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May 2025

Drills for Developing powerful defensive zone exits

By |May 9th, 2025|Categories: Hockey Skills Training, Individual Hockey Training, Skating Training, Stickhandling Training|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Why Clean Exits Are Crucial for Success In the fast-paced world of hockey, transitioning effectively from defense to offense is paramount. A clean and efficient defensive zone exit isn't just about getting the puck out of your own end; it's the foundation for generating offensive opportunities, maintaining momentum, and preventing sustained pressure that can lead to turnovers and goals against. Developing powerful defensive zone exits is a skill set that separates successful teams from those that struggle to break the puck out. When a team struggles with defensive zone exits, several negative outcomes typically occur. Firstly, it allows the opposing [...]

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