Michigan

/ˈmɪʃəɡɪn/

Michigan

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Definition

A deke consisting of lifting the puck with the stick and throwing it under the top corner of the goal, while skating behind the net.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ojibwe mishi-gami / ᒥᔑᑲᒥ (“giant lake”), referring to Lake Michigan.