3Ice Boston Head Coach Ray Bourque: 3v3 strategy, focusing on defending and staying humble

In episode 325 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome Hockey Hall of Famer Ray Bourque.

As one of the greatest defenceman in hockey history, Bourque needs no introduction. His list of accomplishments include five Norris trophies, 19-time NHL All-Star, two Canada Cups, the franchises all-time leader in points in Boston Bruins franchise history and of course, a Stanley Cup champion with the Colorado Avalanche.

Why is he joining a coaching podcast? Well, Bourque is currently getting set for his second season as Head Coach of 3Ice Boston. 3Ice is a wight team league, which plays exclusively in an OT or 3 on 3 format. Games consist of two 8 minute halves and the games are electric.

You can learn more about the league here.

As a bonus, we sit down with E.J Johnston, Founder and CEO of 3Ice, to learn more about the league, how it started, how they have designed the rules to create end to end action and what it has in store for the future.

Listen as he Bourque shares his philosophy for coaching 3v3, how to create offence through a focus on defence and the importance of always staying humble.

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