Today's post brought to you by hockey commentators at the Olympics. Have you been watching Olympic hockey and wondered what a "toe-drag" is or been at a game and overheard a Canadian say, "oh beaut dipsy-doodle eh?" Well I'm here to help. I've compiled a list of common but not technical hockey terms that announcers never explain.
Chirp - Trash talking
Dangle - This is to "dangle" the puck in an enticing position for the defenseman or the goalie, tempting them out of position.
Dipsy-doodle - Usually a display of great stick-handling skill deking past a defenseman or goalie.
Five hole - Between a goalies legs, as opposed to one of the four corners of the net.
Scrum - This comes from Rugby, but is often used by hockey announcers, generally refers to a small scrap for the puck between players, that does not result in a fight.
Toe-drag - This refers to the toe of the stick or the very tip. It is where a player drags that puck with the toe of the stick, usually pulling it back in preparation of a quick snap shot.
That's all that come to mind, but if you've got a question on a term let me know. I hope this enhances your hockey viewing experience.
