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Stickhandling Drills

Protect IT!
Ice Hockey Drills, Stations, Stickhandling Drills

This hockey drill is a fun way for young hockey players to work on puck protection.  The drill starts with two forwards (each with a puck) and a defender in the offensive zone face off circle. The object is for the forwards to protect the puck for 10 seconds while the defender tries to knock the puck outside the face-off circle.  After 10 seconds the coach blows the whistle and whomever still has a puck can go take a shot on net.  Points can be awarded for scoring goals as well as knocking away the puck.

Tire Moves
Ice Hockey Drills, Stations, Stickhandling Drills

Here is a hockey drill that can be used for the younger players when the ice is divided up into stations.  This drill can be used in the neutral zone using four tires (or cones) and two of the small nets.  Arrange the tires as shown in the diagram with two lines, each off to the side of the net.  Player 1 in each line will skate with the puck up to the first tire and make a single shift move to the outside.  On the second tire they should make a single shift move to the inside and take a shot on the net.

Weave Shots
Half Ice Drills, Ice Hockey Drills, Shooting Drills, Stations, Stickhandling Drills

This a hockey drill for mites or teams that are using a lot of shared ice.  The drill allows players a chance to use their inside edges while handling the puck, shooting, and receiving a pass.  Place a net along the goal line in line with the dots as shown, a coach with pucks in the corner, and a line of players on the opposite side of the net.  Three or four cones can be place in front of the players and one cone on the opposite side at about the hash marks.  The players carry the puck through the cones so that they are protecting the puck from the cone.

1 on 0 Snake Drill
Half Ice Drills, Ice Hockey Drills, Stickhandling Drills

This drill focuses on turning and puck control. It is fairly simple, the players weave in and out of the cones and depending on what variation you run, they catch a pass at different places.  Players should focus on maintaining control of the puck and keeping their body between the cone and the puck.  Players should also keep their feet moving as much as possible especially as they move in for the shot.

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