This drill can be used at the end of any practice for any age group from mites to majors.  It allows you to fill the gap between drilling and not running a scrimmage, especially if your players are in conditioning or just starting out.

SET UP

Teams line up at center ice, facing the goal they are attacking.

5 pucks are set throughout the zone.  They can be varied or in a certain pattern or place.  This is done on each side.

RUN IT

On the whistle, the first player enters the zone, taking the a puck and a shot.  The play ends when the shooter scores.  Then the shooter rushes back to center ice, and the next skater enters.

Evolution ends when the first team gets to all 5 pucks.

Repeat as necessary, switching directions so each team faces a different goalie.