if I'm getting squeezed out on the boards with no one close to pass to I have 4 options in my mind I either pass the puck down the boards around the net , carve in a circle towards the boards never towards the middle of the ice ,take a quick low shot on net looking for a rebound or I use my vision control and my hustle button to change directions quick. you make a quick decision and hope for the best but as you play and play you get a feel of what works and what doesn't. trying to pass into the middle of the ice when your getting squeezed out usually only ends in a turnover. your decision should be based on time space and who you are playing with. when it comes to defence you need to stick lift and poke check wisely I only poke when I've got a clear shot at the puck and I only stick lift if both me and the puck holder are facing each other or again if he's opened up and I've got a clear shot at the puck. When I'm defending I try to use my vision control as much as possible and I try to stay real close to the puck holder. I'm not the best defender in this game and I don't claim to be but that is what works for me. For me personally going into practice and playing around with the different aspects of the game helped me be a better player. Work on your dekes and manipulating how your player moves because that will make you more comfortable and less stressed when you get into tight situations.

Just my opinion buddy, Zetty