Ice Hockey General Knowledge

What does 'NHL' stand for?

How many teams are in the NHL?

How many players does a hockey team typically consist of?

What is the maximum number of players a team can have on the ice during a game?

What term refers to the offensive positions (or a player in that position)?

What is the name for one of the three offensive positions?

What is the official name for the position that stands in front of the net?

What is the semi-circle area directly in front of a goal called?

What is the area between the blue lines called?

How many 'face-off' dots are on a standard hockey rink?

How long (in feet) is a standard NHL hockey rink?

What is the name of the infraction that occurs when a player shoots/hits the puck and it crosses both the center red-line and the opposing team's goal-line without being touched or scoring a goal?

What does a player 'receive' for breaking a rule?

Where does a player go after breaking a rule?

What is the term used to describe the advantage a team has when one or more players of the opposing team have been taken off of the ice for breaking a rule?

What is the term used to describe the disadvantage a team has when one or more of their players have been taken off of the ice for breaking a rule?

What is it called when the same player scores three goals in a single game?

What is the NHL playoff championship trophy called?

What team won this trophy for the first time ever in the 2023-24 season?

Who is often considered one of the best hockey players of all time and holds many notable NHL records (including most career points and most career assists)?

Who broke the NHL record for most career goals in 2025?