Why is it called the five hole in hockey?

Answer 1

The "five-hole" is a nickname for the space between a goalies's legs in hockey. If a player scores by shooting the puck or ball into the goal between the goaltender's legs, he is said to have scored "through the five-hole," or to have "gone five-hole."

Answer 2

Theres actually 5 holes, one for each corner of the net and the fifth is between the goalies leg known as five hole.

Answer 3

The five hole refers to the space between the goalies leg pads.

Answer 4

The 5 hole is also known as "between the legs".