ice hockey
noun
: a game played on an ice rink by two teams of six players on skates whose object is to drive a puck into the opponents' goal with a hockey stick
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Sandler reprises his role as the titular unsuccessful ice hockey player turned unlikely golf pro.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 31 May 2025
Zach Werenski 27 | Hockey Player, Columbus Blue Jackets
Zachary Werenski is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL team.
—Forbes Under 30 Team, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The United States beat Switzerland 1-0 in overtime to win the ice hockey world championship.
—Jana Kasperkevic, NBC news, 26 May 2025
Following the ice hockey game, Justin shared several photos on his Instagram Stories and grid to document the date night.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 19 May 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 31 May 2025
Zach Werenski 27 | Hockey Player, Columbus Blue Jackets
Zachary Werenski is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL team.
—Forbes Under 30 Team, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The United States beat Switzerland 1-0 in overtime to win the ice hockey world championship.
—Jana Kasperkevic, NBC news, 26 May 2025
Following the ice hockey game, Justin shared several photos on his Instagram Stories and grid to document the date night.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 19 May 2025
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“Ice hockey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20hockey. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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