Hockey NHL Quiz

What year was the NHL founded?

• 1917

• 2000

• 1945

• 1803

Who was the first player to score 50 goals in one season?

• Maurice Richard

• Wayne Gretzky

• Gordie Howe

• Sidney Crosby

Name two original six NHL teams.

• Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers

• Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings

• Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs

• New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks

Who is the all-time leading scorer in NHL history?

• Mario Lemieux

• Wayne Gretzky

• Alexander Ovechkin

• Sidney Crosby

What is the penalty for high-sticking in the NHL?

• 2-minute minor penalty

• No penalty, just a warning

• 10-minute misconduct penalty

• 5-minute major penalty

How many players are on the ice for each team during a power play?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 10

What famous moment is known as 'The Miracle on Ice'?

• 1976 Winter Olympics ice hockey game between Finland and Czechoslovakia

• 1994 Winter Olympics ice hockey game between Russia and Canada

• 2002 Winter Olympics ice hockey game between Canada and Sweden

• 1980 Winter Olympics ice hockey game between the United States and the Soviet Union

Who holds the record for most career goals in the NHL?

• Mario Lemieux

• Alexander Ovechkin

• Wayne Gretzky

• Sidney Crosby

What is the highest single-season point total in NHL history?

• 150 points

• 300 points

• 215 points

• 100 points

Who holds the record for most career assists in the NHL?

• Sidney Crosby

• Bobby Orr

• Mario Lemieux

• Wayne Gretzky