puck-carrier

[ puhk-kar-ee-er ]

noun

, Ice Hockey.

1. the player who has the puck and moves it along.

Word History and Origins

Origin of puck-carrier¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Dunn made an ill-fated choice to focus on puck-carrier Morrissey — which goalie Martin Jones was already doing — leaving Scheifele wide open to take an ensuing pass and deposit the puck into an empty right side of the net.

From Seattle Times

The penalty killing had its moments, particularly in March when scoring a bunch of short-handed goals after more aggressively challenging the puck-carrier.

From Seattle Times

It is simply intended as a visual reminder to players that they are entering a danger zone, where a reckless play near the boards — a hit from behind, a shove of a player in a vulnerable position, a puck-carrier’s last-instant turn toward the wall with head down — could result in a catastrophic injury.

From New York Times

The 21-year-old Del Zotto, a precocious puck-carrier, is thriving alongside Sauer, a 6-foot-4 stay-at-home type.

From New York Times

“These Blackhawks attack in five-man units, racing through the neutral zone as if late for a job interview while confident that the puck-carrier will gain the zone or get it deep,” he wrote.

From New York Times