ice hockey
Puck and sticks
Ice hockey is a fast-paced team sport played on ice, where skaters use sticks to shoot a rubber puck into the opposing team's goal.
Two teams of six players compete, including a goaltender.
The sport is known for its speed, physicality, and allowance of body checking.
Often called simply hockey in countries where it's the dominant form: Want to watch the hockey game tonight?
Forceful hockey strike
- wrist shotQuick hockey strike
- stickhandlingManeuvering puck with hockey stick
- faceoffDirect competitive confrontation
- checkOrder to pay
forecheck · backcheck · breakaway · one-timer · deke · dangle · snipe · power play
Hockey's rubber projectile
- stickThin piece of wood
- skatesWheeled or bladed footwear
- helmetProtective head covering
- padsCushioned protective layers
gloves · mask · visor · blade · cage · blocker · trapper · shin guards
Championship elimination series
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- Stanley CupPro hockey's top prize
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
overtime · bracket · seed · series · elimination · finals · trophy · MVP
Player defending the net
- defensemanHockey position guarding goal
- forwardOnward in direction
- centerMiddle of anything
- wingerSide-positioned team member
enforcer · captain · referee · linesman · coach · scout · equipment manager
Planks or governing bodies
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- blue lineHockey zone boundary
- red lineInviolable boundary or threshold
- creaseLine from folding
penalty box · neutral zone · slot · point · hashmarks · goal line · trapezoid
List of members
- lineupOrdered list of participants
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- benchShared seating surface
- draftPreliminary version of text
trade · free agent · farm team · minor league · NHL · dynasty · franchise · expansion
NHL's earliest team group
- playoff beardSuperstitious postseason facial growth
- goonEnforcer or simpleton
- enforcerOne who ensures compliance
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
Rink-smoothing vehicle
- scoreboardGame progress display
- jumbotronLarge arena display screen
- locker roomShared space for dressing
- bannersLarge displayed cloth signs
rafters · seats · concession stand · organist
slapshot
Forceful hockey strike
- wrist shotQuick hockey strike
- stickhandlingManeuvering puck with hockey stick
- faceoffDirect competitive confrontation
check · forecheck · backcheck · breakaway · one-timer · deke · dangle · snipe · power play · penalty kill
puck
Hockey's rubber projectile
pads · gloves · mask · visor · blade · cage · blocker · trapper · shin guards · mouthguard
playoffs
Championship elimination series
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- Stanley CupPro hockey's top prize
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
rivalry · overtime · bracket · seed · series · elimination · finals · trophy · MVP
goaltender
Player defending the net
- defensemanHockey position guarding goal
- forwardOnward in direction
- centerMiddle of anything
winger · enforcer · captain · referee · linesman · coach · scout · equipment manager
boards
Planks or governing bodies
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- blue lineHockey zone boundary
- red lineInviolable boundary or threshold
crease · penalty box · neutral zone · slot · point · hashmarks · goal line · trapezoid
roster
List of members
draft · trade · free agent · farm team · minor league · NHL · dynasty · franchise · expansion
Original Six
NHL's earliest team group
- playoff beardSuperstitious postseason facial growth
- goonEnforcer or simpleton
- enforcerOne who ensures compliance
Zamboni
Rink-smoothing vehicle
- scoreboardGame progress display
- jumbotronLarge arena display screen
- locker roomShared space for dressing
banners · rafters · seats · concession stand · organist
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Choreographed athletic ice performance
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