high stick

¹ American  

noun

Ice Hockey.

1. a hockey stick held above shoulder level, which is against regulations.

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high-stick ² American  

[hahy-stik] / ˈhaɪˌstɪk /

verb (used with object)

Ice Hockey.

1. to strike (an opponent) at shoulder level or above with a hockey stick.

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Example Sentences

Jason Robertson had a shot that hit off the post during the extended power play in overtime, which came after McDavid got a double-minor penalty for a high stick that left Matt Duchene with blood on his lip.

From Seattle Times

Officials reviewed the play to see if Tom Wilson redirected the puck with a high stick, which would have negated the goal.

From Washington Times

Seattle goaltender Philipp Grubauer skated over to the corner as Nashville’s Gustav Nyquist hunted for his teeth, hidden against the white ice, knocked out by a high stick to the mouth from Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson.

From Seattle Times

Dallas had the only shot, a short-hander try by Hintz, when the Kraken had its only man-advantage after Benn was called for a high stick later in the first period.

From Washington Times

Foligno made it 3-1 on a power play goal that was initially waved off for a high stick.

From Washington Times