penalty shot

American  

noun

Ice Hockey.

1. a free shot at the goal defended only by the goalkeeper, awarded to an offensive player for certain defensive violations.

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Etymology

Origin of penalty shot

First recorded in 1945–50

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Example Sentences

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penalty shot

France had never trailed in the tournament, but it fell behind in this one on Mikel Oyarzabal’s successful penalty shot in the 22nd minute.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

And Ireland's Shane Lowry closed on 17 over par, which featured a penalty shot after picking up his ball without marking it on the 14th green.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025

Jonathan Rabinovitch discusses El Camino Real's 3-0 win over Birmingham and his two penalty shot goals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2025

The victimized goalie could elect to use a skater’s gloves and stick, though most didn’t, as goals scored with a goalie stick on a penalty shot counted double.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024

Minutes into the game, the Fugees were called for a foul in the box, setting up a penalty shot for the Phoenix.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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