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ZONE HOCKEY [2 records]

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Record 1 2024-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ice Hockey
CONT

Forechecking in hockey refers to the offensive strategy employed by a team to regain possession of the puck in the opponent's zone.... Forechecking is crucial as it puts pressure on the opposing team, forcing turnovers, and creating scoring chances.... Aggressive Forecheck. In this system, players aggressively pursue the puck carrier deep into the opponent's zone, aiming to create turnovers and maintain offensive pressure.

Key term(s)
  • aggressive fore-checking
  • aggressive fore checking
  • aggressive fore-check
  • aggressive fore check

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hockey sur glace
CONT

On a vu lors du camp [une équipe] qui va opter pour sa vitesse et un échec avant combatif [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 2020-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ice Hockey
  • Disabled Sports
DEF

The area on an ice hockey rink between the two blue lines, separated in two halves by the red line, that is neither an offensive nor a defensive zone for both teams.

OBS

neutral zone; centre zone; centre ice : terms also used in sledge hockey.

Key term(s)
  • center zone
  • center ice

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hockey sur glace
  • Sports adaptés
DEF

Surface de jeu au centre de la patinoire de hockey sur glace comprise entre les deux lignes bleues et partagée en deux par la ligne rouge et qui, pour l'une et l'autre équipe, ne constitue ni une zone offensive ni une zone défensive.

OBS

zone centrale; zone neutre; centre; tiers médian : termes également utilisés au hockey sur luge.

Spanish

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