This section will go through the various aspects of defense, from checking, to goalie control and other strategies to prevent your opponent from getting quality scoring chances.

• 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