stickhandle

Verb

 * 1)  To maintain individual possession of the puck or ball by controlling it with movements of one's stick, especially to do so in a skillful manner.
 * 2)  To deal capably and swiftly with a situation, especially in a manner which deflects potential problems.
 * 3) * 2008, "Editorial: Hillier goes, not Bernier, Toronto Star, 16 Apr. (retrieved 13 May 2008):
 * He has ducked questions in Parliament on everything from Afghan detainees to Radarsat 2, leaving them to be stickhandled by other ministers.
 * He has ducked questions in Parliament on everything from Afghan detainees to Radarsat 2, leaving them to be stickhandled by other ministers.