Face Offs

Tic-tac-toe face-off goals are rare, even with the man advantage. Of course it certainly helps to have talent like Kevin Hancock ...

Faceoffs are one of the most under-coached yet critical aspects of hockey. Every game features anywhere from 50 to 75 faceoffs, and each one presents a potential possession opportunity or momentum swing. Despite this, many teams treat faceoffs as an afterthought, focusing only on individual technique rather than a full-unit strategy.