Power forward (ice hockey) explained

In ice hockey, power forward (PWF) is a loosely applied characterization of a forward who is big and strong, equally capable of playing physically or scoring goals and would most likely have high totals in both points and penalties.[1] It is usually used in reference to a forward who is physically large, with the toughness to dig the puck out of the corners, possesses offensive instincts, has mobility, puck-handling skills,[2] [3] may be difficult to knock off the puck or to push away from the front of the goal[4] and willingly engage in fights when he feels it is required.[5] Possessing both physical size and offensive ability, power forwards are also often referred to as the 'complete' hockey player.[6]

Historically, power forward was not originally a hockey term, finding comparatively recent origins from basketball.[7] [8] Harry Sinden, former president of the Boston Bruins, claims power forward first became part of hockey terminology because of the style of play of Cam Neely, an NHL player from 1983 to 1996, who could play ruggedly and also score goals.[9] [10]

Punch Broadbent was one of the first players who pioneered the style before the NHL was founded in 1917, while Charlie Conacher, Phil Esposito, Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard and Bert Olmstead are likewise considered quintessential examples of power forwards in the decades before the term entered hockey vernacular.[11] [12]

NHL players described as power forwards

Hockey Hall of Fame inductee

PlayerCareerRef
2014–present[13]
1996–2015[14]
1993–2013[15]
2006–2021
2009–present[16]
1995–2014[17]
2006–2018
1975–1989
1912–1929[18]
2003–2022[19]
1985–2000[20] [21]
2003–2015[22]
2000–2015[23]
2015–present
1929–1941
1985–2004[24]
1983–2000
1984–2002[25]
1995–2017[26]
1963–1978[27]
2006–2021
1963–1981[28]
1999–2018
1988–2006
2009–present
1979–1994[29]
2007–present
1989–2011[30]
1999–2016[31]
1984–1995[32]
2005–2022[33]
1974–1988[34]
1983–2003
1998–2001
1993–2009
1991–2010[35]
2000–2018[36]
1990–2009
1990–2012[37]
2003–2014[38]
1945–1971, 1973–1980
1980–1999
1996–2017
1990-2008, 2011–2018
2021–present
2009-present
2009–present
1980–1993
2003–2019
1995–2013[39]
1999–present[40]
2012–present[41]
2003–2019
2005–2022
2011–present[42]
1991–2006[43]
2013–present[44]
1988–2008
1992–2007[45]
2007–present[46]
2003–present[47]
2003–2015, 2017[48]
2008–present[49]
1988–2003[50]
1986–2007[51]
1978–2004[52]
1999–2015[53]
2002–2018[54]
2008–present[55]
1983–1996
1990–2011[56]
1984–2000
1948–1962[57]
1984–1998
2005–present[58] [59]
2013–present
1993–2009
2005–2014[60]
1975–1988[61]
1998–2018[62]
1990–2005[63]
2010–present
1942–1960[64]
2005–2016
2015–present[65]
1986–2009[66]
1982–2002[67]
1978–1990, 1994–1996
1987–2009[68]
2008–2023[69]
1994–2014[70]
1987–2002[71]
1989–2009[72]
2018–present
2018–present[73]
1991–2010
2016–present
1984–2002
1979–1992[74]
1982–2002
2008–present[75]
2013–present[76]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Diamond, Dan. Total Hockey: the Official Encyclopedia of the National Hockey League. Andrews McMeel Publisher. 1998. 619. 0-8362-7114-9. registration.
  2. Web site: Hockey Terms. Southern Professional Hockey League. Jan 23, 2010.
  3. Web site: Looks can be deceiving: Steve Bernier. Sports Illustrated. Dolezar. Jon A.. June 14, 2003. Jan 23, 2010.
  4. Web site: Discounted Price. Nichols. Chris. Sep 9, 2009. Sportsnet.ca. Jan 23, 2010.
  5. News: New York Times. April 27, 2004. Hockey; Calgary's Captain Courageous. LaPointe. Joe. Jan 23, 2010.
  6. Web site: Hockeysfuture.com. Blackhawks AHL prospects update: Troy Brouwer. Greene. Colleen. Dec 26, 2006. Jan 23, 2010.
  7. Web site: definition of power forward. Jan 23, 2010. Random House.
  8. Web site: Some hockey lingo deserves a spot in the penalty box. Montgomery. Ted. USA Today. Dec 3, 2008. Jan 24, 2010.
  9. News: USA Today. C6. Allen. Kevin. June 9, 2005. Hall of Fame-bound Bruin star Neely defined 'power forward'.
  10. News: All-time power forwards . . November 1, 2010 . March 14, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402104343/http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/36015-THNcom-Top-10-Alltime-power-forwards.html . April 2, 2015 .
  11. News: Gordie Howe impacted the game of hockey like no other . . June 12, 2016 . May 2, 2020 . Cole, Cam.
  12. Web site: Who are the greatest power forwards of all time? . NHL.com . Barry . Melrose . October 16, 2011 . July 12, 2021.
  13. Web site: 'Josh Anderson is exactly the 'power horse' Canadiens have needed for ages . Julian McKenzie . . October 4, 2021 . January 14, 2021.
  14. Web site: Leafs Sign Antropov to Extension.
  15. Web site: Arnott has evolved into true leader.
  16. Web site: Stars' fortunes in series could hinge on Benn's success. 26 April 2019 .
  17. Web site: Best of Everything: Power Forward. 22 December 2003.
  18. Web site: Broadbent, Punch -- Biography -- Honoured Player -- Legends of Hockey . Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum . July 12, 2021.
  19. Web site: Los Angeles Kings' Dustin Brown Enjoying Career Renaissance . The Hockey Writers . October 20, 2017.
  20. Web site: Top 10 NHL Power Forwards Of All Time . Sports Illustrated . Allan . Muir . March 6, 2013 . July 12, 2021.
  21. Web site: Wendel Clark: The Code a 'blurred line' in hockey.
  22. Web site: Devils F Ryane Clowe's playing career is over due to concussions. 11 September 2015 .
  23. Web site: Dallas Stars Acquire Erik Cole from Montreal in Exchange for Micheal Ryder and Dallas' Third-Round Pick in 2013.
  24. Web site: Shayne Corson - Bio, pictures, stats and more | Historical Website of the Montreal Canadiens.
  25. Web site: Flyers A-Z: Dineen, Kevin . Philadelphia Flyers . July 12, 2021.
  26. Web site: Consistency, longevity highlight Doan's NHL career.
  27. Web site: Heritage Night: Celebrating Flyers Hall of Famers.
  28. https://www.si.com/hockey/news/ken-campbell-ranks-the-top-100-nhl-players-of-all-time Ken Campbell ranks the Top 100 NHL players of all time
  29. Web site: Foligno living up to family name.
  30. Web site: Forsberg, Peter -- Biography -- Honoured Player -- Legends of Hockey . Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum . July 12, 2021.
  31. Web site: NHL | Johan Franzen lifts Red Wings 4-3 over Avs. 25 April 2008.
  32. News: Canadiens name Gerard Gallant new assistant coach. The Globe and Mail. 15 June 2012.
  33. Web site: Getzlaf gifted at finding second gear. NHL.com. Wigge. Larry. May 3, 2009. Jan 23, 2010.
  34. News: New York Times. June 20, 2002. LaPointe. Joe. Hockey;Gillies Heads the List Into the Hall of Fame. Jan 23, 2010.
  35. News: HOCKEY; Guerin and Devils Finally Agree to a Deal. The New York Times. 22 November 1997. Mallozzi. Vincent M..
  36. Web site: Hartnell: Big hair, big play.
  37. Web site: Report: Red Wings' Holmstrom set to retire . Sportsnet.ca . January 8, 2013 . July 12, 2021.
  38. Web site: Blue Jackets agree to terms with forward Nathan Horton on a seven-year contract.
  39. Web site: Flyers A-Z: Knuble, Mike . Philadelphia Flyers . July 12, 2021.
  40. Web site: Ilya Kovalchuk passes up chance at NHL history with early retirement. 12 July 2013 .
  41. Web site: New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider is a Rare Scorer . Blue Line Station . December 9, 2016 .
  42. Web site: Gabriel Landeskog Needs to Bring Back the Physicality . Fansided . December 10, 2018.
  43. Web site: John LeClair: A Prototypical Power Forward . The Hockey Writers . July 5, 2020.
  44. Web site: Anders Lee vs The Power Forward Decline . Fansided . December 10, 2020.
  45. News: The cases for Eric Lindros and Don Baizley in the Hall of Fame . . Steve . Dryden . November 13, 2014 . March 11, 2015.
  46. Web site: One-on-One with Boston Bruins' Power Forward Milan Lucic. . Hockey News . Ken Campbell . 2011-06-28 . dead . https://archive.today/20120717074242/http://video.thehockeynews.com/821999919001/One-on-one_with_Boston_Bruins_power_forward_Milan_Lucic . 2012-07-17 .
  47. Web site: Evgeni Malkin: 800 Games Later . The Hockey Writers . November 15, 2018.
  48. Web site: Ryan Malone has his eye on the NHL—or the Olympics. 11 September 2017 .
  49. Web site: Patrick Maroon emerging as top power forward . Edmonton Sun . January 9, 2017.
  50. News: Canfora . Jason La . Bourque Shoots For Final Goal . The Washington Post . 2001-05-28 . 2022-06-11.
  51. Web site: Flyers A-Z: Mellanby, Scott . Philadelphia Flyers . July 12, 2021.
  52. News: The Milwaukee Journal. Bruins Hoping for Revenge against Oilers. May 15, 1990. c3. Journal Wire Services.
  53. Web site: Allan Muir: Stars a work in progress. 22 April 2008 .
  54. Web site: Rick Nash gives first hint at retirement. 29 June 2018.
  55. Web site: James Neal of Predators has 'extra motivation' against Penguins.
  56. News: Owen Nolan announces retirement after 18-year NHL career. National Post. 8 February 2012. Scianitti. Matthew.
  57. Web site: Bert Olmstead - Bio, pictures, stats and more . Montreal Canadiens . July 12, 2021.
  58. Web site: Roberto Luongo 'fine' after being steamrolled by Ovechkin. 4 January 2015 .
  59. Web site: Florida Panthers' rally falls short as misery in Washington continues The Miami Herald. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150105045406/http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/florida-panthers/article5417898.html. 2015-01-05. Miami Herald.
  60. Web site: Edmonton Oilers forward Dustin Penner ready to build on 32-goal NHL season.
  61. Web site: Once a rugged power forward, Willi Plett still making living with his hands.
  62. Web site: Ponikarovsky a Leaf surrounded by the Maple Leaf.
  63. News: Whalers Finally Trade Shanahan for Coffey . . Alex . Yannis . October 10, 1996 . March 16, 2017.
  64. Web site: Maurice Richard: 100 Greatest NHL Players . NHL.com . January 1, 2017.
  65. Web site: Nick Ritchie is the Boston Bruins Not So Secret Weapon . Last Word on Sports . February 10, 2021.
  66. Web site: Roberts Putting Neck on the Line\.
  67. Web site: 50 Forgotten Stories: 'Super Swede'. 6 January 2017 .
  68. Web site: Former Red Wing Brendan Shanahan doesn't get into Hall of Fame; Adam Oates among four chosen. 26 June 2012.
  69. Web site: Flyers Sign Simmonds to Six-Year Extension.
  70. Web site: Los Angeles Kings acquire power forward Ryan Smyth from Avalanche . . . July 4, 2009. March 11, 2015.
  71. News: Money in the Bank. McMillan. Tom. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Dec 25, 1991. D1.
  72. Web site: HHOF: 12 interesting facts about Mats Sundin . Sportsnet.ca . Mike . Johnston . November 12, 2012 . July 12, 2021.
  73. Web site: Brady Tkachuk signs seven-year extension with Ottawa Senators . Sportsnet . October 14, 2021.
  74. https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks-players-who-left-succeeded-elsewhere/ Looking back at five Canucks players whose departures hurt the most
  75. Web site: Blake Wheeler reflects on 500 NHL games . Winnipeg Sun . January 18, 2015.
  76. Web site: Tom Wilson is redefining physical play in the NHL — one hit at a time.

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