U8 Gretzky Game

At the younger levels passing and playing with your head up is always an issue.  Put in constraints, such as this game, to improve awareness, passing and give-n- go scenarios.  3 v3 with Player 1 behind the opponents net.  That area behind the net is a Safe Zone (no one else can go there), and to score you must pass to Player 1 first before shooting.

Canada Cup (or Stanley Cup) Game

Incorporate your coaches as the coach for each team.  Goalie in the crease.  Players must pass to their respective coach on their side before shooting.  This gains them possession of the puck.  Transitions from Offense to Defense once a team passes to their teams coach.

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