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Enforcer is a role in ice hockey. The term is sometimes used synonymously with "fighter", "tough guy", or "goon". An enforcer's job is to deter and respond to dirty or violent play by the opposition. When such play occurs, the enforcer is expected to respond aggressively, by fighting or checking the offender. Enforcers are expected to react ...
This is a list of nicknames in the sport of ice hockey. Most are related to professional ice hockey such as the National Hockey League. A few notable nicknames from the Canadian major junior hockey leagues, the U.S. colleges, and national teams are excluded.
Schultz was known as a point producer in junior hockey, but became an "enforcer" in his first year of pro hockey with the Richmond Robins of the AHL, prior to joining the Philadelphia Flyers, where he would become famous. Schultz earned the nickname "the Hammer" for his aggressive style of hockey.
On September 12, 2009, the New Jersey Devils invited Peters to try out with the team during training camp. [3] On September 25, the Devils signed Peters to a one-way two-year contract worth the NHL's league minimum of US$500,000. [4] The team placed him on waivers June 30, 2010 [5] and July 2, bought out his contract. [6]
This is a list of enforcers who have played in the National Hockey League. ... [4] Mason Geertsen: AHL: Henderson Silver Knights: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 227 lb (103 kg) [5]
Also trapper or catching glove. The webbed glove that the goaltender wears on the hand opposite the hand that holds the stick. centre Also center. A forward position whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice. change on the fly Substituting a player from the bench during live play, i.e. not during a stoppage prior to a faceoff. charging The act of taking more than three strides or ...
Nicknamed "Tough Tony" and "Mighty Mouse", he was known also as a little pest, in part due to his small stature, at just 5'7" tall and 160 lbs. Leswick is best known for scoring the series-winning goal in overtime of game seven of the 1954 Stanley Cup Finals.
This list of National Hockey League (NHL) players is divided into the following lists: By name.