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HOCKEY 101: NAVIGATING YOUR FIRST TIME AT THE RINK LIKE A PRO THE HOCKEY DICTIONARY: FACEOFF: How play begins or resumes. The official drops the puck between two opposing players. CREASE: The marked, arc-shaped area directly in front of the goal. HAT TRICK: Three goals scored by the same player in one game. SHUTOUT: When a goaltender does not allow a single goal in a game. SMALL-AREA GAMES: Games or drills played in a smaller space than a full rink. Coaches at every level use these to give players more touches of the puck and more chances to make plays. FACEOFF: How play begins or restarts. The official drops the puck between two players who each try to win possession of the loose puck. STICKHANDLE: Moving the puck on your stick, side to side, while maintaining possession. DANGLE: Stickhandling past a defender or the goalie. SHIFT: How long a player stays on the ice before subbing off for a rested teammate. CHANGE / LINE CHANGE: When players sub on/off after a shift, often while the puck is still in play. Watch closely, it happens fast. THE CAGE: Slang for the net. POST: The two pipes on either side of the net. A goalie's best friend. CROSSBAR: The pipe running across the top of the net, connecting the two posts. TOP SHELF: Scoring in the highest part of the net, just under the crossbar. BAR DOWN: When a shot rings off the crossbar and drops into the net. One of the most exciting ways to score. CREASE: The marked, arc-shaped area right in front of the net where the goalie typically plays. SHUTOUT: When a goaltender doesn't allow a single goal all game. HAT TRICK: Three goals by the same player in one game. At the junior, college, and pro level, fans traditionally throw their hats onto the ice to celebrate. CELLY: Short for celebration. The best cellys happen with teammates! OVERTIME: When a game ends tied, an extra period begins, and the first team to score wins. CELLY! 1 0 | 2 0 2 6 - 2 7 U S A H O C K E Y N E W PA R E N T H A N D B O O K