Playing a 3 on 1 in ice hockey

3 ON 1 SITUATION 3 - 1 offense * Attack as quickly as possible with the first pass made before top of the slot. * Use crosses and picks with the third man going to post. * Puck carrier must be a threat. 3 - 1 defense * Stay in the middle and delay the play, keeping skates in the lateral passing lane and maintain this positioning when puck is high * Attack shooter on a trailer pass when puck is in mid to low slot with stick in lane of most dangerous pass. * Take stick of attacker at the post after a wide shot.