History
How many periods are played in a standard regulation NHL game
Three Periods (20 minutes each)
What is it called when a player scores three goals in a single game
A hat trick
What are the most important pieces of equipment to buy first
Your Helmet, Skates, Gloves, and a Stick
What is the name of the championship trophy awarded annually the the NHL playoff champions
The Stanley Cup
Which NHL team plays their home games at Madison Square Garden in New York
New York Rangers
What year did the NHL first become a thing
November 26, 1917 in Montreal, Quebec
Which NHL player is known as "The Great One"
Wayne Gretzky
Do my hockey skates need to be the same size as my running shoes
No. Adult hockey skates generally run 1.5 to 2 sizes smaller than your regular shoes size.
Which franchise holds the record for the most Stanley Cup wins in history
Montreal Canadiens
Which team is the only one in the NHL named after a famous 1992 Disney movie
Anaheim Ducks
What year did the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley cup
May 2, 1967
What player got traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Las Vegas Golden Knights
Mitch Marner
If you don't have a neck guard can you play
The answer is No you cannot play without a neck guard
How many awards are in the NHL in 2026
There are officially 17 major individual and team awards
Wayne Gretzky won four Stanley Cups in the 1980s while playing for this Canadian Province's capital team
Edmonton Oilers
what year and where was the first ever indoor NHL game organized
March 3, 1875 at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal, Canada.
Wayne Gretzky with the record of 2,857 career points and 894 goals and 1,963 assists
Why do hockey sticks have flex
To act as a slingshot allowing players to store and rapidly release kinetic energy and to shoot harder and way faster so its harder to stop the puck
Which award is the best award to win in the NHL
The best award is in the league is the Stanley Cup
This Eastern Conference team won back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in the 2020 and 2021 seasons
Tampa Bay Lightning
Who scored the first ever NHL goal on December 19, 1917
Dave Ritchie
What player has the most Stanley Cup championships
Henri Richard with (11 Stanley Cup championships)
Do you need to wear a mouth guard in the NHL in 2026
No but 90% of players still choose to wear one
Which award is the n]hardest to win in 2026
The Stanley Cup
This Original Six franchise is famously known for throwing octopuses onto the ice for good luck during the playoffs
Detroit Red Wings