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Buffalo 2on2

Buffalo 2on2

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Matt Margenau
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Setup game x-ice and draw 4 circles in zone as show.
Set up 2 support players on offensive side of zone on the designate drawn circles.
Play 2v2 x-ice.
Use support players to create opportunities, support players can shoot.
If a team scores, coach gives to the team that scores (make it, take it). If goalie covers puck, then feed puck to the other team
On the whistle, support players enter play 2v2, new support players enter zone from lines.

Drill Focus:
Fwd: Support and manage the puck to create scoring opportunities

D: Good defensive habits, good stick postion, stops and starts, blocking shots, quick transition to offense






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