ice hockey
: the space between the legs of a goaltender
A blast through the five-hole of Montreal's Jeff Hackett gave the Panthers a 1–0 lead 13:33 into the game.—
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The Hurricanes converted on an early third-period chance when Jackson Blake beat John Gibson five-hole.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Outside, the amenities go full fantasy mode with a five-hole golf course with driving range, a grotto pool with slides, sports court, skate park, and guesthouse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2025
Joshua got a pass from Bobby McMann right in front of the crease and beat Bobrovsky five-hole at 7:54.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
With the Kraken on the power play, Schwartz put them ahead, deflecting Montour's pass to the right doorstep through Knight's five-hole.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
There is also a five-hole golf course with a driving range, sports court, skate park and wine-and-cigar cellar.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
After Carolina defenseman Sean Walker scored at the 1:24 mark of the second period, Sharks winger William Eklund responded 3:14 later, beating goalie Brandon Bussi five-hole for his first goal of the season.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Rickie Fowler shot 3-under 67 (tied for fourth), recovering from two early bogeys with four birdies in a five-hole stretch.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2025
The last two days Merrill was the five-hole hitter.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Outside, the amenities go full fantasy mode with a five-hole golf course with driving range, a grotto pool with slides, sports court, skate park, and guesthouse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2025
Joshua got a pass from Bobby McMann right in front of the crease and beat Bobrovsky five-hole at 7:54.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
With the Kraken on the power play, Schwartz put them ahead, deflecting Montour's pass to the right doorstep through Knight's five-hole.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
There is also a five-hole golf course with a driving range, sports court, skate park and wine-and-cigar cellar.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
After Carolina defenseman Sean Walker scored at the 1:24 mark of the second period, Sharks winger William Eklund responded 3:14 later, beating goalie Brandon Bussi five-hole for his first goal of the season.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Rickie Fowler shot 3-under 67 (tied for fourth), recovering from two early bogeys with four birdies in a five-hole stretch.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2025
The last two days Merrill was the five-hole hitter.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Five-hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/five-hole. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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