Hey Yanks - Neutral Zone Trap

[PuckOff]

If any of you Yanks want to know what trap hockey is (Neutral Zone Trap) just tune into the Canada vs Latvia game for a classic example of a weak team playing the trap to keep it's hopes alive.

 

[MrMonkey]

That's why I hated this team! But was successful when you have an ace goalie and other team loses patience!

 

[betplom]

Great thread, pucker.

 

[MrMonkey]

I guess I hated the Devils cause the trap beat the Flyers so many times! Unreal! Flyers shot-on-goal game totals would be like 15-20 at times! So frustrating and boring!

 

[PuckOff]

Were Brodeur's numbers padded by the trap? I would say so.

 

[MrMonkey]

OMG! Tied! WTF is going on! Common Canada!


Haven't tuned in to now but with Latvia playing the trap the Canadians have a ton of shots! Goalie must be playing great?

 

[reno cool]

He is. But you can't take penalties here. bad call actually

 

[Matty]

Were Brodeur's numbers padded by the trap? I would say so.

Fok Brodeur, fok the Devils, fok Jacques Lemaire.

 

[FairWarning]

Were Brodeur's numbers padded by the trap? I would say so.

Very much so.

 

[PuckOff]

OMG! Tied! WTF is going on! Common Canada!


Haven't tuned in to now but with Latvia playing the trap the Canadians have a ton of shots! Goalie must be playing great?

Ton of shots, but not quality scoring chances.

 

[FairWarning]

Pucky - do you think Americans do not know what a neutral zone trap is?

 

[PuckOff]

Not all Americans FW. Just the casual hockey follower. Most cannot spot the trap forming at all. Most don't even know what it is. The trap is a despicable form of D. It should be outlawed and called a 2 minute delay of game minor.

 

[FairWarning]

Not all Americans FW. Just the casual hockey follower. Most cannot spot the trap forming at all. Most don't even know what it is. The trap is a despicable form of D. It should be outlawed and called a 2 minute delay of game minor.

The casual US fan is at work and has no idea where Latvia is, let alone care about a trap. This game will not be shown on delay here either.

I do agree with you about the trap, just horrible. It's the only chance less-talented teams have of winning.

 

[Saulty]

Is it like the off side trap in soccer?

 

[roguejuror]

Is it like the off side trap in soccer?

Yes, Saulty. :hides: