stickwork
noun
stick·work
ˈstik-ˌwərk 
: the use of one's stick in offensive and defensive techniques (as in hockey)
Examples of stickwork in a Sentence
a hockey player who's known for his skillful stickwork
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Despite the 204 penalty minutes, bloodshed and stickwork in Game 4’s third period, the NHL did not suspend or fine any players.
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Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 23 May 2022
Rasmus Ristolainen displayed stellar stickwork in the slot before a backhand pass to Mayhew, whose wrister from a sharp angle beat Quick.
—Aaron Bracy, ajc, 29 Jan. 2022
In her third varsity season, Everett, who has four goals and four assists in the Bruins’ 4-0 start, displays great stickwork and field vision in her strong two-way game.
—Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, 20 Sep. 2021
Krejci was called for a major, reduced to a minor on review, likely for Barzal’s stickwork.
—BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2021
Of course, he’s also displayed his defensive stickwork dispossessing opposing players.
—Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 13 Aug. 2020
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Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 23 May 2022
Rasmus Ristolainen displayed stellar stickwork in the slot before a backhand pass to Mayhew, whose wrister from a sharp angle beat Quick.
—Aaron Bracy, ajc, 29 Jan. 2022
In her third varsity season, Everett, who has four goals and four assists in the Bruins’ 4-0 start, displays great stickwork and field vision in her strong two-way game.
—Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, 20 Sep. 2021
Krejci was called for a major, reduced to a minor on review, likely for Barzal’s stickwork.
—BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2021
Of course, he’s also displayed his defensive stickwork dispossessing opposing players.
—Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 13 Aug. 2020
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“Stickwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stickwork. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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