high-sticking
AmericanEtymology
Origin of high-sticking
1945–50; high stick + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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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 Kraken killed that portion, then caught a break when Colton Sissons tripped Seattle defenseman Brian Dumoulin with 2:23 left in the high-sticking penalties, seemingly negating the remainder.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023
With Bouchard serving a high-sticking penalty, and Korpisalo pulled for an extra attacker, Kopitar produced the equalizer with 17 seconds remaining in regulation.
From Washington Times • Apr. 18, 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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