The play used by the attacking team to move the puck out of its own zone and up the ice toward the opponent's goal. A component of the goalie's gear. This is the glove that resembles a baseball mitt that is worn on the non stick hand. In a traditional alignment with three forwards, the center plays between the left and right wings. A player who is known for his ability to strip an opponent of the puck or break up plays made by the opposition.
Checkers are most valuable while killing penalties.
When a player carries the puck from his own end into the offensive end. The shaded blue area directly in front of the goal where only the goalie is allowed. It is four feet wide and eight feet long and marked off by red lines. Two defensemen usually try to stop the opponent's play at their own blue line. The defensemen block shots and also clear the puck from in front of their goal.