Skating and Defense are already showing up as meaningful strengths through live shifts, and those strengths are beginning to raise the quality of every rep. The next jump is Passing.
Ethan is doing well with backward skating & pivots, and that strength is starting to show up in more live reps. The goal is to keep making it reliable when the pace rises.
Ethan needs to keep developing passing so this part of the game becomes more consistent under pressure. The next step is cleaner reps that hold up at game speed.
A Season view of how Ethan is trending over time.
See the strongest skill groups and the clearest room to grow.
Ethan's Skill Build: Passing
Your drill this week: Skating Passing Pairs
Execute accurate forehand and backhand passes while both players are in motion skating up the ice.
When you're the one receiving, bring a calm, ready mindset — your confidence gives the passer somewhere to trust.
Passing while skating is significantly harder than stationary passing because you must control body movement, blade angle, and timing simultaneously.
Two players skate side by side from the goal line to the far blue line.
Lead your partner, pass ahead of them, not at them
You're there when your partner catches the pass in full stride, no breaking step, no reaching back, just catches and goes.
Add a third player who trails and can intercept, forcing more precise passes.
Each skill gets a 1-10 rating that maps to a milestone, helping track skill development and player growth over time.
Milestones show progress in a specific skill. Players usually move through milestones with age, practice, and better game understanding.
Stages describe the player's broader development level. They are based on the overall rating, which averages the skill ratings in the report.
A player can be at different milestones in different skills while still having one overall stage for the report. The value is seeing what changed from one evaluation to the next.
The player is building the base. Coaches are looking for understanding, effort, and cleaner reps before expecting the skill to show up consistently in games.
Open a skill to see the rating, growth, and next milestone.
SkatingStandout milestone8.25ratingStandout⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Skating measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
Exceptional skater. Edges allow cuts and angles that peers cannot replicate. Skating is a primary differentiator.
Backward skating is elite at this standard. Pivots and transitions are seamless at top speed.
Puck HandlingStandout milestone8.05ratingStandout⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Puck Handling measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
Elite hands in tight space. Dekes that work against live defense. Creates separation through puck handling skill.
Dominant in puck battles. Physical and smart — the puck rarely comes loose when they want to keep it.
PassingCompetitive milestone7.68ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Passing measures timing, accuracy, pace, and whether the ball is delivered in a way that helps the next action happen cleanly.
Passing is a primary weapon. Creates scoring opportunities with the pass. Leads receivers perfectly.
One-touch passing in live situations. Off-the-boards, bank passes, and backdoor feeds.
ShootingCompetitive milestone7.82ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Shooting measures shot selection, mechanics, timing, and the ability to create and finish quality attempts.
Wrist shot is a primary goal-scoring weapon. Varied release points. Goalies have to react, not position.
Slap shot velocity is a threat. One-timer from the point. Power shots create deflection opportunities.
DefenseStandout milestone8.1ratingStandout⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Defense measures how well the athlete protects space, stays disciplined, and disrupts the opponent without losing shape.
A player opponents scheme around defensively. Gap control creates turnovers. 1v1 defense wins games.
Defensive zone organization is exceptional. Makes teammates better through positioning and communication.
PositioningCompetitive milestone7.9ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Positioning measures how early and how well the athlete gets into the right spot instead of reacting late to the play.
ClearingCompetitive milestone7.88ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Clearing measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
CheckingStandout milestone8ratingStandout⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Checking measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
