9 Hockey Phrases That Need to Go Away

Like any sport, hockey has its unique phrases that players and fans use constantly.

Some phrases you actually need to play the sport or follow it to understand. 

Let's look at nine hockey phrases that need to go away, and if you have one not listed here, please mention it in the comment box!

Nicholas Goss is a Boston Bruins featured columnist for Bleacher Report and was the organization's on-site reporter for the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals in Boston. Follow him on Twitter. Follow @NicholasGoss35

"Wouldn't He Liked to Have That Goal Back?"

This phrase is typically said when a goalie allows a "soft" goal, one that he should have saved.

I hate when people say this because after a goalie let's in a soft goal, obviously he'd like to have it back. 

"Going on the PP"

One time, the Bruins went on a powerplay and my friend said "we're going on the PP," trying to be funny.

Let's just say the people in the room who didn't know hockey well enough to know what "PP" meant were a little creeped out.

"Breaking Their Ankles"

This is more suited for basketball, where people use the crossover dribble move to "break people's ankles."

I'm sure there's a much better way to say this in hockey, and watching this Rick Nash video should help.

"Give Him a Facewash"

This is definitely a phrase that the casual sports fan doesn't know, and it just sounds weird anyway.

Instead of facewashing someone, why not just fight him?

"There's a Sniper in the Building"

Ever play the EA Sports NHL video games and when your friend scores a perfectly placed shot he gets up and says: "there's a sniper in the building?"

"We Have to Go out There and Play Our Game"

One thing I hate about sports is when coaches say during interviews, "we have to go out there and play our game."

Next time, give the interviewer a real answer and stop dodging questions.  

"I've Seen Better Hands on a Snake"

This phrase is often said when someone can't handle the puck very well. I understand a snake has no hands, which is why it's used, but I'd rather say something different.

"Break the Cookie Jar"

This is what you say to someone when you want them to score top shelf.

I actually prefer the phrase: "Go top shelf, where Mama hides the cookies."

"He Got Bulldozed!"

A bulldozer has massive strength and creates big contact with anything in its path, which is why it's used in circumstances like this Jonathan Toews hit.

However,  these hits usually happen on a fast-paced collision and not a slow impact.

Maybe something like "a truck hit him" would be better.