Christmas Characters
This jolly character’s laugh sounds like “Ho Ho Ho.”
Santa Clause
This position in hockey is the only player allowed to use their hands to stop the puck
The Goalie
In this movie, a boy is left home alone and must defend his house from burglars.
Home Alone
This player, nicknamed “The Great One,” holds the NHL record for most career points
Wayne Gretzky
These red-and-white striped candies are a popular Christmas treat, often shaped like a cane.
A Candy Cane
This snowman magically comes to life when a special hat is placed on his head.
Frosty the Snowman
This Canadian city is home to the NHL team called “The Jets.”
Winnipeg
In this 2003 film, Will Ferrell plays a man raised by elves who goes to New York to find his real father.
Elf
This Washington Capitals captain is famous for his powerful slapshot and chase for the all-time goal record.
Alex Ovechkin
This traditional plant is often hung in doorways for people to kiss under.
A Mistletoe
This character helps guide a team through the sky but wasn’t trusted at first because of something that made him “too different.”
Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer
This team won the Stanley Cup in 2024.
Florida Panthers
In this classic, a young boy named Ralphie desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
A Christmas Story
This Pittsburgh Penguins star, drafted first overall in 2005, has won the Hart Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, and multiple Stanley Cups.
Sydney Crosby
In the original 1823 poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” also known as “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Santa is described arriving on this type of vehicle.
A Sleigh
This green character lives on a mountain with only one companion—his loyal dog
The Grinch
This original NHL team is the only one to have never moved cities, renamed itself, or merged with another franchise since the league began
Montreal Canadians
In this animated film, the main character accidentally “borrows” Santa’s sleigh and must deliver presents before Christmas morning.
The Polar Express
This defenseman won the Norris Trophy seven times and is widely considered one of the greatest blueliners in NHL history, playing most of his career in Boston.
Bobby Orr
This song, written in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber and Joseph Mohr, is considered one of the most famous Christmas carols in the world.
Silent Night
This ancient Alpine figure, whose name translates to “claw,” was once believed to accompany Santa
Krampus
What trophy is awarded to the MVP of the NHL playoffs?
Conn Smythe Trophy
In this 1994 film, Tim Allen accidentally causes Santa to fall off his roof and must take over his duties, delivering presents across the world.
The Santa Clause
This long-time Detroit Red Wings captain won the Selke Trophy six times, the most in NHL history, for best defensive forward.
Steve Yzerman
This country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree.
Germany