What Is Hockey Talk

Hockey Talks is a program that was inspired by Rick Rypien, former Canucks forward, who tragically lost his battle with mental health issues in 2011. Today, 18 NHL clubs participate, sharing resources, stories and breaking the stigma about mental health issues.

What do hockey players say?

• Bar down: Describes a shot that hits the crossbar and goes into the net. …
• Barn: An arena.
• Barn burner: An exciting, fast-paced, high-scoring game.
• Beauty: An ideal hockey player, both on and off the ice.
• Biscuit: The puck.
• Biscuit in the basket: A goal.

What does a pizza mean in hockey?

Pizza: A brutal pass up the middle of the ice intercepted by the opposing team. “Bidini is serving up more pizzas tonight than Little Caesar’s.”