Power Play

USA HockeyLevel 3 CEP ClinicBrian Johnson

Concepts

“Out Support” the penalty killersCreate numerical advantages on any loose

puck and at the point of attack Move the puck and move yourself away

from pressureCreate time and space for better decisionsForce the penalty killers to move and adjust

Concepts

Shots require a screenThe goal of our power play attack is to have a

realistic opportunity to create a screen on each shot

The player must be willing to screen the goalie and pay the price (take away the eyes)

90% of goals involve a screen

Concepts

Isolate and attack the seams of a defenseThe goal is to get the puck to the prime

scoring area through the “seams” of the boxWhen a seam is opened, threaten by taking

“open ice”

Concepts

Be patient and poisedAvoid forcing play

possessing the puck puts pressure on the penalty killers

Force the killers to continually adjust every adjustment produces a potential breakdown

Concepts

Mental toughness and discipline are crucialPrepare to match the work ethic and intensity

of the penalty killersBe committed to the tactics, concepts and

systems we choose to use

Concepts

A good power play serves as an enforcement tool, as a means of intimidation and as a deterrent If the opposing team is afraid to take a

penalty, the game has changed in our favorTeams can’t afford to take dumb penalties

against a good power play

Concepts

Stay with your forehandAll passes should be made from the forehandBe in position to catch all passes on the

forehandConsider how you position players so that

each one is on the forehand side with the possibility of a one-timer

Overload – D to D Shoot

F1 give-n-go w/ F2 F2 moves outside &

to D1 D1 quickly to D2 D2 shoots while F1 tip

& screen

Overload – D Slide & Shoot

F1 & F2 give-n-go F2 moves outside and

to D1 D1 slides and shoots

with F1 tip & screen

Umbrella – Walkout

F1 & F2 give-n-go F2 moves outside to

D1 D1 slides & passes

back to F2 F2 passes down to F1

(where F2 started), who walks out.

Umbrella - Seam

F1 & F2 give-n-go F2 moves outside and

to D1 who slides and passes to D2

D2 continues to slide and passes back to F2 coming off the wall

F2 walks and shoots

Umbrella – Quick Hit

D1 @ top of umbrella moves puck to F1

F1 to F2 F2 gives a quick pass

to F3 for the shot F2 and D2 look for

rebounds

Umbrella - Backdoor

Same as the “Quick Hit” through F2

F2 now passes to D2 on the backdoor.

F3 has to be ready for tip from a poke check by the goalie

Box & 1 – 5 on 3

X in the middle needs to slide high and low in the slot

Bottom right should be a LH shot

Bottom left should be a RH shot

D can collapse down

Breakout

Objective is to attack on the rush with 4 players

Dean Blais, head coach 2010 USA National Jr. Team

Practice

StationsLearn it and repeat it

5 on 0 Build confidence

5 on 3 CrazyKillers can go anywhere

5 on 4 – one puck5 on 4 both ends – ice & other end plays

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