Sutter Breakouts

Lines within your pairs and groups positioned up near the blueline with coach and pucks. Goalies in each net.
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Stress Backchecking through the middle into D- Zone and Communication away from the puck
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Coach calls out a predetermined breakout such as - Quick Up, Reverse, D to D (behind the net), Stretch etc.
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Group of 5 executes the breakout. Speed and simplicity through the neutral zone.
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Practice good rush offense habits on the entry. 5-0
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Make sure there is middle drive, wide and flank, defenseman gapping up and joining the rush. Trailer etc.
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Complete the rush with a shot on net and stopping on the net