slapshot

British  

/ ˈslæpˌʃɒt /

noun

1. ice hockey a hard, fast, often wild, shot executed with a powerful downward swing, and with the blade of the stick brushing firmly against the ice prior to striking the puck

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Example Sentences

Defenseman Shea Theodore made it 2-2 at 50:34 with a slapshot after Brad Marchand had thrown Saros off with a tackle as Canada kept pushing.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

"When Bobby Hull wound up to take a slapshot, fans throughout the NHL rose to their feet in anticipation and opposing goaltenders braced themselves," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement.

From Reuters • Jan. 30, 2023

Florida winger Carter Verhaeghe then scored the game-winner nearly five minutes into overtime — his second goal of the contest — with a slapshot past Washington goaltender Ilya Samsonov.

From Washington Times • May 9, 2022

Then, defenseman Jeremy Lauzon unfurled a long slapshot that was redirected by Jaden Schwartz past Leafs goalie Jack Campbell at 5:54 of the final period to give the Kraken their first lead.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2022

The photogenic dimple on the right side of her face isn’t a blessing of genetics: it’s the souvenir of a slapshot taken by Kevin.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2022