on the stick

Example Sentences

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Harley had one career goal in 40 regular-season games, but beat Grubauer high on the stick side.

From Washington Times • May 10, 2023

Landeskog beat Tampa Bay’s Nick Paul on a faceoff in the Lightning’s end and the puck ended up on the stick of Cale Makar, whose shot bounced in front of the net.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2022

Twice, Alcock would pull up on the stick at the last second.

From Washington Post • May 21, 2022

With Game 1 tied 3-3, Smith tried to clear the puck from behind his net, but instead put it on the stick of a Los Angeles player in front.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2022

Grumman leaned on the stick he carried and shaded his eyes to look back, and Lee turned to look too.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman