Player Evaluation & Selection - Ontario Minor Hockey Association

PLAYER EVALUATION AND SELECTION
DRILL G – ½-Wall Drill
1. X1, X2 and X3 position themselves as indicated.
2. They begin to move the puck to one another ensuring that the goalie is able to set after each pass.
3. While the players are in a passing mode, the goalie should maintain their basic stance for mobility
purposes.
4. The solid lines coming off each player represent their drive and shoot options.
5. The goaltender should read the drive and adjust their position accordingly.
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DRILL H – Lower Body Saves
1. Player in the corner has 3 pass options – O1 off the near boards, O2 high in the slot or O3 on a rim.
2. Goalie must adjust to where the puck is passed and square up for the shot
3. Shooters should be keeping the puck on the ice or low so that goalie is forced to make ½ butterfly,
butterfly or pad extension saves
4. Make sure that stick positioning is sound
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