Auston Matthews may be one of the best in the league at changing the angle before he shoots. Just look at this snipe where he fools the defense and goalie in one motion.
Here’s a great video that explains why changing your shooting angle is so important and how you can practice it at home and on the ice.
Artem Zub, a defenseman for the Ottawa Senators, scores his first NHL goal with a textbook example of the “Gagner” move.
Fake wrist shot off the inside foot, then fake to the backhand with a finish on the forehand. When you really need to score, it is great to have a go to move.
Pavel Datysuk is the master at taking the puck away from opponents.
He uses three primary methods.
The Canoe Stick Lift. This is a stick lift with a flat, horizontal blade (so it doesn’t get stuck) just under the hands of his victim.
The Blindspot Takeaway. Watch how he gets in the blind spots of his victim and then waits for the moment.
The Stick-to-Puck Poke Check. He suddenly extends his stick, usually with one hand on his stick to extend his reach, and jabs the puck off his opponent.
Most importantly, his feet never stop moving so he can quickly accelerate away after he gets the puck.
How many examples of each can you find in the video?
Here is a fantastic article on how to add deception to your game. At the core of being deceptive is trying to make your opponent think you are doing one thing but then do another (typically in a different direction).