NHL and Major Leagues: Delve into the World's Top Ice Hockey Competitions

Question 1

Which topic does this text cover?

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NHL Structure

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NHL History

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NHL Players

Question 2

Which event is NOT a significant milestone in the NHL's history?

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Mario Lemieux joining the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1984

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Establishment in 1917

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Expansion to 26 teams in 1992

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Introduction of Stanley Cup playoffs in 1924

Question 3

During the NHL's expansion era, what was the primary impact on the league's popularity and revenue?

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Increased fan base and higher revenue

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Lower player salaries

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Fewer teams in the league

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Lower level of competition

Question 4

What has been a major factor in spreading ice hockey around the world?

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Improvements in travel and communication

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More hockey rinks being built

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Social media becoming more popular

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More money for youth hockey programs

Question 5

Which of the following is a key distinction between the NHL and KHL ice hockey leagues?

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The KHL uses a larger ice rink than the NHL.

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The NHL has a higher level of competition, while the KHL has more skilled players.

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The KHL has a larger global reach than the NHL.

Question 6

How does the NHL's salary cap affect team-building strategies for ice hockey teams?

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Limits spending on player salaries

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Encourages signing experienced players

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Lowers the quality of NHL play

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Has no impact on team-building strategies

Question 7

During the NHL Entry Draft, which strategy is commonly used by teams?

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Trading draft picks

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Drafting players from their own junior teams

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Ignoring the draft and signing undrafted players

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Only drafting players from North America

Question 8

How has the inclusion of international players impacted the NHL's strategies for reaching fans around the world?

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Expanded fan bases and revenue through marketing in new international markets.

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Lowered the overall quality of play due to less skilled international players.

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Had no significant impact on fan engagement, as fans mainly support their local teams.

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Led to major rule changes to accommodate the different playing styles of international players.

Question 9

How has the rise of analytics impacted the way players are evaluated in the NHL?

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More accurate assessment of player performance

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Less emphasis on statistical analysis

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Elimination of traditional scouting

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Greater reliance on subjective evaluations

Question 10

How has technology improved the accuracy and fairness of officiating in NHL games?

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Enhanced the accuracy and fairness of officiating

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Reduced the number of penalties called

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Eliminated human error from officiating

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Increased the excitement of the game for spectators

Question 11

In the construction of NHL ice hockey sticks, which material is typically NOT used?

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Aluminum

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Carbon fiber

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Wood

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Fiberglass

Question 12

Which factor plays the most significant role in shaping the unique fan cultures of different NHL teams?

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Team History and Legacy

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Individual Player Skills

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Marketing Strategies

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a measure taken by the NHL to combat performance-enhancing drug (PED) use?

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Allowing the use of certain PEDs under specific conditions

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Implementing a strict drug-testing policy

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Educating players and staff about the risks of PEDs

Question 14

How has social media, such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, impacted the NHL's marketing strategy and its connection with fans?

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Increased fan engagement and fostered a sense of community

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Boosted television viewership

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Enhanced player recruitment

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Lowered ticket sales

Question 15

In NHL contract negotiations, what is the primary role of player agents, and how does their involvement impact player salaries and team budgets?

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Player agents represent their clients' financial interests during contract negotiations.

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Player agents are not involved in the negotiation process.

Question 16

Climate change poses significant threats to the sustainability of ice hockey. Which of these is a potential benefit of climate change on the sport?

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The construction of more indoor arenas to accommodate ice hockey

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Damage to outdoor rinks due to warmer temperatures

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Increased risk of injuries due to unpredictable ice conditions

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Reduced popularity of ice hockey due to changing societal preferences

Question 17

How has the inclusion of international players expanded the NHL's global reach and fan base?

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Broadened the league's popularity in countries with limited ice hockey history.

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Narrowed the league's appeal to only North American viewers.

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Had no noticeable effect on the NHL's global reach.

Question 18

What is the primary role of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)?

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Regulating ice hockey worldwide

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Organizing the Stanley Cup playoffs

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Designing new ice hockey equipment

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Promoting ice hockey in developing countries

Question 19

How do collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) impact the NHL's labor relations and long-term stability?

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CBAs set rules for player contracts and working conditions, promoting fairness and stability in the NHL.

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CBAs guarantee unlimited salaries and benefits for players, leading to financial instability for NHL teams.

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CBAs have little effect on the NHL's labor relations and long-term stability.

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CBAs solely benefit NHL team owners, giving them complete control over player salaries and working conditions.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a league within the National Hockey League (NHL)?

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American Hockey League

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Eastern Conference

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Metropolitan Division

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Western Conference

Question 21

Which NHL team has won the most Stanley Cups?

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Montreal Canadiens

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Boston Bruins

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Toronto Maple Leafs

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New York Rangers

Question 22

Which NHL team has won the most Stanley Cups in history?

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Montreal Canadiens

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Toronto Maple Leafs

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Detroit Red Wings

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Boston Bruins

Question 23

Who holds the record for most goals scored in NHL history?

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Wayne Gretzky

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Mario Lemieux

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Gordie Howe

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Alex Ovechkin

Question 24

Which strategy in ice hockey involves applying pressure on the opposing team in their own zone to force turnovers and create scoring opportunities?

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Forechecking

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Power play

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Penalty kill

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Breakout pass

Question 25

What is the name of the championship series in the NHL where the winners of the Eastern and Western Conferences compete for the Stanley Cup?

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Stanley Cup Finals

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Conference Finals

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Division Finals

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Presidents Trophy Series

Question 26

Which European ice hockey league is highly regarded and features some of the best players in the world?

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Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)

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Swedish Hockey League

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Finnish Liiga

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Czech Extraliga

Question 27

What is the term used to describe a goal scored by shooting the puck between the opposing goalie's legs?

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Five-hole goal

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Backhand goal

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Slap shot goal

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Wrist shot goal

Question 28

Which ice hockey position is responsible for defending the goal and preventing the opposing team from scoring?

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Goaltender

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Defenseman

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Forward

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Center

Question 29

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the outcome of an ice hockey game?

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Weather conditions

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Player skill

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Team chemistry

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Puck luck

Question 30

What is the penalty called when a player intentionally trips an opposing player, causing them to fall?

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Tripping

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Slashing

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Cross-checking

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Boarding

Question 31

Who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single NHL season?

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Wayne Gretzky

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Mario Lemieux (one of the NHL's greatest all-around players)

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Alex Ovechkin (second in all-time goals scored)

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Gordie Howe (known as 'Mr. Hockey')

Question 32

Which team has won the most Stanley Cups in NHL history?

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Montreal Canadiens

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Boston Bruins (one of the NHL's Original Six teams)

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Detroit Red Wings (second in all-time Stanley Cup wins)

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Toronto Maple Leafs (have not won the Stanley Cup since 1967)

Question 33

What is the name of the penalty shot awarded in ice hockey?

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Penalty shot

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Breakaway (when a player has the puck and no defenders between them and the goal)

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Shootout (a skills competition used to determine the winner of a tied game)

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Power play (when a team has an advantage due to the other team having a player penalized)

Question 34

Which of the following is a major ice hockey league outside of North America?

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Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)

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Ontario Hockey League (OHL) (a major junior league in Canada)

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Western Hockey League (WHL) (a major junior league in Canada)

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American Hockey League (AHL) (the primary development league for the NHL)

Question 35

Which player is known as the 'Great One' in the NHL?

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Wayne Gretzky

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Mario Lemieux (considered one of the greatest players in NHL history)

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Gordie Howe (known as 'Mr. Hockey')

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Bobby Orr (a legendary defenseman for the Boston Bruins)

Question 36

Which NHL team is based in the city of Los Angeles?

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Los Angeles Kings

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Anaheim Ducks (based in California)

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San Jose Sharks (based in California)

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Vancouver Canucks (based in Canada)

Question 37

What is the name of the position responsible for stopping shots on goal in ice hockey?

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Goaltender

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Winger (forwards who play on the left or right side of the ice)

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Defenseman (responsible for defending against opposing forwards)

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Forward (responsible for scoring goals and setting up plays)

Question 38

Which of the following is **not** a major professional ice hockey league?

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AHL

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KHL

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ELH

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NHL

Question 39

Which trophy is awarded to the winning team of the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs?

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Stanley Cup

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Calder Trophy

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Vezina Trophy

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Gagarin Cup

Question 40

Who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single NHL season?

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Wayne Gretzky

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Mario Lemieux

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Alexander Ovechkin

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Gordie Howe

Question 41

Which penalty in ice hockey results in a player being sent to the penalty box for two minutes?

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Minor penalty

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Major penalty

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Game misconduct

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Power play

Question 42

Which country has won the most gold medals in ice hockey at the Winter Olympics?

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Canada

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United States

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Russia

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Finland

Question 43

What is the term for a player who excels in both scoring goals and setting up teammates?

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Playmaker

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Defenseman

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Goalie

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Enforcer

Question 44

Which NHL team has the most Stanley Cup championships?

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Montreal Canadiens

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Detroit Red Wings

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Question 45

What is the rule in ice hockey that allows a team to replace their goalie with an extra attacker?

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Empty net rule

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Power play

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Penalty shot

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Overtime

Question 46

Which NHL team has won the Stanley Cup the most times?

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Montreal Canadiens

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Toronto Maple Leafs

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Chicago Blackhawks

Question 47

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the NHL playoff champion?

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Stanley Cup

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Prince of Wales Trophy

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Clarence Campbell Bowl

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Presidents' Trophy

Question 48

Which hockey league is considered the top professional league in Russia?

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KHL (Kontinental Hockey League)

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Liiga (Finnish Elite League)

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SHL (Swedish Hockey League)

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DEL (Deutsche Eishockey Liga)

Question 49

What is a 'hat trick' in hockey?

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A player scoring three goals in one game

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A team scoring three goals in one period

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A player scoring a goal, assist, and penalty in one game

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A player scoring a goal from each of the three zones

Question 50

Which position is responsible for defending the goal?

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Goalie

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Center

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Winger

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Defenseman

Question 51

What is the main purpose of the NHL draft?

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To select new players for NHL teams

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To award individual player accomplishments

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To trade players between teams

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To determine playoff seeding

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a major hockey league in North America?

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CHL (Canadian Hockey League)

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AHL (American Hockey League)

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ECHL (East Coast Hockey League)

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NHL (National Hockey League)