Ice Hockey (NHL) Trivia Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Game?
Put your NHL knowledge on the ice with questions about Stanley Cups, record holders, iconic nicknames, rules, and hockey history.
About this quiz
From the Stanley Cup to Wayne Gretzky's legendary nickname, NHL history is packed with memorable moments, records, rivalries, and rules that every hockey fan has heard about. This 10-question challenge covers championship glory, famous players, on-ice positions, game structure, and international ice hockey history.
See how many answers you can put past the buzzer, whether you follow every season or simply enjoy the sport's biggest stories. When you finish, you will have a quick score that shows where your hockey knowledge is strongest and which classic NHL facts may deserve a replay.
Possible results
🥅 Fresh off the Bench
SCORE RANGE: 0 – 49
The rink hasn't quite become home turf yet. Legends like Gretzky and Ovechkin, Cup history, and the rules of the game still have a lot to teach you.
🏒️ Rookie move: Watch a few playoff highlight reels and the game will start clicking fast.
🏒 Third-Line Grinder
SCORE RANGE: 50 – 69
You know your way around the ice — the big trophies, the biggest names, the basics of the game. A few of the finer historical details caught you off guard, though.
📈 Getting warmer: Dig into some franchise history and you'll be moving up the lineup.
🏒 Top-Line Forward
SCORE RANGE: 70 – 89
Strong showing — you clearly follow the league and its history closely, from Original Six lore to today's record-breakers. Just a shot or two off a perfect period.
🏆 So close: One more shift studying the record books and you'll be hoisting the trivia Cup.
🏆 Stanley Cup Champion
SCORE RANGE: 90 – 100
A near-perfect run — you know NHL history cold, from the league's 1917 founding to the latest record chases. This is championship-level hockey knowledge.
🎉 Raise the Cup: Skate a victory lap and challenge a friend to top your score.
Quiz questions
Which trophy is awarded to the NHL's playoff champion each year?
Who holds the NHL's all-time record for career goals?
How many players (including the goaltender) does each team have on the ice during standard 5-on-5 play?
Which NHL team has won the most Stanley Cups?
How long is a standard NHL period?
Wayne Gretzky is nicknamed what?
Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in men's ice hockey?
What is the term for a single player scoring three goals in one game?
Which position is responsible for stopping the puck from entering the net?
In what year was the NHL founded?
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