angling Pushing an opposing team's player to the side in the defensive zone, keeping them out the middle of the defensive zone. apple A slang term for an assist. assist … 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 … 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 goal A goal scored when the opposing … 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 often credited with 10 or 20 penalty … See more