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Top 20 most intriguing Ice Hockey trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Ice hockey is one of the most physically demanding and exciting team sports in the world. This high-energy contact sport gives spectators a thrilling edge of the seat experience. It has a long history stretching back to the early 19th century and is believed to have evolved from field hockey, another ancient sport. The rules of ice hockey are similar to those of the other common sports, with the main difference being the use of skates instead of shoes. Players must use sticks to propel the puck, and the team with the most goals wins the game. Ice hockey is an incredibly fast-paced and physical sport, as players battle for possession and control of the puck and throw their bodies around to make sure their team has the advantage. There are a number of different ice hockey leagues and clubs from around the world, and many countries have national teams competing in international competitions. So, if you’re looking for an exciting and intense sports experience, look no further – it’s time to put on the skates and get ready for some ice hockey!


1) What is the name of the trophy that is awarded to the winners of the Stanley Cup playoff tournament?

  • The Jimmy V Trophy
  • The Presidents' Trophy
  • The Commissioner's Trophy
  • The Stanley Cup

2) What is the name of the trophy that is awarded to the National Hockey League's regular season champion?

  • The Stanley Cup
  • The Presidents' Trophy
  • The Commissioner's Trophy
  • The Jimmy V Trophy

3) The NHL has how many divisions?

  • 4
  • 6
  • 8
  • 10

4) What is the name of the first professional ice hockey team in the United States?

  • Montreal Canadians
  • Boston Bruins
  • New York Americans
  • Pittsburgh Penguins

5) How many players are in an ice hockey team?

  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13

6) What is the name of the penalty box in ice hockey?

  • Penalty Pen
  • Sin Bin
  • Time Out
  • Penalty Booth

7) Who is considered to be the inventor of Ice Hockey?

  • John McCrae
  • Edson Arantes do Nascimento
  • James Naismith
  • William George Beers

8) What is the name of the term that is used to describe when a player and the puck are in the same place at the same time?

  • Curved stick
  • Puck possession
  • Penalty box
  • Puck drop

9) Hockey teams have a designated captain, who wears which number?

  • 10
  • 12
  • 20
  • 99

10) What is the name of the protective headgear worn by hockey players?

  • Helmet
  • Hat
  • Visor
  • Mask

11) What is the name of the most prestigious international ice hockey tournament?

  • IIHF World Championship
  • IIHF World Cup
  • IIHF Winter Olympics
  • IIHF Ice Hockey World Cup

12) What is the name of the style of game in which two teams skate around a rink with no goaltenders?

  • Ringette
  • Sledge Hockey
  • Broomball
  • Shinny

13) What is the size of a regulation ice hockey rink?

  • 30m x 20m
  • 30m x 15m
  • 60m x 30m
  • 60m x 25m

14) Who awarded the first National Hockey League (NHL) franchises?

  • National League
  • NHL Board of Governors
  • Original Six
  • Big Ten

15) How many periods are there in a regulation game of ice hockey?

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6

16) How many teams have won the Stanley Cup?

  • 10
  • 15
  • 24
  • 30

17) What is the name of the distinctive white line that is used to divide the rink into three zones?

  • Goal Line
  • Crease Line
  • Blue Line
  • Center Line

18) What type of moves are used to avoid an opposing player when carrying the puck?

  • Checks
  • Dekes
  • Shots
  • Slapshots

19) What is the name of the goal crease in ice hockey?

  • Penalty Box
  • Penalty Circle
  • Goal Crease
  • Penalty Spot

20) What is the name of the penalty that is awarded to a player who bumps an opposing player with their body or stick?

  • Roughing
  • High-sticking
  • Slashing
  • Hooking

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