Hockey IQ Training at Home: Simple Checklists to Build Smarter Players and Goalies Off the Ice

Hockey IQ Starts at Home

Speed, skill, and strength matter, but the athletes who truly stand out see and think the game faster. Hockey IQ is what allows players and goalies to anticipate plays, stay calm under pressure, and make smart decisions when time and space disappear.

Our Hockey IQ at-home checklists are designed to train those habits off the ice.

With short, structured sessions each week, players build better scanning, positional awareness, better puck support, and faster decision-making. Goalies train the mental side of the position, including puck tracking through traffic, reading releases, managing rebounds, and staying composed as plays break down. While these skills can be developed using tools like NHL Sense Arena, other activities like quick reflex drills, video discussion, and simple reflection can help you and your hockey player think the game differently, leading to more successful outcomes when the puck drops. 

We've developed these downloadable checklists to help your hockey family progress in your hockey IQ development journey. Each file is broken into clear, manageable routines that fit busy schedules and keep training engaging, not overwhelming. The goal isn’t more reps — it’s smarter reps. 

The hockey IQ checklists below give your player or goalie a simple weekly structure for training the brain behind the game.

👉 Download the Player and Goalie Hockey IQ Training Checklists