HOCKEY PROMPT

I think trick plays have a place in the sport, but coaches, especially professional coaches, are very hesitant to try them because it's not part of the old school mentality/could be too risky. Players might have some leeway in a system to do some creative stuff, but for the most part I feel that it's frowned upon by the coaching staff, hence the rarity of true trick plays. You see them sometimes at youth levels, even collegiate club and juniors, and they can work out very well, but coaches are more willing to try it at that level, and the skill gap of players can allow that to work out. I've seen some while officiating, and they can lead to some interesting situations, but it is always fun to see if they work out or not. One that I enjoy is similar to the video posted, the quick change off a draw, but also teams on the PK firing it towards the box as the penalty expires can be hilarious.