Shot clock

igarv14 wrote:

Add a shot clock into the game when you’re in the offensive zone so it actually forces you to play the game.

No way. This isn't basketball.

igarv14 wrote:

Moving in a circle abusing Warrior without shooting should drain your energy or penalize you in some way. Shrug off hit attempts to just spin around and sit along the boards or corners just turning back and forth should not be rewarding by any means.

Do not chase these players into the corner. That is exactly what they want. Instead, maintain your positioning, angle them away from the slot, and deny access to high-percentage scoring areas. If they choose to stay in the corner and spin, let them.

The key is patience. These players are often very one-dimensional and rely on opponents overcommitting. When they cannot get to their preferred areas of the ice, they become frustrated and start forcing plays. That impatience creates openings—at which point you can step in, disrupt possession, and generate a turnover.

igarv14 wrote:

Force them to actually drive the net or shoot to actually make it a hockey game, not a “abuse the mechanics until someone quits” game 

Forcing a player to drive the net is a poor defensive strategy. Patience is far more effective. Maintain your positioning, protect the slot, and let them skate themselves into low-threat areas. Do not get discouraged if they absorb a check or two using Warrior—it is not an invincible X-Factor. With proper angles and timing, you can still separate them from the puck.

This approach requires discipline and experience to execute consistently, but once mastered, it is highly effective.