Synonyms for hockey
ˈhɒk ihock·ey

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1. field hockey, hockeynoun

   a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net

   Synonyms:
   ice hockey, hockey game, field hockey

2. ice hockey, hockey, hockey gamenoun

   a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled sticks

   Synonyms:
   ice hockey, hockey game, field hockey

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1. United Wind CEO Russell Tencer:

   The capital is coming in, we expect to see that same hockey stick( growth) curve that we've seen in the solar industry.

2. Seth Appert:

   In my years of college hockey, I never saw a player regret taking another year, i saw a lot of players regret leaving a early because you need to be ready, and it’s not just as a hockey player.

3. Mike Sullivan:

   They're two generational talents, so those guys aren't easy to replace, i think that speaks for itself. Having said that, whenever players go down from an injury standpoint, it's going to provide opportunity for others. They need to step up. They've got to take advantage of it. That's the nature of pro sports. So we've got some young guys that we're excited about who have showed glimpses of pretty solid hockey, and we'll see which guys can step up and contribute to help us win games.

4. Glenda Glover:

   The idea of establishing a collegiate hockey program at Tennessee State University is a tremendous opportunity as the nation's first HBCU to take on this endeavor, this allows us to expand the sport, increase diversity, and introduce a new fan base.

5. Happy Gilmore:

   Happy During high school, I played junior hockey and still hold two league records most time spent in the penalty box and I was the only guy to ever take off his skate and try to stab somebody.