In ice hockey, power forward (PWF) is a loosely applied characterization of a big and powerful forward, equally capable of physically playing or scoring goals and will likely have a high total at both points and penalties. This is typically used in physically forward references, with the toughness to dig the chip out of the corner, have the instinct of attack, have the ability to move, chip-handling, it may be difficult to knock the chip or to push from the front of the goal and willing to engage in a fight when he felt it was necessary. Having a physical size and offensive capability, power forward is also often referred to as a 'complete' hockey player.
Historically, advanced forces originally were not hockey terms, finding the relative origins of basketball. Harry Sinden, former president of Boston Bruins, claimed first power forward was part of hockey terminology due to Cam Neely's playing style, NHL player 1983-1996, who could play roughly and score goals.
Players who have been described as power forward include Wendel Clark, Ryan Getzlaf, Clark Gillies, Jarome Iginla, Kerr Team, John LeClair, Eric Lindros, Milan Lucic, Mark Messier, Keith Primeau, Brendan Shanahan, Ryan Smyth, Kevin Stevens, Keith Tkachuk, and Rick Tocchet.
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