angling Pushing an opposing team's player to the side in the defensive zone, keeping them out the middle of the defensive zone. … See more

backhand A pass or shot that is taken from the backside of the blade of the stick. back checking Rushing back to the defensive zone in response to an opposing team's attack. black ace A … See more

dasher The boards, referred to when a player caroms the puck off the boards to clear the puck of their defensive zone or to execute a pass. defenceman Also spelled defenseman. Either … See more

faceoff The method used to begin play at the beginning of a period or after a stoppage of play. The two teams line up in opposition to each other. One player from each team attempts … See more

cage Metal grid that attaches to the front of a helmet to protect the face; occasionally also refers to the goal. captain A player, typically a veteran or team leader, … See more

elbowing The act of using an extended elbow or forearm to make contact with an opponent, an illegal action which incurs a penalty. empty net … See more

game misconduct A penalty that results in a player being ejected from the game. For statistical purposes, a player receiving a game misconduct is … See more