3v3 Breakout

PURPOSE

Cross ice game for fun and hockey sense development. For this game, players must look to pass as well as score by making a breakout on puck possession changes.

SKILLS:

• Passing
• Skating
• Hockey sense
• Systems (breakouts)
• Teamwork

HOW TO

• Split into two teams, nets places cross zone. Puck is dumped in for 3v3 play.
• Players must score on designated goal.
• At change of possession, a player must carry the puck behind their net and “break out” to a teammate before they can go back on the attack.
• As game progresses, coaches can add in passing parameters, or other game-like situations to overcome.