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Originally Posted by morgin
I'm bumping this because it's been bugging me again lately that I can't find a clear answer. Anyone know?
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on a quick google search here is an article from 2016
https://blackhawksbreakdown.com/2016...ts-stat-value/
very first thing:
A faceoff is a subjective stat, so there is no 100% conclusive ruling on it per say.
...So the basic definition of a faceoff win would be a play in which the players team gains possession of the puck.
Possession of the puck does not have to be long. A deflection would not count as possession, but as long as a teammates has his stick on the puck, that would be possession, and a faceoff win.