The big weekend quiz

Aberdeen Lynx, the city’s top ice hockey team, make a big impact on the rink and boast an enthusiastic following. But how much do you know about the all-action team?

Aberdeen Lynx are the Granite City’s premier ice hockey team. The team train and play out of Aberdeen’s Linx Ice Arena and regularly attract 1,000-plus fans to home games.

Always focused on junior development, Aberdeen Lynx have teams representing the city at all ages. The club’s teams have played across the country and beyond and have featured players that have gone on to play for their country. Why not experience the pace, passion and excitement that ice hockey has to offer?

Visit www.aberdeenlynx.com for more information.

1. What is the name of Aberdeen Lynx’s mascot?

A. Lennox

B. Slapshot

C. Larry

2. Aberdeen Lynx Team plays in what league?

A. Elite League

B. Scottish Premiership

C. Scottish National League

3. How many fans do the Lynx have at their sell-out games?

A. 500

B. 1,100

C. 700

4. Who is the captain of the Lynx Ice Hockey Team?

A. Jack Durkacz

B. Jack Flynn

C. Jordan Leyden

5. How many teams play in the same league as the Lynx this season?

A. 10

B. 8

C. 6

6. When was ice hockey introduced to the Olympics?

A. Winter 1924

B. Summer 1920

C. Winter 1952

7. What season did Aberdeen Lynx most recently win the play-off championships?

A. 2015-16

B. 2013-14

C. 2018-19

8. Who is the goalie of Aberdeen Lynx Team?

A. Fraser MacEachran

B. Alex Newman

C. Dale Shearer

9. What is a puck made out of?

A. Recycled plastic B. Wood C. Vulcanised rubber

10. How many players can be on the ice at one time for each team?

A. 5

B. 6

C. 7

11. What is the Aberdeen Lynx intro song?

A. The Northern Lights – Alexander Brothers

B. Welcome to the Jungle – Guns ’n Roses

C. We Will Rock You – Queen

12. How many periods are there in an ice hockey game?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

13. How many minutes are in each period of an ice hockey match?

A. 10

B. 15

C. 20

14. What does the term hooking mean in ice hockey?

A. To block a player with the stick B. To push the puck with the stick

C. To bang the stick against that of another player for luck

15. In which country is ice hockey the official national winter sport?

A. Russia

B. Canada

C. Finland

16. Which area on an ice hockey rink is also called the sin bin?

A. The face-off circle

B. The penalty box

C. The goal crease

17. What does a saucer pass mean in ice hockey?

A. A pass lifted off the ice B. A very hard pass

C. A very long pass

18. What part of the body do hockey players call chicklets?

A. Fingers

B. Arms

C. Teeth

19. How many miles does each Aberdeen Lynx junior team travel for their away games in a season?

A. 2,100 miles

B. 1,050 miles

C. 780 miles

20. How fast can a puck travel when a player takes a shot on goal?

A. Up to 50mph

B. Up to 100mph

C. Up to 75mph

21. What is the area between the two blue lines called on an ice hockey rink? A. Neutral zone

B. Puck drop zone

C. Attacking zone

22. What’s the highest level female players can compete in Scotland?

A. NiHL (National Ice Hockey League) B. SNL

C. Elite league

23. How many officials are there on the ice at a seniors league game?

A. Three – one referee and two linesmen

B. Two – one referee and one linesman C. One – referee

24. How many minutes do you get in a penalty box for a minor penalty?

A. Five

B. Two

C. Ten

25. If a player swings his stick at an opposing player, what penalty is called? A. Interference

B. High sticking

C. Slashing

26. Which goaltending position is also the name of a flying creature?

A. Butterfly

B. Flying fox

C. Seagull

27. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the play-off winner in the NHL league in America and Canada? A. Presidents Trophy

B. Stanley Cup

C. Gretzky Bowl

28. What is the ice resurfacing machine commonly know as?

A. Zamboni B. Ice Plough C. Pond scraper

29. If juniors get selected to play for Scotland, what is the name of the showcase event that takes place in Sheffield at the end of the season? A. Junior Playoffs

B. British Championships C. Conference

Which American ice hockey team was named after a Disney Movie? Vegas Golden Knights Anaheim Ducks Pittsburgh Pirates

ICE DRAMA: Aberdeen Lynx encourage players of all ages and compete across the country and beyond. Picture: Ferguson Photography.

Do you know how many periods are in the game? And what about the name of the vital machine to resurface the ice?

Players speed around the rink – but how fast? Picture: Ferguson Photography.

Plenty of pucks, but what are they made of?

30. A. B. C.