Puck Possession Mindset by Minnesota Wild

By: Topher Scott

PASSING is the most underrated and under-worked-on skill in hockey. Hockey is a TEAM game and when I watch the game, especially at the youth levels, the team that passes the puck best typically wins.  We need to prioritize it more with our kids…BIG TIME.

This goal is an incredible example. Just flawless execution of passing making the game look so beautiful.  This clip is not just about passing but it demonstrates an overall midset of players committed to puck possesion.

What to Watch

• The puck possession mindset of the Minnesota Wild players
• They are not willing to settle for giving the puck away even when given a chance to dump the puck
• Great movement away from the puck, players are moving into lanes and spaces
• Players are protecting the puck until they can make a pass