korkea maila

Finnish

Etymology

From korkea (high) + maila (stick); calque of English high stick

Noun

korkea maila

  1. (ice hockey) high-sticking (a penalized action)
  2. (ice hockey) high stick (stick carried above the height of opponent's shoulders)

Declension

References

  • NHL Rulebook 2008
  • Suomen Jääkiekkoliitto (Finnish Ice Hockey Association) rulebook 2010
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