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.

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Etymology

Origin of high-sticking

1945–50; high stick + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Nathan MacKinnon's power play goal with just 36 seconds remaining, after Finnish defenseman Niko Mikkola had been sin-binned for high-sticking, completed a thrilling comeback from two goals down for tournament favourites Canada at the Santagiulia Arena in Milan.

From Barron's

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

From Seattle Times

Oshie was penalized for high-sticking Vincent Trocheck, which helped them avoid overtime or a return to Madison Square Garden for Game 5 on Wednesday.

From Seattle Times

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

Dumoulin served the high-sticking penalty against his longtime former team and Grubauer turned aside three more shots.

From Seattle Times