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Texas hat trick

[ tek-suhs hat-trik ]
/ ˈtɛk səs ˈhæt ˌtrɪk /
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noun Ice Hockey, Soccer.
four goals scored by one player in one game: The fans got their money’s worth today—a game-winning Texas hat trick by Sarkowski, nailed down in the last minute of play!
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Origin of Texas hat trick

First recorded in 1970–75
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