Pinch:В Defensemen are usually positioned near the blue line in the offensive zone, but a 'pinching' defenseman will leave his position and push further into the offensive zone in order to support the forwards and keep the puck in the zone. Usually either a two-on-one or three-on-two into the offensive zone. Odd-Man Rush:В When one team races towards the opposing teams goalie with an extra player.

Neutral Zone Trap:В A defensive ice-hockey strategy used by a team to prevent an opposing team from proceeding through the neutral zone (the area between both blue lines) by forcing turnovers in that area. Natural Hat Trick:В Scoring three goals in a row. There is a goal judge positioned right behind the net who activates a red light when the puck crosses the goal line. Light the Lamp:В To вЂњlight the lampвЂќ is to score a goal. Headmanning:В When a player passes the puck to a teammate who is ahead and typically closer to the opposing team's goal. Most such goals are scored from right in front of the net, often when the goaltender is out of position.

Garbage Goal:В A goal that takes little talent to score. If a player scores a goal and the puck went in between the goalieвЂ™s pads, the puck went through the five-hole.

The player is waiting for an outlet pass so that he can have a breakaway.Д¬hanging on the Fly:В When players from the bench substitute for players on the ice while the clock is running.Д¬oast to Coast:В Refers to when a player carries the puck from deep in his own defensive zone, all the way to the opposing teamвЂ™s goal.Д¬rashing the Net:В A strategy in which a forward heads toward the opponent's net in hopes of deflecting a shot, banging a loose puck in, obstructing the goaltender's view, or simply creating mayhem that could lead to a scoring chance for his team.Дangling:В When a player uses great stickhandling moves to skate through the opposing team while maintaining possession of the puck.Дump and Chase:В A style of hockey where a team shoots the puck into one of the corners of the offensive zone and then pursues it.ДЇive-Hole:В The hole between the goalieвЂ™s leg pads. Backchecking:В Forwards in the attacking zone skate back to their own end to prevent opponentвЂ™s shots on goal.Д«iscuit:В A common term for a hockey puck.Д«arn Burner:В A very intense game where the crowd becomes loud and boisterous.Д«ox:В A defensive system (similar to the diamond) often used by teams on the penalty kill.Д«reakout:В The play used by the attacking team to move the puck out of its own zone and up the ice toward the opponent's goal.Д«utterfly:В A style of goaltending where the goalie tends to cover the lower half of the net with his or her leg pads.Д¬herry Picking:В When a player, generally a forward, hangs out by the red line while the play is in his/her team's defensive zone.

Hockey lingo