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Rebound: A rebound occurs when the puck bounces off a goalie, a player, or the net (or occasionally, the back boards) after a shot on goal.

Rebounder: Is a mini-trampoline. Rebounding (bouncing on the trampoline) is a gentle, low-impact exercise that may strengthen your heart, improve your circulation, stimulate the flow in your lymphatic . . . View Full Definition

Offensive Rebound: A rebound by a player on offense.

Defensive Rebound: A rebound by a player on defense.

Glacial Rebound: Epeirogenic uplift of the crust that takes place after the retreat of a continental glacier, in response to earlier subsidence under the weight of the ice.

Elastic Rebound Theory: A theory that explains the earthquake process. In this theory, slowly accumulating elastic strain builds within a rock mass over an extended length of time. This strain is suddenly released . . . View Full Definition

Quadruple Double: When a player racks up double-digit figures in four of five offensive categories (scoring, assists, blocked shots, steals or rebounds) during the course of a game. See also triple double.

Power Forward: A power forward is a large, muscular offensive player (6'0 - 6'5, 210-240 pounds), with the mobility to track a puck to the corners of the rink, the physical toughness required to dig it out . . . View Full Definition

Outlet Pass: A pass made from a rebounder to an offensive teammate.

Triple Double: When a player scores double-digits in 3 categories during one game (points, assists and rebounds are most common, but it can also be blocks or steals).