Whether you're a forward or a defenseman, giving and taking a hit properly is just as important as any other on-ice skill.

Milan Lucic is one of the most punishing hitters in the NHL today and gives opposing players a reason to think twice before retrieving the puck against the boards or cutting through open ice. In this video, Milan explains there is one key to making a big hit - angles. 

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