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From Gordie Howe + hat trick. Named for Gordie Howe (1928–2016), considered one of the all-time best ice hockey players, but known for his tendency to fight.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gordie Howe hat trick
Today it means: The triple achievement of a goal, an assist for a goal, and participation in a fight, within a single game. Full definition →