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Goalposts: The metal bars that frame the area to which the net is attached which rests on the center of the goal line and between which a puck must pass to score a goal.

Goals Against: The total number of goals given up by a goaltender or a team within a given period of time.

Goals Against Average: The average number of goals given up per 60-minute game by a goaltender or a team within a given period of time. The average is computed by dividing goals against by minutes played and multi . . . View Full Definition

Goaltender: The defensive player normally stationed directly in front of the goal cage, whose primary job is to prevent goals by the other team. The goaltender wears special protective equipment and is . . . View Full Definition

Goon: A player who has little other purpose on the ice then to try and get players to fight.

Gordie Howe Hat Trick: A gordie howe hat trick is when one player scores a goal, notches an assist and gets into a fight all in the same game (a natural gordie howe hat trick occurs when a player does all three in . . . View Full Definition

Green Light: A light behind the goal cage, next to the red light, that goes on when time has expired in a period. When that green light goes on, the red light is locked out, so the goal judge can't indic . . . View Full Definition

Grinder: A type of player known for his checking ability and work ethic; often associated with a player who is strong defensively, but who doesn't score many points.

Gross Misconduct: A kind of all-purpose category for extreme misbehavior by a player, coach, manager, or trainer. The penalty is suspension for the rest of the game and an automatic fine in the national hockey league.

Gross Misconduct Penalty: Like a game misconduct penalty the player must leave the game for the remainder of the game. However, with this penalty, league officials will review the offense and the player could be susp . . . View Full Definition

Hand Pass: The act of batting, deflecting, or throwing the puck toward a teammate, resulting in stoppage of a play and a faceoff at the spot. A player is allowed to stop or bat the puck with a hand, pr . . . View Full Definition

Hash Marks: The straight lines emerging from the two big circles in front of both nets. These lines direct players where to line up for face-offs.

Hat Trick: When a player scores three goals in a single game. It is a tradition for fans to throw their hats onto the ice after the third goal is scored.

Head Deke: When a player drops his head as though moving one way and quickly moves in another to fake out the opponent.

Head Man: To pass the puck ahead to a teammate, especially on a rush; as in, 'jagr head mans the puck to gretzky.'

Heel: The section of a hockey stick where the blade is attached to the shaft.

Heel Of The Stick: This is the part of the stick where the handle ends and the blade begins. It is the curved part of the stick that joins the handle shaft and the blade.

High Stick: This is when a stick is carried above the height of the opponent's shoulders. A player is permitted accidental contact on an opponent if the act is committed as a normal windup or follow thr . . . View Full Definition

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