Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To strike (an opponent) with a high stick in ice hockey.
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Examples
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If the puck was hit by a high-stick -- defined as above the cross bar -- by an attacking player.
More from Bruce Boudreau on coach's challenge Katie Carrera 2010
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Jason Chimera was the victim of a high-stick at least three times, once where it split his lip, requiring stitches.
Capitals suffer rare regulation loss at Verizon Center, 3-1 to Thrashers Katie Carerra 2010
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Vitaly Vishnevski went off for tripping soon after officials missed a high-stick by Devils defenseman Colin White that bloodied Ken Klee's face.
USATODAY.com 2007
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Lundmark returned to the game in the first period after Williams 'high-stick that opened a cut over his right eye. ...
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Justin Williams — whose unpenalized high-stick in Game 3 forced Canadiens captain Saku Koivu to be hospitalized with an eye injury — had a goal and assist on both Hurricanes goals in the first period.
USATODAY.com - Brind'Amour goal punches 'Canes past Canadiens 3-2, evens series 2006
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The Panthers appeared to have tied the score about a minute later, but Jozef Stumpel's shot was disallowed when it was ruled it was a high-stick.
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But the officials ruled that it was a high-stick, then upheld the ruling with a video replay.
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Sure, he might high-stick you, but I can kill with my bare hands.
An Open Letter to David Horowitz Richard Nokes 2006
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In the final minute, Eric Godard got even with a high-stick to Neil's mouth, drawing a double-minor.
USATODAY.com 2003
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Leafs lost Owen Nolan, who was took a high-stick to the face from Buffalo defenseman Jay McKee.
USATODAY.com 2003
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