NC State vs North Carolina
February 1, 2025, 4:38 pm
Hockey
UNC
3
3
NC State
2
2
Shot: 11
Offense: 1
Penalty: 4
Goal: 5
Save: 3
All

Shot
NC State
Minute: 3

Shot
UNC
Minute: 4

Offense
UNC
Minute: 6

Penalty
NC State
Minute: 9

Goal
UNC
Minute: 12
Certainly! Here’s a technical breakdown of that play from a coach's perspective.
**General Situatio
Certainly! Here’s a technical breakdown of that play from a coach's perspective.
**General Situation:**
- We’re early in the first period, still a lot of hockey to play
- The score is tied, so both teams will be looking for some sort of breakthrough
**Analysis:**
- The play starts with NC State, #19, carrying the puck through the neutral zone.
- #19 does a great job of moving through traffic while maintaining control of the puck.
- He advances quickly into the offensive zone, drawing the attention of two opposing players.
- As #19 enters the zone, he carries to the far side of the net and gets a quick shot off.
- The opposing goalie makes a good save but leaves the puck in a precarious position.
- There’s a scrum for the rebound in front of the net. The UNC player loses his footing.
- UNC is unable to secure the puck, and it bounces into the net on a second attempt.
**Positives for NC State**
- Good puck possession by #19 on the attack
- Excellent offensive zone pressure, resulting in a shot and a chance
- They were able to capitalize on a messy play in front of the net
**Negatives for UNC:**
- They did not control the puck on the boards during the transition.
- The defenseman failed to control the puck once in the offensive zone
- They were too slow on the scramble, and did not control the rebound in front of the net
**Key takeaways:**
- NC State did well to control the puck when coming into the offensive zone
- NC State was quick to pressure the net and get a rebound opportunity.
- UNC could have gotten the puck out of the zone on the transition.
- UNC should have tried to control the puck once they got into the offensive zone.
- UNC needs to react faster in scrambles and clear the puck.
**Overall:**
This is a textbook example of how quick puck movement and creating traffic in front of the net can lead to a goal. NC State created an opportunity, and then capitalized on the ensuing chaos. UNC needs to work on securing possession and clearing the puck after the initial shot.

Shot
UNC
Minute: 19

Shot
NC State
Minute: 21

Penalty
UNC
Minute: 22

Shot
NC State
Minute: 28

Shot
NC State
Minute: 46

Shot
NC State
Minute: 52

Goal
UNC
Minute: 44
Alright, let’s break down this clip. It looks like we’ve got a good transition situation in the offe
Alright, let’s break down this clip. It looks like we’ve got a good transition situation in the offensive zone, with NC State pressing hard to get the puck out of their end.
**NC State:**
* They’ve got a clear objective to breakout of the zone, but their puck movement is a little hesitant.
* The forwards seem to be sticking with their man-to-man coverage, preventing them from finding open spots to advance the puck effectively.
* They are not moving their feet to get the puck in a great position.
* The back pass on the blue line and quick turnover.
* The defense needs to do a better job on that back door.
**UNC:**
* They’re playing with good pressure, especially deep in the zone, forcing NC State into hurried plays.
* The quick puck movement through traffic allowed them to get a shot off from a good spot.
* Their player did a good job getting to the open spot and putting a shot on net.
* Their forwards were able to quickly collapse to the slot after a failed attempt on the blue line to keep the puck in and get a goal from a quick movement in front.
* They were able to capitalize on the turnover with quick puck movement and getting it on net.
**Overall:**
* NC State seems to be making a push, but they’re getting caught in tight spaces.
* UNC did a great job of capitalizing on the turnover and taking the puck to the net.
* UNC’s puck support is better here, allowing them to pressure and force that turnover.
Overall, this clip emphasizes the importance of quick puck movement and taking advantage of turnovers. NC State will need to move the puck out of the zone quicker and UNC needs to continue to take advantage of turnovers.

Goal
NC State
Minute: 56
Alright, let's break down this hockey clip. The offensive zone set up by NC State begins with a soli
Alright, let's break down this hockey clip. The offensive zone set up by NC State begins with a solid puck protection maneuver on the left side of the offensive zone. Good job by the forward protecting the puck and finding the open man. After a shot, which was not on goal, a strong offensive zone cycle appears to be developing for NC State. The players are making short crisp passes on the perimeter but the defense is doing a good job of covering the middle of the ice. A turnover in the NC State offensive zone leads to a strong defensive play by NC to keep the puck in their end. NC State re-establishes an offensive presence near the blue line. The player is open at the point and decides to shoot from distance, which results in the goal. The shot, which was probably a wrist shot or snap shot is low and away from the glove side and may have been deflected into the net. All and all, a well executed power play goal.

Shot
UNC
Minute: 65

Shot
NC State
Minute: 66

Penalty
UNC
Minute: 67

Save
NC State
Minute: 70

Penalty
UNC
Minute: 84

Save
NC State
Minute: 93

Shot
UNC
Minute: 96

Goal
NC State
Minute: 95
Certainly, here's a high-level technical analysis of the provided hockey clip:
**Initial Set-Up & P
Certainly, here's a high-level technical analysis of the provided hockey clip:
**Initial Set-Up & Possession:**
* **Faceoff Loss:** We see that NC State loses the initial faceoff. This instantly gives UNC the possession in the offensive zone, which is key in creating scoring opportunities.
* **OZ Pressure:** UNC maintains offensive pressure by cycling the puck through their forwards. This keeps the defensive team on their heels.
* **Turnover:** As UNC attempts a zone entry, a turnover in the neutral zone takes away momentum. NC State immediately pounces on the miscue.
**Transition & Goal:**
* **Quick Transition:** NC State turns the puck over fast after the turnover in their own zone, using speed to move the puck.
* **Pass Execution:** NC State manages a nice and quick pass through the middle of the ice. This is followed by a cross ice pass right to an open teammate.
* **Open Man:** The NC State player is wide open on the side of the net. The passing execution is perfect.
* **Scoring:** By this point, the goalie has very little chance of making a save and the open teammate nets the puck.
**Analysis:**
1. **Offensive Zone Starts:** The UNC offense showed good cycling, indicating a pre-planned strategy to move the puck and tire out the defense.
2. **Neutral Zone Awareness:** NC State was able to turn a mistake by UNC into a scoring play by maintaining awareness in the neutral zone.
3. **Passing Execution:** NC State’s passing during their attack was crisp, fast, and to an open player.
4. **Goalie Positioning:** The UNC goalie was likely caught off guard by the speed of the turnover and passing execution of the scoring play.
**Overall Impression:**
This goal illustrates the importance of transition hockey – playing both sides of the ice well. UNC had good offensive possession that ultimately failed due to a neutral zone turnover by their team, and NC State capitalized immediately on it. The passing execution on the goal was the key factor to the success of the offensive scoring play.

Shot
NC State
Minute: 98

Save
NC State
Minute: 112

Goal
UNC
Minute: 112
Okay, let's break down this clip from a hockey analyst's point of view.
Right off the bat, you see
Okay, let's break down this clip from a hockey analyst's point of view.
Right off the bat, you see NC State dodging a bullet with an extremely sloppy turnover. The puck control by NC State was not precise which led to the error. It's critical to value the puck, especially in overtime, so this is a concerning mental error.
What follows is an ill-timed line change with the puck deep in the defensive zone. The NC State players did not recognize that North Carolina was in an offensive position, and this allowed North Carolina to capitalize. The result is a North Carolina player getting a breakout with a wide-open path to the net. There was minimal pressure on him from the NC State players.
The transition play following the line change is also noteworthy. The offensive player identified that he was out in front on a play that should have been cleared and he took advantage of the situation. He made a strong pass to a teammate with great speed. The NC State defensive coverage completely broke down, with two defenders chasing the puck-carrying forward. NC State failed to account for the second North Carolina player trailing behind the play. This is a classic miscommunication in the defensive zone that led to the goal. The goal was a routine pass with an undefended shot that went cleanly past the goaltender.
Overall, this sequence is a microcosm of what you don’t want to see from any team. Bad puck management, poor defensive coverage, and mental errors cost them the game. It highlights the importance of strong individual decisions as well as team systems. NC State will surely be reviewing this film, because the turnover, line change, and defensive zone breakdown are all correctable with focus and effort.
Post-Game Analysis
Alright folks, buckle up! This college hockey game was a barn burner, a real nail-biter that went down to the wire in overtime! We had a clash of titans between the UNC Tar Heels and the NC State Icepack. Let’s break down what we saw, shall we?
UNC Tar Heels Strategy & Key Players
- Strategy: The Tar Heels came out flying, employing a relentless forecheck. They aimed to suffocate NC State, forcing turnovers and creating scoring chances. They stuck to the "dump and chase" and a heavy forecheck that had NC State scrambling. They were very consistent with getting the puck deep into the NC State zone and then applying pressure there. They aimed to take a lot of shots with lots of traffic in front of the net. In the power play they look like they like to pass the puck around the perimeter to find an open shot.
- Key Players:
- Emery Oliver: A key player on the forecheck, always around the puck.
- Kevin Ma: A solid defenseman who was active on the power play.
- Patrick O'Shaughnessy: The captain had a very active presence in this game he moved the puck really well on the power play and was involved in offensive opportunities. He really impressed with his puck handling skills.
- Will Smith: Speedy and with a knack for finding openings in the defense, very active with shots and getting to the puck.
- Zukowski: Scored the goal that put the team up by 2 before the end of the first. Was great along the boards and the power play.
- Andre Ev: Despite a few rebound issues, he was solid in net, making key saves throughout the game.
- Tommy Gilligan: A hustler, created short handed chances when on the penalty kill.
NC State Icepack Strategy & Key Players
- Strategy: NC State struggled early, getting pinned in their own zone. They had issues with puck possession and breaking out. They showed flashes of offensive prowess but were largely kept on the defensive. They had their best success with a man advantage. The Icepack was able to make some adjustments that helped them to find some success late in the game.
- Key Players:
- Jackson Wegg Lars: Scored a power play goal to cut the deficit in half.
- Herman: The captain, a key puck carrier, and was instrumental in the power play.
- Daniel Plasma: Created scoring opportunities but took some penalties
- Nick Shook: The most noticeable on the second line, he created a lot of chances for the Icepack and did a lot of good things with the puck.
- Addison Lawrence: The netminder had some big saves, despite allowing some goals late.
- Robinson: An active forward and good passer.
- Dalene: Scored the goal that tied the game.
- Gifford: A point per game player that is good on the boards and finding scoring lanes.
Well folks, what a game! The Tar Heels came out strong, but the Icepack clawed their way back. In the end, the Tar Heels squeaked out the win in overtime. It was an intense battle that really could have gone either way! Keep your sticks on the ice, and we'll see you next time!
Alright folks, buckle up! This college hockey game was a barn burner, a real nail-biter that went down to the wire in overtime! We had a clash of titans between the UNC Tar Heels and the NC State Icepack. Let’s break down what we saw, shall we?
UNC Tar Heels Strategy & Key Players
- Strategy: The Tar Heels came out flying, employing a relentless forecheck. They aimed to suffocate NC State, forcing turnovers and creating scoring chances. They stuck to the "dump and chase" and a heavy forecheck that had NC State scrambling. They were very consistent with getting the puck deep into the NC State zone and then applying pressure there. They aimed to take a lot of shots with lots of traffic in front of the net. In the power play they look like they like to pass the puck around the perimeter to find an open shot.
- Key Players:
- Emery Oliver: A key player on the forecheck, always around the puck.
- Kevin Ma: A solid defenseman who was active on the power play.
- Patrick O'Shaughnessy: The captain had a very active presence in this game he moved the puck really well on the power play and was involved in offensive opportunities. He really impressed with his puck handling skills.
- Will Smith: Speedy and with a knack for finding openings in the defense, very active with shots and getting to the puck.
- Zukowski: Scored the goal that put the team up by 2 before the end of the first. Was great along the boards and the power play.
- Andre Ev: Despite a few rebound issues, he was solid in net, making key saves throughout the game.
- Tommy Gilligan: A hustler, created short handed chances when on the penalty kill.
NC State Icepack Strategy & Key Players
- Strategy: NC State struggled early, getting pinned in their own zone. They had issues with puck possession and breaking out. They showed flashes of offensive prowess but were largely kept on the defensive. They had their best success with a man advantage. The Icepack was able to make some adjustments that helped them to find some success late in the game.
- Key Players:
- Jackson Wegg Lars: Scored a power play goal to cut the deficit in half.
- Herman: The captain, a key puck carrier, and was instrumental in the power play.
- Daniel Plasma: Created scoring opportunities but took some penalties
- Nick Shook: The most noticeable on the second line, he created a lot of chances for the Icepack and did a lot of good things with the puck.
- Addison Lawrence: The netminder had some big saves, despite allowing some goals late.
- Robinson: An active forward and good passer.
- Dalene: Scored the goal that tied the game.
- Gifford: A point per game player that is good on the boards and finding scoring lanes.
Well folks, what a game! The Tar Heels came out strong, but the Icepack clawed their way back. In the end, the Tar Heels squeaked out the win in overtime. It was an intense battle that really could have gone either way! Keep your sticks on the ice, and we'll see you next time!