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Power Play Trivia
1. How many minutes does a player spend in the penalty box for a major penalty?
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20
Correct! Players get five minutes in the box for major penalties like fighting, butt-ending, spearing and boarding.
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2. How many players are on the ice for each team?
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Correct! There are six players on the ice: One goaltender, three forwards and two defensemen.
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3. How many players are typically on the roster of a hockey team?
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Correct! There are 20 players on the active roster, which allows for substitutions throughout the game.
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4. In miles per hour, what’s the speed record a hockey player has reached?
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Correct! Connor McDavid holds the speed record of 40.9 mph during a game! Most players usually skate around 10-25 mph, but they sometimes skate as fast as 35 mph.
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5. What is the maximum length of a hockey stick in inches?
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Correct! According to professional regulations, a hockey stick can be no more than 63 inches long with a maximum width of 3 inches.
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1. How many minutes does a player spend in the penalty box for a major penalty?
5
2. How many players are on the ice for each team?
3. How many players are typically on the roster of a hockey team?
4. In miles per hour, what’s the speed record a hockey player has reached?
5. What is the maximum length of a hockey stick in inches?
6
20
41
63
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