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Shooting6:55
FoundationStart here

How to Take a Wristshot - On Ice Instruction

Wrist shot

A step-by-step introduction to the wrist shot, with on-ice instruction.

How To Hockey · Coach Jeremy ↗

453K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Shooting6:28
DevelopingStart here

How To Take a Snapshot - On Ice Lesson - Howtohockey.com

Snap shot

An on-ice lesson covering the snap shot and a compact release.

How To Hockey · Coach Jeremy ↗

933.8K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Shooting1:10
Developing

Shooting Off The Pass - Offensive Zone Hockey Drill

Shooting off a pass

A drill demonstration combining movement into space with a quick shot.

Ice Hockey Systems ↗

30K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Skating5:44
Foundation

How to Skate Backwards - Step by Step tips, Technique, and Common Mistakes

Backward skating

Step-by-step backward skating instruction and common mistakes.

How To Hockey · Coach Jeremy ↗

1M views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Skating6:38
Developing

Backwards Crossovers: Step by Step How to Lesson - How To Hockey

Backward crossovers

A step-by-step lesson in backward crossovers.

How To Hockey · Coach Jeremy ↗

714.6K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Skating6:51
Developing

Crossovers Beginner to Advanced - Forwards and Backwards - Skating Series Episode 10

Forward and backward crossovers

Progress from introductory crossover movements to more demanding variations.

How To Hockey · Coach Jeremy ↗

661.6K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Skating5:34
Developing

Proper Forwards and Backwards Transitions - Hockey Skating Episode 9

Transitions

Learn to change between forward and backward skating.

How To Hockey · Coach Jeremy ↗

574.9K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Skating16:57
Developing

iTrain Hockey Transitional Skating Training Intensive

Transition skating

A longer lesson for developing changes of skating direction.

iTrain Hockey · Sean Walker ↗

885.2K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Skating0:59
Foundation

1 00 - Skating - Basic Stance (Beginner) / Position de base -- Débutant

Basic stance

A brief Hockey Canada demonstration of the beginner skating stance.

Hockey Canada ↗

41.4K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Skating4:07
Foundation

001a -- Skating -- Warm -- Up - Forwards / 1a -- Patinage -- Échauffement -- Avant

Forward skating warm-up

A team warm-up emphasizing repeated skating technique.

Hockey Canada ↗

39K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Passing8:52
FoundationStart here

How to Give and Receive a Pass in any Situation

Passing and receiving

Learn to give and receive passes in different situations.

How To Hockey · Coach Jeremy ↗

312.1K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Passing4:12
Developing

How To Saucer Pass - Backhand, flip pass, stickhandle and sauce

Saucer passes

Explore forehand, backhand, and flip passes over an obstacle.

How To Hockey · Coach Jeremy ↗

125.8K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Passing1:00:05
Developing

TEAM PASSING Practice Plan 2 | iTrain Hockey

Team passing practice

A team practice devoted to passing, with ideas for coaches planning a session.

iTrain Hockey · Sean Walker ↗

72.3K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Passing2:53
Developing

Finnish 5 Puck - A Progression of Hockey Stickhandling and Passing Drills

Passing and awareness

Ben Eaves presents a group progression for communication and moving into space.

Ice Hockey Systems ↗

99.3K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Passing1:36
Advanced

7 pass 2 on 1 Hockey Drill by Denis Savard

Passing under pressure

Denis Savard explains a seven-pass drill leading into a two-on-one.

Ice Hockey Systems ↗

43K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Passing2:10
Developing

Ice Hockey Passing Drill - Rondo Progressions

Rondo progressions

Seven variations progress from simple passing to more complex decisions.

Ice Hockey Systems ↗

40.4K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Passing1:43
Developing

Half Ice Hockey Drill: Continuous Cycle Drill

Offensive-zone cycling

Denis Savard explains a half-ice drill for learning the cycle.

Ice Hockey Systems ↗

96.4K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Passing1:09
Developing

Ice Session 2 Drill 2 Stn 4 Figure 8 passing

Figure-eight passing

A passing station from Hockey Canada’s Skills Camp Program.

Hockey Canada ↗

11.4K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Passing0:28
Foundation

Ice Session 2 Drill 2 Stn 2 Support passing

Support passing

A brief demonstration of a support-passing station.

Hockey Canada ↗

10.9K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Passing0:56
Foundation

Ice Session #1 Drill 3 Stn 2 Pairs Passing

Partner passing

A pairs-passing demonstration for a practice station.

Hockey Canada ↗

10K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Passing1:31
Developing

Ice Session 2 Drill 1 Short Pass Long Pass Rabbit - Coyote

Short and long passes

A Hockey Canada practice activity combining different passing distances.

Hockey Canada ↗

9K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Stickhandling1:21
FoundationStart here

Fix Your Top-Hand for Better Stickhandling

Top-hand technique

Dwayne Blais explains top-hand position, wrist roll, and blade angle.

Ice Hockey Systems ↗

580 views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Stickhandling5:24
Developing

This EASY MOVE will make your stickhandling more smooth!

Smoother puck movement

A focused lesson on making stickhandling movement smoother.

How To Hockey · Coach Jeremy ↗

196.2K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Stickhandling40:41
Developing

iTrain Hockey Puck Handling Training Intensive

Puck-handling intensive

An extended lesson covering stationary and moving puck-control skills.

iTrain Hockey · Sean Walker ↗

485.9K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Stickhandling1:57
Developing

Finders Keepers: A Fun Puck Protection Youth Hockey Drill

Puck-protection game

A youth practice game that encourages awareness, escapes, and possession.

Ice Hockey Systems ↗

24.4K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

Stickhandling4:48
Developing

Ice Hockey Skills - Finnish Warm Up Skills Series

Skills warm-up

Ben Eaves demonstrates 26 variations combining puck skills and skating.

Ice Hockey Systems ↗

318.2K views as of 2026-10-16 · Availability checked

MEET THE CREATORS

About the creators

Established hockey educator

How To Hockey · Coach Jeremy

Jeremy Rupke and Haden Hiles run How To Hockey, an instructional resource for players learning and developing their skills.

254K YouTube subscribers as of 2026-10-16

Creator background ↗
Skills instruction and training camps

iTrain Hockey · Sean Walker

Sean Walker leads iTrain Hockey’s skills lessons and on-ice development camps. This collection includes his lessons on skating, shooting, passing, and puck control.

263K YouTube subscribers as of 2026-10-16

Creator background ↗
National development resources

Hockey Canada

Hockey Canada publishes skills demonstrations and practice activities through its player-development and coaching programs.

19.5K YouTube subscribers as of 2026-10-16

Creator background ↗
Professional coaching contributors

Ice Hockey Systems

Lessons here include Denis Savard, Ben Eaves, and Dwayne Blais. IHS identifies Blais as a Hockey Canada Certified Skills Coach and Detroit Red Wings skills coach.

12.5K YouTube subscribers as of 2026-10-16

Creator background ↗
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