Game misconduct: A player is suspended for the remainder of the game if they receive a game misconduct. Their team continues to play at full strength unless a minor penalty is also assessed.
Garter belt: A garter belt is worn by a player to keep their hockey socks up. Some athletic underwear now comes with Velcro to attach the socks so that the garter belt is not needed.
Give and Go: An offensive tactic; pass and aggressively skate to become an option for the player just passed to.
Glove save: When a goalie catches a shot in their glove it is known as a glove save.
Goal judge: Many rinks have a small area behind each goal behind the boards for the goal judge. This individual watches the goal line in the net and indicates a goal by turning on a light above the goal judge. When no goal judge is present the referee calls the goals.
Goal line: The goal line is a 2 inch wide red line that crosses the rink and is aligned in the front of the net. To score a goal the puck must completely cross the goal line inside the net.
Goal: When the puck crosses the goal line inside the net it is a goal. The referee normally makes this determination. The word "goal" is also used to refer the net itself that a four foot by six foot structure of pipe enclosed by netting.
Goalkeeper: The goalkeeper is also called the "goalie" or "net minder." The goalkeeper wears special equipment and functions to defend the net. Goalies must stay on their side of the center red line.
Goon: A player who may lack finesse but specializes in hard hitting checks to interfere with the other team. Even no-check hockey sometimes attracts goons. If there are lot of them in your league we recommend you find another league.
Grinding: When a puck is shot into a corner of the rink and two opposing players attempt to gain position, grinding may occur. The players may have close body contact and attempt to gain control by kicking the puck or using their stick with one hand. This activity may take some time with a lots of hands and legs flying - hence the term grinding.