Hockey Talk
Term / Phrase | Definition | Example Sentence |
Apple | (n): an assist | Kane recorded two apples in the victory over Nashville. |
Bucket | (n): a helmet | Larkin laced up his skates and put on his bucket before hitting the ice. |
Five-Hole | (n): the space between a goaltender's legs | DeBrincat went five-hole for the game-winning goal. |
Sweater | (n): a hockey jersey | The Red Wings have the most iconic sweater in hockey. |
Top shelf | (n): the upper section of the goal between the crossbar and the goaltender's shoulders | Lucas Raymond went top shelf for his third goal of the night! |
Lettuce | (n): a player's long, flowy hair | Mo is known for having the best lettuce on the team. |
Celly | (n): another way to say "celebration" | Kane has the most iconic celly in the NHL! |
Sin bin | (n): another word for the penalty box | After being called for tripping, the skater was sent to the sin bin. |
Bar down | (v): when the puck hits the bototm of the crossbar | Rasmussen went bar down to score the game-winning goal in overtime. |
Barn | (n): the rink or arena where a hockey game is played | The Red Wings barn is always so electric on gamedays! |
Lumber | (n): a hockey stick | Copp nearly broke his lumber after that shot! |