REAL game reads.
Real hockey IQ.
The new playmaker mode puts your hockey iq to the test in different game scenarios. improve your ice scanning, decision-making, and game intelligence with specialized drills using only your controllers in VR. take the challenge and earn your hockey iq score.
300 + Game Scenarios and plays to test your IQ
3 core Areas of Focus
get your Specialized HOCKEY IQ SCORE
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every decision builds your hockey iq score
test your knowledge. train your scanning. build your hockey sense. no stick required.
Playmaker Mode gives you real time feedback on your iq performance.
read each
game scenario
Each unit and scenario will test different aspects of your game intelligence. Observe the ice and game situation.
make the
right decision
Units will ask you questions throughout the drill as the play develops. Answer as you go along.
get your
hockey iq score
After completing the scenarios, you will receive a comprehensive evaluation of your hockey IQ.
playmaker mode—
for goalies, too
Goalies can read attacking scenarios from the crease and make the right reads to earn their own IQ Score.
Hockey IQ is what allows a goalie to play faster without necessarily moving faster. Playmaker is a great tool for building that awareness and turning reads into instinct.
andrew raycroft- former nhl goalie
Hockey is a fast game where you have to make split second decisions. Playmaker gives you the unlimited reps and put you in situation to identify, scan and see the game.
colby armstrong- former nhl player
SEE THE PLAY, then
MAKE THE CALL
Work through player or goalie courses to train foundational skillsets that will translate directly to the rink. Each unit puts you in game-speed scenarios so your reads and reps are as close to the real thing as possible.
COURSE 1:
PRE-SCANNING
Test your scanning skills with and without the puck. Find open teammates, read the ice, and make the right decisions across all zones to maintain possession and advance the puck.
COURSE 2:
READING THE GAME
Make more advanced game reads by identifying support, understanding space on the ice, and finding the advantages that will lead to more successful outcomes.
COURSE 3:
IDENTIFYING CUES
Find the playmaking edge by quickly processing and understanding signals from around the ice, opposing players and your teammates.
COURSE 4: (COMING SOON)
SCORING SITUATIONS
learn where to position yourself and what your best options are in different game scenarios to make the most of your scoring chances.
GOALIE COURSE 1:
Reading the game
from the crease
Improve your ability to read the attack and anticipate scoring chances, from tracking the puck and assessing shot threats to finding the right position for the save.
COURSE 1:
PRE-SCANNING
Test your scanning skills with and without the puck. Find open teammates, read the ice, and make the right decisions across all zones to maintain possession and advance the puck.
COURSE 2:
READING THE GAME
Make more advanced game reads by identifying support, understanding space on the ice, and finding the advantages that will lead to more successful outcomes.
COURSE 3:
IDENTIFYING CUES
Find the playmaking edge by quickly processing and understanding signals from around the ice, opposing players and your teammates.
COURSE 4: (COMING SOON)
SCORING SITUATIONS
learn where to position yourself and what your best options are in different game scenarios to make the most of your scoring chances.
GOALIE COURSE 1:
Reading the game
from the crease
Improve your ability to read the attack and anticipate scoring chances, from tracking the puck and assessing shot threats to finding the right position for the save.
every game read
builds hockey sense
playmaker mode is designed for all skill levels and positions to build foundational reads with various difficulty levels and focus areas.
O1 progress
WORK THROUGH PROGRESSIVE COURSES TO BUILD A FOUNDATION
O2 PRACTICE
THE MORE YOU PLAY, THE MORE REPS YOU GET, THE BETTER YOUR HABITS
O3 perform
SEE YOUR HOCKEY IQ FLOURISH IN REAL GAME SITUATIONS
five decision points.
one smarter player.
choose your next action as the game unfolds around you. Select the best option in each scenario to determine your hockey IQ score.
QUESTION
You may be presented with a question about your current scenario based on things like teammate position, opponents or opportunities on the ice.
SHOT
Decide if your best course of action is to shoot the puck compared to other options on the ice.
PASS
Determine the best passing option in your given scenario, including passing to a teammate or open space, for the best outcome.
SKATE
Identify whether to skate or complete another action, as well as the best area to skate toward, in your given scenario.
PROTECT
Determine whether your best course of action is to protect the puck from your opponent in order to maintain possession.
GOALIE MODE
Goalies will have the opportunity to read the attack as it unfolds in front of them, making decisions based on threat assessment and shooting options.
QUESTION
You may be presented with a question about your current scenario based on things like teammate position, opponents or opportunities on the ice.
SHOT
Decide if your best course of action is to shoot the puck compared to other options on the ice.
PASS
Determine the best passing option in your given scenario, including passing to a teammate or open space, for the best outcome.
SKATE
Identify whether to skate or complete another action, as well as the best area to skate toward, in your given scenario.
PROTECT
Determine whether your best course of action is to protect the puck from your opponent in order to maintain possession.
GOALIE MODE
Goalies will have the opportunity to read the attack as it unfolds in front of them, making decisions based on threat assessment and shooting options.
compare playmaker
mode to other tools
playmaker mode Is THE MOST Advanced and effective hockey iq training available, offering more convenience, value and fun than other trainers on the market. see how playmaker mode stacks up.
Benefits | playmaker mode | ice time | intelligym |
COST | Starts at $38/mo | $150+ | STARTS AT $29/MO |
EASY TO TRAVEL WITH | |||
Immersive pov game scenarios | |||
can play anytime, anywhere | |||
regularly adding drills and plans | |||
performance readouts | |||
stickhandling mode included |
