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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: His dream is to play professional ice hockey in the NHL .
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fast
fast
[Adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: The fast train arrived at the destination in no time .
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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: We won the game after a tense penalty shootout .
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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: The rugby player suffered an injury during last night 's game .
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: The special occasion called for a celebration with family and friends .
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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: Mercury is a unique metal that is liquid at room temperature , commonly used in thermometers and barometers .
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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: After renting a pair of skates, the children glided around the roller rink with joy .
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team
team
[noun]

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

Ex: A well-functioning team fosters a supportive environment where each member 's strengths are valued .
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goal
goal
[noun]

our purpose or desired result

Ex: Setting short-term goals can help break down larger tasks into manageable steps .
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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: Every player on the field focused on defending the goal at all costs .
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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 pizza was divided into equal slices , ready to be shared among friends .
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object
object
[noun]

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

Ex: The detective carefully examined the crime scene , looking for any objects that might provide clues .
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puck
puck
[noun]

a small, flat rubber disk used in ice hockey

Ex: The referee dropped the puck to start the game .
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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 fans erupted into cheers as the soccer ball hit the back of the net, securing victory for their 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: They moved to a new area of the city that was closer to their jobs .
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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 hiking trail is marked every 100 meters for navigation .
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long
long
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The bridge is a mile long and connects the two towns.
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wide
wide
[Adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The fabric was 45 inches wide, perfect for making a set of curtains .
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end
end
[noun]

the part that is the most distant point of something

Ex: She could see the lights of the cabin at the end of the winding path.
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to stand
to stand
[Verb]

to be upright on one's feet

Ex: I stand here every morning to watch the sunrise .
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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: The mother 's protective nature emerged when she sensed a threat to her children 's safety , prompting her to act swiftly .
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: The athlete 's strong legs helped him run faster .
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quickly
quickly
[Adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: The river flowed quickly after heavy rainfall .
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .
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Russia
Russia
[noun]

a country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia

Ex: Russia's vast landscapes include everything from tundra and taiga to mountains and rivers , offering breathtaking natural beauty .
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Sweden
Sweden
[noun]

a country in Northern Europe and Eastern Scandinavia

Ex: The royal palace in Sweden is a popular tourist destination .
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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: The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is a spectacle of culture and sport .
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competition

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

Ex: The dance competition at the festival was the highlight of the night .
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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 train runs at an average of 200 kilometers per hour.
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