EDMONTON, AB - Dave Tippett idled at centre ice, intermittently banging his stick and setting the pace as players rushed before him.
At the first on-ice session of Oilers Training Camp, the Oilers Head Coach put his 'five up, five back' strategy to work, having his players perform North-South drills as a five-man unit.
The bench boss declared what type of atmosphere he wanted to establish at Main Camp and Friday was his first chance to instill it.
"Intensity and work ethic," Tippett told the media from the Hall of Fame Room podium. "Attacking and defending. Five up, five back. Just about every drill was like that."
That was apparent for both groups that participated on Friday. It was a glimpse into how Tippett wants his team playing throughout the 2019-20 season.
MAIN CAMP: Tippett instills 'five up, five back' system
Head Coach Dave Tippett put his five-man strategy to work at the first on-ice sessions of Oilers Training Camp
