1. Players

• Understanding Attribute Values

  • Behind the Code
  • Overall Calculation

• Attributes for Forwards and Defensemen

• Attributes for Goalies

• The Weight Bug & CB Check

• Hot/Cold Effect (Real and Reported)

• Classic Player Ratings

  • Forwards
  • Defensemen
  • Goalies

2. Teams

• Starting Lineup Options (AJ Guide)

• Home & Road Ice Advantage

• Team Rankings

3. Scoring Techniques

• Slapshots

  • “Bounce” Off Boards
  • Straight Ahead
  •  Wrap Around
  • Five Hole

• Dekes

  • Crease-Cuts
  • Backhand/Forehand
  • Slap Deke (advanced)

• One-Timers

  • Winger to Center
  • Short Distance
  • Give and Go
  • Offensive Zone Faceoffs

• Pass Shots

  • FH/BH Deke
  • Straight Shot
  • FH/BH Diagonal
  • Across the Goal Slam
  • Center Ice Five Hole
  • Rebounds

• Miscellaneous

  • Pass Around the Boards
  • Keg Toss
  • Self-pass off the boards
  • Flip shot

4. Offensive Strategy

• Understanding Team Strengths / Weaknesses

• Faceoff Strategy

• Rush Options

• Passing Frequency

• Dump & Chase

• Creating breakaway passes

• Breakaway strategy

• Penalty Shots

• Understanding Your Opponent’s Defense

5. Defensive Strategy

• The Art of Checking

  • Body Checks (C-check and CB-check)
  • Open ice
  • Near the boards
  • Poke checks (B-Check)
  • Checking away from the puck

• Understanding Team Strengths / Weaknesses

• Manual Goalie Control

  • Overall Goalie Control Skills
  • Preventing Slapshots
  • Defending Crease Cuts
  • To Dive, or not to Dive?

• Losing Faceoff Options

  • Attacking
  • Dropping back
  • Anticipating outlet pass

• Defensive Tactics

  • Clogging the Middle
  • Anticipating Opponent Play
  • Dump & Chase Defense
  • Holding
  • Knocking the Net Off
  • Goalie out of net whistle

6. Miscellaneous

• Game Bugs

  • Goalie Lock
  • Goal After Whistle
  • End of Period/Game Penalty Shot

• Momentum

  • Calling Timeout
  • Switching Goalie
  • Changing Lineups