Jul 28, 2026
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1 min read
Four drills for creating a shooting lane under a defender’s stick—plus Ryder Baker’s standout profile and this week’s top goals.
Playmaker Report Newsletter
Jul 21, 2026
2 min read
A three-cone drill for sharper edgework, confident puck control, and creating space under pressure.
Jul 14, 2026
James Duerr shares five net-front scoring drills, plus Jonas Machek is this week’s Playmaker of the Week and three community highlights worth watching.
Jul 7, 2026
Tim Turk explains better shooting mechanics, this week’s Playmaker of the Week, and three highlights worth watching.
Jun 30, 2026
Learn how deception creates offense, plus meet this week’s Playmaker of the Week from China and three more community members putting in the work.
Jun 23, 2026
Learn to shoot through screens and score more goals, plus meet four Playmakers from around the hockey world putting in the work this offseason.
Jun 16, 2026
Jonathan Larsson’s Read & Act drill, plus another Off-Season Grind Spotlight featuring Hockey Players Club members putting in the work this summer.
Jun 9, 2026
Plus four players putting in the work this offseason.
Jun 2, 2026
At-home skill development from Sheldon Trees, plus this week’s Playmaker of the Week: Maxxum Habermel.
May 26, 2026
How modern defensemen create offense.
May 19, 2026
Pre-scans, controlled skate receptions, this week’s Playmaker of the Week, and more inside HPC.
Apr 28, 2026
Backhand toe drag, a POTW with elite touch, and a goalie who refused to quit
Apr 21, 2026
Wall Pick Up Fake, POTW Jesse Perälä, & More
Apr 14, 2026
What you do now separates you from the competition
Apr 7, 2026
Create 2-on-1s, turn bad passes into offense, and meet this week's Playmaker of the Week
Mar 31, 2026
A blue-line read & react drill, this week's Playmaker of the Week, and development resources from inside HPC.
Mar 24, 2026
Create space. Get your shot through. Stand out.
Mar 17, 2026
A net-escape skill sequence, a new Playmaker of the Week, and development insights shared inside the Hockey Players Club.
Mar 10, 2026
Lazy backchecks collapse defensive structure. Elite players track hard and kill plays early.
Mar 3, 2026
Selling the fake, keeping momentum, and finishing with purpose
Feb 24, 2026
Body positioning, puck protection, and players who dictate the game
Feb 17, 2026
4 min read
Dictate the play, don't chase it.
Feb 10, 2026
3 min read
Why puck protection habits — not size — create time, space, and offense
Feb 3, 2026
How shot threats, deception, and simplicity create scoring chances
Jan 27, 2026
Turnovers, support habits, and quick decisions that lead to goals.