Small Area Games

Small area hockey games are one of the most effective ways coaches can keep players engaged, encourage decision making, promote creativity, and increase practice intensity. Plus, players love them! When adding small area games into practice plans coaches should make sure to choose games that are age appropriate. For example, at the younger age levels of mite and squirt, the small area games should not have too many complicated rules. As players get older and the skill levels progress, then you can incorporate games in which players have to do more problem solving in order to be successful. Below we have a vareity of games for many situations and every age level. Use the age filters to select games that are right for your group!

Corner to Half Wall 2 vs 1

Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, 2 on 1, Battle Drills, Half Ice

Swedish 2 vs 1 (Cross Ice)

Small Area Games, Stations, Third Ice Stations, 2 on 1

Gates of Buffalo Small Area Passing Game

Passing, Puck Control, Small Area Games, Stations, Warm Up, Half Ice

Picket Fences Game (2 vs. 2 or 3 vs. 3)

One Goalie, Offensive, Small Area Games, Offensive Zone, 2 on 2, 3 on 3, Half Ice, Defensive, Defensive Zone

Finnish 5 Puck Progression

Passing, Puck Control, Small Area Games, Stations, Third Ice Stations, Stickhandling, Warm Up, Half Ice

3 vs. 3 Corner Drill

Passing, Shooting, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Offensive Zone, 3 on 3, Battle Drills, Defensive

Gates of Buffalo 3 on 3 Game

Passing, Puck Protection, Small Area Games, Stations, Third Ice Stations, 3 on 3, Half Ice

3 vs. 1 Keep Away Game

Passing, Puck Protection, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, 3 on 1, Battle Drills, Half Ice

2 V 0 Continuous Backcheck

Overspeed, Shooting, Offensive, Small Area Games, Transition, 2 on 0, 2 on 2, Backchecking, Conditioning, Explosion

Offensive Advantage Game

Skating, Passing, Puck Control, Puck Handling, Shooting, Skill Development, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Third Ice Stations, Offensive Zone, 2 on 1, 3 on 1, 3 on 2, Battle Drills, Coverage, Defensive

Redwing 2 V 3 or 2 V 4

Penalty Kill, Passing, Power Play, Offensive, Small Area Games, Breakouts, Angling, Coverage, Forechecking, Full Ice

Griffs 2 V 2 Game

Passing, Re-Group, Small Area Games, Transition, Neutral Zone, 2 on 2, 3 on 2, Full Ice

Double Gates Activation Game

1 on 1, One Goalie, Puck Protection, Skill Development, Offensive, Small Area Games, 2 on 1, Battle Drills, Half Ice, Defensive

Give & Go Rover

Small Area Games, Passing

2 vs. 2 2 Ways Game

Zone Entry, Skating, Passing, Puck Control, Offensive, Small Area Games, Transition, Offensive Zone, Neutral Zone, 2 on 2, Backchecking, Checking, Conditioning, Defensive, Full Ice

2 vs 2 Rebound Battle Drill

Puck Protection, Small Area Games, Stations, Third Ice Stations, 2 on 2, Battle Drills, Half Ice

Rondo Circle Passing to 2 on 1

Passing, Puck Handling, Offensive, Small Area Games, Transition, Neutral Zone, 2 on 1

Bourque 3 on 3 Game

Passing, Re-Group, Small Area Games, Transition, Tryout, Breakouts, 3 on 3, Battle Drills, Half Ice

4 on 2 Power Play Game

Penalty Kill, Power Play, Puck Control, Puck Handling, Shooting, Skill Development, Offensive, Small Area Games, Third Ice Stations, Offensive Zone, Half Ice, Coverage, Down Low

Gretzky 2 vs. 2 Game

Passing, Puck Control, Shooting, Offensive, Small Area Games, 2 on 2, Half Ice, Coverage, Defensive

4 Corner Possession Game - Defensive Advantage

Passing, Puck Control, Re-Group, Small Area Games, Transition, 2 on 2, Half Ice

7 Pass 2 vs. 1 Small Area Game

Passing, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Third Ice Stations, 2 on 1

Quick 2 vs 1 Attack Situational Drill

One Goalie, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, 2 on 1, Half Ice

Double Goals Game - Royal Road

Passing, Puck Control, Shooting, Offensive, Small Area Games, 3 on 3, Battle Drills, Half Ice, Coverage, Defensive

1 on 1 to 2 on 2 Battle Drill

1 on 1, Small Area Games, Stations, 2 on 2, Battle Drills, Half Ice

2 V 1 Quick Strike Game

Passing, Puck Control, Puck Handling, Shooting, Skill Development, Offensive, Small Area Games, Third Ice Stations, Transition, Offensive Zone, 2 on 1, Half Ice, Coverage, Defensive, Defensive Zone

2 vs 1 Rebound Battle Drill

Battle Drills, Goalie, Stations, Half Ice, 2 on 1, Small Area Games

1 v 1, to 2 v 2 to 3 v 3

1 on 1, Skating, Overspeed, Puck Control, Puck Handling, Shooting, Skill Development, Offensive, Small Area Games, Third Ice Stations, 2 on 2, 3 on 3, Backchecking, Battle Drills, Half Ice, Conditioning, Explosion

Sticks In Lanes Game

Penalty Kill, One Goalie, Passing, Power Play, Puck Control, Shooting, Offensive, Small Area Games, Offensive Zone, Half Ice, Coverage, Defensive

King or Queen of the Hill Puck Control Drill

Puck Control, Puck Handling, Puck Protection, Small Area Games, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Sixth Ice Stations, Third Ice Stations, Stickhandling, Warm Up, Battle Drills

Special Teams Entry Game

Penalty Kill, Zone Entry, Passing, Power Play, Offensive, Small Area Games, Transition, Neutral Zone, Angling, Coverage, Defensive, Defensive Zone, Forechecking

Offense to Defense 2 on 2

Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, 2 on 2, Defensive

Back to Back 1 vs 1 with Mini Nets

1 on 1, Puck Protection, Small Area Games, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Sixth Ice Stations, Battle Drills

Four Corners Possession Game

Passing, Puck Protection, Small Area Games, Stations, Third Ice Stations, 2 on 2

Corner Tires - Small Area Game

Small Area Games, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Sixth Ice Stations, 2 on 2

Triangle Scoring Game

Passing, Power Play, Puck Handling, Shooting, Skill Development, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Third Ice Stations, Offensive Zone, 3 on 1, Half Ice

Cross Fire Possession Game

Passing, Puck Control, Offensive, Small Area Games, Coverage

3 on 2 Dot Jumper

One Goalie, Small Area Games, Offensive Zone, 3 on 2, Half Ice

1 vs 1 vs 1 - Sixth Ice Station

1 on 1, Small Area Games, Stations, Sixth Ice Stations

3 v 3 Mystery Player Game

Passing, Puck Control, Puck Protection, Offensive, Small Area Games, Offensive Zone, 3 on 3, Battle Drills, Half Ice, Coverage

Quick Turn Up 2 On 2

Zone Entry, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Transition, 2 on 2, Half Ice, Defensive, Full Ice, Gap

Neutral Zone Game with Outlets

Passing, Puck Control, Puck Handling, Re-Group, Skill Development, Small Area Games, Transition, Neutral Zone, 2 on 2, 3 on 3, Battle Drills, Conditioning

Swiss 4 vs. 2 Scoring Game

Penalty Kill, One Goalie, Passing, Power Play, Offensive, Small Area Games, Offensive Zone, Defensive, Defensive Zone

Protect The Puck Warm-Up (Individual & Team)

Passing, Puck Control, Puck Handling, Puck Protection, Offensive, Small Area Games, Warm Up, Battle Drills, Half Ice, Coverage, Defensive

Neutral Zone 3 vs. 3 Game

Passing, Offensive, Small Area Games, Neutral Zone, 3 on 3, Battle Drills, Defensive

Corner Boards 1 V 1 Loose Puck Battle

1 on 1, Puck Control, Puck Protection, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Angling, Battle Drills, Checking, Conditioning, Coverage, Down Low

3 on 2 Corner Passer Cross Ice Game

Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Third Ice Stations, 3 on 2, 3 on 3, Half Ice, Defensive

3 vs. 3 Handball Game

Passing, Offensive, Small Area Games, 3 on 3, Half Ice

Poker 2 V 2 Game

Puck Control, Puck Protection, Shooting, Skill Development, Small Area Games, 2 on 0, 2 on 1, 2 on 2, Angling, Battle Drills, Explosion, Gap

Double Goals Game

Passing, Puck Control, Skill Development, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Half Ice, Coverage

4 vs. 2 No Stickhandle Game

Penalty Kill, Passing, Offensive, Small Area Games, Offensive Zone, Half Ice, Coverage, Defensive

Levels 3 vs 3 Small Area Game

Offensive, Small Area Games, Transition, 3 on 3, Half Ice, Defensive

Gretzky 3 vs 2 Behind the Net

3 on 2, Defensive, Half Ice, Offensive, One Goalie, Small Area Games

High Tempo 2 vs. 2 to Net

Passing, Puck Control, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Third Ice Stations, Transition, 2 on 2

Finders Keepers - Puck Protection Drill

Puck Control, Puck Handling, Puck Protection, Small Area Games, Stations, Quarter Ice Station, Sixth Ice Stations, Third Ice Stations, Stickhandling

Corner Tires 1 vs 1 Multiple Games 1/6 Ice Station

1 on 1, Small Area Games, Stations, Sixth Ice Stations, Battle Drills

Race to 2 vs. 2 Game

Skating, Passing, Puck Control, Offensive, Small Area Games, 2 on 2, Conditioning, Defensive

Back to Back 3 vs 3

3 on 3, Battle Drills, Half Ice, Small Area Games

Union Small Area Scoring Game

Passing, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Offensive Zone, 3 on 3, Half Ice, Coverage, Defensive

Run Ragged Small Area Game

Passing, Offensive, Small Area Games, Stations, Sixth Ice Stations, Third Ice Stations, 3 on 1, Half Ice