/25 3 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 The Hockey Gods Trivia Challenge 1 / 25 What is the name of the piece of equipment that a goalie wears on their feet to protect their toes and ankles? Skates Toe protectors Boots Foot guards 2 / 25 What is the name of the protective gear worn by a goaltender to protect their chest and stomach? Chest guard Chest protector Chest shield Chest pad 3 / 25 What is the term used to describe a situation in which a player makes contact with an opponent while leading with his elbow? Charging Hooking Tripping Interference 4 / 25 What is the term used to describe a player who is known for being physically aggressive and fighting on the ice? Enforcer Grinder Sniper Playmaker 5 / 25 What is the name of the trophy awarded to the NHL's top rookie? The Lady Byng Trophy The Calder Memorial Trophy The Hart Memorial Trophy The Vezina Trophy 6 / 25 What is the maximum number of players a team can have on its roster? 22 18 24 20 7 / 25 What is the term used to describe a situation in which a player enters the opponent's zone before the puck does? Delay of game Icing Offside Hand pass 8 / 25 Which of the following best describes the term "putting the whistle in their pocket" in hockey? A referee putting their whistle away and allowing players to play without calling penalties A player intentionally covering the puck with their hand to stop play A fan throwing objects onto the ice during a game A coach instructing their team to play more aggressively and physically 9 / 25 What is the term used to describe a situation in which a player uses his skates to trip an opposing player? Tripping Slashing Hooking Interference 10 / 25 Which NHL team has a mascot named "S.J. Sharkie"? Toronto Maple Leafs Arizona Coyotes New York Rangers San Jose Sharks 11 / 25 Which player won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP in two different decades? Mario Lemieux Gordie Howe Bobby Orr Wayne Gretzky 12 / 25 What is the name of the trophy awarded to the playoff MVP in the NHL? The Conn Smythe Trophy The Calder Memorial Trophy The Hart Memorial Trophy The Lady Byng Trophy 13 / 25 What is the main advantage of using the "weak-side lock" defensive strategy? Better coverage of passing lanes and shooting lanes More opportunities for breakaways More opportunities for shorthanded goals Increased pressure on the opposing team's forwards 14 / 25 What is the main goal of the "cycle" offensive strategy? Control possession in the offensive zone Score quickly on the rush Draw penalties Control the neutral zone 15 / 25 What is the name of the device used to sharpen skates? Ice scraper Blade grinder Ice pick Skate sharpener 16 / 25 Which player won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player in the 2019-2020 season? Connor McDavid Leon Draisaitl Nathan MacKinnon Artemi Panarin 17 / 25 Which player holds the record for most career points in the NHL? Gordie Howe Wayne Gretzky Mark Messier Jaromir Jagr 18 / 25 What is the name of the trophy awarded to the NHL's top goaltender during the regular season? The Art Ross Trophy The Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy The Vezina Trophy The Conn Smythe Trophy 19 / 25 What is the main goal of the neutral zone trap defensive strategy? Force turnovers in the offensive zone Create scoring opportunities from the point Control possession of the puck Slow down the opposing team's transition game 20 / 25 What is the term used to describe a situation in which a player shoots the puck from his defensive zone and the puck crosses the opponent's goal line without being touched? Icing Hand pass Offside Delay of game 21 / 25 What is the term used to describe a situation in which a player takes a shot on goal and the puck hits the protective netting above the glass? Icing Delay of game Hand pass Offside 22 / 25 Which player won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP in the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs? Matt Murray Phil Kessel Evgeni Malkin Sidney Crosby 23 / 25 Which player won the Art Ross Trophy as NHL scoring champion five times in a row from 2006-07 to 2010-11? Daniel Sedin Sidney Crosby Henrik Sedin Alexander Ovechkin 24 / 25 Which NHL team has a mascot named "Sabretooth"? Buffalo Sabres Calgary Flames Dallas Stars Ottawa Senators 25 / 25 What is the tradition of throwing an octopus onto the ice at Detroit Red Wings games? A symbol of good luck A tribute to a legendary Red Wings player None of the above A way to intimidate the opposing team Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte