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high-sticking

American  
[hahy-stik-ing] / ˈhaɪˈstɪk ɪŋ /
Ice Hockey.
  1. the act of holding the blade of the stick above shoulder level, usually resulting in a penalty.


Etymology

Origin of high-sticking

1945–50; high stick + -ing 1

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It stayed that way until Mason Lohrei drew a double-minor for high-sticking late in the second.

From Seattle Times May 10, 2024

Wilson was given a double-minor penalty for high-sticking Gregor on Wednesday night late in Washington’s 7-3 loss to Toronto.

From Seattle Times Mar. 22, 2024

The Stars had the man advantage in overtime after Brayden McNabb’s high-sticking penalty on Ty Dellandrea, and they needed only 50 seconds to end it.

From Washington Times May 25, 2023

That sequence capped a night in which the Islanders had no power plays compared to the Hurricanes’ six, including two double-minors for high-sticking.

From Seattle Times Apr. 20, 2023

Eeli Tolvanen also assisted on the goal which came with Arizona’s Barrett Hayton off for high-sticking.

From Washington Times Apr. 11, 2023

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