ice hockey
: the space between the legs of a goaltender
A blast through the five-hole of Montreal's Jeff Hackett gave the Panthers a 1–0 lead 13:33 into the game.—
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He’s got quick feet and closes his five-hole fast, with mobility moving laterally and correcting.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
But after a Sharks turnover in their zone, defenseman Tyler Kleven’s slapshot found the five-hole between Blackwood’s pads as Ottawa took a 3-1 lead at the 15:22 mark.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2024
The comment section is open like a Blue Jackets goalie’s five-hole, so have it.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
The Sharks had opportunities in the second period to extend their lead, including a breakaway chance for William Eklund, whose attempt to go five-hole after a rush up the wing at the 14:25 mark was stopped by Lankinen.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
Sadly, the back nine, a classic and challenging nine holes, has been ruined by reducing it to a five-hole course.
—Washington Post, 18 June 2024
For example, the fifth hole brings golfers right back to the first tee, so for those who feel like sneaking in a late-day five-hole loop, the Estates Course can provide just that.
—Todd Kelly, The Arizona Republic, 15 Jan. 2024
The grounds have a five-hole golf course, golf driving range, a sports court, a resort-like grotto pool, a skate park, and a guest house.
—Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
Outfielder Travis Jankowski was elevated to the five-hole and also went 0 for 4 with a strikeout.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 20 Aug. 2023
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Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
But after a Sharks turnover in their zone, defenseman Tyler Kleven’s slapshot found the five-hole between Blackwood’s pads as Ottawa took a 3-1 lead at the 15:22 mark.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2024
The comment section is open like a Blue Jackets goalie’s five-hole, so have it.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
The Sharks had opportunities in the second period to extend their lead, including a breakaway chance for William Eklund, whose attempt to go five-hole after a rush up the wing at the 14:25 mark was stopped by Lankinen.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
Sadly, the back nine, a classic and challenging nine holes, has been ruined by reducing it to a five-hole course.
—Washington Post, 18 June 2024
For example, the fifth hole brings golfers right back to the first tee, so for those who feel like sneaking in a late-day five-hole loop, the Estates Course can provide just that.
—Todd Kelly, The Arizona Republic, 15 Jan. 2024
The grounds have a five-hole golf course, golf driving range, a sports court, a resort-like grotto pool, a skate park, and a guest house.
—Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
Outfielder Travis Jankowski was elevated to the five-hole and also went 0 for 4 with a strikeout.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 20 Aug. 2023
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“Five-hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/five-hole. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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