high-sticking
AmericanEtymology
Origin of high-sticking
1945–50; high stick + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Not long after that, with the Kraken killing off a double-minor to Andre Burakovsky for high-sticking, Nelson had a point-blank chance from the slot that Grubauer again got in front of.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2024
The Kraken killed that portion, then caught a break when Colton Sissons tripped Seattle defenseman Brian Dumoulin with 2:23 left in the high-sticking penalties, seemingly negating the remainder.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
Slavin is a master at defending without getting whistled for stick fouls, which include slashing, tripping, hooking, high-sticking, spearing and cross-checking.
From Washington Times ● May 10, 2023
That sequence capped a night in which the Islanders had no power plays compared to the Hurricanes’ six, including two double-minors for high-sticking.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
Eeli Tolvanen also assisted on the goal which came with Arizona’s Barrett Hayton off for high-sticking.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 11, 2023
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