4 on 2 Power Play Game

By: Kendall Coyne Schofield

Description This is a great Power Play game from Kendall Coyne Schofield that encourages players to think and create movement in their zone as they are attacking.  12 players and 2 goalies are active in this setup that works on puck movement, creativity and goal scoring.

Set-Up

• 2 Nets should be set up on the goal line in an offensive zone in line with the face-off dots
• Split the zone in half from the blue line to the end of the boards (through the crease), use a marker or cones/tires
• Each half has 4 players on offense and 2 players on defense
• A goalie should be in each net
• Coach can be outside of the blue line with a pile of pucks

Game

Objective: Play a game up to a certain number, team "X" vs team "O"

• Coach dumps 1 puck in
• Each side consists of 4 players on offense, 2 players on defense and 1 goalie
• Players cannot cross the middle of the ice onto the other side
• Players on offense (4) are trying to score
• The defenders (2) are trying to get the puck to the other side to send their team on offense
• Each goal counts towards the total score
• Coach can throw in a new puck when:
  • A goal is scored
  • The goalie covers a puck
  • The puck goes out of play

Coaching Points

1. Create movement when attacking -  We don't want the attacking players to be stationary, this is a great game to help with exchanges and to encourage movement among your players on the power play.
2. Heads up -  with a two player advantage, keeping your head up to identify scoring opportunities is critical
3. Active sticks- with a 2 player deficit, having an active stick when defending is very important in this game

Variations

• Can be modified to be 4v2, 3v2, 3v1, or 2v1.