
wingers on breakouts, battles on the boards, passes in the neutral zone, etc.
it shows how you have to be mentally there in the game not just physically. By
having an idea with that you want to do with the puck before you even have it,
you set up plans for what you should do. This a strategy that's defensive and
offensive since you have a plan in your back pocket. I can't stress on how
important it is to wait to pass until you force your opponent to over commit to
you. That's when their defensive structure break down and your team can create
a play. We need to get use to drawing players out more on power plays to create
a defensive breakdown that can lead to us scoring a power play goal.
Grant
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