2007-03-20 06:41:54 · 13 answers · asked by eclectivity2000 2 in Sports ➔ Hockey
The "point" is the blueline, when you are in the offensive zone, where your defensemen are positioned. Passing the puck out to the point spreads out the defence more and gives you some more offensive opportunities. This is the time when defencemen are referred to as "pointmen" because they are the men on the point.
2007-03-20 07:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Originally the point was the point where the bluelines met the boards. It has evolved and is the section of ice between the blue line and the tops of the face off circles. The area between the faceoff circles is called the slot.
2007-03-20 19:21:28 · answer #2 · answered by hemitheus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally the area around the outer portions of each face off circle. Sort of between the top of the circle and the blueline.
When you are on the power play, the point is where defensemen are typically stationed, to best move the puck from side to side, and set up shots from the perimeter.
Also the defensemen can try to stop clearing attempts on the boards, and are in the best position to try and contain the short-handed team's forwards from breaking out of their end.
2007-03-20 14:43:34 · answer #3 · answered by H_A_V_0_C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The point is just on the offensive side of the blue line is also where the defense usually are standing to keep the puck in past the blue line on the offensive side.
2007-03-20 14:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The point is out by the blue line when the offensive team has control of the other teams zone.
2007-03-20 13:45:54 · answer #5 · answered by Chad K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "Point" is basically the offensive players position in the corner of the zone between the face-off circle and the blue line as they are facing inward towards the goal.
2007-03-20 14:18:23 · answer #6 · answered by MajorTom © 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the point referes to the defenseman at the blue line. the forwards pass the puck back to teh defenseman at the point so they can take a shot on net and hopefully get a deflection, or the goalie just won't see it and they can score. the points are most often used used during a power play.
2007-03-20 14:14:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The points is any player on the blueline, winger or defenseman, while on offense. He is either there to set up a shot or take a long slap or wrist shot
2007-03-20 14:10:28 · answer #8 · answered by Dean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You usually hear this term in reference to the power play.
The "Point" is going to be one of your players who gets the puck near the offensive blue line.
http://www.answers.com/topic/the-point-ice-hockey
2007-03-20 13:48:50 · answer #9 · answered by zaphodsclone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"The Point" like 5 feet infront of the blueline in the offensive zone.
2007-03-20 14:46:21 · answer #10 · answered by andrew s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋