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How NHLers Control the Puck In-Tight

Workshop 65: Three technical details that separate seasoned pros from youth players

Recently I had back-to-back skill sessions with a group of professional players (NHL, AHL, ECHL, Europe, College) and a group of 2008/09-born AAA youth players.

Aside from age, size and strength, the biggest difference between the pros and the kids were in the following areas:

  • Catching backhand passes

  • Knowing how to spot the puck in space for one’s self

  • Und…

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Jack Han