As a recent The Athletic article notes, over two-thirds of NHL teams are playing more of a zone defense, as opposed to man-on-man. As the trend trickles down to junior, college and minor hockey, coaches and players will need to adjust.
How can we break down a team that steadfastly defends the highest-danger area in zone coverage? Watch the video at the top of the page to find out.
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