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BOARD PLAY -
DEFENSIVE ZONE
It is very important
for all players to be able to play successfully on
the boards. As a winger you must often convert a
board pass into a positive up-ice rush. Here are a
few points to keep in mind:
1. always follow the
puck with your eyes (do not turn your back to the
puck), stick always on the ice
2. position yourself
between the top of the faceoff circle and the hash
marks
3. be prepared to
take a check and be ready to 'counter' hit your
opponent
4. a) stop the puck,
b) control the puck, c) move the puck (center must
support closely)
5. sometimes 'chip
outs' are okay
6. this is an area of
importance (battle zone) you must win board battles
to win games
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