high-sticking
AmericanEtymology
Origin of high-sticking
1945–50; high stick + -ing 1
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Tanev picked up a double minor for high-sticking, which he served himself.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 23, 2023
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
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
Eeli Tolvanen also assisted on the goal which came with Arizona’s Barrett Hayton off for high-sticking.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 11, 2023
Then came the early second period penalties, with Vince Dunn going off for tripping at 2:17 and then Alex Wennberg getting called for high-sticking just 1:06 later.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
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