Sergachev and Kucherov Scanning/ Shoulder Checking
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Great players are constantly scanning and shoulder checking to build their awareness. These 2 clips featuring Sergachev and Kucherov are nice examples to show your players that this indeed is a skill. Be sure to help your players build this habit by working them into your practices.
What to Watch
- Sergacheck shoulder checks to read the pressure and makes the right play up ice
- Kucherov gives the slightest little shoulder check which enables him to find the open teammate for the GWG goal