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A player in hockey can skate backwards into the offensive zone with control of the puck. Hockey rule book says so.

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Yes, but the puck has to be moving forward

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No, the shooter must maintain forward progress

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No, not everyone may take the puck into the attacking zone. Goalies are not allowed to enter the attacking zone, and will have a penalty impressed on them if they do.

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