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Key Water Sports Vocabulary - Ice Hockey

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
ice hockey

a game played on ice by two teams of 6 skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc (a puck) into the other team’s goal, using long sticks

Ex: He loves watching ice hockey games during the winter season. 
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fast
fast
[Adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: He had a fast response to emergency situations. 
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game
game
[noun]

a competitive activity or sport in which players or teams compete against each other according to specific rules

Ex: My favorite game to play is chess because it requires strategy. 
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ice
ice
[noun]

the frozen part of a body of water

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player
player
[noun]

someone who engages in a type of game or sport, either as their job or hobby

Ex: Each player in cricket has a unique position in the field. 
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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metal
metal
[noun]

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

Ex: Iron is a commonly used metal in construction and manufacturing. 
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skate
skate
[noun]

a type of shoe with two pairs of small wheels attached to the bottom, for moving on a hard, flat surface

Ex: She laced up her skates and glided across the rink. 
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team
team
[noun]

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

Ex: The basketball team practiced diligently to enhance their coordination and strategy. 
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goal
goal
[noun]

our purpose or desired result

Ex: Her goal is to become a successful entrepreneur and start her own business. 
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goal
goal
[noun]

the target area or structure in a game where players aim to send a ball, puck, or similar object to score points

Ex: The goal in ice hockey is guarded by the goalie. 
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goalie
goalie
[noun]

the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring

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round
round
[Adjective]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

Ex: The round table provided ample seating for guests, its smooth surface encouraging conversation. 
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object
object
[noun]

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

Ex: The sculpture in the museum is an ancient object made of marble. 
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puck
puck
[noun]

a small, flat rubber disk used in ice hockey

Ex: She skillfully passed the puck to her teammate for the winning goal. 
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net
net
[noun]

a barrier at the back of goalposts to capture and contain the ball or puck when a player scores, used in sports like soccer or hockey

Ex: The soccer ball flew into the net, scoring a goal for the home team. 
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floor
floor
[noun]

the ground on which people and animals move about

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area
area
[noun]

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

Ex: The area around the lake is a popular picnic spot. 
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rink
rink
[noun]

building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating

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meter
meter
[noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The length of the room is 5 meters. 
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long
long
[Adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex: The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms. 
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wide
wide
[Adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The river was wide, spanning several hundred meters across. 
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end
end
[noun]

the part that is the most distant point of something

Ex: There’s a beautiful view waiting at the end of the trail. 
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to stand
to stand
[Verb]

to be upright on one's feet

Ex: He likes to stand on the balcony to feel the breeze. 
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protective
protective
[Adjective]

(of a thing or type of behavior) appropriate for or intended to defend one against damage or harm

Ex: His protective instincts kicked in when he saw the danger, prompting him to shield his loved ones from harm. 
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong. 
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quickly
quickly
[Adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: She finished the race quickly, crossing the finish line first. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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Russia
Russia
[noun]

a country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia

Ex: Russia is the largest country in the world, spanning across eleven time zones and a diverse range of climates. 
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Sweden
Sweden
[noun]

a country in Northern Europe and Eastern Scandinavia

Ex: I visited Sweden last summer and loved it. 
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the Olympic Games

a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals

Ex: Athletes trained for years to qualify for the Olympic Games. 
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world. 
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kilometers per hour

a unit of measurement used to express speed or velocity in the metric system, representing the distance traveled in kilometers over the course of one hour

Ex: The car was traveling at 100 km/h. 
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