slapshot

British

/ ˈslæpˌʃɒt /

noun

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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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

That should no longer be the case, even with defenseman John Carlson being placed on long-term injured reserve on Saturday after taking a slapshot to the face in December.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 8, 2023

Hyman broke his stick and wasn’t able to retrieve another from the bench before Stone’s slapshot from the point beat Smith bottom corner glove side.

From Seattle Times ● May 20, 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

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