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Role Two - Hockey Defensive Skill
In ice hockey what does the third backchecker do in the defensive zone?
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In Ice Hockey what does the thirdbackchecker do on defense?
In ice hockey what does the third backchecker do in the defensive zone?
Third forward
* Cover the strong side point and don't allow a walk through the seam by the low forward.
* Be ready for a quick pass to the boards, fight to get the puck out or freeze it, you cannot lose possession.
