stickhandle

American  

[stik-han-dl] / ˈstɪkˌhæn dl /

Or stick-handle

verb (used without object)

stickhandled, stickhandling

1. (in hockey and lacrosse) to control and skillfully maneuver the ball or puck with the stick.

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stickhandle British  

/ ˈstɪkˌhændəl /

verb

1. ice hockey to manoeuvre (the puck) deftly

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Other Word Forms

• stickhandler noun

Etymology

Origin of stickhandle

First recorded in 1910–15; back formation from stickhandling

Example Sentences

Guentzel cut the lead in half with 1:20 left in the first when he was able to collect the puck in front of the crease and stickhandle around goalie Vitek Vanecek.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2021

He has some of the best hands in hockey, proven by his stickhandle move on his goal, and he's solidified himself as the Ducks' finisher for years to come.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2018

Sticks changed very little until the 1960s when the Chicago Blackhawks’ Stan Mikita first popularized the curved blade, which revolutionized the game, improving players’ ability to stickhandle and shoot.

From Reuters • Feb. 18, 2018

“He can deke and stickhandle like no one else,” Iguchi said.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2018

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 draft was able to skate and stickhandle through New Jersey's defense, but the Devils clogged the middle of the ice limiting offensive chances.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2013