HOCKEY IN HIGH HEELS: NO IFS, ANDS OR BUTTS ABOUT IT
Right now, hockey talk is on the lips of all my friends. Since I am in PA, they are all about the Pittsburgh Penguins. Now that they are in the Stanley Cup finals with San Jose Sharks, I thought it was high time I learn a little bit about the sport. Here are the first of some common terms, along with what I initially thought they meant.
Butt ending—What It Means: This is when a player jabs an opponent with the top end of his stick. (So…it is similar to hitting someone with a wooden spoon?)
What I Thought It Meant: The end of the Kardashians and all the talk about Kim’s ass that broke the Internet.
Checking from behind—What It Means: This is when when a player hits an opponent who is not aware of the impending contact from behind and therefore cannot defend himself. (So basically every time someone gets hit in the head from behind in a soap opera…Sonny Corinthos is probably an expert at this.)
What I Thought It Meant: Checking out each other’s butts.
Cross checking—What It Means: This is when a player makes a check with both hands on the stick. (I’ve got nothing…)
What I Thought It Meant: Cross referencing a play.
Elbowing—What It Means: When a player uses his elbow to foul an opponent.
What I Thought It Meant: Pretty self explanitory.
Fighting—What It Means: This is also called fisticuffs in the National Hockey League rule book. It is assessed when players drop their gloves and throw punches at each other. (So….Jerry Springer?)
What I Thought It Meant: Pretty much a NHL version of Jerry Springer.
More lessons coming soon! Stay tuned!
