Angling Gate Drill

Drill Diagram

Description

O and X begin at the same time.
O picks up loose puck and skates behind the net and must skate between the pylon and boards for a shot on goal.
X closes the gap, saving ice in the neutral zone before angling toward O
X attempts to force O outside the pylons , not giving up the middle lane

Tags: Teach defensive player to save ice skating off the puck, limiting the puck carrier to one option.