| Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| What is the maximum number of players a team can have on the ice during a game? | 6 | 98%
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| What does 'NHL' stand for? | National Hockey League | 98%
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| How many teams are in the NHL? | 32 | 95%
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| How many players does a hockey team typically consist of? | 20 | 88%
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| What does a player 'receive' for breaking a rule? | Penalty | 86%
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| How many 'face-off' dots are on a standard hockey rink? | 9 | 84%
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| Where does a player go after breaking a rule? | Penalty Box | 84%
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| What term refers to the offensive positions (or a player in that position)? | Forward | 79%
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| What is it called when the same player scores three goals in a single game? | Hat Trick | 79%
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| 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? | Power Play | 79%
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| What is the name for one of the three offensive positions? | Center, Left Wing, Right Wing | 78%
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| What is the NHL playoff championship trophy called? | Stanley Cup | 78%
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| 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)? | Wayne Gretzky | 76%
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| Who broke the NHL record for most career goals in 2025? | Alexander Ovechkin | 72%
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| What is the official name for the position that stands in front of the net? | Goaltender | 71%
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| What team won this trophy for the first time ever in the 2023-24 season? | Florida Panthers | 62%
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| 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? | Icing | 57%
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| What is the area between the blue lines called? | Neutral Zone | 52%
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| What is the semi-circle area directly in front of a goal called? | Crease | 45%
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| 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? | Penalty Kill | 41%
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| How long (in feet) is a standard NHL hockey rink? | 200 feet | 40%
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