What is hockey hook?

A hockey hook refers to a illegal move in ice hockey where a player uses their stick to disrupt the opponent's progress or hook around their waist or arm. This can result in a penalty or even a game misconduct if it causes injury to the opponent. Hockey hooks are primarily used by players to slow down their opponent or prevent them from scoring, and are punishable by a power play opportunity for the opposing team. To avoid these penalties, players are trained to use proper body positioning and stick handling techniques in order to keep their opponent at bay without breaking the rules.