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TEAM PLAYS

Defense

Zone This is a conservative defensive play in which

each player is responsible for covering a zone.

Combination This is a normal defensive play that allows

players to leave their zones when the

opponents are overloading other zones.

Box This is an aggressive defensive play in which

the defense wings and defensemen form a box.

The center is allowed to move freely to help the

other players.

Attack

Positional This is a basic offensive play that keeps players

in specific positions in the zone. One forward

remains high to help backcheck.

Triangle This is a system that emphasizes cycling the

three forwards to keep them open. It’s a good

choice for teams with quick players.

Overload This system is designed to keep the front of the

net crowded. It emphasizes rebounds and

physical play. This is a good choice for teams

with big forwards.

Forecheck

1-2-2 This conservative forecheck has one player

attacking the puck carrier.

Everything This is a moderately aggressive system in which

to the Net one player attacks the puck and another is

ready to assist.

2-1-2 This is an aggressive system in which two

players attack the puck carrier.

Power Play

1-2-2 This is a basic system in which the puck is

worked around the perimeter of the offensive

zone until there is an opportunity to attack.

2-1-2 This play has one player parked in front of the

net while the other players work the perimeter.

The puck is moved around until the player in

front is open or a shot is taken and a rebound is

up for grabs.

Funnel This play is designed to get traffic in front

of the net. Shots are taken from the

outside with the intention of creating

deflections and rebounds.

Penalty Kill

Tight Box This is a more conservative play

in which the players stay closer

together and generally do not

chase the puck.

Wide Box This is a moderately

aggressive penalty kill in

which the team stays in a

box formation and moves in

reaction to the puck.

2-2 This aggressive penalty kill

allows the defenders to move

freely about the zone.