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Simple D to D Hinge in Neutral Zone Transition by Bruins

https://vimeo.com/870160991

A simple D to D Hinge in a neutral zone transition is a great concept to introduce to players around the U14 age level (maybe U12 for more advanced teams). A well executed hinge results in a player carrying the puck up through the middle of the ice with space. The Boston Bruins show a good example of a simple hinge in this clip.

What to Watch

The first defensive player retrieves the puck and quickly faces up ice while going backwards to survey his options.
His defensive partner supports him in the middle of the ice and slightly staggered behind.
When the pass is made from D to D the player receiving the pass moves their feet and gets outside the dots.
Their defensive partner then fills in the middle of the ice slightly staggered and moving up ice.
When the next pass is made back to the player that made the first pass, they are moving up through the middle of the ice.