Word: forechecker
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Lederman’s offensive ability and quick skating are nothing new. What surprised some people was how aggressive he looked on defense and on the forecheck...
Another Crimson pairing that has been clicking on all cylinders of late is the third line of captain Dominic Moore, junior Kenny Turano and freshman Charlie Johnson. Although Turano and Johnson were shut out this weekend, the line was strong on its forecheck and excellent at turning over quickly into a transition offense...
...Crimson’s prolific first line was silenced entirely as the Harvard forecheck let up one odd-man rush after another. Harvard trailed after a period, regained the lead in the second, and then abruptly surrendered it again in the third...
...Lawrence accomplished the rare feat of breaking through Harvard’s forecheck with enough regularity to force the Crimson into its defensive zone. The Saints made Harvard pay 5:26 into the first period when top scorer Shannon Smith scored after being left unmarked in front of the net. That led to a 1-0 deficit at the intermission—the first time Harvard had not been leading after the first period all season...
...contrast to No. 5 New Hampshire’s careful scouting, No. 1 Harvard didn’t know any details about the Wildcats’ style of play, its forecheck or power play. It didn’t need to. It just used its skills to blow through every trick New Hampshire tried in the defensive zone en route to the 7-1 victory...