HOCKEY IN HIGH HEELS: HOOKING UP
Now that we are knee deep into the Stanley Cup, it is time for more hockey lessons. As always, I am sharing what each term means, along with what I initially thought things meant.
Hooking-What It Means: This is when a player impedes the progress of an opponent by “hooking” him with his stick. (Basically, preventing him from scoring)
What I Thought It Meant: I had an image of acts being removed from a stage and thought the bad players were removed from the rink.
Interference-What It Means: This is when a player interferes with or impedes the progress of an opponent who does not have the puck. It is also assessed to a player who deliberately knocks the stick out of an opponent’s hand or who prevents a player who has dropped his stick (or any other piece of equipment) from picking it back up. (So, basically it is like schoolyard bullying)
What I Thought It Meant: Pretty self explanatory…wow I know something about hockey!
Kneeing-What It Means: This is when a player fouls an opponent with his knee.
What I Thought It Meant: Again, this was pretty easy to figure out.
Roughing-What It Means: This is when a player strikes another opponent in a minor altercation that the referee determines is not worthy of a major penalty. (Pre-Jerry Springer fight?)
What I Thought It Meant: I thought it was the equivalent to a West Side Story fight mixed with Jerry Springer.
Slashing-What It Means: This is when a player hits an opponent with his stick, or “slashes” him, either to impede his progress or cause injury. (So, equivalent to hitting someone with a wooden spoon?)
What I Thought It Meant: I had a Zorro image in my mind.
Spearing-What It Means: This is when a player stabs at an opponent with the blade of his stick, whether he makes contact or not. (So it is just poking someone?)
What I Thought It Meant: I kind of figured it was this, but it made me think of that ‘I’m Not Touching You’ Sunny D. commercial from about 15 years ago.
Tripping-What It Means: This is when a stick or any portion of a player’s body is used to cause an opposing player to fall.
What I Thought It Meant: Self explanatory.
More lessons soon! Stay tuned.
