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greasy goal

American  
[gree-see gohl, ‑zee] / ˈgri si ˈgoʊl, ‑zi /

noun

Ice Hockey.

  1. a goal scored in a manner that is not smooth or elegant, often amid such chaos at the net that the scorer may be unaware of having made the goal.

    La Chance was scrambling to stand when the puck hit his skate and ricocheted into the net for a greasy goal.

Etymology

Origin of greasy goal

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

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"It was a greasy goal, for sure," said Hall, who joined the Bruins at the trade deadline.

From Fox News • May 18, 2021

We've preached it: Go to the net, you'll find a way to get a greasy goal.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2013

They turned to rush back up ice and just 11 seconds after Holtby’s save, Jason Chimera scored a greasy goal to increase Washington’s lead to 2-0.

From Washington Post • May 1, 2012

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