five hole

American  

Also five-hole

noun

Ice Hockey Slang.

1. the opening between a goaltender's parted legs.

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Etymology

Origin of five hole

First recorded in 2000–05; the four corners of the goal being the other four holes

Example Sentences

Forget the five hole — cover the pie hole!

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2019

Troy Terry, one of six rookies in the lineup, fired the game-winning goal through Jimmy Howard’s five hole; John Gibson was perfect on the other end to ensure the Ducks remained undefeated through three games.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2018

Janmark cut the Blues' lead to 3-2 with his first career playoff goal 4:35 into the third, scoring off a wrist shot from the slot that beat Elliott through the five hole.

From Reuters • May 1, 2016

“It was tough because Logan had so much success last year hitting in the five hole and then fourth against lefties. But we like the way Logan has approached it,” Cash said.

From Washington Times • Mar. 31, 2016

If he does a five hole in four he blames himself that he did not do it in three; if he does it in five he is miserable.

From Not that it Matters by Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander)