rink rat
Ice arena devotee
A rink rat is someone who spends excessive time at an ice rink or roller rink—typically a young hockey player who hangs around before and after practice, eager for extra ice time.
The term is usually affectionate rather than critical: He was a rink rat who'd skate until they kicked him out.
Sometimes extended to anyone obsessively devoted to rink sports.
Hockey's rubber projectile
- stickThin piece of wood
- goalieNet-guarding player
- slapshotForceful hockey strike
- faceoffDirect competitive confrontation
powerplay · check · penalty · defenseman · forward · icing · Zamboni · NHL
Repetitive training routines
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- repetitionAct of redoing
- skillsLearned competencies
workout · technique · footwork · agility · warmup · cooldown · coach · ice time
Firm pledge to act
- passionIntense emotional drive
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
diligence · tenacity · loyalty · discipline · determination · grit · resolve · drive
Person aged thirteen-nineteen
- kidChild or young goat
- juniorLower in standing
- peeweeDiminutive person or thing
- bantamSmall, feisty chicken
midget · mite · squirt · minor league · growing up · after school · weekends · parents
Sharp flat cutting parts
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- strideExtended single footstep
- edgesOuter limits or boundaries
- sharpeningMaking more cutting
skates · laces · guards · figure skating · speed skating · crossover · backward · stopping
puck
Hockey's rubber projectile
faceoff · powerplay · check · penalty · defenseman · forward · icing · Zamboni · NHL · overtime
drills
Repetitive training routines
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- repetitionAct of redoing
skills · workout · technique · footwork · agility · warmup · cooldown · coach · ice time · scrimmage
commitment
Firm pledge to act
- passionIntense emotional drive
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
enthusiasm · diligence · tenacity · loyalty · discipline · determination · grit · resolve · drive · focus
teenager
Person aged thirteen-nineteen
bantam · midget · mite · squirt · minor league · growing up · after school · weekends · parents · carpool
blades
Sharp flat cutting parts
sharpening · skates · laces · guards · figure skating · speed skating · crossover · backward · stopping · balance
- roller skatinginline skates, skate wheels, rollerblades, skate parks, roller disco
- CanadianaCanadian, Canadian flag, maple syrup, maple leaf, beaver
rink ratfair-weather fan
Supporter only during success
dabbler · dilettante · weekend warrior · one-timer · drop-in