Hockey Tactics 2025

Hockey Tactics 2025 is an illustrated guide to how the best teams play ice hockey.

Ever wondered what tactics your favorite NHL team employs?

Wonder no more with simple-to-understand diagrams and concise explanations offered by a professional coach.

Learn about Xs & Os visually, like NHLers & other high-level players do.

Inside the ebook, you will find:

• Overview of DZ, NZ, OZ & special teams schemes I've encountered in 10 years of coaching high-level hockey (NHL, AHL, Swiss NL, Liiga & Women's College/Pro)
• Illustrated tactical breakdowns of all 32 NHL teams + the Canada vs. USA Four Nations Faceoff final
• Perspective & inspiration from some of the brightest coaches & analysts in the game

How to Use HT2025

• Enjoy the fully illustrated ebook on your computer or tablet
• Save it on your smartphone for reference on-the-go
• Print out relevant pages to post in the locker room for your players to absorb

What readers of past editions have to say:

My son plays on the Singapore national team. We have no federation funding and one ice rink in the entire country. Your book helped me understand structure/systems that I implemented as a volunteer coach, bringing Singapore a bronze medal at the IIHF World Championships in our inaugural tourney and a silver medal at the IIHF U20 tourney in the same year. Thank you. - A.C.

I've loved hockey my entire life and just this year began coaching my son's U7 team. While I assumed that this type of material may be too much for him, I was completely wrong. Your ebook has not only significantly helped his growth as a player, but my own as a coach and communicator. - J.V.

I have played and watched hockey for over 50 years and thought I understood the game pretty well. It wasn't until I started reading your books that I truly understood the strategies and nuances of the game. Your books have really upped my game. - P.F.

I like how you are now showing defense to offense transition, as it gives a clearer picture of the teams' style of play. Can't wait to dive in deeper. - Former NHLer and current pro coach

About the creators

Jack Han (Twitter @jhanhky) worked in player development, scouting and coaching in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. He is a consultant for high-level teams and players across the world.

Chris Ryan (https://www.ryandesigns.ca) is a hockey fanatic with 20+ years of creative and web design experience. He's also a three-time Canadian champion in NHL2K.

Special thanks to Bruno-Clément Boudreault, Michael Farber, Dr. Stephen Ogden & Gus Katsaros.