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• high stick
  high stick

  noun

  a hockey stick held above shoulder level, which is against regulations.
• high-stick
  high-stick

  verb (used with object)

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

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

When Canadian forward Sam Bennett’s high stick slammed into his mouth in the third period, Hughes looked down and rolled his eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Hughes took a high stick to the mouth from Canada's Sam Bennett in the third period at the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Hughes had blood in his mouth, and a fresh gap in his teeth wide enough to scoot a Vespa through, courtesy of a high stick to the mouth from Canada’s Sam Bennett.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

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 • Dec. 20, 2023

These are arrayed in short kilts, moccasins, and high stick hats supported upon tightly fitting deerskin masks that cover the entire head.

From The North American Indian by Curtis, Edward S.