The pass or passes which immediately precede a succeddful scoring attempt;
a maximum of two assists are credited for one goal.
Attacking Zone
The area between the opponents' blue line and their goal.
Backcheck
An attempt by a player, on his way back to his defensive zone, to regain the
the puck from the opposition by checking or harassing an opponent who has the puck.
Backhand Shot
A shot or pass made with the stick from the left side by a right-handed player
or from the right side by a left-handed player.
Beat the Defense
To get by one or both of the defensemen.
Beat the Goalie
To outwit the goalie and score a goal.
Behind the net
The area of ice behind the goal cage is legal territory.
