Torpedo system
The torpedo system is an
international competition.[1] The system converts the traditional hockey layout of three forwards and two defensemen, into two torpedoes up front, two halfbacks, and one lone defenceman (or libero). The torpedoes are responsible for forechecking in the corners when the puck is in the offensive zone, and stay around the neutral zone to be sprung into a scoring position (by a stretch pass or torpedo pass). The halfbacks are all-purpose players that run the offense from the faceoff circles in the offensive zone, and defend against the other team's torpedoes. The libero protects the rear of the ice.[2]
The system is used in international hockey by the Swedish team, due to the large ice surface, and the lack of a
two-line passes
to spring the torpedoes.
The system was used to describe the Swedish national men's hockey team's approach during the 2002 Winter Games,[3][4] which was punctuated by a preliminary 5-2 win over the eventual gold-medal winning Canadian team.
References
- ^ Jeff Z. Klein (December 9, 2001). "THE YEAR IN IDEAS: A TO Z.; The Torpedo". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
- ^ Ben McGrath (January 10, 2002). "Damn the Torpedo". Slate magazine. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
- ^ "Torpedo blast". CNN/Sports Illustrated. Associated Press. February 15, 2002. Retrieved 2007-12-31.
- ^ Joe Lapointe (February 16, 2002). "Swedish Offense Easily Dismantles Talented Canadian Team". New York Times. Retrieved 2007-12-31.
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