the crease
noun
: an area around or in front of a goal in some games (such as hockey)
Players from the opposing team may not enter the crease.
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Elvis Merzļikins was under siege at the other end, after Nelson’s second goal sat in the crease with his head bowed in his lap.
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Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
The Eagles did need a big save, however After BC killed off the remnants of their third penalty to start the second period, the Terriers had a great opportunity to regain the lead when Sacha Boisvert carried the puck in deep, cut across the top of the crease and had Cloutier on his belly.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
But the second period would end tied as well, when Yakov Trenin chipped in a loose puck from the top of the crease for his fifth goal of the season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Tage Thompson set up Doan for a play right in front of the crease.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
The Eagles did need a big save, however After BC killed off the remnants of their third penalty to start the second period, the Terriers had a great opportunity to regain the lead when Sacha Boisvert carried the puck in deep, cut across the top of the crease and had Cloutier on his belly.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
But the second period would end tied as well, when Yakov Trenin chipped in a loose puck from the top of the crease for his fifth goal of the season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Tage Thompson set up Doan for a play right in front of the crease.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the crease
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“The crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crease. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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