athlete vs ice-hockey player

Other hyponyms of athlete include acrobat, amateur, ball hawk, ballplayer, baseball player, basketball player, basketeer, cager, climber, cricketer, football player, footballer, goalie, goalkeeper, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder, gymnast, hockey player, hooker, hurdler, jumper, lacrosse player, letterman, Olympian, pentathlete, pro, professional, runner, sharpshooter, shot putter, skater, skier, sledder, soccer player, sport, striker, reserve, second-stringer, substitute, swimmer, swinger, tennis player, pole jumper, pole vaulter, vaulter, lifter, weightlifter, winger.