English

Noun

ice hockey ‎(uncountable)

1. A form of hockey played on an ice rink with a puck rather than ball.

Usage notes

In parts of the world where ice hockey is more prominent than field hockey it is generally referred to simply as hockey. This is equally true of field hockey.

Synonyms

• (North America) hockey

Meronyms

• +/-
• assist (noun)
• backhand
• blue line
• body check
• cross-check
• defenceman
• faceoff
• fight
• goalie
• goaltender
• hat trick
• high-sticking, high stick, high-stick
• left wing (ice hockey)
• offside
• overtime (sports)
• penalty box
• penalty kill
• penalty (ice hockey)
• PIM
• point (competition)
• power play (ice hockey)
• right wing (ice hockey)
• short-handed
• skate
• slapshot
• snap shot
• stick (sports)
• wrist shot

Translations

See also

• field hockey
• roller hockey
• pond hockey