33 Ice Hockey Quiz Questions with Answers (Trivia)

33 ice hockey quiz questions with answers, from rink measurements and rules to Stanley Cup records. The full answer key sits at the end.

Every question gives you three options and keeps the correct one behind a button, so a group can play it fairly and keep score. If you prefer the hockey trivia questions and answers as one list, the answer key under the scoring table holds all 33 in order. The same questions about ice hockey read well out loud, which makes the page an easy round for a pub quiz or a dressing room.

1. Which country has won the most ice hockey world championships?

A) Canada
B) Russia
C) Sweden

2. What is the standard puck’s thickness in an ice hockey game?

A) 1 inch
B) 2 inches
C) 3 inches

3. What is the name of the prestigious award given to the most valuable player in the NHL playoffs?

A) Hart Trophy
B) Conn Smythe Trophy
C) Art Ross Trophy

4. Who is officially recognized as the inventor of ice hockey?

A) Wayne Gretzky
B) James Naismith
C) James Creighton

5. How long is an NHL regulation rink from end to end, in feet?

A) 140 feet
B) 185 feet
C) 200 feet

6. How many team players are on the ice simultaneously during an ice hockey game at full strength?

A) 5
B) 6
C) 7

7. Which NHL team holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in a single season?

A) Montreal Canadiens
B) Detroit Red Wings
C) Philadelphia Flyers

8. What is the term used for the player who patrols the area near the goal in ice hockey?

A) Winger
B) Goaltender
C) Defenseman

9. What is the name of the NHL trophy awarded to the best defenseman?

A) Norris Trophy
B) Vezina Trophy
C) Calder Trophy

10. Which area of the rink was nicknamed Gretzky's office?

A) The slot in front of the net
B) The space behind the opponent's net
C) The neutral zone

11. What is the significance of the red line in an ice hockey rink?

A) It indicates the center of the rink
B) It determines the offside line
C) It is used for shootouts

12. What is the minimum width, in inches, of an NHL regulation goal?

A) 48 inches
B) 60 inches
C) 72 inches

13. What is the name of the NHL team from Nashville, Tennessee?

A) Predators
B) Panthers
C) Jets

14. Which NHL team won the Stanley Cup in 1980, ending the dominance of the Montreal Canadiens and sparking a legendary championship run?

A) Edmonton Oilers
B) New York Islanders
C) Philadelphia Flyers

15. Who holds the NHL record for the most career assists?

A) Ron Francis
B) Wayne Gretzky
C) Mark Messier

16. What NHL team was the first American team to win the Stanley Cup?

A) Boston Bruins
B) New York Rangers
C) Seattle Metropolitans

17. Which country holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals in men’s ice hockey?

A) Canada
B) Russia
C) United States

18. Which NHL team has the most Stanley Cup wins?

A) Montreal Canadiens
B) Toronto Maple Leafs
C) Detroit Red Wings

19. When did the NHL expand from 6 to 12 teams, making the league a truly national competition?

A) 1967
B) 1970
C) 1979

20. Who is the only NHL player to score 10 points in a single game?

A) Wayne Gretzky
B) Mario Lemieux
C) Darryl Sittler

21. How many periods are in a regulation ice hockey game?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4

22. Which city is home to the Hockey Hall of Fame?

A) Montreal
B) Chicago
C) Toronto

23. What is it called when a goaltender covers the puck with the glove or the body to stop play?

A) A save
B) A smother
C) A freeze

24. What is the term for when a player at the blue line passes the puck across the entire ice surface to a teammate and creates an offensive scoring chance?

A) A cross-ice pass
B) A stretch pass
C) A saucer pass

25. How many goals must a player score in one game to achieve a “hat trick”?

A) 3
B) 4
C) 5

26. What is the name of the captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men’s ice hockey team who scored the game-winning goal against the Soviet Union?

A) Jim Craig
B) Mike Eruzione
C) Herb Brooks

27. What is the penalty called when a player uses his stick to impede an opponent’s progress?

A) Cross-checking
B) High-sticking
C) Hooking

28. What NHL team plays at Madison Square Garden?

A) New Jersey Devils
B) New York Rangers
C) New York Islanders

29. In the NHL regular season, what happens first if a game is tied after three periods?

A) A five-minute three-on-three overtime period
B) A shootout straight away
C) The game is recorded as a tie

30. Which NHL team has the mascot Gritty?

A) Philadelphia Flyers
B) Pittsburgh Penguins
C) New Jersey Devils

31. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the NHL team that finishes the regular season with the most points?

A) Presidents’ Trophy
B) Art Ross Trophy
C) Clarence S. Campbell Bowl

32. Who was the first woman to play in an NHL game?

A) Cammi Granato
B) Hayley Wickenheiser
C) Manon Rhéaume

33. Which league became the top professional women's ice hockey league in North America in 2024?

A) The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
B) The National Women's Hockey League (NWHL)
C) The Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL)

Results

# of Correct Answers	Percentage Range	Label	Description
0-	0-49%	Ice ScramblerArmchair Athlete	You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game!
-	50-64%	Puck PusherRookie Runner	Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time.
-	65-79%	StickhandlerMidfield Maestro	Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work.
-	80-94%	Power PlayerAll-Star Striker	Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with.
-33	95-100%	Hockey HeroLegendary Champion	Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds!

Ice Hockey Quiz Answers: The Full Answer Key

Every question in this ice hockey quiz with its correct answer, in the order the questions appear above. Check your score against the table, or use the list as a set of ice hockey trivia questions and answers for a quiz night of your own.

#	Question	Answer
1	Which country has won the most ice hockey world championships?	A) Canada
2	What is the standard puck's thickness in an ice hockey game?	A) 1 inch
3	What is the name of the prestigious award given to the most valuable player in the NHL playoffs?	B) Conn Smythe Trophy
4	Who is officially recognized as the inventor of ice hockey?	C) James Creighton
5	How long is an NHL regulation rink from end to end, in feet?	C) 200 feet
6	How many team players are on the ice simultaneously during an ice hockey game at full strength?	B) 6
7	Which NHL team holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in a single season?	C) Philadelphia Flyers
8	What is the term used for the player who patrols the area near the goal in ice hockey?	B) Goaltender
9	What is the name of the NHL trophy awarded to the best defenseman?	A) Norris Trophy
10	Which area of the rink was nicknamed Gretzky's office?	B) The space behind the opponent's net
11	What is the significance of the red line in an ice hockey rink?	A) It indicates the center of the rink
12	What is the minimum width, in inches, of an NHL regulation goal?	C) 72 inches
13	What is the name of the NHL team from Nashville, Tennessee?	A) Predators
14	Which NHL team won the Stanley Cup in 1980, ending the dominance of the Montreal Canadiens and sparking a legendary championship run?	B) New York Islanders
15	Who holds the NHL record for the most career assists?	B) Wayne Gretzky
16	What NHL team was the first American team to win the Stanley Cup?	C) Seattle Metropolitans
17	Which country holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals in men's ice hockey?	A) Canada
18	Which NHL team has the most Stanley Cup wins?	A) Montreal Canadiens
19	When did the NHL expand from 6 to 12 teams, making the league a truly national competition?	A) 1967
20	Who is the only NHL player to score 10 points in a single game?	C) Darryl Sittler
21	How many periods are in a regulation ice hockey game?	B) 3
22	Which city is home to the Hockey Hall of Fame?	C) Toronto
23	What is it called when a goaltender covers the puck with the glove or the body to stop play?	C) A freeze
24	What is the term for when a player at the blue line passes the puck across the entire ice surface to a teammate and creates an offensive scoring chance?	B) A stretch pass
25	How many goals must a player score in one game to achieve a "hat trick"?	A) 3
26	What is the name of the captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team who scored the game-winning goal against the Soviet Union?	B) Mike Eruzione
27	What is the penalty called when a player uses his stick to impede an opponent's progress?	C) Hooking
28	What NHL team plays at Madison Square Garden?	B) New York Rangers
29	In the NHL regular season, what happens first if a game is tied after three periods?	A) A five-minute three-on-three overtime period
30	Which NHL team has the mascot Gritty?	A) Philadelphia Flyers
31	What is the name of the trophy awarded to the NHL team that finishes the regular season with the most points?	A) Presidents' Trophy
32	Who was the first woman to play in an NHL game?	C) Manon Rhéaume
33	Which league became the top professional women's ice hockey league in North America in 2024?	A) The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

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FAQ

How many questions are in this ice hockey quiz?

There are 33 questions, each with three options and a reveal button that shows the correct answer.

Where can I find the hockey trivia questions and answers in one list?

The answer key below the scoring table repeats all 33 questions in order with the correct answer next to each, so a full round can be marked in one pass.

Are these hockey quiz questions hard?

They range from rink measurements and basic rules to trophies, records and Olympic history. Most fans clear the first half comfortably and start guessing in the second.

Can I use these questions for a pub quiz?

Yes. Read the question with its three options, let each team write a letter, then check everything against the answer key at the end.

Is there a hockey trivia round for kids?

The rules questions work well for children: number of players on the ice, length of a hat trick, number of periods, what the red line marks. The trophy and record questions suit older players.

What is a good score on this ice hockey quiz?

Half is a decent result. The scoring table converts your total into a rank from Ice Scrambler at the bottom to Hockey Hero at the top.

What are interesting questions to ask about ice hockey?

Questions with one firm answer travel best: which team has the most Stanley Cups, how many players are on the ice at full strength, how long an NHL rink is. The quiz above is built from that kind of question.