Hockey jersey
Numbers help officials and fans identify players. This topic is part of Hockey within Sports. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Hockey jersey trivia questions
A hockey player's jersey displays what identifying number?
Answer: Jersey number
Bonus fact: Numbers help officials and fans identify players.
In hockey, what is a captain traditionally marked with on the jersey?
Answer: C
Bonus fact: Alternate captains wear an A.
Why are hockey jerseys sometimes called sweaters?
Answer: Early hockey uniforms were knitted sweaters
Bonus fact: The older Canadian term 'hockey sweater' reflects the sport's early clothing.
What is a traditional Canadian term for a hockey jersey?
Answer: Hockey sweater
Bonus fact: Early hockey uniforms were literally sweaters.