Dustin Wolf ProRead 9
Keys to Managing Breakaways (and Shootouts)
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There’s been a lot of Dustin Wolf in Pro Reads lately, and while we promise to spread the wealth soon, it’s not like it’s a bad thing to learn from a top young NHL goalie.
THE SEQUENCE
We already told you this is a breakaway, and since speed is such a key to managing it, we won’t bother with a freeze frame. Instead let’s get right to the video of this 1-on-1 against incredibly skilled Anaheim Ducks rookie Leo Karlsson:
THE SAVE
What do you notice about Wolf’s positioning? What about his stance?
Anything you can take away and emulate on your next breakaway?
THE PRO READ
Now let’s hear from Wolf’s thoughts on managing breakaways:
Watch Dustin Wolf break down the full video for you
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- Dustin Wolf breaks down his breakaway save on Anaheim Ducks rookie Leo Karlsson, a high-speed 1-on-1 that ends with a blocker stop on a soft flip.
- Wolf's approach is to match the shooter's speed immediately and get depth early, forcing the skater to make a move rather than dictating the play himself.
- Wolf plays breakaways from a wider stance because he trusts his footwork to handle lateral dekes without committing down prematurely — a technique he calls second nature.
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