the crease
noun
: an area around or in front of a goal in some games (such as hockey)
Players from the opposing team may not enter the crease.
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With the game tied 2-2 in the third, Hughes zipped a pass across the front of the crease intended for a teammate.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
The puck hopped over Oettinger into the crease, and Foligno reached over to score.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Hampus Lindholm’s soft clear attempt was knocked down and then Ryan McLeod fed Josh Doan at the top of the crease for a redirect.
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Robertson responded by snapping in a rebound after Matt Duchene — who has seven points in four games — muscled a shot from just outside the crease that ricocheted off Wallstedt.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
The puck hopped over Oettinger into the crease, and Foligno reached over to score.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Hampus Lindholm’s soft clear attempt was knocked down and then Ryan McLeod fed Josh Doan at the top of the crease for a redirect.
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Robertson responded by snapping in a rebound after Matt Duchene — who has seven points in four games — muscled a shot from just outside the crease that ricocheted off Wallstedt.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
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“The crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crease. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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