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Competing along boards

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Speed of puck along boards

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The walls surrounding the ice surface. The boards are about 42 inches tall with glass panels on top. Board play is a huge part of hockey. Players battle along the boards for puck possession, use them to bank passes, and get checked into them during body contact. Winning battles along the boards is one of the most important skills in the game.

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Area blocked by defender stick

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Flashy stickhandling moves

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Ability to use skate edges effectively

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Long hair under helmet

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Defensive stick positioning

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The transparent panels on top of the boards that protect fans. The glass is made of tempered glass or plexiglass. It allows fans to see the action while keeping pucks from flying into the stands. The glass behind each goal is typically taller with flexible netting above it.

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Clearing puck off glass

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Clearing puck off glass

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Boards area between corner and point

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Fast puck movement along boards

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Send puck around boards

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A pass lifted off the ice that floats through the air like a flying saucer. Used to pass over a defender stick or body in the passing lane. A good sauce pass rotates flat like a frisbee so it lands cleanly and is easy to receive. Learning to throw a consistent sauce pass is a skill that separates advanced players from beginners.

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Close off boards exit

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Precise stick positioning for control or disruption

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Fake using stick motion

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Stick blocking path

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Lifting opponent's stick to steal puck

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When to lift opponent stick

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Placement of stick for control or defense

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Applying pressure with stick

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Extending stick to disrupt

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Competing along boards

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Using boards to protect or move the puck

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