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Ice Hockey Rules Trivia Quiz

Ice hockey rules quiz, based on the NHL rule book.

A multiple-choice quiz by jm31. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
jm31

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,789

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
9275

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (1/10), Guest 73 (5/10), Guest 24 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which official has the final decision in matters of disputed goals? Hint

Linesman

Video Goal Judge

Goal Judge

Referee

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Question 2 of 10

2. A player is allowed to direct the puck to a teammate with an open hand (a "hand pass") if: Hint

Both players are in their defensive zone

Both players are in the neutral zone

The pass originates in the defensive zone

This is never allowed

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Question 3 of 10

3. If a delayed penalty is signaled by the referee and the non-offending team subsequently ices the puck, where does the face off take place? Hint

At the end face-off spot of the team icing the puck

At center ice

At the end zone face-off spot of the team who committed the penalty

In the neutral zone near the defending blue line of the team icing the puck

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which of the following situations would a goal NOT be allowed? Hint

When the puck is deflected directly into the net off an official

When the puck is deflected directly into the net off a player of the opposing team

When the puck is deflected directly into the net off a teammate

When the puck is deflected directly into the net off a dropped stick

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Question 5 of 10

5. A goalkeeper is not allowed to participate in the play in any manner where? Hint

Beyond the center red line

Behind his own net

Beyond the blue line indicating his defensive zone

Inside the face-off circles

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Question 6 of 10

6. The 12-inch wide blue lines are considered part of what zone? Hint

None - the line itself is separate from any zone

The end zones

Whatever zone the puck is in

No man's land

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Question 7 of 10

7. For a penalty to be called for slashing, the offending players stick must make contact with the opponent's body.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. If a player prevents an opponent who has dropped his stick or any other piece of equipment from regaining possession of it, what is the proper penalty? Hint

Unsportsmanlike conduct

Holding

Misconduct

Interference

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Question 9 of 10

9. A team has two players serving penalties. A third player is subsequently called for a penalty. What happens? Hint

The player goes to the penalty box, a substitute takes his place on the ice, and his penalty time begins immediately

The other team is awarded a penalty shot

The player goes to the penalty box, the team's numerical strength is further reduced by one, and his penalty time begins immediately

The player goes to the penalty box, a substitute takes his place on the ice, and his penalty time does not begin until one of the other penalties expires

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Question 10 of 10

10. The signal given for a misconduct penalty is: Hint

Making a "T" sign with the hands

Both hands on hips

One arm raised

Palm of hand on head

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which official has the final decision in matters of disputed goals?

Answer: Referee

The referee may consult with the other officials, but the final call is his.

2. A player is allowed to direct the puck to a teammate with an open hand (a "hand pass") if:

Answer: Both players are in their defensive zone

Rule 59(e)

3. If a delayed penalty is signaled by the referee and the non-offending team subsequently ices the puck, where does the face off take place?

Answer: In the neutral zone near the defending blue line of the team icing the puck

Normally, the face-off after an icing infraction takes place at the end face-off spot of the team who iced the puck. However, since a penalty is being called on the other team the face-off cannot occur in that team's attacking zone. Rule 65(a) Note 1.

4. In which of the following situations would a goal NOT be allowed?

Answer: When the puck is deflected directly into the net off an official

Generally an official's body is considered "in play", but a goal cannot be scored a result of the puck being deflected directly into the net off an official. Rules 57 and 82.

5. A goalkeeper is not allowed to participate in the play in any manner where?

Answer: Beyond the center red line

If he does, a minor penalty shall be imposed. Rule 31(i).

6. The 12-inch wide blue lines are considered part of what zone?

Answer: Whatever zone the puck is in

In other words, the determining edge of the blue line for the purposes of offsides violations is the edge further from the zone in which the puck is located. Rule 74(a).

7. For a penalty to be called for slashing, the offending players stick must make contact with the opponent's body.

Answer: False

Slashing is defined as "the act of swinging a player's stick at an opponent, whether contact is made or not". Rule 85.

8. If a player prevents an opponent who has dropped his stick or any other piece of equipment from regaining possession of it, what is the proper penalty?

Answer: Interference

Rule 67(e).

9. A team has two players serving penalties. A third player is subsequently called for a penalty. What happens?

Answer: The player goes to the penalty box, a substitute takes his place on the ice, and his penalty time does not begin until one of the other penalties expires

This is the Delayed Penalty rule (rule 32). The penalized player must go to the penalty box immediately, but since a team cannot have its on-ice numerical strength reduced by more than two, another player can take the ice. Even though the player is in the box, his time does not begin until one of the other penalties expires.

At that time, the third penalty time begins and the player who's time has expired has to wait until a stoppage of play before leaving the penalty box (otherwise a "too many men on the ice" situation would occur).

10. The signal given for a misconduct penalty is:

Answer: Both hands on hips

Rule 28.

Source: Author jm31

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