Definition of PENALTY BOX

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After finding space down the left channel of the penalty box and beating the offside trap, Kane was faced one-to-one with Danijel Subasic. — SI.com, "Croatia 2-1 England (AET): Three Lions' Hearts Broken as Mandzukic Scores Extra Time Winner," 11 July 2018 Approaching the penalty box, Kane picks up the ball and sends off a low rocket, which goes just wide. — Andrew Keh, New York Times, "England Takes Another Step Toward Bringing ‘It’ Home," 8 July 2018 The second power play — Wayne Simmonds went to the penalty box for roughing, but Malkin, who would have made Jack Nicholson proud, was somehow spared an embellishment infraction – was awarded with 1:37 left in the session. — Sam Carchidi, Philly.com, "Flyers rebound from drubbing, stun Penguins, 5-1, to even series," 13 Apr. 2018 But then, in the 63rd minute, from a free-kick only five yards outside his own penalty box, Robinson launched the ball up the field. — SI.com, "Tottenham vs Watford Match Preview: Classic Encounter, Key Battle, Team News & More," 29 Apr. 2018 Both were sent to their respective penalty boxes (Bertuzzi for slashing, Phaneuf for roughing). — Detroit Free Press, "Henrik Zetterberg: 'Awesome' to see Red Wings' Tyler Bertuzzi add grit," 16 Mar. 2018 No matter the team, Truex is adept at following Pearn’s orders, from the pit box to the penalty box. — Dan Gelston, The Seattle Times, "Truex makes move to Joe Gibbs Racing with championship goal," 11 Feb. 2019 Their first head coach was Paul Baxter, a rugged ex-NHL defenseman best known for having a puck thrown at his head in the penalty box – and getting cut for 10 stitches – by longtime enforcer Chris Nilan. — Geoff Baker, The Seattle Times, "As recent NHL draftees confirm, Wenatchee has become junior-hockey paradise," 15 July 2018 Per Osorio’s instructions, the centerforward, Peralta, has dropped deep as a target man, dragging the middle centerback (Giancarlo González) with him and leaving all sorts of open space upfield in the middle of the penalty box. — Grant Wahl, SI.com, "Masters of Modern Soccer: Chicharito and the Art of Mexico's Synchronization," 3 May 2018

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