Hockey Giveaway
A giveaway in hockey is when a player's actions result in a loss of possession of the puck. A giveaway is also used as a statistic to determine how the possession of the puck was lost. An example of a giveaway is when a player makes an inaccurate pass down the ice that is intercepted, resulting in a turnover of possession.
There are other stats in hockey that look at how turnovers are created. Takeaways are when the defending team causes a change in possession of the puck. Giveaways and takeaways are both statistics that can help determine which team maintains possession of the puck in each game.
Giveaway Strategy
Many hockey managers will stress the importance of limiting giveaways in each match. Giveaways within one of the teams’ defending zones are one of the many ways scoring chances are created for opponents. These dangerous turnovers often happen when the defense is out of position and the goalie is partially unprotected. Hockey players practice passing to limit the number of these types of giveaways.
FAQ
What is a takeaway in hockey?
A takeaway in hockey is when the defending team is the direct cause of a turnover of the puck during a match. Takeaways are a key statistic in determining the pressure a team’s defense creates. Turnovers may play a key role in the overall outcome of a given game.
What is a hit in hockey?
A hit in hockey refers to the action of making physical contact with an opponent, typically in the form of a body check. There are many types of hits in hockey, some legal and others illegal. Examples of legal hits are body checks leading with the shoulder or hip. Illegal body checks include charging and cross-checking; these hits will result in a player spending time in the penalty box.
What is cross checking in hockey?
Cross-checking in hockey is an illegal check that involves a player using the shaft of their stick to illegally hit an opponent. These penalties are dangerous and will result in a player spending time in the penalty box for a two-minute minor penalty. Other more severe cross-checks will result in major penalties. In rare cases, cross-checking can result in a game misconduct penalty.