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Winning Play: Pros & Cons of No-Look Breakout Pass Up the Middle | SJHN+

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3 years ago

March 1, 2021

Sheng Peng

Credit: NBCS Bay Area

The San Jose Sharks were just giving away goals in their 7-6 loss to the Blues on Saturday night.

“On two goals,” Boughner said, “it was a direct result of throwing pucks blind to the middle.”

Let’s look at the pros and cons of no-look breakout passes up the middle of the ice. Also, what should a winger do when there’s no good breakout option up the middle?

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