IHS is proud to announce Cail MacLean as a new contributor to IHS as part of The Knowledge Bridge series with the NHL Coaches’ Association.
Cail is the Assistant Coach of the Calgary Flames in the NHL. He played 10 years professionally in the AHL, IHL, and ECHL. After retiring from playing, he began his coaching career in the ECHL as an assistant with the South Carolina Stingrays, where he won a Kelly Cup Championship in 2009. Prior to joining the Flames, Cail was the Head Coach of the Stockton Heat in the AHL.
Cail shared six drills and sat down to discuss Power Play Breakouts, O-Zone Habits, and Playing with Pace. View the content by clicking below or visiting his contributor page.
Drills
- 3 on 2 Race to 5
- 4 on 2 Split Power Play Drill
- Turn & Burn
- The D Initiate
- Avery 3 on 2 Drill
- 3 on 3 Transition Game
Interview Topics
- Power Play Habits When You Have The Puck
- Elements of a Successful Power Play Breakout
- Advantages of Getting Off The Wall on Entries
- Building Chemistry on the Power Play
- Characteristics of Exceptional Linemates
- Getting Players to Play With Pace
- Habits to Play Better Away From The Puck in the O-Zone
- Full Interview