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CREATED BY INSTAGRAM DRILL: Fish And ReleasePlayer O pulls the puck from the net and takes a shot.Player O then return t...
06/01/2026

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DRILL: Fish And Release

Player O pulls the puck from the net and takes a shot.
Player O then return to the starting position and repeat the drill.

Video: https://youtu.be/OFuNY83i6ms

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CREATED BY INSTAGRAM DRILL: Forward Progressions Within The ZoneThe first player skates out and collects a pass from the...
05/29/2026

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DRILL: Forward Progressions Within The Zone

The first player skates out and collects a pass from the second player in line.
After making the pass, the second player skates to the corner and receives a return feed from first player.
The second player then passes behind the net to the opposite-side player, while the first player moves into the slot, receives the return pass, and finishes with a one-timer shot on net.

Video: https://youtu.be/9N04Q125nik

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Simple drills. Real touches. Better habits.Most hockey seasons are over, but next season’s planning always starts sooner...
05/28/2026

Simple drills. Real touches. Better habits.

Most hockey seasons are over, but next season’s planning always starts sooner than expected. This week’s blog breaks down five simple but effective drills coaches can use to create more puck touches, quicker decisions, better ex*****on, and competitive practice habits.

Because the best drills are not always the fanciest ones.

Read the full blog on CoachThem.

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CREATED BY INSTAGRAM DRILL: Puck Retrieval 1 On 1Coach passes the puck along the wall, and both players rush to retrieve...
05/28/2026

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DRILL: Puck Retrieval 1 On 1

Coach passes the puck along the wall, and both players rush to retrieve it.
Player O (red) collects the puck, Player O (blue) pivots backward, and receives a pass from player O (red).
Player O (blue) then skates, turns along the blue line, and attempts to score, while player O (red) defends in a 1 vs 1 situation, trying to block the shot.

Video: https://youtu.be/vMEj28aBqW0

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CoachThem is proud to once again support the NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic.This year, the hockey community heads to Pitts...
05/26/2026

CoachThem is proud to once again support the NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic.

This year, the hockey community heads to Pittsburgh for two days of professional development, networking, and shared knowledge from some of the brightest minds in the game.

As part of this year’s event, CoachThem is also proud to power the 2026 NHLCA Drill Book, helping coaches bring the learning beyond the clinic and into their season.

Read the full blog at the link in bio.

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CREATED BY INSTAGRAM DRILL: Skating Agility RaceOn Coach's whistle, players skate between the cones then jump above the ...
05/25/2026

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DRILL: Skating Agility Race

On Coach's whistle, players skate between the cones then jump above the obstacle and work on transition around the nets.
Players then jump above the obstacle and go between the cones other side.
Players then return to their original positions.

Video: https://youtu.be/WjAHTjCu0Ds

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CREATED BY INSTAGRAM DRILL: Changing Angle In StrideOn Coach whistle, players skate with the puck enters the zone, skate...
05/22/2026

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DRILL: Changing Angle In Stride

On Coach whistle, players skate with the puck enters the zone, skate through the pylon's angle and take a shot through the obstacle.

Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/HKJ3VCOKBZ4

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Penalty kill decisions need to happen fast — and the clearer the structure, the easier it is for players to react.In thi...
05/21/2026

Penalty kill decisions need to happen fast — and the clearer the structure, the easier it is for players to react.

In this blog, we break down the Go–No-Go framework for defending against 1-3-1 power plays, using CoachThem visuals to show how coaches can simplify reads, teach pressure triggers, and create better game-transfer moments.

Read the full blog now. Link in bio.

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CREATED BY INSTAGRAM DRILL: Quick Turn EscapePlayers skate from the goal line with the puck, pass it to the Coach, and t...
05/21/2026

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DRILL: Quick Turn Escape

Players skate from the goal line with the puck, pass it to the Coach, and take a sharp turn at the boards.
Players then collect the return pass from Coach in between the obstacles, skate toward the net, and shoot.

Video: https://youtu.be/Owdk2JbMec4

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CREATED BY INSTAGRAM DRILL: Finding Lanes And Making PlaysPlayer (blue)'s team in the middle of the circle skates with p...
05/18/2026

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DRILL: Finding Lanes And Making Plays

Player (blue)'s team in the middle of the circle skates with pucks; try to block the passes from player O (red)'s team.
On the coach's whistle, Player O (red) attacks the net, and Player O (blue) tries to defend in a 3 vs 3.

Video: https://youtu.be/DlLIyFTf0RA

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