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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.


stickhandle British  
/ ˈstɪkˌhændəl /

verb

  1. ice hockey to manoeuvre (the puck) deftly

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of stickhandle

First recorded in 1910–15; back formation from stickhandling

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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

Stevens has seen that come to fruition in the last two games as Kempe's line has combined for three goals and five assists, not including Kempe's slick stickhandle goal Tuesday to keep the shootout going.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 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

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

He was fast, a great skater and he could stickhandle so well.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2012

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