University of St. Thomas Head Coach Rico Blasi is here to share this transition drill to work both sides of the puck, with a focus on attacking the net on the offensive side and gap control on the defensive side.

Description

• Forwards start at the blue line, attack 2on2 on the whistle against two D gapping up
• After the initial play is made, whistle is blown and D re-gap to play 2on2 against forwards at far blue line
• On third whistle, coach steps out with a puck and shoots on net to start 2on2 in front of the net

Key Points

• D need to have their feet and ankles warm before this drill starts
• Forwards: be creative, make the D earn the ice behind them