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2 Small Area Games for the 16U Level

2 Small Area Games for the 16U Level

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The Tire Game

 

Teach play away from the puck, getting open, finding space and much much more.  No Goaltenders.  Play 3v3 in one zone with 3 sets of tires or cones as the “Goal”.  Players will have to pass the puck successfully through these areas to their teammates to score a point.  Play to 7 or 9.  Stress flat passes, communication and much more.

 

 

PP/ PK Face Off Cross Ice

 

Special teams game that stresses quick decisions.  Face Off Opposing teams 2 v2.  Coach drops the puck.  Team that wins the Face Off gets an extra skater immediately.  Team that loses the Face Off, the 3rd player will sprint to a predetermined destination before making it a 3 v3.  Play it out for 45 seconds to 1 minute.

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