the sticks
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Long Germany's number two behind World Cup winner Manuel Neuer, Ter Stegen took over between the sticks after the former's retirement in 2024, but has suffered a series of injury setbacks.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
The equipment managers may have the most difficult job in the Olympic hockey tournament since they must prepare and maintain the sticks, skates, gloves and uniforms for 25 players, some of whom they’ve never met.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026
“You had the carrots first, and then the sticks were less painful,” said Greg Melich, equity analyst at Evercore.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
Cushin's career between the sticks saw him play in the youth team for non-league Newcastle Benfield, but he has had to hang up his gloves to focus on playing the guitar.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
Miss Priest matched the sticks to the teeth.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
