Breakaway: A fast break in which an attacker with the puck skates in alone on the goalie, having gotten past or clear of the defensemen, trapping the opponents behind the play.

 

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Breakaway: A fast break in which an attacker with the puck skates in alone on the goalie, having gotten past or clear of the defensemen, trapping the opponents behind the play.

Penalty Shot: A shot on goal, with only the goaltender defending, awarded for certain infractions. The player taking the shot is given the puck at the center ice spot and must keep the puck moving forward . . . View Full Definition

Delay Of Game: An infraction that covers several different offenses. The most common is when a player, most often the goalie, shoots or bats the puck out of the playing area. Other offenses include deliber . . . View Full Definition

Cherry Picking: When a player, generally a forward, hangs out behind the play waiting for a outlet pass so that he can have a breakaway.

Breakout Pass: This is a pass made to another player who is moving for a breakaway.

Breaking Pass: A pass to a teammate who is trying for a breakaway.