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Let's discuss the 2-1-2 spread forecheck. This forecheck is a great forecheck for all levels from beginner through pro. It covers a large amount of ice in the offensive zone while putting pressure on the puck. It also quickly transitions into offense. The video can be found at 2-1-2 Spread - Foreche...

In this video, I show a big hit from Charlie McAvoy on Connor McDavid and then compare it to a situation earlier in the game where McDavid blows around McAvoy for the first goal. We go through the differences and how teammates can set up a big hit for their defensemen. The video can be found at Sett...

Let's discuss the 2-1-2 stack forecheck. This forecheck is a very aggressive forecheck that immediately puts two players on the puck. It's great for younger levels and can also become part of a more complex system for even the highest levels. The video can be found at 2-1-2 Stack - Forecheck - Syste...

In this video, I explain the difference between a power turn and a punch turn and when to use each one. We go through three different examples from the same Blackhawk game where players properly used a power turn, a punch turn, and both to create goals. The video can be found at Power Turn vs Punch ...

Let's discuss the point setup faceoff. A faceoff taken in the offensive zone that is the go-to faceoff for professional teams. This faceoff's main goal is to get control of the puck at the point and setup your team offense. However, it can also be used for quick shots from the point. The video can b...

Let's discuss the push through faceoff. A faceoff taken in the offensive zone that can quickly turn the faceoff into a goal scoring opportunity by exploiting a weakness in the typical defensive faceoff formation.

The video can be found at Push Through - Offensive Zone Faceoff

Let's discuss the net crash faceoff. A faceoff taken in the offensive zone that can quickly turn the faceoff into a goal scoring opportunity using a shot right off the faceoff with players looking for rebounds.

The video can be found at Systems - Net Crash Faceoff

Let's discuss the slot shot faceoff. A faceoff taken in the offensive zone that can quickly turn the faceoff into a goal scoring opportunity using a wing set up in the slot.

The video can be found at Systems - Slot Shot Faceoff

Let's discuss the cut through faceoff. A faceoff taken in the offensive zone that can quickly turn the faceoff into a goal scoring opportunity.

The video can be found at Systems - Cut Through Faceoff

Let's discuss Cale's play from this article.

Did you figure out why he shot left every time?