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Extra Attacker: A player who has been substituted for the team's goaltender on the ice.

Extra Skater: A player, usually a forward, who is on the ice to replace the goalie, either during a delayed penalty or when a team desperately needs a goal late in the game.

Face Mask: The protective mask worn by the goalie.

Face Wash: A face wash is when a player rubs his hockey glove over the face of an opponent.

Face-Off Circles: The various circular spots on the ice where an official and two players will hold a face-off to begin or to resume the action of the game; there is one blue face-off circle and four red face . . . View Full Definition

Faceoff: The method of starting play at the beginning of a period or of restarting after play has been stopped for any reason. Two opposing players stand a stick-length apart with their stick blades . . . View Full Definition

Faceoff Spot: In addition to the faceoff spots located in the center of each faceoff circle, there are four faceoff spots in the neutral zone, located directly in line with the faceoff spots in the end fa . . . View Full Definition

Falling On The Puck: An infraction, incurring a minor penalty, that occurs when a player other than a goalie deliberately falls on the puck, gathers the puck under his body while lying on the ice, or closes his . . . View Full Definition

Fan: A fan is when a player misses the puck when attempting to play or shoot it.

Feed: To make a pass that sets a teammate up for a shot.

Feeding: Passing the puck.

Fighting: Fighting can be a minor (roughing) penalty or a major penalty and a game misconduct. This is at the discretion of the referee. A player who starts the fight will be assessed an instigating m . . . View Full Definition

Fisticuffs: A fight.

Five Hole: Placing a shot between the goalie's legs.

Five On Five: Full strength (also called 5-on-5) refers to when both teams have five skaters and one goaltender on the ice.

Five On Three: Five on three (also called two-man advantage) is when one team has had two players sent to the penalty box. This leaves the opponent with five skaters (i.e., not including the goaltender) to . . . View Full Definition

Flat Pass: When a player passes the puck to a teammate along the surface of the ice.

Flip Pass: A pass by a player to a teammate that lifts the puck from the ice and sends it through the air, usually for the purpose of getting it over an opponent’s stick.

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