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?