Quiz On Hockey Rules & Terms

30 Questions | By Alfredhook3 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 237

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1.

In hockey, what penalty is assessed when a player instigates a fight while wearing a face mask?
- A.
  
  Unfair Fighting
- B.
  
  Unnecessary Roughness
- C.
  
  Voorhees Penalty
- D.
  
  Unsportsmanlike Conduct
2.

What is the minimum height of the glass above the boards at the ends of a hockey rink?
- A.
  
  12 Feet
- B.
  
  Five Feet
- C.
  
  Eight Feet
- D.
  
  Two Feet
3.

The hockey term "flat pass" refers to which of the following actions?
- A.
  
  Passing Puck Towards Goal
- B.
  
  Passing Puck Along Ice
- C.
  
  Intercepted Pass
- D.
  
  Passing Puck Backwards
4.

What is the only circumstance that allows a third goalie to play for a team in an NHL game?
- A.
  
  Playoff Game
- B.
  
  Overtime
- C.
  
  Coach's Discretion
- D.
  
  Injury To Two Goalies
5.

What term applies to the players allowed to discuss rules interpretations with officials?
- A.
  
  Coach-In-Training
- B.
  
  Mediator
- C.
  
  Goalie
- D.
  
  Captain
6.

What term refers to a pass to a teammate closer to the middle of the hockey rink?
- A.
  
  Sneaking The Puck
- B.
  
  Centering The Puck
- C.
  
  Crossover Pass
- D.
  
  Desperation Pass
7.

What hockey term is used to describe a player leaving the puck behind for a following teammate?
- A.
  
  Skate-By
- B.
  
  No Shoot Pass
- C.
  
  Drop Pass
- D.
  
  Rope-A-Dope
8.

How many points does a hockey team get for an overtime loss when no goalie is on the ice?
- A.
  
  Two
- B.
  
  Zero
- C.
  
  One-Half
- D.
  
  One
9.

What hockey penalty is specified for a player attempting to kick another player?
- A.
  
  Match Penalty
- B.
  
  No Penalty
- C.
  
  Minor Penalty
- D.
  
  Bench Minor Penalty
10.

A hockey player using his elbow in an attacking manner should be assessed which penalty?
- A.
  
  Cross-Checking
- B.
  
  Spearing
- C.
  
  Elbowing
- D.
  
  Clipping
11.

What is the intent of a penalty shot in hockey?
- A.
  
  To Compensate For Injury
- B.
  
  To Embarrass The Goalie
- C.
  
  To Restore A Lost Scoring Chance
- D.
  
  To Start A Game
12.

A spectator fatality in what city led to netting being hung in the ends of hockey arenas?
- A.
  
  Columbus
- B.
  
  Los Angeles
- C.
  
  Detroit
- D.
  
  Pittsburgh
13.

How many minutes are served on a double-minor in hockey with an associated penalty shot?
- A.
  
  Zero
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Four
- D.
  
  Three
14.

In hockey, who serves the penalty if a goalkeeper on ice is assessed a misconduct penalty?
- A.
  
  Another Team Member On Ice
- B.
  
  The Goalkeeper
- C.
  
  Any Player Of The Team's Choosing
- D.
  
  The Substitute Goalkeeper
15.

What stat accounts for scoring for and against a hockey player's team while he is on ice?
- A.
  
  Plus-Minus
- B.
  
  Advantage Metric
- C.
  
  Shooting Percentage
- D.
  
  Save Percentage
16.

Which temperature is closest to the normal temperature of the ice in an NHL rink?
- A.
  
  4 Degrees Fahrenheit
- B.
  
  28 Degrees Fahrenheit
- C.
  
  0 Degrees Fahrenheit
- D.
  
  16 Degrees Fahrenheit
17.

What penalty is signaled by a hockey official's rotating clenched fists around each other?
- A.
  
  Fighting
- B.
  
  Charging
- C.
  
  Delaying The Game
- D.
  
  High-Sticking
18.

What can cause a hockey team to lose the opportunity for a penalty shot?
- A.
  
  Spectator Interference
- B.
  
  Injury
- C.
  
  Two Attempts To Use Illegal Sticks
- D.
  
  Delay Of Game Penalty
19.

At most, how many players on ice short can a hockey team be forced to play due to penalties?
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Five
- C.
  
  Two
- D.
  
  Three
20.

What award is given to a hockey player who displays gentlemanly conduct?
- A.
  
  Lady Bird Johnson Trophy
- B.
  
  Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
- C.
  
  Dennis A. Murphy Trophy
- D.
  
  Conn Smythe Trophy
21.

In hockey, what injury situation allows an official to stop play immediately?
- A.
  
  An Obvious Serious Injury
- B.
  
  Injury During Overtime
- C.
  
  Injury To A Goalie
- D.
  
  Multiple Injured Players
22.

What penalty occurs if a hockey goalkeeper throws the puck down-rink?
- A.
  
  Minor Penalty
- B.
  
  Double-Minor Penalty
- C.
  
  Major Penalty
- D.
  
  Game Misconduct Penalty
23.

What hockey term refers to a motion by the puck carrier to confuse an opponent?
- A.
  
  Sneaking
- B.
  
  Sliding
- C.
  
  Checking
- D.
  
  Dekeing
24.

If a hockey player is hurt and can't leave the ice, what must occur before play stops?
- A.
  
  A Goal Must Be Scored
- B.
  
  A Doctor Must Examine The Player
- C.
  
  His Team Must Control The Puck
- D.
  
  An Official Must Declare Timeout
25.

What is awarded to the team which wins the NHL postseason?
- A.
  
  Simpson Cup
- B.
  
  Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
- C.
  
  Vezina Trophy
- D.
  
  Stanley Cup