five hole
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of five hole
First recorded in 2000–05; the four corners of the goal being the other four holes
Example Sentences
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That was the first of three goals on six shots that slipped through Gibson’s pads — the so-called five hole — before he was replaced by Jonathan Bernier.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2017
Those opportunities usually come in the five hole a little bit more.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2016
Janmark cut the Blues' lead to 3-2 with his first career playoff goal 4:35 into the third, scoring off a wrist shot from the slot that beat Elliott through the five hole.
From Reuters ● May 1, 2016
“It was tough because Logan had so much success last year hitting in the five hole and then fourth against lefties. But we like the way Logan has approached it,” Cash said.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 31, 2016
If he does a five hole in four he blames himself that he did not do it in three; if he does it in five he is miserable.
From Not that it Matters by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne
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