hockey mom

American

[hok-ee mom] / ˈhɒk i ˌmɒm /

noun

U.S. and Canada.

a mother who spends much time driving her children to hockey rinks, watching their games, and encouraging their participation in the sport.

Hockey moms are made of tough stuff.

Etymology

Origin of hockey mom

First recorded in 1955–60

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hockey mom

“So often when people think of a hockey mom, they think of the mom coming into the rink to watch her kids play,” she said.

From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2026

Mike said 1988 Olympic bronze medalist Tracy Wilson, a Canadian former competitive ice dancer and hockey mom, helped teach the boys to skate.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2023

Palin has frequently called herself a "hockey mom" while making the political rounds.

From Fox News ● Jan. 29, 2022

Or maybe she could repurpose that famous joke from the 2008 campaign—“You know what they say the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull is? Lipstick”—to sell some makeup.

From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2018

The self-described "hockey mom" soon garnered huge crowds and massive media attention.

From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2016

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