Goofy ahh hockey terms

Blocking

A foul for blocking an opponent with the body.

Centerline

Line across the center of the court, dividing line in which defensemen and forwards cannot cross.

Center circle

Circle where the puck is put into play at the beginning of a period, after a goal, or after a foul.

Defensemen

A backcourt player that works with the goalie to prevent the opponents from scoring points.

Stick Handling

Alternate taps with both sides of the stick blade to move the puck down the floor.

Forward

Offensive player that works with the center to attempt to score points.

Goal line

If the puck crosses the line in front of the goal, the shooting team receives a point.

Goalie

Player that defends the team’s goal.

High Sticking

A foul for raising the hockey stick blade above the player’s waist.

Pass

A sudden flicking motion with the wrist to move the puck with speed and accuracy to a teammate.

Puck

A flat disc made of plastic that is dribbled, passed and shot during the game.

Rebound

A shot taken while the goalie is off balance from blocking a previous shot attempt.

Shot

A sudden flicking motion with the wrist to move the puck with speed and accuracy into the goal.

Slashing

Hitting an opponent when you have no chance of hitting the puck (attempting to play through an opponent).

Stick

A wooden dowel with a flat plastic blade on the end used to move the puck up and down the floor.

Tripping

Using the stick or part of the body to knock an opponent down.

Wrist shot

While the puck is on the floor, the player uses a sweeping motion with the stick on the floor the entire time until the shot is completed toward the goal.

Slap shot

Player lifts stick and uses a sweeping motion to make contact with puck on the floor.

Deflection

While in front of the net, a player uses their stick to redirect the puck toward the net.