Score Big with MCHL’s Top 50 Hockey Slang Terms

If you're a fan of the Mythical Creatures Hockey League (MCHL), then you know that understanding the league's unique slang is just as important as knowing the rules of the game. From "dragon" to "sasquatch," these 50 terms will have you speaking the language of the MCHL in no time.

1. Celly - Celebration after scoring a goal

2. Snipe - A well-placed shot that beats the goalie

3. Dangle - A skillful stickhandling move to get around a defender

4. Top cheese - A shot that goes high and hits the top corner of the net

5. Sauce - A pass that flies through the air, similar to a saucer

6. Biscuit - The puck

7. Chirp - Trash-talking or taunting an opponent

8. Wheel - Move quickly or skate fast

9. Tilt - A fight between players

10. Beauty - A good-looking or impressive play

11. Flow - A player's long, flowing hair

12. Greasy - A goal that was scored with a lucky bounce or deflection

13. Mitts - A player's gloves

14. Apple - An assist on a goal

15. Five-hole - The area between the goalie's legs

16. Bar down - A shot that hits the crossbar and goes into the net

17. Grinder - A hard-working, blue-collar player who excels in physical play

18. Bucket - A player's helmet

19. Bender - A player who skates with their ankles leaning inward

20. Hoser - An insulting term for someone who is not a good player or is inexperienced

21. Sauce Boss - A player who excels at passing the puck

22. Duster - A player who rarely sees ice time and spends most of their time on the bench

23. Sauce Monkey - A player who makes too many fancy, unnecessary passes

24. Toe Drag - A move where a player pulls the puck back with their toe before shooting or passing

25. Pitchfork - A move where a player lifts the puck with their stick and shoots it towards the net

26. Shorty - A shorthanded goal

27. Gordie Howe Hat Trick - When a player scores a goal, records an assist, and gets into a fight all in one game

28. Turtling - When a player covers their head and cowers during a fight

29. Saucepan - A player's stick

30. Ringer - A player who is brought in from outside the team to fill a roster spot

31. Slew Foot - A dangerous move where a player trips their opponent from behind by sweeping their feet out from under them

32. Ghost - A player who doesn't play physically or seems to disappear during games

33. Deke - A move where a player fakes out an opponent with a quick change of direction

34. Chum - A teammate or friend

35. Blue Line - The line on the ice that separates the offensive and defensive zones

36. Neutral Zone Trap - A defensive strategy where a team's players line up along the neutral zone to prevent the other team from entering the offensive zone

37. Breakaway - When a player has a clear path to the opposing team's net with no defenders in front of them

38. Crossbar Challenge - A game where players try to hit the crossbar of the net from a distance

39. Dump and Chase - A strategy where a team dumps the puck into the offensive zone and chases after it to gain possession

40. Faceoff - A method of starting play where the puck is dropped between two opposing players

41. Hat Trick - When a player scores three goals in a game

42. Netminder - Another term for a goalie

43. Penalty Box - The area where players sit when they are penalized

44. Power Play - When a team has a numerical advantage due to a penalty on the opposing team

45. Rebound - When the puck bounces off the goalie or the boards and is up for grabs for a short period of time

46. Snorkel - The cage on a goalie's helmet that protects their face

47. Stickhandling - The ability to control the puck with the stick while skating

48. Winger - A player who typically plays on the left or right side of the center

49. Zamboni - The machine used to resurface the ice between periods or after a game

50. Facewash - A move where a player rubs their glove or hand in an opponent's face, often as a form of intimidation or retaliation.

    Using these terms in conversation with other hockey players can make you sound more knowledgeable and connected to the sport. Additionally, for those involved in the Mythical Creature Hockey League (MCHL), understanding and using these terms can help you communicate effectively with your teammates, coaches, and referees. Just be careful not to overuse the slang or use it in inappropriate settings, as it can come across as unprofessional or disrespectful.