Forecheck

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An instance of pressuring the puck carrier for the opposing team.
Verb
  1. 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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