go north with the club v.— «A player told that he has made the team is referred to as “going north with the club.”» —“CD’s Phuture Phillie Phenoms…North Philly 40” by Allen Ariza NYFansOnly...
skull v.— «In golf parlance, Allen “skulled” both efforts. His right foot hit the ground several inches before the target and he basically hit the top of the ball.» —“Kicking it up a notch” by Jeff...
chippy adj.— «Tonight’s game was a little chippy, conceded Roger Neilson. We’re trying to play as rough as we can.» —“Spare us the tales of hockey heroics” by Allen Abel Globe and Mail (Toronto, Can.) Apr...
goon it up v.— «In the playoffs, intimidation, gooning it up, being as vicious as you can be is a big part of hockey.» —“Leafs muscle beats talent, downcast Islanders agree” by Allen Abel in Uniondale, N.Y. Globe...
money ball n.— «“I didn’t think we’d catch Boston. I knew we’d make a run at them, but the distance was too great. I didn’t think we could win it. Ahh, but they’re just money ball players.” George [Steinbrenner] ought to know. He’s...