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<blockquote data-quote="barsoomcore" data-source="post: 2036852" data-attributes="member: 812"><p>KC is correct. When you are playing a man down, you are allowed to blast the puck down the length of the ice with impunity.</p><p></p><p>If you're watching with experienced hockey spectators, you'll notice that the supporters of the team that's a man down tend to cheer anytime that happens. That's because it will take on average 10-15 seconds or so for the opposing team to rush back to their end, grab the puck and scoot forward to attack again -- and in a two-minute-long penalty, ten seconds can mean a big deal. It also gives the defending team a chance to switch their skaters and get some fresh legs on the ice.</p><p></p><p>Another note on icing: if the first person to touch the puck after it reaches the far end of the ice is a member of the team that shot it down the ice in the first place, there is no icing. Also if, in the opinion of the referee, a player was in position to stop the puck on its way by, icing may also be "waved off".</p><p></p><p>I'm probably getting WAY too technical here, aren't I?</p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>Some things to watch for:</p><p></p><p>The "Wraparound" -- an offensive play where the puck carrier goes to one side of the opponent's net, crosses behind it and attempts to score by stuffing the puck in as they come around in front on the opposite side.</p><p></p><p>The "Smack" -- watch players (especially those behind the play, where the referee isn't watching) smack each other with their sticks. It's always good for a laugh, and many fights get started when two players push each other a little too far.</p><p></p><p>The "Cycle" -- When the action gets heavy in a corner, watch the attacking players. They'll often set up a cycle whereby one of their number is in the corner scrapping for the puck while two others drift nearby. When the puck comes loose, one of those two will pounce on it, at which point the defenders will turn on him, while the first guy goes out to drift with the other. The three attackers will take turns going after the puck, keeping it tied up in the boards and waiting for a chance to pop it out to one of their waiting fellows. A good team can do this very well, always having somebody there to pick up the loose puck. A good defense team can interfere with this sort of thing and prevent the attackers from setting up a pattern.</p><p></p><p>The "Siddown!" -- Hee. Always keep an eye on the front of the net. Usually the big boys will face off right in front of the goalie -- the attacker trying to stay in between the goalie and the action so that the goalie can't react, and the defender trying to keep him out of "the slot". Lots of shenanigans result here, my favourite being when a frustrated defender straight-arms the attacker down on his backside. "Siddown!"</p><p></p><p>Have fun!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="barsoomcore, post: 2036852, member: 812"] KC is correct. When you are playing a man down, you are allowed to blast the puck down the length of the ice with impunity. If you're watching with experienced hockey spectators, you'll notice that the supporters of the team that's a man down tend to cheer anytime that happens. That's because it will take on average 10-15 seconds or so for the opposing team to rush back to their end, grab the puck and scoot forward to attack again -- and in a two-minute-long penalty, ten seconds can mean a big deal. It also gives the defending team a chance to switch their skaters and get some fresh legs on the ice. Another note on icing: if the first person to touch the puck after it reaches the far end of the ice is a member of the team that shot it down the ice in the first place, there is no icing. Also if, in the opinion of the referee, a player was in position to stop the puck on its way by, icing may also be "waved off". I'm probably getting WAY too technical here, aren't I? :D Some things to watch for: The "Wraparound" -- an offensive play where the puck carrier goes to one side of the opponent's net, crosses behind it and attempts to score by stuffing the puck in as they come around in front on the opposite side. The "Smack" -- watch players (especially those behind the play, where the referee isn't watching) smack each other with their sticks. It's always good for a laugh, and many fights get started when two players push each other a little too far. The "Cycle" -- When the action gets heavy in a corner, watch the attacking players. They'll often set up a cycle whereby one of their number is in the corner scrapping for the puck while two others drift nearby. When the puck comes loose, one of those two will pounce on it, at which point the defenders will turn on him, while the first guy goes out to drift with the other. The three attackers will take turns going after the puck, keeping it tied up in the boards and waiting for a chance to pop it out to one of their waiting fellows. A good team can do this very well, always having somebody there to pick up the loose puck. A good defense team can interfere with this sort of thing and prevent the attackers from setting up a pattern. The "Siddown!" -- Hee. Always keep an eye on the front of the net. Usually the big boys will face off right in front of the goalie -- the attacker trying to stay in between the goalie and the action so that the goalie can't react, and the defender trying to keep him out of "the slot". Lots of shenanigans result here, my favourite being when a frustrated defender straight-arms the attacker down on his backside. "Siddown!" Have fun! [/QUOTE]
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