Equipment Needed
- Pucks
- Full or half rink
Keep pucks moving
A bulk bag of practice pucks keeps penalty-kill clear reps flowing through a full unit rotation.
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- Set up a 4-on-5 (or 4-on-4) shell in the defensive zone with the power play set up.
Instructions
- The power play works the puck around looking for a shot or seam pass.
- The moment the penalty kill wins possession (block, interception, or loose puck), all four killers work to clear it out of the zone immediately.
- Play out the clear attempt; if the power play regains it before center ice, reset and go again.
- Track successful clears versus clears that get kept in, and discuss what made the difference.
Coaching Points
- The first read after winning the puck is always up and out, not a fancy play.
- Support the puck carrier immediately so the clear always has a second option.
- Rim the puck hard around the boards when a direct clear isn't available.
Variation
Add a delayed penalty situation where the kill must also be aware of an extra attacker.