What is called when a player scores three goals in a single game?

When a player scores three goals in a single game, it is known as a "hat trick." This term is widely used in hockey and other sports to celebrate this impressive feat, highlighting a player's scoring ability and performance during that specific game. The term "hat trick" is thought to have originated from cricket, where a bowler who took three wickets with three consecutive deliveries would receive a hat as a reward. Over time, it has evolved to be associated with any situation in various sports where a player achieves three goals or points in a single game or match.

The other terms presented do not relate to hockey scoring; a "home run" is a baseball term denoting hitting the ball out of the field, and a "triple play" refers to a rare defensive play in baseball involving three outs being made in one continuous play. "Goal streak" refers to a player scoring in multiple consecutive games rather than in a single game.