As a long term hockey fan, I know all too well just how much gate keeping there can be to get into this sport. I really appreciate not only your passion, but how you freely welcome and teach the game. You're a great guy and the hockey community is a much better place because of you.
This is an awesome idea. As a hockey fan, when you're introducing someone new to the sport you often don't even realize how much of this slang that you use without even thinking, and that it might make no sense to that new person. I realized that this Summer when I was showing a new Irish friend hockey for the first time
I think I once heard a referee explain assessing both diving and a penalty as their way of saying, "I already saw the infraction, and I didn't need the poor salesmanship." Diving and an actual penalty, are not mutually exclusive.
As an Australian who spent some time in Toronto and fell in love with the beautiful brutality and pure skill of the game I appreciates you, miss Katie. Giving a name to a shot between the legs a name is hilarious to me.
Even though I have been a fan since the Islanders dynasty run, I was only a casual fan until the late 90's. I sometimes still get confused by certain hockey terminology, so this video was extremely helpful. Thanks!
One timer is one I didn't understand for an embarrassing amount of time. Considering how many goals come from it, I was very embarrassed when I figured it out.
I remember when Nashville first came into the league sometimes the PA announcer would say, "That was icing." or "That was offside." And then give a brief explanation of it. To go along with "Five Hole" need to add "Top Shelf".
SHG, PPG, GWG: I think these were missed. SHG: Short handed goal (shorty): when you score a goal while you are on the penalty kill. PPG: Power Play Goal: when you score a goal while on the power play GWG: Game Winning Goal: the goal that actually won your team the game which is not necessarily the last goal scored. For example, if your team won 6-3 then the GWG was Goal #4. If your team wins 6-5 then the GWG is Goal #6. I apologize if this is in the video and I missed it.
Awesome video Shannon! I’ve been here since like 5000 subscribers, so like many commenting, I didn’t need this. But it’s always great seeing your friendly demeanour that is always bringing new fans to the game, breaking it down, and helping others out. My favourite part of this channel has always been the community around it. Being able to have opinions and actually have discussions with other fans, and not arguments and fights. Almost everyone here is really chill, and open to being asked questions. And I think creating that is really powerful. This has always been the number one spot for all things hockey related. Congrats on all the success from the last year or two. Over 200,000 subscribers is amazing. Woo. P.S. love the hoodie! I gotta get me some merch!
This video is in a new reaction video, Shannon. I kinda love it. I hope you're getting some traffic. The comments were 100% praise. I was grateful to the almighty algorithm for leaving it in my suggested posts.
My apologies if these was previously commented on. Tripped over the blue line. This actually happened to me a lot because... Um, the blue line is very slippery. Natural hat trick. Is three straight goals (both teams combined) by a single player. Usually the opposing team cannot recover from a natural hat trick, so it’s 1-good morning 2-good afternoon 3-good night.
Half-wall - a lot of commentators use it AAV, against the cap, etc - contract terminology creeps up a lot when talking about players Puck Bunnies Grinders & Goons - their usefulness Energy Line Chippy play Celly
I totally forgot about your definition of "turtle." I was thinking more like a team takes a lead into the third period, takes their foot off the gas, and turtles.
I’ve been a hockey fan since I was a kid but choose not to watch during decade of darkness for the oilers so I stopped watching hockey for 10 years. And even I didn’t know stuff like beaver tap lol
This is a great thing you're doing, Shannon. I'm not new to these terms being a fan for a long time but this is very useful to newcomers. Wish I had this channel back in the day. Love to see this kind of stuff.
Here’s a pretty important one: chirp A chirp is basically a taunt or insult you throw at an opponent in a sorta joking way. Kinda like joshing each other trying to get your opponent off their game.
Best way to get your opponent off their game is to really focus in practice, try to get better for an extended period of time and you will impress yourself. Don’t let the chirps of your own teammates and “friends” get ya down, they’re not gonna like seeing someone excel better than they are sometimes, and they may not understand why you try like you do, because they do not have the same goals, or haven’t thought it out. Growing up, you guys are gifted this opportunity to have ice time, equipment bought for you usually, and most don’t have to work a job, which trust me, is more draining than school most of the time. Keep your head on straight, work hard, be consistent, and be respectful. It’ll go a long way for ice time, point totals, and coaches will notice with time, and you may even earn a C or A based on what you’ve put in and what you get out. It is a great feeling when someone recognizes your hard work, but it takes what I said, hard work, time, and respect. All the best guys. I really hope you decide to take advantage of what’s in front of you.. many do not. Most what separates nhl players from the rest of us is just what I said. When you become 23-25 you will have the body, it will come with that hard work and time, patience is key, enjoy your time, but please do not take it for granted. You could help many people in the future by putting in effort while you’re young and healthy. If you can afford a nutritionist for a week to learn from, and even a personal trainer for cardio and strength purposes, I suggest it. If you cannot, I’d happily help with nutrition as this part can make a huge difference.
@@danicktardif6294 the term chirp is unique to hockey/canadians. Other sports just call it trash talking. No one in the states that doesn't follow hockey would have no idea what you mean be chirp
Saucer pass:Wow I had no idea that's what it meant. Mind blown. I assumed it was just how you flicked the puck. 200 foot player I'd argue is something you'd want to figure out while watching. It's a fun term to figure out while watching in context of a player.
Way back there was a rule that a goalie would get a two-minute penalty for leaving his feet to make a save. Eventually one of the owners realized what a dumb rule that was, and argued to repeal it. Some of the other owners asked what he was proposing as a replacement rule. Could a goalie go down to his knees but not put weight on his hands? What would be the new limit? The first owner answered off-the-cuff "He can stand on his head for all I care". With that he simultaneously won the argument, and created a new hockey phrase.
Since goalie is such a team/system dependent position "standing on his head" is often used very sloppily or faulty to any goalie who just put up a statistically good performance, notwithstanding how the actual stats actually came about.
Hockey newbie here, started watching hockey/thg second half of last season and it has become one of if not my favorite sport and largely in part to your videos Shannon, idk where else I’d get the info you give out on a daily basis. Thanks for all that you do. You literally put me on to hockey 🔥
That’s what happened to me before the 2020 playoffs. I was an average fan and then I started watching thg and I learned so much. Welcome to the club! You’ve come to the right place!
@@idiotidiot5821 yes but people in hockey get more explicit when they state a player got their jock strap in the stands or rafters. Referring to them being "undressed"
“Slot” -refers to space between the hash marks of the face off circles in front of the net. Often a great place to take a shot. Also where players stand for “high tips” on net, or play the “bumper” role on a power play
@@masonbechtol5312 If the league knew what they were doing they should of given him some sort of deal with the Kraken, make him the Cascadia Hockey Guy.
for all rookies to the game: thg usually wears hockey jerseys for his vids. it is very rare to see him wear such an epic original thg hoodie. you might actually wanna write that down
I'd add upstairs for when you shoot towards the top corner of the net. It's particularly useful for understanding the role of a goalie/how shots end up in the net.
I've heard just "the office" referring to one player's favorite area to be when he scores goals. If Gretzky's office is behind the net, then Ovechkin's office is just at the top of the faceoff circles.
@@bobbyhulll8737 of course! I was just adding office term. But of course it was Gretzky’s first (my dad talked about the great one a lot although we lived in a zero hockey country)
Unless I missed it, you're gonna hear "short side" and "far side" a lot when it comes to goals, goaltender placement, etc. It references the side of the net in relation to the player. Short side means the side of the net closest to the player, whereas far side is the farthest away.
@@tjbach8213 That's like in bowling, what they call a "Brooklyn Strike". If you're a right handed bowler, you're trying to get the ball to hook into the 1-3 pins. If you mess up and you hook too much you get it into the 1-2 pins, which can result in a disaster, but sometimes, if you're lucky, you get a strike anyway, and they call that a "Brooklyn". With lefties, it's the opposite. You try to get it in the 1-2 pocket.
Second to the video, but love the fact you put up these terms. Helps people get into the game. Thanks Shannon,. Forecheck, Backcheck, Paycheck..love the Letterkenny. refernce... FERDA
"Face wash" Usually happens during a scrum when a player rubs his glove into the face of a player they don't like. Doesn't feel good, but doesn't draw a penalty.
Pretty sure that's a "stink glove" ... a "facewash" is when you drag your glove on the ice and pick up some snow/water before performing the old stink glove...
Hmmm face wash to me is when the goalie stops a puck from afar, then the opponent just brakes hard in his face to send snow across his mask. It's either disrespectful or intentional to piss off your opponent, and almost always draws up a scrum.
Thank you THG. Even as a 2nd year hockey fan, I’m still learning not only terminology, but how to keep up with such a fast pace game. Not used to that being a baseball fan. Keep up the great work and thanks again!
@@mosheep Yep. And it's important for the goalie to do this because obviously the skaters can't take the time to look at the clock while the goalie usually can. Here's one of my favorite examples of what can happen when a player steps out of the box unguarded: ruclips.net/video/1ma2vY7R2ak/видео.html&ab_channel=SPORTSNET
"Pylon" since orange cones are used during practices for stickhandling and skating, a pylon is a defenseman who is as easily stick handled past as an actual orange cone
“Barn Burner” is one of my favorites. It’s a game where lots of goals are being scored, and is a lot of fun to watch. In a sentence, *Sees final score is 7-4* “That game last night was a barn burner!”
To add to that, "barn" itself refers to a hockey rink or arena... some of the first indoor hockey rinks ever were inside converted barns in Nova Scotia, which is probably where the term comes from.
Thanks for this vid. Being a Florida Boy, I didn't get exposed to hockey until my early 20's (specifically the NYR Cup run in 1993). I caught SO much grief from old-timers, for asking questions...it was embarrassing. 30 years later and I'm one of those "old-timers" and try to do my best to not talk down to new fans. The game needs growth. Especially in un-conventional markets. It's best for ALL of us AND the NHL.
For those wondering why the number 5 is used for “5 hole”. There’s typically 5 places or holes to aim for the net that the goalie can’t cover in standard position. 1: over right arm. 2: over left arm. 3: under right arm. 4: under left arm. 5: between the legs, hence “5 hole”.
I know you mentioned it but you forgot one Choke: when a team loses a game (or a series) they should have won. A great example is the Maple Leafs blowing a 3-1 series lead to their biggest rivals. 🤌🤌🤌💥
Backhand shot too and its quite odd to hear Shannon saying that hockey fans are not hostile towards new fans learning terms. I noticed it in the car scene and pretty sure it happens everywhere
Loved this video, Shannon! Great explanation for newbies like myself. Finally understand some of them thanks to you! 😁 Some of my favorites: -“Split the D/Defense”: When an offensive player breaks through the opposing team’s defensive pair, between them, as the phrase suggests. -One-timer: From Purehockey’s blog on the kind of shot, “[when] a player shoots the puck (usually it’s a slapshot) without first controlling it on their stick blade [‘stickhandling’].” Beautiful way for a player to score a goal. Very surgical. -Michigan/“lacrosse” goal: The dirtiest of ways to score a goal! Player scoops up the puck onto the blade of their stick (usually from behind the net or red goal line) and attempts to shovel it into the net, typically over the shoulder of the goaltender. Andrei Svechnikov of the Carolina Hurricanes… 😑 He’s got a good one. -Silky mitts: See Professor Shannon’s definition for “soft hands.” (22:09) -Last but not least, “Bread Man”: Artemi Panarin (#10), currently LW (left winger) for the New York Rangers. Impossible to hate. Almost took a ref’s head off during a “celly,” or post-goal celebration, back in 2020.
THG, you should do a follow-up video discussing some of the culture of the game too! Protecting your goalie, the code for fighting, chirping, refs evening calls, etc. Could be a good way for new fans to learn in-depth parts of the game
Only been in to hockey for a few years now. Its not overly accessible over here in London but this channel has helped me to understand the game better! This is definitely the channel to go to when you're new to hockey. Cheers Shannon! ✌
Great job Shannon. A few more: Shortening the Bench, Shooting Lane, On The Fly, Enforcer, Dasher, Tag up, 2 Way Contract, Original 6, Howitzer, Face Wash, Chiclets, Lazer, Helper, east/west hockey
Awesome video Shannon, it will be great for new fans for sure. I learned these terms from watching the game and my brief videogame experience with NHL 08, 09. You should cover on player analytics too
Forsberg As player is in on the goalie he cuts to one side, then reaches back to the other side and slides the goal in the net, (hard to do and hard for goalie to stop)
"It's not a 'Home run pass' because you don't get four goals": that's why it's not called a Grand Slam Pass. A solo Home Run in baseball only adds one to the team's score.
Deflection: The puck hits a player, or the player's stick on its way to the net. May or may not result in a goal. Sometimes used interchangeably with tip. Tip (to me) is a more specific kind of deflection, where a player specifically makes an effort to hit the puck in mid air with their stick, usually with the blade.
“Tape to Tape” when someone makes a well placed pass directly on the stick of their teammate.
Can I please borrow a tape to tape the game?
I'd add the next step which is a one timer.
I never actually heard the sunburn one before. You learn something new every day.
Andre "Red Light" Racicot.
Also Sal “Red Light” Messina
As a long term hockey fan, I know all too well just how much gate keeping there can be to get into this sport. I really appreciate not only your passion, but how you freely welcome and teach the game.
You're a great guy and the hockey community is a much better place because of you.
This is an awesome idea. As a hockey fan, when you're introducing someone new to the sport you often don't even realize how much of this slang that you use without even thinking, and that it might make no sense to that new person. I realized that this Summer when I was showing a new Irish friend hockey for the first time
Good stuff! Suggestions for next time: Flashing the leather, one timer, home and home, on a thread, sauce pass, screen shot, in his office, dance.
I've been watching Hockey for quite a few years now and didn't know a couple of these! Thanks Shannon.
I think I once heard a referee explain assessing both diving and a penalty as their way of saying, "I already saw the infraction, and I didn't need the poor salesmanship."
Diving and an actual penalty, are not mutually exclusive.
Also: The Slot or a "Shot from the Slot". Up close, between the face-off circles. Sorry if it's already been mentioned...
As an Australian who spent some time in Toronto and fell in love with the beautiful brutality and pure skill of the game I appreciates you, miss Katie.
Giving a name to a shot between the legs a name is hilarious to me.
Even though I'm a long time hockey fan...there were a few of those terms I wasn't sure about...so thank you!
A lot of abbreviations with slap/snap/wrist shot too.
Slap shot: slapper, clapper, clap bomb etc.
Even though I have been a fan since the Islanders dynasty run, I was only a casual fan until the late 90's. I sometimes still get confused by certain hockey terminology, so this video was extremely helpful. Thanks!
One timer is one I didn't understand for an embarrassing amount of time. Considering how many goals come from it, I was very embarrassed when I figured it out.
For offside also, if the player handling the puck gets in the offensive zone before the puck but in full control of it, it's not offside
I remember when Nashville first came into the league sometimes the PA announcer would say, "That was icing." or "That was offside." And then give a brief explanation of it.
To go along with "Five Hole" need to add "Top Shelf".
SHG, PPG, GWG: I think these were missed.
SHG: Short handed goal (shorty): when you score a goal while you are on the penalty kill.
PPG: Power Play Goal: when you score a goal while on the power play
GWG: Game Winning Goal: the goal that actually won your team the game which is not necessarily the last goal scored. For example, if your team won 6-3 then the GWG was Goal #4. If your team wins 6-5 then the GWG is Goal #6.
I apologize if this is in the video and I missed it.
Awesome video Shannon! I’ve been here since like 5000 subscribers, so like many commenting, I didn’t need this. But it’s always great seeing your friendly demeanour that is always bringing new fans to the game, breaking it down, and helping others out. My favourite part of this channel has always been the community around it. Being able to have opinions and actually have discussions with other fans, and not arguments and fights. Almost everyone here is really chill, and open to being asked questions. And I think creating that is really powerful. This has always been the number one spot for all things hockey related. Congrats on all the success from the last year or two. Over 200,000 subscribers is amazing. Woo.
P.S. love the hoodie! I gotta get me some merch!
Bottle popper when you score a goal and explode the goalie's water bottle
This video is in a new reaction video, Shannon. I kinda love it. I hope you're getting some traffic. The comments were 100% praise. I was grateful to the almighty algorithm for leaving it in my suggested posts.
ruclips.net/video/wIu1kPb9Byo/видео.htmlsi=hIDhHftSENhbP0NF
My apologies if these was previously commented on.
Tripped over the blue line. This actually happened to me a lot because... Um, the blue line is very slippery.
Natural hat trick. Is three straight goals (both teams combined) by a single player. Usually the opposing team cannot recover from a natural hat trick, so it’s 1-good morning 2-good afternoon 3-good night.
Been watching hockey for about 20 years and still didn't know some off these Terminologies (sieve, turtle,sunburn,bag skate) so thank you!
I'm not new to hockey but I talk in french, so this video is very usefull for the "only in english" expression
Half-wall - a lot of commentators use it
AAV, against the cap, etc - contract terminology creeps up a lot when talking about players
Puck Bunnies
Grinders & Goons - their usefulness
Energy Line
Chippy play
Celly
the Tom Wilson Hattrick. goal, assist and a game misconduct.
I’ve never heard of the sunburn term before but it almost made me spit out my drink 😂
It’s always awkward pooping when you’re wearing a jersey with a fight strap. Gotta make sure that loop doesn’t fall into the toilet.
I always get a chuckle out of "plug" as a chirp (to imply that a player is borderline NHL-worthy). Also, "chirp" itself (to beak off/talk trash).
My favorite chirp...When they call some dude a "Bender" because his skating sucks so bad.
I wish bc two hander was on here lol I love when Mickey Redmond says it
I totally forgot about your definition of "turtle." I was thinking more like a team takes a lead into the third period, takes their foot off the gas, and turtles.
Chateau bow wow
Shots on 🥅 if it's on the net. 🎯
"five hole" comes to mind :) and "top shelf, where mama hides the cookies" :)))
The Canucks/Flames highlights were 44 seconds. Is Leafsnet high after a Habs win. Lol.
First Inductee into the NHL Hall of Fame under the new category Best independent contribution to Hockey.
Love this!
How about a deke, a Datsyukian deke, for example.
I’ve been a hockey fan since I was a kid but choose not to watch during decade of darkness for the oilers so I stopped watching hockey for 10 years. And even I didn’t know stuff like beaver tap lol
I got one, In Arizona🏜 Howl Yeah means hell yeah for the Coyotes🐕
Now one phrase that pisses me off is "that's hockey baby". Absolutely no additional value there, I know the name of the game.
Bag skate means the pucks never come out of the bag.
" A One Timer "
why would someone dislike a video from Shannom specially one like this ?
What’s is a Donny Brook for $500 Alex?
I see an "s" at the end of "offside". come on Shannon lol.
Come on what? There are multiple offsides every period. I refer to it as offsides because of that.
A Howitzer: A slapshot 🏒
One timer and larceny
Huh.. never heard of Sieve before, even though I've watched for over 15 years. TIL
Let’s coin an empty netter as a “Loui”.
monster play ohh he walloper em to the boord
This is a great thing you're doing, Shannon. I'm not new to these terms being a fan for a long time but this is very useful to newcomers. Wish I had this channel back in the day. Love to see this kind of stuff.
I started watching hockey about five or six years ago and I wish I knew this terminology back then 😅
Agreed Tad. It is often useful to long-time fans too, since the terminology keeps evolving! Hehe. 😉😁
Here’s a pretty important one: chirp
A chirp is basically a taunt or insult you throw at an opponent in a sorta joking way. Kinda like joshing each other trying to get your opponent off their game.
I don’t think that is very unique to hockey, there’s a lot of chirps in other sports like football basketball and even other sports
Oh and listen at 18:07
What about good ''wheels'' bro? My little brother's friend once said that to me in a game of street hockey
Best way to get your opponent off their game is to really focus in practice, try to get better for an extended period of time and you will impress yourself. Don’t let the chirps of your own teammates and “friends” get ya down, they’re not gonna like seeing someone excel better than they are sometimes, and they may not understand why you try like you do, because they do not have the same goals, or haven’t thought it out. Growing up, you guys are gifted this opportunity to have ice time, equipment bought for you usually, and most don’t have to work a job, which trust me, is more draining than school most of the time. Keep your head on straight, work hard, be consistent, and be respectful. It’ll go a long way for ice time, point totals, and coaches will notice with time, and you may even earn a C or A based on what you’ve put in and what you get out. It is a great feeling when someone recognizes your hard work, but it takes what I said, hard work, time, and respect. All the best guys. I really hope you decide to take advantage of what’s in front of you.. many do not. Most what separates nhl players from the rest of us is just what I said. When you become 23-25 you will have the body, it will come with that hard work and time, patience is key, enjoy your time, but please do not take it for granted. You could help many people in the future by putting in effort while you’re young and healthy. If you can afford a nutritionist for a week to learn from, and even a personal trainer for cardio and strength purposes, I suggest it. If you cannot, I’d happily help with nutrition as this part can make a huge difference.
@@danicktardif6294 the term chirp is unique to hockey/canadians. Other sports just call it trash talking. No one in the states that doesn't follow hockey would have no idea what you mean be chirp
Two hundred foot game: player who plays offense and defense.
Saucer pass: a pass that is passed through the air like a flying saucer and lands flat.
Saucer pass:Wow I had no idea that's what it meant. Mind blown. I assumed it was just how you flicked the puck. 200 foot player I'd argue is something you'd want to figure out while watching. It's a fun term to figure out while watching in context of a player.
Never heard the saucer pass one. 200-foot game, yeah. But I hear it called "north-south game" a lot.
p.kane is the king of the saucer.
R1
"He's standing on his head" = a goalie (whether he's a very good one or subpar) is playing extremely well and saving every puck shot in his direction.
I always thought it was funny that "Unconscious" is also a term to describe this as well xD
Could add ten bell save as well
Way back there was a rule that a goalie would get a two-minute penalty for leaving his feet to make a save. Eventually one of the owners realized what a dumb rule that was, and argued to repeal it. Some of the other owners asked what he was proposing as a replacement rule. Could a goalie go down to his knees but not put weight on his hands? What would be the new limit? The first owner answered off-the-cuff "He can stand on his head for all I care". With that he simultaneously won the argument, and created a new hockey phrase.
Just don't get slewfooted by the netminder
Since goalie is such a team/system dependent position "standing on his head" is often used very sloppily or faulty to any goalie who just put up a statistically good performance, notwithstanding how the actual stats actually came about.
Hockey newbie here, started watching hockey/thg second half of last season and it has become one of if not my favorite sport and largely in part to your videos Shannon, idk where else I’d get the info you give out on a daily basis. Thanks for all that you do. You literally put me on to hockey 🔥
Absolutely love to see it
That’s what happened to me before the 2020 playoffs. I was an average fan and then I started watching thg and I learned so much. Welcome to the club! You’ve come to the right place!
Welcome aboard - that's step #1.
Step #2 is to find your team[s].
@@TheManny717 Florida Panthers fan for life
@@Mutitty oof. Lets go bolts!!! ⚡️⚡️ it’ll be an interesting rivalry
I like the term to "undress" another player, usually with a filthy dangle.
Undressing doesnt have to do with clothes, it means you embarrassed them so bad they'll probably be benched (not dressed to play)
@@idiotidiot5821 yes but people in hockey get more explicit when they state a player got their jock strap in the stands or rafters. Referring to them being "undressed"
@@soadfan1016 Yah, "That d-man left his jockstrap at the blue line" would be fairly unintelligible if you didn't know the "undressed" idiom.
Seeing-Eye Goal: When a player shoots fires the puck through a big crowd of players, but it somehow goes in the net without hitting anyone first.
Hmm I call that a piercing shot. I'm probably the only one to call them that, though.
@@ozma6918 never heard it called that
@@RevanBC might be just me then 😅
That would be a puck that has eyes for the net
Said no hockey player ever
“Slot” -refers to space between the hash marks of the face off circles in front of the net. Often a great place to take a shot. Also where players stand for “high tips” on net, or play the “bumper” role on a power play
That’s the sweet spot
If the NHL hired Shannon as an ambassador for the game of hockey, the game would be the most popular sport in the world within a season.
He can't even show highlights without copyright issues. Imagine if he could simply do that.
@@dixonhill1108 that would be awesome if he could breakdown a play with the actual footage
@@dixonhill1108 No kidding. Shannon with highlights would be epic.
@@masonbechtol5312 If the league knew what they were doing they should of given him some sort of deal with the Kraken, make him the Cascadia Hockey Guy.
for all rookies to the game: thg usually wears hockey jerseys for his vids. it is very rare to see him wear such an epic original thg hoodie. you might actually wanna write that down
Gretzky's Office: Behind the opponents net trying to set up a play in front.
I'd add upstairs for when you shoot towards the top corner of the net. It's particularly useful for understanding the role of a goalie/how shots end up in the net.
I've heard just "the office" referring to one player's favorite area to be when he scores goals. If Gretzky's office is behind the net, then Ovechkin's office is just at the top of the faceoff circles.
Ovi also has his office term
@@paolabelan8211 first one to have an "office " was Gretzky, its the most well known
@@bobbyhulll8737 of course! I was just adding office term. But of course it was Gretzky’s first (my dad talked about the great one a lot although we lived in a zero hockey country)
Unless I missed it, you're gonna hear "short side" and "far side" a lot when it comes to goals, goaltender placement, etc. It references the side of the net in relation to the player. Short side means the side of the net closest to the player, whereas far side is the farthest away.
I always wander that for baseball. He hit opposite homerun and im think opposite to what ?
@@jaymielee1110 in baseball it's opposite to their handedness
That's one I'm sure confuses new fans
@@tjbach8213 That's like in bowling, what they call a "Brooklyn Strike". If you're a right handed bowler, you're trying to get the ball to hook into the 1-3 pins. If you mess up and you hook too much you get it into the 1-2 pins, which can result in a disaster, but sometimes, if you're lucky, you get a strike anyway, and they call that a "Brooklyn". With lefties, it's the opposite. You try to get it in the 1-2 pocket.
I always assumed it was meant to be a broadcast thing. Short side = the side where the benches and cameras are, far side the inverse.
This is actually relatively unique and love to see it especially to grow the game!! Keep up the great work
Second to the video, but love the fact you put up these terms. Helps people get into the game. Thanks Shannon,.
Forecheck, Backcheck, Paycheck..love the Letterkenny. refernce... FERDA
SHANNON YOU MISSED ONE TIMER!!! C'MON MAN....
"Face wash" Usually happens during a scrum when a player rubs his glove into the face of a player they don't like. Doesn't feel good, but doesn't draw a penalty.
In the States, we have a term called, "getting mushed". It's kinda like that. Without the gloves. Bare-handed. Right in the face. LOL!
Pretty sure that's a "stink glove" ... a "facewash" is when you drag your glove on the ice and pick up some snow/water before performing the old stink glove...
Hmmm face wash to me is when the goalie stops a puck from afar, then the opponent just brakes hard in his face to send snow across his mask. It's either disrespectful or intentional to piss off your opponent, and almost always draws up a scrum.
@@ozma6918 That's a "Snow Shower"
It's interesting to see that this term has different interpretations for different people. I suspect that's due to the inherent flexibility of slang.
a true ambassador for the coolest game on earth
Mustard has always been one of my favorites.
When the player takes a REALLY hard shot. The commentator will say
"He put a lot of Mustard on it"
A pretty important one: the "point", that being the corners of the offensive zone near the blue line
As a Vegas fan I’m grateful you did this when Vegas joined the league. It helped make me a hockey fan, not just a VGK fan.
Thank you THG. Even as a 2nd year hockey fan, I’m still learning not only terminology, but how to keep up with such a fast pace game. Not used to that being a baseball fan. Keep up the great work and thanks again!
"On the fly" line changes
Hip check
Statue of Liberty save
I request a "rare penalty" video
I’ve seen the Beaver Tap used by goalies to inform their team that their power play is ending.
I’d probably include Snow Shower on this list.
Ohhhhhhh. So that's why Sorokin was tapping his stick during a power play vs the Rangers in their preseason game. It's makes sense now 😆
@@mosheep Yep. And it's important for the goalie to do this because obviously the skaters can't take the time to look at the clock while the goalie usually can.
Here's one of my favorite examples of what can happen when a player steps out of the box unguarded:
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As a Red Wing fan I absolutely love how Kronwalled lives on.
You got Kronwalled
This is such a help to newer fans of the game! Welcome :)
"Pylon" since orange cones are used during practices for stickhandling and skating, a pylon is a defenseman who is as easily stick handled past as an actual orange cone
That's one of my faves.
Good idea since Seattle and the new tv deal in the US.
“Barn Burner” is one of my favorites. It’s a game where lots of goals are being scored, and is a lot of fun to watch.
In a sentence, *Sees final score is 7-4* “That game last night was a barn burner!”
To add to that, "barn" itself refers to a hockey rink or arena... some of the first indoor hockey rinks ever were inside converted barns in Nova Scotia, which is probably where the term comes from.
Been a fan my entire life and still watched the whole thing. Well done THG.
"long change"/"short change" - refers to the distance between the team bench and the goal that team is defending in a period
This is why you're the best Shannon. This channel isn't just for us diehards, but also people new to the game. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for this vid. Being a Florida Boy, I didn't get exposed to hockey until my early 20's (specifically the NYR Cup run in 1993). I caught SO much grief from old-timers, for asking questions...it was embarrassing. 30 years later and I'm one of those "old-timers" and try to do my best to not talk down to new fans. The game needs growth. Especially in un-conventional markets. It's best for ALL of us AND the NHL.
94 you mean?
For those wondering why the number 5 is used for “5 hole”. There’s typically 5 places or holes to aim for the net that the goalie can’t cover in standard position. 1: over right arm. 2: over left arm. 3: under right arm. 4: under left arm. 5: between the legs, hence “5 hole”.
6 and 7 hole are the armpits
I know you mentioned it but you forgot one
Choke: when a team loses a game (or a series) they should have won. A great example is the Maple Leafs blowing a 3-1 series lead to their biggest rivals. 🤌🤌🤌💥
💯! Great example. I’ll remember this glorious series for a long long time.
Toronto choking is inevitable.
People are going to know about "Choke" since it applies to all sports or pretty much anything really.
Backhand shot too and its quite odd to hear Shannon saying that hockey fans are not hostile towards new fans learning terms. I noticed it in the car scene and pretty sure it happens everywhere
Loved this video, Shannon! Great explanation for newbies like myself. Finally understand some of them thanks to you! 😁
Some of my favorites:
-“Split the D/Defense”: When an offensive player breaks through the opposing team’s defensive pair, between them, as the phrase suggests.
-One-timer: From Purehockey’s blog on the kind of shot, “[when] a player shoots the puck (usually it’s a slapshot) without first controlling it on their stick blade [‘stickhandling’].” Beautiful way for a player to score a goal. Very surgical.
-Michigan/“lacrosse” goal: The dirtiest of ways to score a goal! Player scoops up the puck onto the blade of their stick (usually from behind the net or red goal line) and attempts to shovel it into the net, typically over the shoulder of the goaltender. Andrei Svechnikov of the Carolina Hurricanes… 😑 He’s got a good one.
-Silky mitts: See Professor Shannon’s definition for “soft hands.” (22:09)
-Last but not least, “Bread Man”: Artemi Panarin (#10), currently LW (left winger) for the New York Rangers. Impossible to hate. Almost took a ref’s head off during a “celly,” or post-goal celebration, back in 2020.
Savardian spinarma
Initially Danny Galvan ( broadcaster) referring to serge savard, later to the master skater Denis Savard
THG, you should do a follow-up video discussing some of the culture of the game too! Protecting your goalie, the code for fighting, chirping, refs evening calls, etc. Could be a good way for new fans to learn in-depth parts of the game
Stretch pass and elder skatesman could have been included... Great idea for a video!
Only been in to hockey for a few years now. Its not overly accessible over here in London but this channel has helped me to understand the game better! This is definitely the channel to go to when you're new to hockey. Cheers Shannon! ✌
Great job Shannon. A few more: Shortening the Bench, Shooting Lane, On The Fly, Enforcer, Dasher, Tag up, 2 Way Contract, Original 6, Howitzer, Face Wash, Chiclets, Lazer, Helper, east/west hockey
yard sale: multiple fights resulting in equipment being all over the ice.
I like that it's a Flyers fan mentioning this. XD
Piestanzi Punchup.
Awesome video Shannon, it will be great for new fans for sure. I learned these terms from watching the game and my brief videogame experience with NHL 08, 09. You should cover on player analytics too
I've shared this on Facebook. This is fucking top cheddar content to get more current hockey fans and future hockey fans in the know.
NICE! "Top Shelf" ("Where mom keeps the cookies"). A goal in the upper part of the net.
Jackets fans are well-versed about "Sieve" due to post-rookie Steve Mason
Forsberg
As player is in on the goalie he cuts to one side, then reaches back to the other side and slides the goal in the net, (hard to do and hard for goalie to stop)
"It's not a 'Home run pass' because you don't get four goals": that's why it's not called a Grand Slam Pass. A solo Home Run in baseball only adds one to the team's score.
Lmao as a Canadian.. I love this .. sooo many people are watching this and like "what the actual hell "
Like didn't they teach you this in school lol?
Apple- an assist on a goal
Muffin- a really weak shot
New hockey fans be like "don't worry, I've watched enough Letterkenny to understand the slang"
Fan from Australia and incredibly new to the game - Awesome video! Very helpful!
Deflection: The puck hits a player, or the player's stick on its way to the net. May or may not result in a goal. Sometimes used interchangeably with tip. Tip (to me) is a more specific kind of deflection, where a player specifically makes an effort to hit the puck in mid air with their stick, usually with the blade.