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WorksheetsHockey Unit Review
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Which organization declared in 2008 that the first game of organized ice hockey was played in Montreal in 1875?
National Hockey League (NHL)
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)
Montreal Gazette
Canadian Olympic Committee
According to common belief, which newspaper is often credited with publishing ice hockey’s first rules in 1877?
The Times (London)
The Globe and Mail
Montreal Gazette
Toronto Star
What does research cited in the material suggest about the earliest organized ice hockey/bandy games and rules?
They originated in Montreal in 1875 and rules were first published there
They were first played on skates in England and the earliest rules were published in England
They began in Nova Scotia in 1900 and rules were oral traditions
They were first played in Ireland and later codified in Scotland
Which combination best describes the generally accepted influences on the development of ice hockey?
Scottish shinty and French boules
English field hockey and Indian lacrosse
American football and Canadian ringette
Dutch speed skating and Spanish pelota
How did ice hockey spread throughout Canada, according to the instructional material?
Through railway club leagues in the 1920s
By British soldiers in the mid-1800s
Via professional teams touring in the 1900s
Through missionary schools in the 1700s
Which Indigenous group is mentioned as playing a hockey-like game in early 1800s Nova Scotia that was influenced by the Irish game of hurling?
Haida
Cree
Mi'kmaq (Micmac)
Ojibwe
Which statement best evaluates the debate between misconceptions and research-based findings about hockey’s origins?
Official declarations settle historical origins completely
Newspaper publications are always the earliest sources
While organizations and newspapers have promoted Montreal origins, research points to earlier English roots and Indigenous influences
There is no evidence of hockey-like games before 1900
Based on the research presented, how far back could the first game of hockey date in Britain?
1650s
1730s
1790s
1850s
Which statement best describes the documented timeline of stick-and-ball games in relation to hockey?
They were first documented in the 18th century, long after hockey formed.
They share a similar basic structure with hockey and have been documented from the 14th century.
They emerged only in the 20th century with modern sports leagues.
They originated exclusively in medieval England with no earlier evidence.
Evidence suggests ancient stick-and-ball games may have been played in which locations?
Ancient Egypt and Greece, and by Indigenous peoples in the Americas
Only ancient Rome
Medieval China and Japan
Scandinavia during the Viking Age
Which region provides clear evidence that stick-and-ball games were played during the medieval period?
Medieval Europe
Ancient Mesopotamia
Colonial North America
Renaissance Italy only
Hockey in the British Isles developed particularly from which three stick-and-ball games?
Cricket, lacrosse, and polo
Hurling (Ireland), shinty (Scotland), and bandy (England)
Rounders, handball, and rugby
Camogie, curling, and fencing
Originally, how was ancient Irish hurling played according to the material?
As an aerial game similar to modern lacrosse
On the ground, resembling modern field hockey, before evolving into the aerial game played today
On ice with skates
Underwater using weighted sticks
In Scotland, which game similar to hurling was played, including its listed variations?
Shinty, with variations such as shinny, schynnie, and chiamaire
Curling, with variations such as stones and sweeping
Rugby, with variations such as union and league
Cricket, with variations such as test and limited overs
In England, the game known as bandy or bandie-ball likely derived its name from which source?
A royal decree naming the sport
The verb "to bandy" (to strike back and forth) or from the bent stick used in the game
A river where the game was first played
An acronym of players' initials
Which image-based identification best matches the sport played on ice with skates and a small ball?
Hurling
Shinty
Bandy
Field hockey
Which game is depicted as an Irish stick-and-ball sport using a flat wooden stick and protective helmets?
Bandy
Shinty
Hurling
Cricket
Which Scottish game uses curved sticks and is shown being played on grass, similar to field hockey?
Bandy
Shinty
Hurling
Polo
According to the material, what object began to replace hard wooden balls in the mid-18th century (at least in England) for games like hurling, shinny, and bandy?
Rubber pucks
Cork-bungs (barrel plugs)
Leather-wrapped stones
Inflated bladders
What injury problem is specifically associated with the earlier use of hard wooden balls in these stick-and-ball games?
Broken wrists
Concussions
Frequent injuries to shins
Shoulder dislocations
Based on the discussion of etymology, what did the term "hockey" originally designate according to the material?
The curved shape of the stick
A style of play on ice
The object of play, a cork-bung or barrel plug
A field where the game was played
Which widely accepted origin does the material challenge when explaining the term "hockey"?
That it derives from a Norse word for ice
That it comes from the French word "hoquet" (shepherd’s staff) due to the stick’s shape
That it was coined by English sailors in the 19th century
That it is an acronym for an early club
Which material became standardized for making pucks in the 1940s, replacing natural rubber?
Wood
Synthetic rubber
Leather
Plastic
According to regulation size, what is the diameter of a modern hockey puck?
1 inch (25 mm)
2 inches (51 mm)
3 inches (76 mm)
4 inches (102 mm)
What was a primary reason early hockey used balls before the late 1800s?
They were easier to see on ice
They were cheaper to make
Pucks had not yet been developed and balls were used even though they were difficult to control
Rules required it
In the 1870s, what shape and material change made early pucks easier to handle?
Round leather pucks
Flat square pucks made of wood or rubber
Inflated rubber balls
Metal discs
Why are modern puck edges textured with a diamond pattern?
To reduce weight
To increase friction between the puck and stick for better control
For decorative purposes
To improve visibility on television
What range must a regulation hockey puck weigh, according to International Ice Hockey Federation standards?
4–5 oz (113–142 g)
5.5–6 oz (156–170 g)
6.5–7 oz (184–198 g)
7.5–8 oz (213–227 g)
Which statement best explains why vulcanized rubber is used for modern pucks?
It is lighter than natural rubber
Natural rubber becomes brittle when cold; vulcanized rubber is more durable
It makes the puck bounce more
It is transparent and easier to see
During the early 1900s, how were pucks constructed?
Single-piece molded rubber
Layers of rubber glued together
Carved wooden discs
Compressed cork
Which development occurred in the 1990–91 period regarding pucks?
Introduction of plastic pucks
NHL began to require regulation pucks for professional games
First use of wooden pucks
Adoption of orange game pucks
Who organized the first organized hockey game and captained one of the teams in 1875?
Lester Patrick
James Creighton
Frederick Stanley
Tommy Phillips
Percy LeSueur
According to the material, which association’s rules did Montreal games adopt in 1876?
International Ice Hockey Federation
England’s Hockey Association (HA)
Canadian Amateur Hockey Association
National Hockey League
British Football Association
Several early English field hockey rules were adapted from which sport’s rules?
Rugby union
Cricket
English football (soccer)
Lacrosse
Field lacrosse
In 1877, what kind of change did the Gazette publish to the English rules for play in Montreal?
A complete replacement with rugby rules
Slight modifications, including replacing one use of the word “ground” with “ice”
Introduction of a puck instead of a ball
Addition of penalties for offside
Expansion to twelve players a side
Which logistical factor most influenced Montreal’s notable rule changes in 1877?
Playing in freezing temperatures
Playing on an enclosed rink rather than an open field
Shortage of officials
Use of wooden sticks
Spectator safety concerns in grandstands
How did Montreal’s 1877 rules differ from HA rules regarding charging?
They banned all body contact
They allowed charging in all directions
They limited the restriction to charging from behind, implying other body checks might be allowed
They introduced penalties only for charging the goalkeeper
They required shoulder-to-shoulder contact only
Which of the following elements were omitted in Montreal’s version compared with HA rules?
Offside definition and penalties
Descriptions of the stick, how goals were scored, the size of the field, and the number of players on each side
Rules for substitutions and timeouts
Icing and faceoff procedures
Uniform requirements
Which organization, formed in Montreal in 1885, was Canada’s first national hockey body and limited teams to seven players per side?
National Hockey League (NHL)
Amateur Hockey Association of Canada (AHA)
Kingston Hockey Club
Royal Military College League
In the first championship game of the initial Kingston league, which team won 3–1 over the Athletics?
Kingston Hockey Club
Royal Military College
Queen’s University
Amateur Hockey Association of Canada
By the late 1800s, ice hockey competed with which sport as Canada’s most popular?
Baseball
Soccer
Lacrosse
Rugby
By 1900, which piece of protective equipment had goalkeepers begun wearing, borrowed from baseball?
Helmet
Chest protector
Elbow pads
Neck guard
Who donated a cup in 1893 to be awarded annually to Canada’s top team, later known as the Stanley Cup?
Alexander Mackenzie
Lord Stanley of Preston (Frederick Arthur)
John A. Macdonald
William Lyon Mackenzie King
When was the silver trophy first awarded that became known as the Stanley Cup?
1885–86
1892–93
1900–01
1925–26
Since 1926, the Stanley Cup has been awarded to the winner of which competition?
World Championships
NHL play-offs
Olympic Games
AHA finals
By what year had Canada become the dominant power in ice hockey, according to the lesson?
1910
1920
1936
1952
Between 1920 and 1952, how did Canadian teams perform in Olympic hockey tournaments?
Won every tournament held
Won six of seven tournaments
Won half of the tournaments
Did not win any medals
In the 1936 Olympics, what notable outcome occurred for Canada in men's ice hockey?
Canada won gold with an undefeated record
Canada took silver while Britain, with many Canada-grown players, won gold
Canada failed to qualify for the tournament
Canada boycotted the event
Canada did not win another Olympic gold medal in hockey after the early era until which year?
1976
1988
2002
2014
Despite a gold medal drought before 2002, how was Canada characterized in international hockey competitions from 1976 to 2014?
A declining team with few achievements
An occasional contender with sporadic success
A powerhouse that won the majority of the 12 “best on best” tournaments
A minor participant focused only on youth development
Which statement best captures Canada’s overall contribution to the evolution of ice hockey?
Canada is the undisputed birthplace of hockey and its only major influencer
Canada may not be the birthplace, but it has been the single biggest contributor to hockey’s evolution into a popular fast-action sport
Canada’s influence ended after 1952
Canada’s main contribution was hosting tournaments rather than winning them
Which organization, formed in 1910, became the strongest hockey association in North America?
National Hockey League (NHL)
National Hockey Association (NHA)
American Hockey League (AHL)
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)
World Hockey Association (WHA)
In what year was the National Hockey League (NHL) created, becoming the world’s foremost professional hockey league?
1905
1910
1917
1924
1926
Which team was the first U.S. team to join the NHL?
New York Rangers
Detroit Cougars
Boston Bruins
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Blackhawks
Which pair of teams was admitted to the NHL in 1925?
Boston Bruins and New York Rangers
New York Americans and Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Cougars
Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens
Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks
According to the material, which of the following teams joined the NHL in 1926?
Boston Bruins
New York Americans and Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, and Detroit Cougars
Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens
Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs
Which statement best explains the term "Original 6" as used in NHL history?
The first six Canadian teams that formed the NHA
The six franchises that founded the NHL in 1917
The six teams that remained in the NHL until the 1967 expansion
The first six U.S. teams to join the NHL
The six teams that won the earliest Stanley Cups
Which list correctly names all six teams identified as the NHL’s "Original 6"?
New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens
Boston Bruins, New York Americans, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Cougars, Toronto Maple Leafs
Montreal Canadiens, Quebec Nordiques, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings
New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Maroons
Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers
Which event in 1967 marked a major milestone in NHL history?
The NHL merged with the WHA
The NHL doubled in size to 12 teams
The NHL introduced a salary cap
The NHL season expanded to 82 games
What was the immediate effect of the World Hockey Association (WHA) forming in 1972 on player salaries?
Salaries were capped
Salaries declined
There was an escalation in players’ salaries
No change occurred
By 1979, what happened when the NHL, which had grown to 17 teams, merged with the WHA?
The league contracted to 12 teams
It became a 21-team league
It expanded directly to 32 teams
It suspended operations for a season
As of 2021, how many teams are playing in the NHL?
16
21
30
32
Why was the entire 2004–05 NHL season canceled?
A player strike over travel conditions
A lockout after players rejected owners’ demands for a salary cap
Arena closures across North America
Rule changes that delayed the season
In which year was the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) formed in Europe?
1908
1910
1920
1924
Which country won the first European championship held at Avants, Switzerland, in 1910?
France
Great Britain
Switzerland
Belgium
Canada first captured both the Olympic Games title and the IIHF world championship in which year?
1908
1910
1920
1936
Which trophy is awarded to the goalie voted best at his position by NHL managers?
Vezina Trophy
William M. Jennings Trophy
Calder Memorial Trophy
Hart Memorial Trophy
What is the William M. Jennings Trophy awarded for?
Best rookie
Goalie/goalies with the team allowing fewest goals
Most valuable player
Outstanding defenseman
Which award recognizes the NHL’s rookie of the year?
Hart Memorial Trophy
Calder Memorial Trophy
Conn Smythe Trophy
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
The Hart Memorial Trophy is given to which type of player?
Top point scorer
Most valuable player
Best defensive forward
Coach of the year
Which trophy is awarded to the outstanding defenseman?
James Norris Memorial Trophy
Frank J. Selke Trophy
Art Ross Trophy
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
What does the Art Ross Trophy recognize?
Best goaltender
Top point scorer
Playoffs’ outstanding performer
Player exemplifying sportsmanship and perseverance
Which award honors the player best combining clean play with a high degree of skill?
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Conn Smythe Trophy
Frank J. Selke Trophy
Lester Patrick Trophy
The Conn Smythe Trophy is presented for which accomplishment?
Regular-season MVP
Top rookie
Playoffs’ outstanding performer
Best defensive forward
Which trophy goes to the best defensive forward?
James Norris Memorial Trophy
Frank J. Selke Trophy
Calder Memorial Trophy
William M. Jennings Trophy
What is the Jack Adams Award given for?
Coach of the year
Best defenseman
Fewest goals allowed
Top point scorer
Which award recognizes a player who best exemplifies sportsmanship, perseverance, and dedication to hockey?
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Lester Patrick Trophy
Hart Memorial Trophy
Vezina Trophy
The Lester Patrick Trophy is awarded for what type of contribution?
Outstanding service to U.S. hockey
Best rookie season
Best goaltending
Playoffs MVP
Based on the images of multiple trophies displayed together at an NHL awards event, which set correctly pairs an award with its purpose?
Conn Smythe Trophy — top point scorer
Vezina Trophy — goalie voted best at his position
Calder Memorial Trophy — coach of the year
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy — outstanding defenseman
Which statement best describes international ice rink dimensions as presented?
Exactly 200 by 85 feet
Usually 184–200 feet long by 85–98 feet wide
Typically 200 by 100 feet
Always 184 by 98 feet
On the diagrammed rink, which line divides the ice into two halves through the neutral zone?
Goal line
Blue line
Red centre line
Crease line
How far from the goal line are the blue lines that separate the three zones?
50 feet
60 feet
75 feet
100 feet
Which rink width is typical for U.S. college hockey rinks, based on the information provided?
85 feet
90 feet
95 feet
100 feet
According to the rules shown, what are the standard dimensions of the hockey goal cage?
4 feet high by 6 feet wide
6 feet high by 4 feet wide
4 feet high by 4 feet wide
6 feet high by 6 feet wide
Which statement best defines when a shot counts as a goal?
When any part of the puck touches the goal line
When the puck hits the posts or crossbar
When the puck completely clears the 2-inch-wide goal line in front of the cage
When the goalie fails to control the puck
What is the crease as described in the material?
A rectangular box extending 6 feet from the goal line
A semicircular area corresponding to a circle with a 6-foot radius, marked by a red line
A blue square directly under the goalie’s skates
An area only behind the net
Using the goalie-in-crease rule, which situation is allowed?
Goalie is in the crease; an attacking player without the puck stands in the crease
Goalie is in the crease; an attacking player enters because a teammate is nearby
Goalie is not in the crease; an attacking player enters the crease
Goalie is in the crease; any defender must leave the crease
According to the diagram and notes on skaters’ equipment, what are the official dimensions and weight range of a standard hockey puck?
1 inch thick, 3 inches in diameter, 5.5 to 6 ounces
2 inches thick, 4 inches in diameter, 4 to 5 ounces
1 inch thick, 2 inches in diameter, 6 to 7 ounces
3 inches thick, 1 inch in diameter, 5 to 6 ounces
Which statement best reflects current rules about hockey sticks for skaters?
There are no rules limiting stick size or blade curvature.
Rules limit both the stick’s size and the curvature of its blade.
Only professional players have blade curvature limits.
Sticks must be made of wood to meet regulations.
What do forwards and defensemen have in common regarding skates?
They wear different types of skates designed for speed vs. protection.
Only defensemen are required to wear skates with guards.
They wear the same type of skates.
Forwards cannot wear the same skates as goalies.
Which protective requirement became mandatory for all players entering the NHL beginning in 1979–80?
Face masks
Shin guards
Helmets
Mouthguards
A new adult player wants to prioritize essential protection before optional add-ons. Which combination focuses on essentials according to the visual?
Helmet, elbow pads, gloves, shin pads
Neckguard, shoulder pads, mouthguard
Practice jersey, hockey bag, mouthguard
Shoulder pads, neckguard, mouthguard
According to the description, why do goaltender skates have flatter blades?
To increase speed in long sprints
Because goalies need more balance and are stationary for longer periods
To allow deeper turns at high speed
To reduce the overall weight of the skate
Which piece of goalie equipment is specially designed to protect the face?
Chest protector
Mask
Pads
Blocker glove
What feature on the shoes of goaltenders’ skates provides toe protection?
Steel caps
Extra laces
Rubber protection
Leather overlays
Which statement best describes the two different goalie gloves mentioned?
Both gloves are identical and used only for shooting
One glove is similar to a first baseman’s mitt for catching; the other has wide backing to protect the arm
Both gloves have narrow webbing for better stick control
One glove is designed only to keep the hand warm
How wide can goalie pads be, and what purpose do they serve beyond protection?
Up to 8 inches; they increase skating speed
Up to 11 inches; they aid in blocking shots
Up to 15 inches; they improve passing accuracy
Up to 10 inches; they reduce equipment weight
In the comparison diagram, which item shows the greatest cost increase from 1951 to 2004?
Skates
Stick
Sweater
Pads
Based on the diagram, which statement about goalie masks is accurate?
Both eras list masks at the same price
The 1951 goalie wore no mask; the 2004 mask cost $2,000
The 1951 mask cost 35;the2004maskcost 80
Masks were cheaper than sticks in both eras
Which single item in 1951 had a listed price of $45, according to the diagram?
Pads
Skates
Gloves
Stick
Using the diagram’s totals, approximately how many times more expensive was the full set of equipment in 2004 than in 1951?
About 10 times
About 20 times
About 40 times
About 50 times
How long is each regulation period in a standard hockey game, and how many periods are played?
15 minutes; two periods
20 minutes; three periods
25 minutes; three periods
20 minutes; four periods
What typically happens if an NHL regular-season game remains tied after the five-minute sudden-death overtime?
The game ends in a tie
A second five-minute overtime is played
A shootout determines the winner
Teams each receive one point and go home
During college hockey playoffs, which overtime structure is used until a winner is decided?
Continuous 10-minute sudden-death periods
A single 10-minute overtime, then a shootout
One 20-minute overtime period only
No overtime; ties are allowed
Which statement best describes international hockey overtime according to the material?
International play always uses 20-minute overtimes
There is generally no overtime, but Olympic competition since 1994 uses a 10-minute sudden-death period and a shootout if needed
All international games end in a tie if level after regulation
International games use the same rules as the NHL
In organized ice hockey standings, how many points does a team earn for a victory?
One point
Two points
Three points
No points—only wins are counted
In the NHL, which team receives one point in the standings?
Any team that ties after regulation
A team that loses in overtime
Only the winning team
Both teams in any game that goes to a shootout
How many individual players can be credited with points on a single goal, and how are those points distributed?
Up to two: one for the scorer and one assist
Only one: the goal scorer
Up to three: one to the scorer and one assist to each of the last two teammates who touched the puck, if the opposition did not handle it in between
Up to four: one to the scorer and three assists
How many total players from one team are on the ice during regular play?
5 skaters only
6 players: 5 skaters and 1 goalie
7 players: 6 skaters and 1 goalie
6 skaters and no goalie
Which set correctly lists the three forward positions in ice hockey?
Left wing, center, right wing
Left defenseman, right defenseman, center
Goalie, center, right wing
Left wing, right defenseman, goalie
According to the material, which statement about substitutions is accurate?
Substitutions are only allowed during stoppages in play.
Ice hockey is the only major sport that permits substitutions while the game is in play.
Players can be substituted only after a goal is scored.
Defensemen may substitute during play but forwards may not.
Why do forwards generally skate only about 90 seconds at a time?
Because the rules limit forward shifts to under one minute.
Because the game is fast and demanding, requiring short shifts.
Because forwards must wait for the goalie to signal a change.
Because longer shifts are reserved for defensemen by rule.
When does a face-off occur in hockey?
Only at the start of the game
At the beginning of each period, after a goal, and after any stoppage of play
Only after penalties
Only when the puck goes out of bounds
Which situation results in an offside call?
A player shoots the puck from their zone past the opponent’s goal line while shorthanded
A player makes or takes a pass that has traveled across the two blue lines
A goalie freezes the puck in the crease
A player clears the puck over the glass from the defensive zone
Which statement about offsides is also correct based on the rules?
Players who precede the puck into the attacking zone are ruled offside
A player can enter the attacking zone before the puck if they are the puck carrier
Offside applies only to passes, not player positioning
Offside is ignored during power plays
What is icing as described in the rules?
Passing the puck across both blue lines
Shooting the puck out of a team’s zone past the other team’s goal line, considered to be on the shooter’s side of the center (red) line
Dumping the puck into the attacking zone from behind the blue line
Intentionally shooting the puck out of play to stop the clock
After an icing infraction, where is the face-off held?
At center ice
In the attacking zone of the non-offending team
In the defensive zone of the team that iced the puck
At the nearest face-off dot to where the puck was touched
Which condition prevents an icing call from being made?
The team committing icing is shorthanded
The puck crosses only one blue line
The goalie leaves the crease
The puck is shot from the neutral zone
Which action is explicitly prohibited as a delay-of-game infraction under basic principles?
Checking a player not involved in the play
Intentionally shooting the puck out of the rink or shifting the goalposts
Entering the attacking zone before the puck
Taking a face-off after a stoppage of play
Which statement best defines a minor penalty in hockey according to the material?
It removes a player for five minutes due to violent play.
It is most commonly assessed for excessive use of the body or equipment to impede the opposition.
It always results in ejection for the remainder of the game.
It allows unlimited substitutions without shorthanded play.
If a goalie commits a minor penalty, what happens?
The goalie serves the penalty and the team must play without a goalie.
The penalty is canceled, but a warning is issued.
A teammate serves the penalty.
The opposing team chooses who serves the penalty.
During a minor penalty, what is the situation called when the non-penalized team has a man advantage?
Power play
Icing
Offside
Face-off
Which outcome ends a player's time in the penalty box during a minor penalty before the full time expires?
The penalized player’s team scores a goal.
Either team commits another penalty.
The opponents score at any time during the penalty period.
The period ends.
Which statement accurately describes scoring during major penalties?
If the opponents score, the penalized player may return to the ice.
A team can score as many goals as possible without the penalized player returning before his time is served.
Scoring is not allowed until the penalty ends.
The penalized player is replaced immediately by a substitute.
What typically happens when major penalties are incurred simultaneously by both teams?
Both teams play shorthanded for five minutes.
Substitutions are made and there is no shorthanded play, usually for fighting.
The game is stopped and both players are ejected.
A power play is awarded to the home team.
Which description best fits a game misconduct penalty for abusing an official?
Loss of a player for five minutes with no substitution allowed
Loss of a player for ten minutes, but a substitution is allowed so the team does not play shorthanded
Immediate ejection for the remainder of the game with no replacement
Two-minute penalty served by a teammate
Which statement compares minor and major penalties most accurately?
Both allow the penalized player to return if the opponents score.
Minor penalties last two minutes and may end early if the opponents score; major penalties last five minutes or longer and do not end early due to goals.
Major penalties are always served by a teammate; minor penalties are served by the goalie.
Minor penalties never result in shorthanded play; major penalties always avoid shorthanded play.
According to the rules described, when is a player NOT allowed to touch the puck with his stick?
When the stick is above shoulder level
When the player is in the defensive zone
When the puck is along the boards
When the goalie is on the ice
Which action is permitted for skaters using their hands?
Passing the puck with an open hand anywhere on the ice
Closing the glove on the puck to stop play
Batting the puck with an open hand in the defensive zone
Catching and throwing the puck to a teammate in the offensive zone
Which statement best describes the goalie’s status regarding the listed stick-handling and hand-pass restrictions?
The goalie is held to stricter limits than other players
The goalie is generally exempt from these restrictions
The goalie may never touch the puck with a hand
The goalie can only handle the puck below waist level
A player winds up with his stick nearly perpendicular to the ice and swings down in an arc, striking the puck on the follow-through. Which shot is this?
Wrist shot
Backhander
Slap shot
Snap pass
Which shot is described as more accurate than the slap shot because the player snaps his wrist after placing the stick on the ice near the puck?
Backhander
Wrist shot
Slap shot
One-timer
What is a typical trade-off associated with the backhander compared to the wrist shot?
It is harder but less accurate and slower to take
It is not as hard or accurate but can be taken quickly
It is more accurate but cannot be taken quickly
It is both harder and faster but less accurate than a slap shot
According to the description of an empty-net goal, why might a team remove its goaltender near the end of a game?
To rest the goalie for overtime
To add an extra attacker in hopes of tying the game
To avoid a penalty for delay of game
To force the opponent to take a timeout
Which situation correctly leads to a penalty shot in hockey?
A goalie makes too many saves in a row
A player loses a glove while skating
A stick is thrown to deflect a shot or a player with an open path to the goal is pulled down from behind
A team commits icing while shorthanded
A team trailing by one goal pulls its goalie for an extra skater. The opponent gains possession and scores easily into the vacated net. What is this score called, and why did it become possible?
Power-play goal; the opponent had more players due to a penalty
Short-handed goal; the scoring team was penalized
Empty-net goal; the net was unguarded after the goalie was replaced by a forward
Own goal; the defending team accidentally shot the puck into its own net
