Ice Hockey Terminology, Part 2
38 entries in the Ice Hockey Terminology, Part 2 compendium.
Gordie Howe hat trickA goal, an assist, and a fight in one game.High-stickingThree infractions involving a stick above the shoulders or crossbar.HockeytownA generic term for communities with deep ice hockey roots.Hooking (ice hockey)Using the stick to restrain an opponent is penalized as hooking.Ice hockeyA fast, full-contact team sport played on ice with sticks and a puck.Icing (ice hockey)Icing stops play when the puck is shot from one's own half past the opponent's goal line.KLM LineSoviet forward line of Krutov, Larionov and Makarov.Left wing lockDefensive strategy that reinforces the blue line with the left winger.Line (ice hockey)A group of three forwards who play together as a unit.Line changeSimultaneous substitution of forward linemates during play or stoppages.Man-to-man defenseA defensive system where each player guards a specific opponent.Michigan goalA lacrosse-style goal scored from behind the net.Neutral zone trapA defensive strategy that clogs the neutral zone to force turnovers.Offer sheetA contract offer to a restricted free agent from another team.Offside (ice hockey)Offside prevents attacking players from entering the offensive zone before the puck.Original SixThe six teams that were the NHL's only members from 1942 to 1967.Pass (ice hockey)Passing is a fundamental skill moving the puck between teammates.Penalty boxA designated area where penalized players serve time off the ice or field.Penalty shot (ice hockey)A free scoring attempt awarded after a foul on a breakaway.Pest (ice hockey)A player who antagonizes opponents through legal, borderline, or illegal tactics.Playoff beardA superstition where athletes stop shaving during playoff runs.Plus–minus (sports)A hockey statistic measuring goal differential while a player is on ice.The point (ice hockey)The point is a defensive position along the offensive blue line.Point shotA defenseman's shot from the blue line.Points per gameAverage points scored per game in a sport.Power forward (ice hockey)A big, strong forward who scores and plays physically.Power playTemporary player advantage following an opponent's penalty.Rebound (sports)A loose ball or puck after a failed scoring attempt.Saucer passA lifted pass that flies flat like a flying saucer.Save (goaltender)A goaltender prevents a shot from entering the net.Short-handedA team with fewer players on ice due to a penalty.Shot (ice hockey)A scoring attempt directed on goal, requiring a save or resulting in a goal.Shot on goal (ice hockey)A shot on goal is any puck directed toward the net that would score if not saved.SlapshotA high-speed, low-accuracy shot requiring a long setup.Snap shot (ice hockey)A compromise shot blending wrist shot accuracy with slap shot speed.TankingIntentionally losing games to secure better draft picks.Teddy bear tossFans throw stuffed toys onto the ice for charity.Three stars (ice hockey)Three best players per game, chosen by home-team media.
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