Defense and Puck Handling 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 Checking.
Nolan is doing well with defensive zone coverage, and that strength is starting to show up in more live reps. The goal is to keep making it reliable when the pace rises.
Nolan needs to keep developing checking 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 Nolan is trending over time.
See the strongest skill groups and the clearest room to grow.
Nolan's Skill Build: Checking
Your drill this week: Board Battle Drill
Develop controlled body contact and puck protection skills in a 1-on-1 board battle scenario.
Pick the cue that tells you when to go. Say it quietly before the rep starts.
Board battles are among the most contested situations in hockey, requiring both physical and technical skills.
Coach places a puck along the boards in the corner.
Skates wide, create a wide base to win the battle
Success is fighting through the board battle until you emerge with the puck, even when you got there second.
Winner of the board battle must immediately make a breakout pass to a waiting teammate, adding execution pressure after the battle
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.
SkatingCompetitive milestone7.02ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Skating measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
Edges are a weapon. Tight turns, explosive crossovers, quick stops and starts — all at game speed.
Backward skating is as confident as forward. Pivots are invisible — no speed loss. Gap control is excellent.
Puck HandlingCompetitive milestone7.25ratingCompetitive⌄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.
Wins puck battles consistently. Shielding creates scoring opportunities — draws penalties, opens passing lanes.
PassingCompetitive milestone7.15ratingCompetitive⌄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 milestone7.08ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Shooting measures shot selection, mechanics, timing, and the ability to create and finish quality attempts.
Wrist shot is reliable — quick release, consistent placement. Goalies can't just position to stop it.
Slap shot velocity is a threat. One-timer from the point. Power shots create deflection opportunities.
DefenseCompetitive milestone7.3ratingCompetitive⌄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.
Organizes the defensive zone. Reads plays before they develop. Zone is clean and organized.
PositioningCompetitive milestone7.1ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Positioning measures how early and how well the athlete gets into the right spot instead of reacting late to the play.
ClearingCompetitive milestone7.08ratingCompetitive⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Clearing measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
CheckingConsistent milestone6.88ratingConsistent⌄FOUBUIDEVCAPCONCOMSTAELI
Checking measures how reliably the athlete performs this part of the game when the pace, pressure, and decision-making demands are real.
