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Defense
Zone
This is a conservative defensive play in which
each player is responsible for covering a zone.
Combination
This is a normal defensive play that allows
players to leave their zones when the
opponents are overloading other zones.
Box
This is an aggressive defensive play in which
the defense wings and defensemen form a box.
The center is allowed to move freely to help the
other players.
Attack
Positional
This is a basic offensive play that keeps players
in specific positions in the zone. One forward
remains high to help backcheck.
Triangle
This is a system that emphasizes cycling the
three forwards to keep them open. It’s a good
choice for teams with quick players.
Overload
This system is designed to keep the front of the
net crowded. It emphasizes rebounds and
physical play. This is a good choice for teams
with big forwards.
Forecheck
1-2-2
This conservative forecheck has one player
attacking the puck carrier.
Everything
This is a moderately aggressive system in which
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one player attacks the puck and another is
ready to assist.
2-1-2
This is an aggressive system in which two
players attack the puck carrier.
Power Play
1-2-2
This is a basic system in which the puck is
worked around the perimeter of the offensive
zone until there is an opportunity to attack.
2-1-2
This play has one player parked in front of the
net while the other players work the perimeter.
The puck is moved around until the player in
front is open or a shot is taken and a rebound is
up for grabs.
Funnel
This play is designed to get traffic in front
of the net. Shots are taken from the
outside with the intention of creating
deflections and rebounds.
Penalty Kill
Tight Box
This is a more conservative play
in which the players stay closer
together and generally do not
chase the puck.
Wide Box
This is a moderately
aggressive penalty kill in
which the team stays in a
box formation and moves in
reaction to the puck.
2-2
This aggressive penalty kill
allows the defenders to move
freely about the zone.
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