Hockey Basics
How many periods are there and how long is each period?
3 periods, 20 min each
How many games are in a season?
82
How many men is too many men on the ice?
True or False: The home team wears a light colored jersey.
False
Who is my all time favorite team?
San Jose SHARKSSSS
How many teams are there in the NHL?
32
How many teams make it to the playoffs?
16 teams
How many penalty minutes do you get for fighting?
5 minutes
Who is the NHL GOAT?
Wayne Gretzky
Who is my favorite player that retired this year? (Extra: Additional 100 points if you know what number he wore with the Sharks)
Joe Pavelski, #8
Name each of the 6 player's positions on the ice.
Goalie, left wing, right wing, center, defense x2
How many points do you get for a regulation win, regulation loss, OT/Shootout win, and OT/Shootout loss?
Regulation Win = 2
Regulation Loss = 0
OT/Shootout Win = 2
OT/Shootout Loss = 1
True or false: You go to the penalty box if you trip a player who is actively making a shot.
False
Who is the newest team in the NHL? Hint: They came from Arizona.
Utah Hockey Club
What department did I work in with the Caps throughout my 4 years of college?
Marketing
There are 4 total referees on the ice during a game. What is the difference between the 2 refs that have the orange band on their arm and the 2 linesmen that don't?
Refs are the only one's who can call a penalty
How many playoff games does a team HAVE to win to win the Stanley Cup?
16 games
What happens to the penalty if a player bleeds?
2 minutes are added (double minor = 4 minutes)
Name 3 of the Original 6 NHL teams. Bonus 100 points for each additional team you name.
Montreal Canadiens
Toronto Maple Leafs
Boston Bruins
Detroit Red Wings
New York Rangers
Chicago Blackhawks
True or False: The Sharks have won a Stanley Cup
False :(
Name each division in the NHL (Bonus 300 points if you can tell me which division the Sharks are in)
Pacific, Atlantic, Metropolitan, and Central
Sharks = Pacific
Which teams played in the first ever Winter Classic?
Sabres vs Penguins
Explain how long OT is during the regular season and during the playoffs. (Extra 500 points if you can tell me how many players are on the ice during OT during the regular season and playoffs)
Regular season: 5 minutes of 3v3 OT and then shootout
Playoffs: additional 5v5 20 min periods until someone scores
What is the trophy for the MVP of the playoffs called? (Bonus 100 points if you can name the last player who won it)
Conn Smythe Trophy - Connor McDavid
Who is my NHL crush? HINT: He played at the University of Wisconsin.
Cole Caufield