What term denotes a shot that’s redirected into the net by a player?

The term that best describes a shot that is redirected into the net by a player is known as a “Tip-in.” This occurs when an attacking player touches the puck with their stick, altering its course just before it reaches the goal. The key characteristic of a tip-in is that it involves a quick, subtle motion to redirect the puck, often intended to surprise the goaltender by changing the puck's trajectory.

Deflection is similar but generally refers to any alteration of the puck's path due to contact with an object or player. While a tip-in certainly qualifies as a deflection, the specific action of a player using their stick to redirect a shot on goal is more precisely termed a tip-in, making this the most accurate choice.

A rebound refers to when a shot is saved by the goalie, and the puck bounces off, giving an opportunity for another player to shoot it. This is a different situation where the puck has been saved rather than directly redirected into the net. A wrap-around is a maneuver where a player skates behind the goal and attempts to score by tucking the puck in from the other side, not involving a redirection of an existing shot.

Thus, “Tip-in” specifically captures the action of redirecting a