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1.

A player of what age on September 15th of a season is too old to be considered a rookie?
- A.
  
  28
- B.
  
  31
- C.
  
  26
- D.
  
  23
Correct Answer
C. 26
2.

Whose responsibility is it to monitor hockey players leaving benches during an altercation?
- A.
  
  Official Scorer
- B.
  
  Referees
- C.
  
  Game Timekeeper
- D.
  
  Penalty Timekeeper
Correct Answer
A. Official Scorer
3.

In hockey, what penalty is called for checking an opponent violently into the boards?
- A.
  
  Slashing
- B.
  
  High Sticking
- C.
  
  Charging
- D.
  
  Boarding
Correct Answer
D. Boarding
4.

In hockey, what color light is illuminated behind the goal area when a goal is scored?
- A.
  
  Green
- B.
  
  Red
- C.
  
  Yellow
- D.
  
  White
Correct Answer
B. Red
5.

In hockey, which of these terms refers to acting as if a foul against a player was worse than reality?
- A.
  
  Aggrandizement
- B.
  
  Crying Wolf
- C.
  
  Slamming
- D.
  
  Diving
Correct Answer
D. Diving
6.

How is a misconduct penalty signaled by a hockey official?
- A.
  
  Hands On Hips
- B.
  
  Hand On Forehead
- C.
  
  Both Arms Extended At Sides
- D.
  
  Pointing Both Fingers At Offender
Correct Answer
A. Hands On Hips
7.

What fine is assessed against a hockey team which inaccurately challenges a stick's size?
- A.
  
  1000
- B.
  
  100
- C.
  
  0
- D.
  
  200
Correct Answer
B. 100
8.

What hockey penalty is assessed if a player makes an obscene gesture?
- A.
  
  Minor Penalty
- B.
  
  Major Penalty
- C.
  
  Game Misconduct Penalty
- D.
  
  Misconduct Penalty
Correct Answer
C. Game Misconduct Penalty
9.

In which category was Trevor Kidd sixth in the NHL for the 1997-98 season?
- A.
  
  Assists
- B.
  
  Saves
- C.
  
  Goals Against Average
- D.
  
  Shutouts
Correct Answer
C. Goals Against Average
10.

Why would a hockey official raise his arm but not blow his whistle?
- A.
  
  To Indicate A Goal Scored
- B.
  
  To Designate Timeout
- C.
  
  To Ask For Assistance
- D.
  
  To Signal A Delayed Penalty
Correct Answer
D. To Signal A Delayed Penalty
11.

What penalty is given to a hockey team which commits two face-off violations on the same face-off?
- A.
  
  Bench Minor Penalty
- B.
  
  Major Penalty
- C.
  
  Misconduct Penalty
- D.
  
  Double-Minor Penalty
Correct Answer
A. Bench Minor Penalty
12.

What is the result of a hockey player intentionally kicking a puck into the goal?
- A.
  
  No Goal
- B.
  
  Minor Penalty
- C.
  
  Misconduct Penalty
- D.
  
  Player Removed From Game
Correct Answer
A. No Goal
13.

What name was the NHL's Western Conference known by before its name was changed?
- A.
  
  Byng Conference
- B.
  
  Campbell Conference
- C.
  
  Stanley Conference
- D.
  
  Pacific Conference
Correct Answer
B. Campbell Conference
14.

What occurs when a hockey puck comes to rest on top of the boards?
- A.
  
  Face Off At Center Ice
- B.
  
  Players May Knock It Down
- C.
  
  Referee Knocks It Down
- D.
  
  Face Off In Current Zone
Correct Answer
B. Players May Knock It Down
15.

What term refers to an attacker skating in alone on a hockey goalie, having passed defenders?
- A.
  
  Solo Shot
- B.
  
  Breakaway
- C.
  
  Odd-Man Rush
- D.
  
  Slapshot
Correct Answer
B. Breakaway
16.

What fine is levied against a hockey team whose players fight before or after a game?
- A.
  
  5000
- B.
  
  25000
- C.
  
  100
- D.
  
  15000
Correct Answer
B. 25000
17.

In a hockey game, the penalty timekeeper mistakenly frees a player early and his team scores; what happens?
- A.
  
  Goal Is Allowed, Penalty Resumes
- B.
  
  Play Continues As Normal
- C.
  
  Goal Is Disallowed, Penalty Ends
- D.
  
  Goal Is Disallowed, Penalty Resumes
Correct Answer
D. Goal Is Disallowed, Penalty Resumes
18.

How close must a hockey goalie be to the players' bench before he can be substituted for?
- A.
  
  20 Feet
- B.
  
  One Foot
- C.
  
  10 Feet
- D.
  
  Five Feet
Correct Answer
D. Five Feet
19.

Before the 2005 CBA, how many rounds was the NHL Entry Draft?
- A.
  
  Eight
- B.
  
  Nine
- C.
  
  12
- D.
  
  Seven
Correct Answer
B. Nine
20.

What term is used for a hockey player seemingly out of the action but waiting for a drop pass?
- A.
  
  Rear Guard
- B.
  
  Lagger
- C.
  
  Sleeper
- D.
  
  Trailer
Correct Answer
D. Trailer
21.

What term refers to a hockey player crossing into the attacking zone before the puck does?
- A.
  
  Spearing
- B.
  
  Delay Of Game
- C.
  
  Encroachment
- D.
  
  Offside
Correct Answer
D. Offside
22.

What hockey term refers to passing the puck without looking?
- A.
  
  Pass In The Dark
- B.
  
  No-Look Pass
- C.
  
  Rookie Pass
- D.
  
  Blind Pass
Correct Answer
D. Blind Pass
23.

What penalty is called when a player jabs an opponent with the shaft of his hockey stick?
- A.
  
  Slashing
- B.
  
  Butt-Ending
- C.
  
  Spearing
- D.
  
  Cross Checking
Correct Answer
B. Butt-Ending
24.

What is the maximum number of assists allowed for a single hockey goal?
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  One
- C.
  
  No Limit
- D.
  
  Two
Correct Answer
D. Two
25.

By what name was the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division previously known?
- A.
  
  Coastal Division
- B.
  
  Star Division
- C.
  
  Smythe Division
- D.
  
  Patrick Division
Correct Answer
D. Patrick Division
26.

How many players per hockey team are designated to shoot at the start of a shootout?
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  One
- C.
  
  Four
- D.
  
  Six
Correct Answer
A. Three
27.

If a hockey player leaves the penalty bench to challenge a ruling, what suspension occurs?
- A.
  
  Remainder Of Game
- B.
  
  Remainder Of Game Plus One Game
- C.
  
  Remainder Of Game Plus Ten Games
- D.
  
  Remainder Of Game Plus Three Games
Correct Answer
D. Remainder Of Game Plus Three Games
28.

What does the letter A on a hockey player's jersey designate?
- A.
  
  Aggressor
- B.
  
  Alternate Captain
- C.
  
  All-Star
- D.
  
  Assistant Coach
Correct Answer
B. Alternate Captain
29.

In the NHL, what is the maximum players' share of league revenues per the 2005 CBA?
- A.
  
  60%
- B.
  
  45%
- C.
  
  57%
- D.
  
  54%
Correct Answer
C. 57%
30.

What is the defined hockey penalty for diving or embellishment?
- A.
  
  Minor Penalty
- B.
  
  Major Penalty
- C.
  
  Misconduct Penalty
- D.
  
  Double Minor Penalty
Correct Answer
A. Minor Penalty

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The Ultimate Hockey Rules & Terms Trivia

A player of what age on September 15th of a season is too old to be considered a rookie?

Whose responsibility is it to monitor hockey players leaving benches during an altercation?

In hockey, what penalty is called for checking an opponent violently into the boards?

In hockey, what color light is illuminated behind the goal area when a goal is scored?

In hockey, which of these terms refers to acting as if a foul against a player was worse than reality?

How is a misconduct penalty signaled by a hockey official?

What fine is assessed against a hockey team which inaccurately challenges a stick's size?

What hockey penalty is assessed if a player makes an obscene gesture?

In which category was Trevor Kidd sixth in the NHL for the 1997-98 season?

Why would a hockey official raise his arm but not blow his whistle?

What penalty is given to a hockey team which commits two face-off violations on the same face-off?

What is the result of a hockey player intentionally kicking a puck into the goal?

What name was the NHL's Western Conference known by before its name was changed?

What occurs when a hockey puck comes to rest on top of the boards?

What term refers to an attacker skating in alone on a hockey goalie, having passed defenders?

What fine is levied against a hockey team whose players fight before or after a game?

In a hockey game, the penalty timekeeper mistakenly frees a player early and his team scores; what happens?

How close must a hockey goalie be to the players' bench before he can be substituted for?

Before the 2005 CBA, how many rounds was the NHL Entry Draft?

What term is used for a hockey player seemingly out of the action but waiting for a drop pass?

What term refers to a hockey player crossing into the attacking zone before the puck does?

What hockey term refers to passing the puck without looking?

What penalty is called when a player jabs an opponent with the shaft of his hockey stick?

What is the maximum number of assists allowed for a single hockey goal?

By what name was the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division previously known?

How many players per hockey team are designated to shoot at the start of a shootout?

If a hockey player leaves the penalty bench to challenge a ruling, what suspension occurs?

What does the letter A on a hockey player's jersey designate?

In the NHL, what is the maximum players' share of league revenues per the 2005 CBA?

What is the defined hockey penalty for diving or embellishment?