Drill Spotlight – Decision-Making and Multitasking in VR

Hockey is a game of constant reads. You’re tracking the puck, scanning opponents, listening to teammates, and making choices in split seconds. The faster a player can process all of that, the more effective they become.

That’s why decision-making and multitasking drills in NHL Sense Arena are such a difference-maker.

In VR, we can create training environments that challenge players to do more than just stickhandle or pass. For example, players might need to handle the puck while scanning for color-coded targets, or react to audio cues while keeping their head up and moving. It’s all designed to mimic the mental juggling act of real hockey.

The benefits are huge:

• Stronger hockey IQ – players learn to prioritize and react quickly under pressure.

• Better focus – drills train players to avoid tunnel vision and stay aware of everything happening on the ice.

• Transferable skills – multitasking drills sharpen habits that show up in real games, from breakouts to power plays.

These are the kinds of reps that are tough to build consistently at practice, but VR makes them possible every day. When players start thinking quicker and reacting sharper, everything else in their game improves.