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Six Men On The Ice & What They Do
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Goaltender
The Goaltender’s main responsibility is to keep the puck from entering the goal net, and there are no restrictions placed on the methods he can employ.
Defenseman
Basically, the two defenseman try to stop the incoming play at their own blue line. They also block shots, clear the puck from in front of their goal and watch the opposing forwards.Offensively, they carry the puck up the ice or pass the puck up to the forwards, then follow the play into the attacking zone and keep it there.
Center
The center operates mostly up and down the middle of the ice and usually leads his team’s attack by carrying the puck. He sets up plays by exchanging passes with his two wings and tries to steer the play in toward the opponent’s goal. Defensively, he tries to keep the play in the attacking zone by harassing the opponent’s puck carrier (forechecking).
Wings
The two wings move up and down the sides of the rink with the direction of play. Offensively, they skate abreast of the center, exchanging passes with him while positioning themselves for a shot on the goal. Defensively, they watch the opponent’s wings and try to disrupt their playmaking and shooting as they action moves back toward the defending zone (backchecking).
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