Crossword 1: General Hockey Knowledge

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Across
  1. 4. – Worn to move on the ice.
  2. 5. – When a player enters the zone early.
  3. 7. – Consequence for breaking the rules.
  4. 11. – Ice surface where games are played.
  5. 13. – Scored three goals in one game.
  6. 14. – How play begins.
  7. 17. – Protects the head.
  8. 18. – Illegal play when the puck crosses too far.
  9. 20. – Protects fans.
  10. 21. – Extra period when the score is tied.
  11. 22. – Worn by players with team logos.
  12. 23. – Used to hit the puck.
  13. 25. – Machine that cleans the ice.
  14. 26. – One-third of the game.
  15. 29. – Surround the rink.
  16. 31. – The player guarding the net.
  17. 32. – A quick, accurate shot.
  18. 33. – A group of forwards on the ice together.
  19. 36. – A hard, powerful shot.
  20. 38. – Stops play.
  21. 39. – "The Great One," hockey legend.
  22. 41. – A player known for physicality.
  23. 42. – Worn by players to protect their hands.
  24. 44. – A lone player rushing toward the net.
  25. 45. – Decides games tied after overtime.
  26. 46. – Adding new teams to the league.
Down
  1. 1. – The object players shoot into the net.
  2. 2. – Official who enforces the rules.
  3. 3. – Scoring this is the objective.
  4. 6. – Opposite of a powerplay.
  5. 8. – Trophy awarded to the NHL champion.
  6. 9. – Area in front of the goal.
  7. 10. – Physical play to stop an opponent.
  8. 12. – Controlling the puck with a stick.
  9. 15. – Helping on a goal.
  10. 16. – Often breaks out during games.
  11. 19. – Protect goalies or players.
  12. 21. – Major international hockey tournament.
  13. 23. – Stopping a puck from entering the net.
  14. 24. – Wears the “C” on their jersey.
  15. 26. – When one team has more players on ice.
  16. 27. – Leads the team from the bench.
  17. 28. – Smooth movement on ice.
  18. 30. – A group of teams in the NHL.
  19. 34. – Important line on the rink.
  20. 35. – Where players sit when not playing.
  21. 37. – Where players sit after a penalty.
  22. 40. – Sending the puck to a teammate.
  23. 43. – Annual event to pick new players.
  24. 45. – To send the puck toward the goal.