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Let's talk about Transitions

Transitions enable hockey players to switch smoothly between forward and backward skating, maintaining balance and momentum. Mastery requires edge control, timing, and focused practice for fluid, controlled movement.
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Moving Stickhandling

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One-Touch Pass

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Edgework

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Transitions

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Defensive Skills

Learn how to read plays and shut down scoring chances.

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Stick Lift

A stick lift is a precise defensive hockey technique used to lift an opponent's stick and gain puck control, requiring timing, positioning, and clean execution to create turnovers and scoring chances.
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Poke Check

The poke check is a defensive hockey technique using the stick to jab or sweep the puck away, requiring timing, positioning, and control to disrupt opponents and create turnovers.
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Angling

Angling is a defensive hockey technique using positioning and skating to steer opponents toward less dangerous areas, reducing scoring chances and creating turnovers without risky hits.
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Goaltending

Master the saves, stances, and instincts of the crease.

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Stick Save

A stick save is a key goaltending skill where the goalie uses their stick to deflect low shots, control rebounds, and cover gaps between pads and ice with quick, controlled movements.
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Rebound Control

Rebound control is a goaltender's skill to manage puck direction after saves, preventing second chances and helping control the game's pace through positioning, technique, and decision-making.
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Lateral Movement

Lateral movement is a key goaltending skill involving quick side-to-side motion to stay square to the puck. Mastery requires edge control, strength, and decision-making for effective crease coverage.
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Breakaway Saves

Breakaway saves test a goalie's positioning, patience, and mental control in one-on-one situations. Mastering anticipation, decision-making, and reaction timing is key to turning pressure moments into game-changing plays.
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Skating

Build the balance, stride, and speed that define great players.

Neutral Zone Play

Neutral zone play controls the space between blue lines, shaping game tempo, transitions, and opportunities....

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Backcheck

Backchecking is a crucial defensive effort in hockey that involves speed, positioning, and communication to...

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Security Staff

Security staff maintain safety, order, and access control at the rink, managing crowds, emergencies, and...

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Scorekeeper

Scorekeepers record all official hockey game statistics, ensuring accuracy in goals, assists, penalties, and time....

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