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Scoring in Ice Hockey Trivia Quiz

Do you know what is and what is not a goal in ice hockey?

A multiple-choice quiz by poppersmoke. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
poppersmoke

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
160,300

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
5 / 5

Plays
5912

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (5/5), Guest 142 (5/5), Guest 98 (5/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. A goal is scored as soon as the puck touches the goal line between the pipes of the goal.

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Question 2 of 5

2. To be a goal, the puck must hit the netting at the back of the goal.

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False

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Question 3 of 5

3. If a player catches an airborne puck, he can score by throwing it into the goal.

True

False

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Question 4 of 5

4. A player may jostle the net and slide the puck under the goal frame in order to score.

True

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Question 5 of 5

5. In order to be counted a goal, the entire puck must pass the goal line between the goal's posts, on the ice or in the air below the goal's crossbar.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A goal is scored as soon as the puck touches the goal line between the pipes of the goal.

Answer: False

While the puck is touching the goal line it is still in play.

2. To be a goal, the puck must hit the netting at the back of the goal.

Answer: False

A goal can be scored without the puck getting to the back of the net.

3. If a player catches an airborne puck, he can score by throwing it into the goal.

Answer: False

The puck can not be intentionally thrown or kicked in for a goal, although it may be deflected off any part of a player's body.

4. A player may jostle the net and slide the puck under the goal frame in order to score.

Answer: False

The puck may only enter from the goal mouth to count.

5. In order to be counted a goal, the entire puck must pass the goal line between the goal's posts, on the ice or in the air below the goal's crossbar.

Answer: True

If the puck crosses the line, you've scored.

Source: Author poppersmoke

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