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Having hockey sense is more important than ever.

“Hockey sense is the ability to read and react to different situations and make the right decision under pressure.”- John Hynes, former coach with the USNTDP and current professional coach

I was looking for info on this topic for my own play when I came across an IIFH Level II developing hockey sense and

The 10 "golden" rules of attack play
1. Attack play starts as soon as the puck is received
2. The puck is always faster than the player
3. On offence you want width and depth
4. As soon as you get the puck you must move from a narrow space to a broad space
5. If a teammate is moving towards you, try to find a free zone /lane
6. The players without the puck looks for a free place
7. The puck carrier always tries to move across the next line
8. After the offensive blue line one player must go strongly towards the net
9. Goals are scored from a slot (Prime Scoring Zone)
10. The defending starts as soon as the puck has been lost

The 10 "golden" rules of defense play
1. Defending starts as soon as the puck has been lost
2. On defense you want width and depth
3. There should always be one player forcing the puck carrier
4. The player with the puck should be directed to the outside
5. In the middle zone, there should be at least three players between the puck carrier and
the blue line
6. In the defensive end you place yourself between the opponent and your own goal
7. You must see the opponent that needs to be guarded and the play situation
8. Guard specifically the opponent’s stick (stick to stick)
9. In defensive zone cover the slot (Prime Scoring Zone)
10. As soon you get the puck, think of attack – play upwards

 

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