Rules of the Game
What infraction is called when an offensive player crosses the opponent's blue line before the puck does?
Offside
What slang term refers to the soft, skillful hands of a player who can stickhandle past defenders?
Silky hands (or "Dangles" / "Butter")
Which team won the inaugural Walter Cup championship in 2024?
PWHL Minnesota
Which legendary player is known universally as "The Rocket" and wore famously wore the number 9 for the Montreal Canadians?
Maurice Richard
The original NHL teams?
Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadians, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs
What infraction is called when a player shoots the puck from behind the center line all the way past the opponent's goal line without anyone touching it?
Icing
What is it called when a player scores a goal, gets an assist, and gets into a fight all in the same game?
A Gordie Howe Hat Trick
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the champion of the PWHL?
The Walter Cup
Regular season MVP award?
Hart Memorial Trophy
Which PWHL franchise plays its home games at TD Place Arena and features red, black, and white as its team colors?
Ottawa Charge
What unique penalty rule applies exclusively to goaltenders when they deliberately handle or shoot the puck in the restricted trapezoid area behind the net?
Delay of Game (Minor Penalty)
What slang term refers to a slick move where a player fakes a shot or pass, flips the puck onto the back of their stick, and scoops it into the top corner of the net behind the goalie?
The Michigan (or Lacrosse Goal / Zegras move)
The Number of teams currently in the PWHL
12
Which Washington Capitals superstar holds the modern chase for the all-time NHL career goal-scoring record?
Alexander Ovechkin
Which NHL team, originally founded as the Winnipeg Jets in 1972 before moving to Arizona, was officially relocated and rebranded for the 2024–25 season?
Utah Hockey Club (formerly Arizona Coyotes)
If a team is shorthanded and icing is called against them in the NHL/PWHL, can they make a line change before the resulting faceoff?
No (Teams are not permitted to change players after icing the puck)
What tactical hockey term describes an aggressive forechecking system where one forward pressures the puck carrier while two forwards seal off the boards to trap the opponent in the neutral zone?
The Neutral Zone Trap (or 1-3-1 / 1-2-2 Trap)
Which Canadian superstar forward and Olympic gold medalist was drafted 1st overall by PWHL Toronto in the inaugural draft?
Sarah Nurse
Which team won the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals?
Florida Panthers
Which team holds the all-time record for the most Stanley Cup championship wins in NHL history with 24 titles?
Montreal Canadiens
What rule infraction occurs when a player intentionally uses their hand to direct the puck directly to a teammate in the neutral or attacking zone?
Hand Pass (Whistle is blown and faceoff ensues; allowed only in the defensive zone)
What specific term describes the defensive area directly in front of the goalie crease between the two lower faceoff circles, where high-danger scoring chances occur?
The Slot (or High/Low Slot / Royal Road)
Which former American team captain and PWHL star is widely considered one of the greatest female hockey players of all time and wears #21 for PWHL Boston?
Hilary Knight
Who was the first player in NHL history to record 100 assists in a single season?
Bobby Orr (1970–71)
Which PWHL expansion franchise joined the league alongside Seattle and Vancouver in 2025 as part of the league's West Coast expansion, before adopting its current official team name?
Vancouver Goldeneyes (or Seattle Torrent)