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Assist-One point given to a player who helps to set up a goal. It is usually given to the last two offensive players who touch the puck before the goal.
Backcheck-A forward’s attempt to regain the puck on their way back to their defensive zone.
Breakout-When a team comes out of their defensive zone with the puck.
Charging-When more than three strides are taken before checking another player.
Crease-The semi-circle area in front of the goal.
Cross Checking-To hit a player with both hands on the stick while the stick is not touching the ice.
Face-Off-To start play by dropping the puck in between facing opponents.
Forecheck-To keep opponents in their end while trying to recover the puck.
Freezing the Puck-When the puck is held against the board with a stick or a skate.
Hat Trick-When a player scores three goals in one game.
Headmanning-When a player passes the puck ahead to a teammate.
High Sticking-When a player brings their stick above shoulder level. It is a penalty when used against another player.
Hooking-To slow down an opponent with the blade of your stick.
Icing-When the puck travels from behind the center red line over the other team’s red goal line.
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Interference-To keep a player from playing the puck when they are not directly involved with a play.
Major Penalty-A five minute penalty.
Minor Penalty-A two minute penalty.
Misconduct Penalty-A ten minute penalty against an individual player but not the team - so a sub is allowed.
Neutral Zone-The center of the rink between the two opposing zones.
Offsides-When players enter the offensive zone before the puck.
Offsides Pass-When the puck is passed to another player across two or more lines - the puck is then brought back to where the pass was made for a face off.
The Point-The spot just inside the opposing team’s blue line near the boards.
Poke Check-To take the puck away with a short jab with the blade of a stick.
Power Play-When a team has more players on the ice than their opponents due to a penalty.
Pull the Goalie-When a team removes their goalie in order to add another forward on the ice.
Roughing-Minor shoves resulting in a minor penalty.
Slashing-When a player swings their stick and strikes another player.
Spearing-To use your stick like a spear.
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