For some people, Fall means breaking out sweaters, getting pumped for Halloween and Thanksgiving, or preparing for Winter. But for a very special type of people, the beginning of Fall means the beginning of a more important season: hockey season. Hockey is so much more than watching a volcanized piece of rubber get passed between burly men on skates. It's about teamwork, passion, and the excitement that strings along with each game. This excitement derives from toothless smiles, long-brewing fights, Wednesday Night Rivalries, and the fast-paced, heart-racing love of the game. If you're unsure of how this whole hockey thing works, have no fear! This handy dandy list of lingo will help you learn everything you need to know to be a hockey pro.

1. Barn:

Simply a rink or arena. This is where the game is played.

2. Biscuit:

AKA the puck; made of vulcanized rubber and serves as the "ball" of the sport.

3. Celly:

A brief, celebratory (celly-bratory) move after scoring a goal. Can look like any of the above and more.

4. Goon:

a player who's best asset is fighting. And, as any true fan knows, hockey is nothing without a good fight.

5. Flow:

Referring to a player's hair when it becomes longer than the limits of their helmet.

6. Mitts:

Refers to the gloves worn by the players. "The gloves are off" is a common indication from the announcer that a fight has broken out on the ice.

7. Saucer:

A type of pass that is glides through the air and ends up on the blade of a teammate's stick.

8. Snipe:

More than just a term for gunslingers, but still defining a perfect shot; in this case, one that glides into the net effortlessly after either sneaking between the goalies legs or hitting pole before entering the net.

9. Sweater:

of course, this refers to a hockey jersey. What would be a more appropriate name for the jerseys worn in the world's coldest sport?

10. Twig:

The stick, although nowadays most aren't made of wood to support the nickname.