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Walk the Line. Quick Release.

Skill Categories: Shooting

Drill author

Andrew Peski

Drill overview

A must-have drill for defenders looking to move the puck to the net quickly and efficiently.

  • Two players are all you need: one along the boards feeding passes, and a defender working the blue line.

  • The defender receives the puck, fires a shot, then walks the line toward center for another release, and finally over to the far side for one more.

  • Focus on squaring your body to the net before shooting and avoid over-handling — it’ll only slow down your release.

  • Power isn’t the goal here — accuracy and placement are.

  • Aim to put pucks into dangerous areas where teammates can create tips or rebounds.

Featured Players

Zack

Senyshyn

POSITION: RW

Zach Senyshyn (b. March 30, 1997) is a Canadian winger who rose through the OHL with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds before being drafted 15th overall by the Boston Bruins in 2015. He spent several seasons between the NHL and AHL, skating for teams like the Providence Bruins, Belleville Senators, and Chicago Wolves. In 2023, he moved to Europe to join the Schwenninger Wild Wings in Germany’s DEL. After two productive seasons, he re-signed for 2025–26, continuing to be a key offensive piece for the club.
Career Highlights:
  • Scored his first NHL goal in his first NHL game (April 4, 2019)
  • Announced as the fastest player in Germany’s premier league (DEL)

Quinn

Wickers

POSITION: D

Quinn Wichers (b. August 19, 1997) is a Canadian defenseman who developed through the NCAA with Mercyhurst before turning pro in the ECHL, skating for teams like Rapid City, Wheeling, and Utah, along with AHL appearances for Tucson and San Diego. After a stint in the UK with the Nottingham Panthers, he made the move to Asia, joining the Tohoku Free Blades of the Asia League, where he continues his pro career.
Career Highlights:
  • In 2017, he won the NCAA (AHA)
    Regular Season Championship
  • Won the EIHL championship with
    Nottingham in 2025

Andrew

Peski

POSITION: D

Andrew Peski (b. March 11, 1997) is a Canadian defenseman who developed through the USHL and NCAA ranks before turning pro in North America, with AHL appearances with Providence Bruins and Springfield Thunderbirds and in the ECHL with teams like the Maine Mariners and Jacksonville Icemen. In 2024, he made the move to Europe and joined Danish club Rungsted Seier Capital. Today, he plays a key role on their blue line, having re-signed for the 2025-26 season after a strong debut year.
Career Highlights:
  • Drafted by the Sarnia Sting in 2013
  • Won the USHL Clark Cup in 2015-
    2016
  • Won the Penrose Cup with the University of North Dakota in 2020