On Nov 4, 11:45, Scott Quakkelaar~ wrote:
>on the usatoday web site, there's a reference to a "texas hat trick."
>http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/shc/shcd.htm#merrimack
>
>what is a texas hat trick?
 
When a player scores four goals in a game, rather than the "normal" hat trick
of three.
 
I've heard the term before, but this is the first time I can recall seeing it
used by a member of "the media."
 
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