Forecheck
noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An instance of pressuring the puck carrier for the opposing team.
Verb
- 1 To pressure the puck carrier for the opposing team.
"Moore said Lemaire used centres more like third defencemen, while Leaf coach Ron Wilson likes his centres to forecheck."
Example
More examples"Moore said Lemaire used centres more like third defencemen, while Leaf coach Ron Wilson likes his centres to forecheck."
Etymology
From fore + check.
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