An assist is awarded to the player or players (maximum of two) who touched the puck prior to the goal, provided no defender plays or possesses the puck in between. A player receives credit for What is considered a hit in hockey?

List of ice hockey terminology this is a list of common terminology and slang used in ice hockey along with explanations of their meanings. For other terms and an understanding of ice hockey, refer to ice รขโ‚ฌยฆ Glossary of ice hockey terms this is a list of common terms used in the sport of ice hockey along with the definitions of these terms.