suicide pass en · NOUN
Etymology
Deriving from the likelihood of being checked off the play and losing possession of the puck, being a suicidal act in puck possession.
Meanings
- A pass going up-ice where the passee must look behind towards the passer for the location of the puck, therefore being left unaware of opposition players further up-ice, allowing the passee to be checked from a blind spot.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| suicide passes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |