Unlike the Wildcat, with a simultaneous two-quarterback system, "you wouldn't be able to prepare for it because no one's ever seen it on film, " star cornerback Darrelle Revis said, adding that the defense would be on high alert for a trick play.
Pool enjoyed a period of dominance as the Bluebirds tried to come to terms with their double blow, but Stephen Crainey shot wide and DJ Campbell, who scored a hat-trick in the play-off semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest, failed to connect with a precise low cross.
Wigan substitute Joel Tomkins prevented Australian Test winger Morris from collecting a hat-trick with a superb ankle-tap tackle and from the resulting play, Jamie Soward fired over a drop-goal to extend the lead to six points.
All it took was Sidney Crosby and a very powerful power play to do the trick.
For professional goalkeepers, who often have to play through minor sprains and bruised hands, it's a common trick for adding a little protection just as long as the manufacturers have enough time to produce them.
Spain's Villarreal edged out Bulgarian visitors Levski Sofia with a 1-0 victory as striker Nilmar added to his recent hat-trick for Brazil with a 72nd-minute winner after good play out wide by substitute Giuseppe Rossi.
The term is a play on words, of course, and an example of the old marketing trick of avoiding the baggage of one phrase by inventing another.
The club's record signing received a standing ovation after a 90th-minute equaliser on his league debut against Le Mans and a hat-trick against Anderlecht in the second-leg of the Champions League play-offs had the fans on their feet and chanting his name.
He jammed home a couple of power-play goals to help Pittsburgh bolt to a 3-0 lead and then capped his fourth career hat trick on a rebound midway through the second period to turn away a mild New York surge.
Francisco Leonelli grabbed a 15-minute hat-trick in the first half as Sarries ran riot to boost their play-off hopes.
Leroy Cudjoe scored a hat-trick and Shaun Lunt crossed twice as the Giants put in a strong display to give themselves a play-off boost.
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