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The Ultimate Hockey Quiz

Challenge yourself with our comprehensive hockey rules quiz. Dive into the world of hockey and see how well you know the game!

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Welcome to the Hockey Quiz

Discover the Game's Intricacies

Are you a hockey enthusiast eager to test your understanding of the game’s rules? Our quiz is designed to offer an engaging way to explore the nuances of hockey. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to the sport, this quiz will provide a fun and educational experience.

Participating is simple: read each question carefully and select the answer you believe is correct. At the end of the quiz, you’ll receive a score that reflects your knowledge of hockey rules. Let’s see if you can score a hat-trick!

Minor League

Drop the puck for your challenge with our Minor League level. Answer all 10 questions, and you make the team.

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Junior League

Power up to the Junior League level and encounter more complex hockey scenarios and rules. 10 more correct questions and you’re on your way to going All-Pro!

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All-Pro

For the seasoned fan, our All-Pro hockey quiz will test your expertise on professional-level hockey scenarios: 20 down, 10 to go. The hat trick is in sight!

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Discover Your Hockey Knowledge

Quiz Results

Once you’ve completed the quiz, your results will be instantly available on this page. You’ll see a detailed breakdown of your answers, highlighting your correct and incorrect answers so you can find areas for improvement in your hockey knowledge. Dive into the insights to understand your performance better and learn more about the fascinating world of hockey.

HOCKEY LEADERBOARD

LEAGUE TEAM COUNT

ALL-PRO Junior Minor Failed
1 0 2 5

RANKING

RANK PLAYER SCORE LEVEL
1 smartypants 100%

ALL-PRO
2 Baller 63.33% Minor
3 SportsGirl 43.33% Minor
4 SportsGirl 26.67% Failed
5 SportsGirl 23.33% Failed
6 SportsGirl 23.33% Failed
7 SportsGirl 20% Failed
8 SportsGirl 20% Failed

LEAGUE TEAM COUNT

ALL-PRO Junior Minor Failed
1 0 2 5
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The Challenge: 30 Questions to ALL-PRO Status

Some questions are based on the 2025 NHL Rulebook. Ready to test your skills? Here’s how it works:

Minor League – Answer the first 10 questions (33.33%) correctly to advance

Junior League – Nail 10 more questions (66.67%) to reach the next tier

ALL-PRO Status – Complete the final 10 questions (100%) to claim your title

Do you think you have what it takes? Only 30 questions stand between you and ALL-PRO recognition. Let’s see if you can get a hat trick.

LEADERBOARD

RANK PLAYER SCORE LEVEL
1 smartypants 100%

ALL-PRO
2 Baller 63.33% Minor
3 SportsGirl 43.33% Minor
4 SportsGirl 26.67% Failed
5 SportsGirl 23.33% Failed
6 SportsGirl 23.33% Failed
7 SportsGirl 20% Failed
8 SportsGirl 20% Failed



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The Challenge: 30 Questions to ALL-PRO Status

Some questions are based on the 2025 NHL Rulebook. Ready to test your skills? Here’s how it works:

Minor League – Answer the first 10 questions (33.33%) correctly to advance

Junior League – Nail 10 more questions (66.67%) to reach the next tier

ALL-PRO Status – Complete the final 10 questions (100%) to claim your title

Do you think you have what it takes? Only 30 questions stand between you and ALL-PRO recognition. Let’s see if you can get a hat trick.

NOTE: No login is required to take the quiz, but to receive your quiz results via email, and see your nickname on the leaderboard, you must be registered and log in.

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THE ULTIMATE HOCKEY QUIZ

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MINOR LEAGUE
HOCKEY TRYOUTS

Score 10 out of 10 to make the Minors.

1. How many players, including the goalie, does a team have on the ice during standard regulation play in the NHL?
2. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the NHL playoff champion?
3. What is the name of the black rubber disc that players shoot to score a goal?
4. What is the popular term for when a player scores three goals in a single game?
5. What is the name for the infraction called when a player shoots the puck from their side of the center red line and it crosses the opposing team's goal line untouched?
6. What is the area between the two blue lines called?
7. What is the term for when a team has a one or two-player advantage due to penalties against the opposing team?
8. How long is a standard regulation period in an NHL game?
9. What type of penalty is typically called when a player uses their stick to trip an opponent?
10. Which player position is primarily responsible for stopping the puck from entering the net?

Congratulations, you scored 10 out of 10 and made the Minor Leagues!

JUNIOR LEAGUE HOCKEY TRYOUTS

Score 10 more correctly to make the Junior league.

11. When a team replaces its goaltender with an extra skater, typically at the end of a game, what is this situation called?
12. What is it called when both teams are playing with fewer than five skaters on the ice due to offsetting penalties?
13. When a play is whistled down for being offside, where does the subsequent faceoff take place?
14. How many games does each team play in a standard NHL regular season?
15. What is the standard penalty assessed to a player for fighting in an NHL game?
16. What is the primary responsibility of a defenseman?
17. Which NHL award is given to the most valuable player of the playoffs?
18. Which NHL team originally drafted Wayne Gretzky?
19. What is the format for overtime in a regular-season NHL game?
20. Which player position is primarily responsible for taking faceoffs?

Congratulations, you scored 20 out of 30 and made the Junior League!

ALL-PRO HOCKEY TRYOUTS

Score 10 more correctly to make the ALL-PRO football team.

21. What is the maximum number of skaters (not including the goaltender) a team can have on the ice at any one time, even during a two-man advantage (5-on-3 power play)?
22. What rule allows a team that is shorthanded (on a penalty kill) to shoot the puck from their defensive zone across the opponent's goal line without it being called for icing?
23. In which zone is a player permitted to direct the puck to a teammate with their hand?
24. What happens under the "delayed offside" rule if all attacking players exit the offensive zone without touching the puck?
25. What is the maximum curvature permitted on a player's stick blade according to NHL rules?
26. What statistic is used to measure a goaltender's performance by calculating the average number of goals they allow per 60 minutes played?
27. Which team was the first to win back-to-back Stanley Cups in the salary cap era (post-2005)?
28. Under the "hybrid icing" rule, the play is whistled dead for icing if what event occurs?
29. What does a player's plus-minus (+/-) statistic measure?
30. Who was the last player in NHL history to play without a helmet, having been grandfathered in before the mandatory helmet rule was instituted in 1979?

Congratulations. You scored 30 out of 30 and made ALL-PRO!

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Thank you for being part of the team and testing the Ultimate Hockey Quiz while it's in BETA testing. Your hockey knowledge, user experience and feedback will translate directly to defining future user experiences and ensure it’s both entertaining and educational for everyone. So please help us by providing your feedback. Also if you see any questionable answers.

There are 30 questions in total. Answer all 30 questions correctly, and you become ALL-PRO. First, you must prove yourself and answer the first 10 questions correctly to advance to the Minor League. Once you clear that hurdle, the Junior League is in your sights with 10 more correct answers, and then the goal line is in sight. 10 more accurate answers and you're ALL-PRO!

HINT: Check your answers. Change them if you need to.  Once you run out of questions and you haven't answered all of them correctly, you can't move on to the next round, but you will be able to see your score and try again. Are you sure you want to submit?