Hockey Crossword Puzzle

Hockey Crossword PuzzleHockey Crossword Puzzle

This hockey crossword puzzle is a fun way for young fans to put their knowledge of the game to the test! Instead of simply spotting hidden words, kids get to read each clue, think about the answer, and figure out where it belongs in the puzzle.

If you have a child who talks about hockey nonstop, this is exactly the kind of printable I’d keep tucked away for a quiet afternoon. The hockey theme makes solving the clues feel more like a game and a lot less like sneaking in a little spelling and vocabulary practice.

It would be fun to bring along while waiting at hockey practice or to give siblings something to do during a tournament. You can also use it for a sports-themed classroom lesson, indoor recess, or a hockey birthday party.

Print a copy, sharpen a pencil, and see if your hockey fan can solve every clue without asking for a hint!

Word List

  • Bench
  • Center
  • Check
  • Coach
  • Crease
  • Defense
  • Face-Off
  • Gloves
  • Goal
  • Goalie
  • Helmet
  • Ice
  • Net
  • Pads
  • Pass
  • Penalty
  • Period
  • Puck
  • Referee
  • Rink
  • Shoot
  • Skates
  • Stanley
  • Stick
  • Team
  • Winger
  • Zamboni

Print Puzzle & Solution


What’s included in this PDF:

  • Color Version (with name & date lines at the top)
  • Color Version (without name & date lines at the top)
  • Color Version Word Bank
  • Color Version Solution
  • B/W Version (with name & date lines at the top)
  • B/W Version (without name & date lines at the top)
  • B/W Version Word Bank
  • B/W Version Solution

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