sports dictionary Ice hockey - ROLL ON THE RAILS (SLANG)

Ice hockey ROLL ON THE RAILS (SLANG) a straightforward hockey players game with a minimal set of maneuvers around the court. The lack of technical techniques and movement options can be caused by several factors: the coachs attitude; the low class of the hockey player; poor form; and a narrowly focused role.From the outside, such a simple game seems very primitive. Fans often call straightforward hockey players "tram", emphasizing the narrow capabilities of the athlete. The phrase "roll on the rails" is almost always used in a negative sense. However, sometimes this expression can also be a compliment. For example, if a player finds a weak spot in the opponents defense and repeatedly breaks into the zone in the same manner.