{"version":"1.0","type":"link","title":"Backcheck - Newikis","description":"The backcheck is an ice hockey defensive transition play made (primarily) in the neutral zone. It is a type of checking. The purpose of the backcheck is to try to limit the opponent's options as they head up the ice towards the backchecking team's end zone. The backcheck may be initiated by…","provider_name":"Newikis","provider_url":"https://newikis.com","cache_age":86400}