Dallas Stars Terminology

03Oct08

Flop-isode/Bunny: Fabian Brunnstrom’s inability to skate, leading to flopping around on the ice, and earning him the nickname Bunny

Turco Takey: When Marty Turco leaves the net to steal the puck from the opposing team, who are attempting to chase it into the defensive zone

Louibot: Nickname of Loui Eriksson, after he revealed himself to be an evil robot in pictures of their practice.

Skating the track: Refers to a defenseman’s ability to appear anywhere on the blue line to stop the puck and hold it in the offensive zone- pertaining particularly to Stephane Robidas.

Cheesy Rebound: Borrowed from this video, refers to a shot set up for the purpose of providing a rebound.

More to come at a later date!

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