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Catch and Release

Skill Categories: Puck Support, Shooting

Drill author

Andrew Peski

Drill overview

Quick release shooting is the goal here.

  • Set up two players near the faceoff dots.

  • The receiver should focus on shooting immediately after the pass — no stickhandling.

  • Prioritize speed over power to surprise the goalie.

  • To make it harder, send a pass into your partner’s skates to simulate a broken play.

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
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Nathan

Peski

POSITION: F

Nathan Peski (b. 2006) is a Canadian forward playing for the Cumberland Castors in the NCJHL. He’s played AAA hockey for the Ottawa Jr 67's, winning the 2020 HEO Championships, as a point-a-game power forward. Nathan was then drafted to the Navan Grads U18AAA program and continued playing for the Ottawa Jr. Senators. Known for his work ethic and offensive instincts, he continues to bring a solid presence to the frontline of the Junior lineup during the 2025–26 season.
Career Highlights:
  • 9 goals and 15 assists in 30 games in his first year in U14
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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