Ice Hockey General Knowledge - Statistics

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