1 vs 1 Strategy - Change Speeds

By: Ice Hockey Systems

In this clip Brandon Saad beats a defender in a full ice 1 on 1 situation by using a change of speed.

What to Watch

• He uses some nice deception by having his head up and scanning the ice while he slows things down.
• When he realizes he does not have help he pulls the puck quickly to the outside while accelerating.
• This catches the defender by surprise and a bit flat footed in a position they cannot recover from.