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- 1.
In ice hockey, "clear" is best defined as?
- A.
To Get The Puck Away From One's Own Goal Cage
- B.
A Team' S Defensemen, As A Unit
- C.
Substitution Of One Entire Line For Another
- D.
Taking Two Or More Steps Before Body Checking An Opponent
Correct Answer
A. To Get The Puck Away From One's Own Goal Cage -
- 2.
In ice hockey, a "Zamboni" is best defined as?
- A.
A Pass That Sets Up A Goal
- B.
Substitution Of One Entire Line For Another
- C.
Machine Used To Clean And Resurface The Ice Between Periods
- D.
Flat Section Of A Hockey Stick That Contacts The Puck
Correct Answer
C. Machine Used To Clean And Resurface The Ice Between Periods -
- 3.
How long is a standard NHL hockey rink?
- A.
200 Feet
- B.
100 Feet
- C.
250 Feet
- D.
150 Feet
Correct Answer
A. 200 Feet -
- 4.
How wide is a standard NHL hockey rink?
- A.
60 Feet
- B.
90 Feet
- C.
85 Feet
- D.
75 Feet
Correct Answer
C. 85 Feet -
- 5.
How many games are there in a regular NHL season?
- A.
96
- B.
80
- C.
82
- D.
75
Correct Answer
C. 82 -
- 6.
How many teams played in the NHL during the 2005-2006 season?
- A.
30
- B.
36
- C.
27
- D.
15
Correct Answer
A. 30 -
- 7.
In 2005, how many teams were in each NHL division?
- A.
7
- B.
5
- C.
6
- D.
4
Correct Answer
B. 5 -
- 8.
What is the diameter of a standard NHL hockey puck?
- A.
2 Inches
- B.
4 Inches
- C.
5 Inches
- D.
3 Inches
Correct Answer
D. 3 Inches -
- 9.
In the NHL, how many minutes does a major penalty last?
- A.
2 Minutes
- B.
10 Minutes
- C.
The Rest Of The Game
- D.
5 Minutes
Correct Answer
D. 5 Minutes -
- 10.
In the NHL how many minutes does a minor penalty last?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
5
- D.
1
Correct Answer
A. 2 -
- 11.
What are the dimensions of a standard ice hockey goal?
- A.
6' X 6'
- B.
4' X 6'
- C.
4' X 5'
- D.
5' X 6'
Correct Answer
B. 4' X 6' -
- 12.
Which penalty does a NHL referee indicate by making a T in front of his chest?
- A.
Slashing
- B.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
- C.
Tripping
- D.
Boarding
Correct Answer
B. Unsportsmanlike Conduct -
- 13.
Which penalty is indicated by the referee forming an X in front of his chest?
- A.
Interference
- B.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
- C.
High Sticking
- D.
Slashing
Correct Answer
A. Interference -
- 14.
Which call does a NHL linesman illustrate by raising one arm above his head?
- A.
Slashing
- B.
Too Many Players On The Ice
- C.
Tripping
- D.
Offside
Correct Answer
D. Offside -
- 15.
How long does a National Hockey League game last in playing time?
- A.
60 Minutes
- B.
90 Minutes
- C.
120 Minutes
- D.
75 Minutes
Correct Answer
A. 60 Minutes -
- 16.
How many periods are there in an NHL ice hockey game?
- A.
6
- B.
4
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
D. 3 -
- 17.
What are the three 20-minute playing portions of a hockey game called?
- A.
Halves
- B.
Quarters
- C.
Chukkers
- D.
Periods
Correct Answer
D. Periods -
- 18.
How many time outs, per game, are allowed for each team in regular season NHL play?
- A.
1
- B.
4
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
A. 1 -
- 19.
How long does a time out last in an NHL game?
- A.
3 Minutes
- B.
2 Minutes
- C.
1 Minute
- D.
30 Seconds
Correct Answer
D. 30 Seconds -
- 20.
What was the minimum age for a free agent before the 2004-2005 NHL lockout began?
- A.
28
- B.
33
- C.
31
- D.
35
Correct Answer
C. 31 -
- 21.
How many minutes was the overtime period in the 2005-2006 NHL season?
- A.
10
- B.
20
- C.
15
- D.
5
Correct Answer
D. 5 -
- 22.
How many points will a team earn for losing in overtime beginning in the 2005-2006 NHL season?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
1
- D.
2
Correct Answer
C. 1 -
- 23.
How many points did an NHL team earn for winning a game in regulation time in the 2005-2006 season?
- A.
3
- B.
0
- C.
1
- D.
2
Correct Answer
D. 2 -
- 24.
How big was the neutral zone in the 2003-2004 NHL season?
- A.
50 Feet
- B.
60 Feet
- C.
54 Feet
- D.
57 Feet
Correct Answer
C. 54 Feet -
- 25.
What is the neutral zone in the NHL?
- A.
Between The Blue Line And The Net
- B.
Between The Blue Lines
- C.
Between The Center And The Blue Line
- D.
Net To Net
Correct Answer
B. Between The Blue Lines -
- 26.
By how many feet have the goal lines been moved back for the 2005-2006 NHL season?
- A.
They Haven't Been Moved
- B.
3
- C.
2
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 2 -
- 27.
By how many inches has the height of the NHL net increased for the 2005-2006 season?
- A.
1
- B.
0
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 0 -
- 28.
How many minutes does a period of overtime last in the 2005-2006 NHL post-season?
- A.
5 Minutes
- B.
20 Minutes
- C.
15 Minutes
- D.
10 Minutes
Correct Answer
B. 20 Minutes -
- 29.
How many skaters are on the ice during 2005-2006 overtime periods in the NHL playoffs?
- A.
6 On 6
- B.
3 On 3
- C.
5 On 5
- D.
4 On 4
Correct Answer
C. 5 On 5 -
- 30.
What is the maximum number of overtime periods allowed during the 2005-2006 NHL playoffs?
- A.
3
- B.
2
- C.
Unlimited
- D.
1
Correct Answer
C. Unlimited -
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