Centre (ice hockey)
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The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the sideboards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and therefo
Wayne Gretzky played his entire NHL career as a centre.
Checking (ice hockey)
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Checking in ice hockey is any of a number of defensive techniques aimed at disrupting an opponent with possession of the puck or separating them from the puck entirely. Most types are not subject to p
Centre (ice hockey)
…their positioning and therefore often end up covering more ice surface than any other player. Centres are ideally strong, fast skaters who are able to backcheck quickly from deep in the opposing zone. Generally, centres are expected to be gifted passers more so than goal scorers, although there are exceptions…
Young boys are taught proper body checking technique. (c. 1956)
Foley Martin displaying the hook check while with the Calgary Tigers.