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Under-Handling the Puck

Skill Categories: Puck Control

Drill author

Andrew Peski

Drill overview

A simple yet effective warm-up to get players moving with control.

  • Keep the puck directly in front of your body, always on the forehand.

  • Use your hips and shoulders to guide the puck smoothly through each turn.

  • For an extra challenge, try the same drill using just one hand on the stick.

Featured Players

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