Word: weiland
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...unusual little guy, the center," Weiland said. Then he stopped and gave a big grin. "I, of course, was a center forward...
...Weiland, himself a former NHL forward, didn't want to underestimate the importance of the line. "The center is the conductor of the play. He has to direct traffic, move the puck, and keep a lookout of each corner of his eye to see if the wings are making a faux pas. It's his center ice work that decides whether you score...
...Weiland went on to say that the continual emphasis on offense and attack with the puck is the major downfall of American hockey. "Throwing caution to the wind is the style here, but you can't shoot the puck until you know how to take it away from someone. And the puck doesn't do you any good until you know how to skate...
...Weiland went beyond calling defense the key to winning hockey games. "Defense is the noble thing. That's the hard work, the challenge of stopping a faster skater with the puck...
...Weiland also spoke of the importance of using the puck once you have it, much like soccer players speak of making a finesse with the ball before passing. "Some defensemen are trained to get rid of the puck the second they touch it. If they have to keep it, they don't know what it looks like let alone how to control...