Every team wants to be known as a hardworking team. Well, nothing is more reflective of a team’s work ethic than the players’ willingness and commitment to backcheck. The backcheck starts after the puck is turned over in the offensive zone and doesn’t end until you either regain puck possession or shift into defensive zone coverage. All three forwards need to be involved in the backcheck. Some teams rely mainly on one backchecker; the other two forwards coast back and watch that the other team’s Ds don’t jump by them. This strategy allows for quick counterattacks using long stretch passes after the puck is turned over, but it does not result in as many turnovers. Our philosophy is that when all three forwards hustle back, more turnovers will result and transition off the turnover will be faster. In addition, this strategy provides the offensive team with more space to work with as they advance up the ice....