[{"n": "2–0 lead is the worst lead", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/2-0-lead-is-the-worst-lead/", "s": "A cliché warning that a two‑goal lead breeds complacency."}, {"n": "200-foot game", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/200-foot-game/", "s": "A player's strong presence across all three zones of the rink."}, {"n": "Analytics in ice hockey", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/analytics-in-ice-hockey/", "s": "Statistical analysis of player and team performance in ice hockey."}, {"n": "Assist (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/assist-ice-hockey/", "s": "Awarded to up to two players who enabled a goal."}, {"n": "Awarded goal", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/awarded-goal/", "s": "A goal awarded without the puck entering the net."}, {"n": "Backcheck", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/backcheck/", "s": "A defensive transition play to limit opponent options in the neutral zone."}, {"n": "Bench-clearing brawl", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/bench-clearing-brawl/", "s": "Mass player confrontation from benches in baseball and hockey."}, {"n": "Big Six (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/big-six-ice-hockey/", "s": "The six dominant national teams in men's international ice hockey."}, {"n": "Black Ace (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/black-ace-ice-hockey/", "s": "A playoff call-up who practices but may never play."}, {"n": "Butterfly style", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/butterfly-style/", "s": "A goaltending technique that drops to the knees to block low shots."}, {"n": "Buzzer beater", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/buzzer-beater/", "s": "A shot made as the game clock expires, often deciding the outcome."}, {"n": "Captain (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/captain-ice-hockey/", "s": "The only player authorized to discuss rule interpretations with referees."}, {"n": "Centre (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/centre-ice-hockey/", "s": "The centre is the versatile forward who controls the middle of the ice."}, {"n": "Ceremonial first puck", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/ceremonial-first-puck/", "s": "A guest of honor drops a puck to start the game."}, {"n": "Checking (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/checking-ice-hockey/", "s": "Defensive techniques to disrupt or separate an opponent from the puck."}, {"n": "Clipping (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/clipping-ice-hockey/", "s": "A rarely called penalty for hitting an opponent at or below the knees."}, {"n": "Cross-checking", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/cross-checking/", "s": "An infraction using the stick shaft to check an opponent."}, {"n": "Cup of coffee (sports idiom)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/cup-of-coffee-sports-idiom/", "s": "A brief major-league stint for a minor league player."}, {"n": "Defenceman", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/defenceman/", "s": "Defencemen prevent goals and often play the blue line."}, {"n": "Deke (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/deke-ice-hockey/", "s": "A feint technique to deceive and bypass an opponent."}, {"n": "Diamond formation", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/diamond-formation/", "s": "A defensive formation used during a penalty kill in ice hockey."}, {"n": "Dump and chase", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/dump-and-chase/", "s": "A tactic to advance the puck deep into enemy territory."}, {"n": "Empty net goal", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/empty-net-goal/", "s": "A goal scored into a net with no goalkeeper present."}, {"n": "Enforcer (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/enforcer-ice-hockey/", "s": "An enforcer deters violence through fighting and physical intimidation."}, {"n": "Extra attacker", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/extra-attacker/", "s": "A skater replaces the goaltender to gain an offensive advantage."}, {"n": "Face-off", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/face-off/", "s": "A method to begin or restart play by dropping a puck between opponents."}, {"n": "False start", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/false-start/", "s": "Faceoff violations lead to player replacement or a minor penalty."}, {"n": "Farm team", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/farm-team/", "s": "A developmental team that trains players for a parent club."}, {"n": "Fenwick (statistic)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/fenwick-statistic/", "s": "Advanced statistic measuring unblocked shot attempt differential at even strength."}, {"n": "Five-hole", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/five-hole/", "s": "The space between a goaltender's legs on the ice."}, {"n": "Forecheck", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/forecheck/", "s": "Defensive play in the offensive zone to regain puck control."}, {"n": "Forward (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/forward-ice-hockey/", "s": "A forward generates offense and supports defense in ice hockey."}, {"n": "Game seven", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/game-seven/", "s": "The decisive final game of a tied best-of-seven series."}, {"n": "Goal (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/goal-ice-hockey/", "s": "A goal is scored when the puck fully crosses the goal line."}, {"n": "Goal difference", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/goal-difference/", "s": "Goal difference ranks teams level on points by net goals."}, {"n": "Goaltender", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/goaltender/", "s": "The player who prevents the puck from entering their team's net."}, {"n": "Grinder (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/grinder-ice-hockey/", "s": "A hard-working, checking forward valued for physical play."}, {"n": "Hash mark (sports)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/hash-mark-sports/", "s": "Short field markings used for positioning and measurement in sports."}, {"n": "Hat-trick", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/hat-trick/", "s": "Three goals in a game, celebrated by fans throwing hats onto the ice."}, {"n": "Gordie Howe hat trick", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/gordie-howe-hat-trick/", "s": "A goal, an assist, and a fight in one game."}, {"n": "High-sticking", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/high-sticking/", "s": "Three infractions involving a stick above the shoulders or crossbar."}, {"n": "Hockeytown", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/hockeytown/", "s": "A generic term for communities with deep ice hockey roots."}, {"n": "Hooking (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/hooking-ice-hockey/", "s": "Using the stick to restrain an opponent is penalized as hooking."}, {"n": "Ice hockey", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/ice-hockey/", "s": "A fast, full-contact team sport played on ice with sticks and a puck."}, {"n": "Icing (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/icing-ice-hockey/", "s": "Icing stops play when the puck is shot from one's own half past the opponent's goal line."}, {"n": "KLM Line", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/klm-line/", "s": "Soviet forward line of Krutov, Larionov and Makarov."}, {"n": "Left wing lock", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/left-wing-lock/", "s": "Defensive strategy that reinforces the blue line with the left winger."}, {"n": "Line (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/line-ice-hockey/", "s": "A group of three forwards who play together as a unit."}, {"n": "Man-to-man defense", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/man-to-man-defense/", "s": "A defensive system where each player guards a specific opponent."}, {"n": "Michigan goal", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/michigan-goal/", "s": "A lacrosse-style goal scored from behind the net."}, {"n": "Neutral zone trap", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/neutral-zone-trap/", "s": "A defensive strategy that clogs the neutral zone to force turnovers."}, {"n": "Offer sheet", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/offer-sheet/", "s": "A contract offer to a restricted free agent from another team."}, {"n": "Offside (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/offside-ice-hockey/", "s": "Offside prevents attacking players from entering the offensive zone before the puck."}, {"n": "Original Six", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/original-six/", "s": "The six teams that were the NHL's only members from 1942 to 1967."}, {"n": "Pass (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/pass-ice-hockey/", "s": "Passing is a fundamental skill moving the puck between teammates."}, {"n": "Penalty box", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/penalty-box/", "s": "A designated area where penalized players serve time off the ice or field."}, {"n": "Penalty shot (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/penalty-shot-ice-hockey/", "s": "A free scoring attempt awarded after a foul on a breakaway."}, {"n": "Pest (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/pest-ice-hockey/", "s": "A player who antagonizes opponents through legal, borderline, or illegal tactics."}, {"n": "Playoff beard", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/playoff-beard/", "s": "A superstition where athletes stop shaving during playoff runs."}, {"n": "Plus–minus (sports)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/plus-minus-sports/", "s": "A hockey statistic measuring goal differential while a player is on ice."}, {"n": "The point (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/the-point-ice-hockey/", "s": "The point is a defensive position along the offensive blue line."}, {"n": "Point shot", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/point-shot/", "s": "A defenseman's shot from the blue line."}, {"n": "Points per game", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/points-per-game/", "s": "Average points scored per game in a sport."}, {"n": "Power forward (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/power-forward-ice-hockey/", "s": "A big, strong forward who scores and plays physically."}, {"n": "Power play", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/power-play/", "s": "Temporary player advantage following an opponent's penalty."}, {"n": "Rebound (sports)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/rebound-sports/", "s": "A loose ball or puck after a failed scoring attempt."}, {"n": "Saucer pass", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/saucer-pass/", "s": "A lifted pass that flies flat like a flying saucer."}, {"n": "Save (goaltender)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/save-goaltender/", "s": "A goaltender prevents a shot from entering the net."}, {"n": "Short-handed", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/short-handed/", "s": "A team with fewer players on ice due to a penalty."}, {"n": "Shot (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/shot-ice-hockey/", "s": "A scoring attempt directed on goal, requiring a save or resulting in a goal."}, {"n": "Shot on goal (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/shot-on-goal-ice-hockey/", "s": "A shot on goal is any puck directed toward the net that would score if not saved."}, {"n": "Slapshot", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/slapshot/", "s": "A high-speed, low-accuracy shot requiring a long setup."}, {"n": "Snap shot (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/snap-shot-ice-hockey/", "s": "A compromise shot blending wrist shot accuracy with slap shot speed."}, {"n": "Tanking", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/tanking/", "s": "Intentionally losing games to secure better draft picks."}, {"n": "Teddy bear toss", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/teddy-bear-toss/", "s": "Fans throw stuffed toys onto the ice for charity."}, {"n": "Three stars (ice hockey)", "u": "/e/ice-hockey-terminology/three-stars-ice-hockey/", "s": "Three best players per game, chosen by home-team media."}]