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A large rectangular pad attached to the front of the goalie’s stick hand.
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Was one of the two confrences in the NHL consisting of the Patrick and Adams Divisions until the 1992-93 season. The other conference was Campbell Conference. These were renamed the Eastern and Western Conferences respectively, starting with 1993-94 season.
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A goal that is ruled invalid by the referee or the waving off of an infraction by the linesmen.
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1. A goal that is disallowed for one of several reasons, such as the puck being kicked into the goal cage, or being batted in with a high stick, indicated by a signal from a linesman that is similar to baseball's "safe signal." 2. The same signal, indicating that no icing or offside violation is being called.
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The renamed Cambell Conference beginning with the 1993-94 season which contains the Central and Pacific Divisions (formerly the Norris and Smythe Divisions respectively).
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One of the two forwards who flank the center and, with the center, make up a line. Also known as a winger or wingman. See also left wing; right wing.
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Two players who flank the center on his right and left sides and, with him, make up the attacking unit or forward line.
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A shot made using a strong flicking of the wrist and forearm muscles, with the stick blade kept on the ice; it is slower but more accurate than a slap shot.
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