high-sticking
AmericanEtymology
Origin of high-sticking
1945–50; high stick + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Nathan MacKinnon's power play goal with just 36 seconds remaining, after Finnish defenseman Niko Mikkola had been sin-binned for high-sticking, completed a thrilling comeback from two goals down for tournament favourites Canada at the Santagiulia Arena in Milan.
From Barron's
It stayed that way until Mason Lohrei drew a double-minor for high-sticking late in the second.
From Seattle Times
Oshie was penalized for high-sticking Vincent Trocheck, which helped them avoid overtime or a return to Madison Square Garden for Game 5 on Wednesday.
From Seattle Times
Wilson was given a double-minor penalty for high-sticking Gregor on Wednesday night late in Washington’s 7-3 loss to Toronto.
From Seattle Times
Dumoulin served the high-sticking penalty against his longtime former team and Grubauer turned aside three more shots.
From Seattle Times
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