Right Wing

The Right Winger plays opposite of the Left Winger and to the right side of the Centerman. Like the Left Winger, the Right Winger will be responsible for locking down the right side of the ice, on both offense and defense.

The Right Winger are looked at as the primary goal scorers on an Ice Hockey team. They will spend a majority, if not all, of the game roaming around on the right side of the ice, trying to get shots off on net. These players tend to have one of the best shots on the team, allowing them to snipe corners with ease! Right Wingers are also strong on their feet and strong with the puck on their stick. This allows them to win battles for the puck along the boards and to get away from opposing defensemen.

Like the Left Winger, Right Wingers are responsible for getting good shots onto the opposing team’s net, will frequently be the ones skating the puck into the offensive zone and setting up the play, be tasked to battle for the puck with opposing players when it goes to the boards or corners, and set up teammates with good passes for a potential scoring play. On defense, Right Wingers will be responsible for backchecking hard if the other team gains possession of the puck and cover open passing lanes in order to force a turnover.

On offense, Right Wingers will play on the right side of the zone. This includes the right corner, up to the right faceoff dot, and right in front of the opposing goalie.