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Cycling The Puck: This is when two offensive players, while in the offensive zone, move the puck along the boards.

Dangle: When a player handles the puck or himself in such a manner to fool the opponent into moving out of position, allowing the player to get past. Originated from the word decoy.

Dasher: The small ledge at the top of the boards.

Dead: When the puck canít be played which could be because of any number of reasons. The result will probably be a face-off.

Dead Puck: A puck that flies out of the rink or that a player has caught in his hand.

Defending Zone: Is that portion of the ice rink where the goal is located, and so each teamís defending zone is the area in front of the goal they are defending.

Defensemen: Two players who make up a team’s defensive unit usually stationed in or near their defensive zone to help the goalie guard against attack; sometimes they lead an attack. The left defenseman . . . View Full Definition

Defensive Line: Consists of two defensemen.

Defensive Zone: The area in a team's own end of the ice, between the blue line and the goal line.

Deflection: A shot or pass that changes direction when it strikes a player, skate, or stick. While often accidental, a deflection may also be a deliberate act of a player who uses the stick to redirect . . . View Full Definition

Deke: When a player handles the puck or himself in such a manner to fool the opponent into moving out of position, allowing the player to get past. Originated from the word decoy.

Deking: A decoying or faking motion by the puck-carrier; the art of making a defensive player think you are going to pass or move in a certain direction when you are not. There are shoulder dekes, s . . . 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

Delayed Offside: An apparent offside on which the linesman doesn't blow the whistle immediately because a defending player has gained control of the puck near the blue line. If the player loses possession be . . . View Full Definition

Delayed Penalty: 1) a penalty that isn't called immediately because the non-offending team has control of the puck in an advantageous position. The referee raises an arm to signal the penalty but doesn't blo . . . View Full Definition

Delayed Whistle: When an official raises his arm but does not blow his whistle, waiting to see the outcome of a play before calling a penalty; this is done so as not to penalize the non-offending team by sto . . . View Full Definition

Diamond: A defensive formation, used when a team is short-handed, in which the four remaining skaters form into a diamond arrangement.

Dig: When a player uses their body or stick in an attempt to get the puck away from an opposing player. This usually takes place along the boards.

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