Hockey Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Hit the ice with our free Hockey crossword puzzles, featuring NHL legends, team histories, and classic terminology for the ultimate Grid Genius challenge.

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The Stanley Cup Final

Medium · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 1. The blue-painted safe zone for a netminder
  2. 2. Two minutes in the sin bin for an infraction
  3. 3. Noble title of the man who originally donated the Cup
  4. 7. 2026 champions who took the league by storm
  5. 11. Slippery surface where the Final is fought
  6. 12. Illegal long clear that halts the play

Down

  1. 1. The player who takes the opening faceoff
  2. 4. Sudden-death extra hockey
  3. 5. A perfect defensive game, like Carolina's clincher in 2026
  4. 6. Precious metal that makes up the coveted chalice
  5. 8. A helpful pass leading directly to a goal
  6. 9. City whose Golden team was shut out in Game 6 of 2026
  7. 10. The enclosed battleground for the Cup

Hockey

Hard · 15×15 · 22 words
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  1. 1. Swedish captain who reigned over the center of the Maples
  2. 5. A hat trick requiring a fight, a goal, and a favor
  3. 7. The modern carbon-fiber branch used to snap a shot
  4. 9. A flanker who patrols the boards and hunts for breakaways
  5. 10. Blue real estate where residency is strictly monitored
  6. 15. A goal scored while punished and outnumbered
  7. 17. Construction through which everything flows, much to the fans' dismay
  8. 18. Being too eager to enter the zone before the rubber
  9. 19. The tiny point where the air enters the vulcanized disc
  10. 20. The first name of the Finnish pest known for agitating stars
  11. 21. To offer a carrot to a defender before pulling it away

Down

  1. 2. A frosty violation that results in no change of personnel
  2. 3. Where the peanut butter is kept, according to the announcer
  3. 4. The striped animal responsible for keeping the peace
  4. 6. One of three territories divided by blue ink
  5. 8. A hard worker who prefers the corners to the spotlight
  6. 9. A quick-release shot that relies on forearm flicking
  7. 11. The place where bad boys sit for two minutes
  8. 12. The red plumbing that rings with a missed opportunity
  9. 13. A sneaky attempt to beat the goalie from behind the house
  10. 14. A defensive jab that sounds like a social media interaction
  11. 16. Congestion in the slot that leads to visual impairment

Hockey

Medium · 11×11 · 12 words
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Across

  1. 1. Where players sit to think about their two-minute crimes
  2. 5. Physical greeting delivered with the shoulder
  3. 7. One of three twenty-minute segments of play
  4. 9. Defensive strategy designed to clog up the neutral zone
  5. 10. A faked movement intended to fool the defender
  6. 11. Common nickname for the officials in striped shirts
  7. 12. The vulnerable gap between a goalie's pads

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  1. 2. Boundary that determines the attacking territory
  2. 3. The name associated with a goal, an assist, and a fight
  3. 4. The sound that brings a frantic scramble to a halt
  4. 6. Forward who patrols the outskirts of the offensive zone
  5. 8. The ritual that restarts play after every stoppage

Hockey

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 3. The player who guards the net
  2. 4. The tool used by a referee to stop play
  3. 7. A large building where hockey games are held

Down

  1. 1. Sending the puck to a teammate
  2. 2. The players whose main job is to prevent goals
  3. 5. The frozen surface required for the sport
  4. 6. A group of players competing together

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Hockey Crossword FAQ

Is this Hockey crossword puzzle free?

Yes. Every Hockey crossword on this page is free. You can print it, download it as a PDF, or play it online without paying anything or creating an account.

Can I print the Hockey crossword?

Yes. Click Print on any puzzle for a print-ready page with the grid, the clues, and a name and date line, or use Download to save it as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG for photocopying. The PDF download includes a filled answer key on the last page for grading.

Can students play these crosswords online?

Yes. Every puzzle has a Play online link that opens in the browser on any device. No app install and no signup is needed to play, which makes it easy to share with a class.

Can I make my own Hockey crossword?

Yes. The free Grid Genius crossword maker builds a puzzle from your own words and clues, with a printable grid and answer key. The Grid Genius app can also generate a complete crossword from any topic you type.