Generating Offence By Playing Through Contact John Riley

Author: Coach Rox

Posted on: August 27, 2026

Summary

Have you ever watched an NHL superstar dangle through three defenders and wondered how they make it look like they've got a forcefield around them, gliding past checks like they're not even there?

That's the illusion John Riley set out to break down when he took the ice at TCS Live in 2023 for a session on creating offensive opportunities by invading space. The goal for offensive players, Riley explained, isn't to avoid defenders. It's to go right through them.

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