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

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

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024

Not long after that, with the Kraken killing off a double-minor to Andre Burakovsky for high-sticking, Nelson had a point-blank chance from the slot that Grubauer again got in front of.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 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

It was only the second Vegas penalty of the game, both high-sticking calls against McNabb.

From Washington Times • May 25, 2023

Slavin is a master at defending without getting whistled for stick fouls, which include slashing, tripping, hooking, high-sticking, spearing and cross-checking.

From Washington Times • May 10, 2023