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    In ice hockey, "clear" is best defined as?

    • To Get The Puck Away From One's Own Goal Cage
    • A Team' S Defensemen, As A Unit
    • Substitution Of One Entire Line For Another
    • Taking Two Or More Steps Before Body Checking An Opponent
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  • 2. 

    In ice hockey, a "Zamboni" is best defined as?

    • A Pass That Sets Up A Goal

    • Substitution Of One Entire Line For Another

    • Machine Used To Clean And Resurface The Ice Between Periods

    • Flat Section Of A Hockey Stick That Contacts The Puck

    Correct Answer
    A. Machine Used To Clean And Resurface The Ice Between Periods
  • 3. 

    In the NHL how many minutes does a minor penalty last?

    • 2

    • 3

    • 5

    • 1

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
  • 4. 

    How long does a National Hockey League game last in playing time?

    • 60 Minutes

    • 90 Minutes

    • 120 Minutes

    • 75 Minutes

    Correct Answer
    A. 60 Minutes
  • 5. 

    How many periods are there in an NHL ice hockey game?

    • 6

    • 4

    • 2

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
  • 6. 

    What are the three 20-minute playing portions of a hockey game called?

    • Halves

    • Quarters

    • Chukkers

    • Periods

    Correct Answer
    A. Periods
  • 7. 

    What is the neutral zone in the NHL?

    • Between The Blue Line And The Net

    • Between The Blue Lines

    • Between The Center And The Blue Line

    • Net To Net

    Correct Answer
    A. Between The Blue Lines
  • 8. 

    How many games are there in a regular NHL season?

    • 96

    • 80

    • 82

    • 75

    Correct Answer
    A. 82
  • 9. 

    Which call does a NHL linesman illustrate by raising one arm above his head?

    • Slashing

    • Too Many Players On The Ice

    • Tripping

    • Offside

    Correct Answer
    A. Offside
  • 10. 

    In the NHL, how many minutes does a major penalty last?

    • 2 Minutes

    • 10 Minutes

    • The Rest Of The Game

    • 5 Minutes

    Correct Answer
    A. 5 Minutes
  • 11. 

    Which penalty is indicated by the referee forming an X in front of his chest?

    • Interference

    • Unsportsmanlike Conduct

    • High Sticking

    • Slashing

    Correct Answer
    A. Interference
  • 12. 

    How many points will a team earn for losing in overtime beginning in the 2005-2006 NHL season?

    • 3

    • 4

    • 1

    • 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 1
  • 13. 

    How many teams played in the NHL during the 2005-2006 season?

    • 30

    • 36

    • 27

    • 15

    Correct Answer
    A. 30
  • 14. 

    How many points did an NHL team earn for winning a game in regulation time in the 2005-2006 season?

    • 3

    • 0

    • 1

    • 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
  • 15. 

    Which penalty does a NHL referee indicate by making a T in front of his chest?

    • Slashing

    • Unsportsmanlike Conduct

    • Tripping

    • Boarding

    Correct Answer
    A. Unsportsmanlike Conduct
  • 16. 

    How long does a time out last in an NHL game?

    • 3 Minutes

    • 2 Minutes

    • 1 Minute

    • 30 Seconds

    Correct Answer
    A. 30 Seconds
  • 17. 

    What is the maximum number of overtime periods allowed during the 2005-2006 NHL playoffs?

    • 3

    • 2

    • Unlimited

    • 1

    Correct Answer
    A. Unlimited
  • 18. 

    How long is a standard NHL hockey rink?

    • 200 Feet

    • 100 Feet

    • 250 Feet

    • 150 Feet

    Correct Answer
    A. 200 Feet
  • 19. 

    In 2005, how many teams were in each NHL division?

    • 7

    • 5

    • 6

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
  • 20. 

    What is the diameter of a standard NHL hockey puck?

    • 2 Inches

    • 4 Inches

    • 5 Inches

    • 3 Inches

    Correct Answer
    A. 3 Inches
  • 21. 

    What are the dimensions of a standard ice hockey goal?

    • 6' X 6'

    • 4' X 6'

    • 4' X 5'

    • 5' X 6'

    Correct Answer
    A. 4' X 6'
  • 22. 

    What was the minimum age for a free agent before the 2004-2005 NHL lockout began?

    • 28

    • 33

    • 31

    • 35

    Correct Answer
    A. 31
  • 23. 

    How big was the neutral zone in the 2003-2004 NHL season?

    • 50 Feet

    • 60 Feet

    • 54 Feet

    • 57 Feet

    Correct Answer
    A. 54 Feet
  • 24. 

    How wide is a standard NHL hockey rink?

    • 60 Feet

    • 90 Feet

    • 85 Feet

    • 75 Feet

    Correct Answer
    A. 85 Feet
  • 25. 

    How many time outs, per game, are allowed for each team in regular season NHL play?

    • 1

    • 4

    • 2

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 1
  • 26. 

    How many minutes was the overtime period in the 2005-2006 NHL season?

    • 10

    • 20

    • 15

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
  • 27. 

    By how many feet have the goal lines been moved back for the 2005-2006 NHL season?

    • They Haven't Been Moved

    • 3

    • 2

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
  • 28. 

    How many skaters are on the ice during 2005-2006 overtime periods in the NHL playoffs?

    • 6 On 6

    • 3 On 3

    • 5 On 5

    • 4 On 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 5 On 5
  • 29. 

    How many minutes does a period of overtime last in the 2005-2006 NHL post-season?

    • 5 Minutes

    • 20 Minutes

    • 15 Minutes

    • 10 Minutes

    Correct Answer
    A. 20 Minutes
  • 30. 

    By how many inches has the height of the NHL net increased for the 2005-2006 season?

    • 1

    • 0

    • 2

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 0

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