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GAME SITUATIONS
BACKDOOR PASSES
The backdoor pass occurs when a hard pass is sent off to the side of the net
typically near the goal line. The goaltender has to play the shot and when the
pass happens the backdoor guy is left staring at an open net.
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The backdoor pass is almost impossible to stop if the play is executed
property. Take a look at when Mario Lemieux played on the Pittsburgh Penguins
power play. He lived on the back door goal and probably scored half of his
goals into empty nets because of nice backdoor passes.
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You can increase you chances on this play
by mostly being aware that
a man is on the backdoor
wide open. Some goaltenders get blinders on and
when the pass actually happens they are shocked that the pass went to an
opponent. Use your peripheral vision and let your defense know he is there.