How Well Do You Know Hockey Lingo?

A bad goalie might be called a sieve. This term is used because the goalie leaves too many holes to shoot through.

Player's used to refer to their sticks as lumbers. But that's when they were made of wood.

Twig is another name for a hockey stick. Yeah, they're not made from wood anymore, but the name stuck.

Apple is another word for assist. Who knew hockey players liked fruit?

A bad player whose skates don't fit right is called a bender. These players tend to have weak ankles - not great for hockey.

A hockey player's teeth might be called Chiclets. Yes, like the gum.

Chirp is another word for trash talk. This talk is usually directed at the other team or the ref.

Shoving one's gloves into an opponent's face is called a facewash. This is done to annoy the other player.

A helmet with a plastic shield is called a fishbowl. Are players who wear fishbowls good or bad?

A player who works exceptionally hard is called a grinder. These players are usually not the best at the game, but they put their hearts into it.

A player who refuses to fight might be called a turtle. A turtle will typically fall to the ground and protect himself.

A hoser is a loser. That term definitely spilled over into general Canadian lingo.

Kronwalled is a term that refers to the complete devastation of another player. The term comes from the playing style of Niklas Kronwall.

A player might "light the lamp" when he scores a goal. When a goal is scored, a red light behind the net lights up, hence the reference.

Mitts are another name for hands. Mitts might also refer to a player's gloves.

Blow a tire is what happens when a player hits the ice for no reason. Hey, even experienced players lose their footing every now and then.

Someone who is great at the game, but not necessarily a high scorer, might be called a playmaker. These guys are great with a stick and superior passers.

A super exciting game is called a barn burner. Barn burners are fast-paced and high-scoring.

A breakaway happens when a player can move unimpeded to the goal. There's nothing in his way.

When a player starts play near his own goal and moves the puck to the opposite goal, it's called coast to coast. Makes sense, no?

Biscuit is another name for a hockey puck. Hockey players are certainly obsessed with food, aren't they?

A player who goes to the corners might be called a plumber. Like grinders, plumbers work hard, but aren't necessarily high-scoring players.

Bucket is another name for a helmet. Hockey sure is a colorful sport.

A pylon is a slow player who is easy to skate around. Bigger players might be called pylons.

A player who spends a lot of time on the bench might be said to ride the pine. You guessed it... this saying came about because benches were once made of pine.

The NHL is called The Show. A player who is makes a team has made it to The Show.

If you score a goal in the upper part of the net, you've scored where mama keeps the peanut butter. Now, that's colorful!

Great hockey hair is called flow. Hockey players care about their hair?! The term "lettuce" might also be used.

The glass walls around the ice are called boards. Were they once made of wood, too?

Clipping is hitting another player below the knees. This will result in a penalty.

An egg refers to a zero score. Maybe it's a goose egg?

A player who fights a lot might be called an enforcer. Enforcers are usually defending their teammates.

A muzzy is another name for a mustache. A mustache might also be called a lip sweater!

Every hockey game starts with a faceoff. Both teams face off on opposite sides of the puck.

A goalie who prevents scoring by falling on the puck is called a flopper. This is the reverse of a stand up goalie.