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SPLITTING DEFENCE [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ice Hockey
DEF

For a player, to carry the puck, without loosing it, between the two opposing defence players to get a chance at the goal.

Key term(s)
  • splitting the defence
  • splitting the defense

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hockey sur glace
DEF

Pour un joueur, pénétrer en zone défensive adverse et passer entre les deux joueurs de défense sans perdre possession de la rondelle, s'accordant ainsi une chance d'effectuer un tir au but.

Spanish

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