Rules of the Game
This piece of rubber equipment is hit or shot into the goal to score in hockey.
What is a puck?
This penalty sends a player to the penalty box for two minutes for minor infractions.
What is a minor penalty?
The Original Six era lasted from 1942 until this year when the NHL expanded.
What is 1967?
During the Cold War, hockey games between the U.S./Canada and this country were highly political and competitive.
What is the Soviet Union (or USSR/Russia)?
When a player scores three goals in one game, they achieve this impressive feat.
What is a hat trick?
This is the number of players each team has on the ice during regular play, including the goalie.
What is six?
When a team has more players on the ice due to an opponent's penalty, they are on this advantage.
What is a power play?
This Original Six team has red and white jerseys and is known as the "Habs," short for "Les Habitants.
Who are the Montreal Canadiens?
This is what happens when NHL team owners and players cannot agree on a contract, causing games to be cancelled.
What is a lockout?
This slang term refers to the area directly in front of the goal where players battle for position.
What is the crease (or the blue paint)?
This position is responsible for guarding the net and stopping the puck from going in.
What is the goalie (or goaltender)?
This penalty is called when a player uses their stick to impede an opponent's progress.
What is hooking (or tripping)?
This team's colors are black and gold, and their nickname refers to a large bear.
Who are the Boston Bruins?
The NHL experienced lockouts in these three years: 1994-95, 2004-05, and this most recent year.
What is 2012-13?
This term describes a hard, powerful shot where the player winds up and strikes the puck with full force.
What is a slap shot?
These three positions make up the forward line and are primarily responsible for scoring goals.
What are center, left wing, and right wing?
This penalty results in five minutes in the penalty box and is often called for fighting.
What is a major penalty?
During the Original Six era, this Canadian team won the most Stanley Cup championships with multiple dynasties.
Who are the Montreal Canadiens?
The "Miracle on Ice" took place during the Winter Olympics held in this U.S. location in 1980.
What is Lake Placid, New York?
When a player shoots the puck from behind the center red line all the way down past the goal line, this violation is called.
What is icing?
This is the name of the circular spots on the ice where play begins or restarts after stoppages.
What are faceoff circles (or faceoff dots)?
This occurs when a team has two or more players in the penalty box at the same time, leaving them short-handed.
What is a two-man advantage (or 5-on-3)?
What are the 6 teams that made up the original 6 era of the NHL?
Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, and New York Rangers
This coach led the U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory and gave famous motivational speeches.
Who is Herb Brooks?
This hockey slang term refers to an assist on a goal.
What is an apple?