National Hockey League (NHL): Structure, Teams, and Players

Question 1

Which division is NOT part of the NHL?

Accepted Answer

International

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Metropolitan

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Central

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Pacific

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a division within the NHL?

Accepted Answer

Eastern Conference

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Metropolitan Division

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Pacific Division

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Central Division

Question 3

Who is the current commissioner of the NHL?

Accepted Answer

Gary Bettman

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Bill Daly

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Brendan Shanahan

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Rob Manfred

Question 4

Which team has won the most Stanley Cups in NHL history?

Accepted Answer

Montreal Canadiens

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Toronto Maple Leafs

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Detroit Red Wings

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Boston Bruins

Question 5

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the NHL's leading scorer?

Accepted Answer

Art Ross Trophy

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Vezina Trophy

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Hart Trophy

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Selke Trophy

Question 6

What is a power play in hockey?

Accepted Answer

When a team has more players on the ice than the other team

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When a team has scored a goal

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When a team has been penalized

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When the game is tied

Question 7

What is the offside rule in hockey?

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An attacking player must be behind the blue line before the puck enters the offensive zone

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A defending player must be ahead of the blue line before the puck enters the defensive zone

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The puck must cross the red line before any attacking players

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The puck must cross the red line before any defending players

Question 8

Which of the following is a major penalty in hockey?

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Fighting

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Tripping

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Hooking

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Holding

Question 9

What is the name of the official who referees a hockey game?

Accepted Answer

Referee

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Linesman

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Judge

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Umpire

Question 10

In hockey, which position is primarily tasked with creating scoring opportunities and maintaining puck possession in the attacking zone?

Accepted Answer

Center

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Defenseman

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Goaltender

Question 11

Which player has won the Hart Trophy, awarded to the NHL's most valuable player, the most times?

Accepted Answer

Wayne Gretzky

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Mario Lemieux

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Bobby Orr

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Sidney Crosby

Question 12

In hockey, what is the main job of a defenseman?

Accepted Answer

To stop the other team from scoring

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To score goals

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To pass the puck to teammates

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To keep the puck in the attacking zone

Question 13

When was the NHL founded?

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1917

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1924

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1931

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1945

Question 14

Which team has won the most Stanley Cups?

Accepted Answer

Montreal Canadiens

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Toronto Maple Leafs

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Detroit Red Wings

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Boston Bruins

Question 15

Who holds the record for most penalty minutes in a single NHL season?

Accepted Answer

Bob Probert

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Tie Domi

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Dale Hunter

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Dave Schultz

Question 16

What is the name of the playoff format used in the NHL?

Accepted Answer

Stanley Cup Playoffs

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President's Trophy Playoffs

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Vezina Trophy Playoffs

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Hart Trophy Playoffs

Question 17

Which player is known as the 'Great One' in the NHL?

Accepted Answer

Wayne Gretzky

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Mario Lemieux

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Gordie Howe

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Bobby Orr

Question 18

What is the name of the penalty that awards a team a five-minute power play?

Accepted Answer

Major penalty

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Minor penalty

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Double minor penalty

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Misconduct penalty

Question 19

Which team holds the record for the most consecutive losses in NHL history?

Accepted Answer

Buffalo Sabres

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Edmonton Oilers

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Toronto Maple Leafs

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Florida Panthers

Question 20

What is the name of the annual award given to the NHL's best goaltender?

Accepted Answer

Vezina Trophy

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Hart Trophy

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Norris Trophy

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Art Ross Trophy

Question 21

Who is the all-time leading scorer in NHL history?

Accepted Answer

Wayne Gretzky

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Mario Lemieux

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Gordie Howe

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Jaromir Jagr

Question 22

What award is given to the NHL's most valuable player?

Accepted Answer

Hart Memorial Trophy

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Vezina Trophy

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Calder Memorial Trophy

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Conn Smythe Trophy

Question 23

What are the dimensions of an official NHL hockey rink?

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185 feet x 85 feet

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200 feet x 85 feet

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190 feet x 90 feet

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180 feet x 80 feet

Question 24

How have hockey helmets evolved over time, and what safety features have been added?

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Early helmets were made of leather and offered limited protection. Modern helmets have impact-absorbing foams and polycarbonate shells.

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Hockey helmets have not changed significantly over time.

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Visors and face shields are recent innovations in hockey helmets.

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Modern hockey helmets provide no more protection than early leather helmets.

Question 25

Which NHL team has the lowest number of wins this season?

Accepted Answer

Arizona Coyotes

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Boston Bruins

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Question 26

In NHL arenas, what is the primary purpose of the 'Quiet Room'?

Accepted Answer

Providing a quiet space for players who have suffered a concussion

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Conducting post-game interviews

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Holding team strategy meetings

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Treating minor injuries

Question 27

Which of the following is not a division in the NHL?

Accepted Answer

Pacific

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Metropolitan

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Central

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Western

Question 28

Who is the all-time leading scorer in NHL history?

Accepted Answer

Wayne Gretzky

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Mario Lemieux

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Gordie Howe

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Alex Ovechkin

Question 29

Which team has won the most Stanley Cups?

Accepted Answer

Montreal Canadiens

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Toronto Maple Leafs

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Boston Bruins

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Detroit Red Wings

Question 30

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the NHL's regular season MVP?

Accepted Answer

Hart Trophy

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Conn Smythe Trophy

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Vezina Trophy

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Norris Trophy

Question 31

What is the name of the penalty given for excessive rough play?

Accepted Answer

Match penalty

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Minor penalty

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Major penalty

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Misconduct penalty

Question 32

Which of the following countries has the most NHL players?

Accepted Answer

Canada

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United States

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Russia

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Sweden

Question 33

What is the name of the event that takes place before each NHL game?

Accepted Answer

National anthem

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Anthem

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Pledge of Allegiance

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Opening face-off

Question 34

Which of the following is the NHL's oldest team?

Accepted Answer

Montreal Canadiens

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Toronto Maple Leafs

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Boston Bruins

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New York Rangers

Question 35

What is the trophy awarded to the NHL's regular season champion called?

Accepted Answer

Presidents' Trophy

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Stanley Cup

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Hart Trophy

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Vezina Trophy

Question 36

Which NHL division includes teams located in the western United States and Canada?

Accepted Answer

Western Division

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Eastern Division

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Metropolitan Division

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Central Division

Question 37

Who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single NHL season?

Accepted Answer

Wayne Gretzky

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Mario Lemieux

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Alex Ovechkin

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Sidney Crosby

Question 38

What is the penalty awarded in hockey when a player is illegally prevented from having a clear chance to score a goal?

Accepted Answer

Penalty shot

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Power play

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Cross-checking

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Boarding

Question 39

Which NHL team is known for its distinctive red and white jerseys and passionate fan base in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Montreal Canadiens

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Detroit Red Wings

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Los Angeles Kings

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New York Islanders

Question 40

What is the annual event where NHL teams select young players to join their organizations called?

Accepted Answer

Entry Draft

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Expansion Draft

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Supplemental Draft

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College Draft

Question 41

Who is widely considered the greatest player in NHL history, known as the 'Great One'?

Accepted Answer

Wayne Gretzky

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Bobby Orr

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Gordie Howe

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Mario Lemieux

Question 42

What is the NHL rule that prohibits players from crossing the blue line into the offensive zone before the puck?

Accepted Answer

Offsides

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Icing

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Two-line pass

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Neutral zone play

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT considered a classic rivalry in the history of the NHL?

Accepted Answer

Boston Bruins vs. Los Angeles Kings

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Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

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Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames

Question 44

How many teams currently compete in the regular NHL season?

Accepted Answer

32

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36

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30

Answer

34

Question 45

Which team has won the most Stanley Cups?

Accepted Answer

Montreal Canadiens

Answer

Toronto Maple Leafs

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New York Rangers

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Boston Bruins

Question 46

Who is the NHL all-time leading scorer?

Accepted Answer

Wayne Gretzky

Answer

Mario Lemieux

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Jaromir Jagr

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Gordie Howe

Question 47

What on-ice position is responsible for protecting the goal?

Accepted Answer

Goalie

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Center

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Defenseman

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Forward

Question 48

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the NHL's regular season champion?

Accepted Answer

Presidents' Trophy

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Prince of Wales Trophy

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Maurice Richard Trophy

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Clarence S. Campbell Bowl

Question 49

What is the term for when a player is sent off the ice for a rule violation?

Accepted Answer

Penalty

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Suspension

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Face-off

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Power Play

Question 50

Who has received the NHL's Hart Trophy (MVP) the most times?

Accepted Answer

Wayne Gretzky

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Sidney Crosby

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Mario Lemieux

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Gordie Howe