Assist - An assist is credited in the scoring record to the player (or players) who is involved in the play immediately preceding a goal. Maximum of two assists per goal.

Back Check - The action of the forwards skating back into their defensive zone to break up the opposing team's offensive play.

Body Check - Using the body against an opponent who has possession of the puck to break up or disrupt an offensive play.

Breakaway - A scoring opportunity that occurs when there are no defending players between the puck carrier and the opposing goaltender.

Breakout - Movement of a team in possession of the puck out of the defensive zone.

Face-off - Dropping the puck between one player from each team to initiate play.

Forechecking - Pressuring the opponent when they control the puck in the neutral or defensive zone.

Freezing the Puck - Catching or falling on the puck to create a stoppage of play. The goaltender is the only player who can legally do so.

Goal Crease - The area marked off in front of the goal. An offensive player may not enter the goal crease unless the puck is already inside this area.

Hat Trick - Term referring to a player scoring three goals in a single game.