Hyökkäyspiste

Hyökkäyspiste, meaning "attack point" in Finnish, is a term used in ice hockey to denote a specific area on the ice where a team aims to initiate offensive plays. This zone is typically located in the neutral zone, close to the opponent's blue line. The primary objective of controlling the hyökkäyspiste is to gain a positional advantage and create scoring opportunities.

Teams often use strategies centered around the hyökkäyspiste to transition from defense to offense. Players may aim to pass the puck into this area to gain possession deep in the offensive zone, or to dump the puck in behind the opposing defense. The hyökkäyspiste serves as a staging ground for offensive rushes, allowing forwards to gather speed and defenders to join the attack.

Effective use of the hyökkäyspiste requires good puck possession, strong passing skills, and coordinated movement of players. Successful teams can disrupt the opponent's defensive structure by attacking this area, forcing turnovers, and generating rebounds or odd-man rushes. Conversely, a team that fails to secure the hyökkäyspiste may find itself defending their own zone more frequently. The concept is fundamental to offensive zone entry and sustained pressure in ice hockey.