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Hockey crosswords for kids

Fast-paced action on the ice. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.

Words in these puzzles
PuckStickGoalieRinkSlapshotPenaltyBoardsPeriodFaceoffSkateand 10 more

3 crosswords on this page

Every level is below with its answer key. Print the one you want; the others stay off the paper.

Easy Ages 4-6Medium Ages 7-9Hard Ages 10+

Hockey crossword: Easy

Ages 4-6

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 2. A pass that leads to a goal
  • 4. Racing alone toward the other team's goal
  • 5. A punishment for breaking a rule
  • 6. How play begins with a puck drop

Down

  • 1. The machine that smooths the ice
  • 3. A powerful full-swing shot on goal

Hockey crossword: Medium

Ages 7-9

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 3. The player who guards the goal
  • 6. Racing alone toward the other team's goal
  • 7. The ice surface where hockey is played
  • 9. Protects your head during the game
  • 10. Shooting the puck all the way down the ice

Down

  • 1. The machine that smooths the ice
  • 2. A punishment for breaking a rule
  • 4. A powerful full-swing shot on goal
  • 5. How play begins with a puck drop
  • 8. Hockey games have three of these

Hockey crossword: Hard

Ages 10+

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 4. Protects your head during the game
  • 6. The player who guards the goal
  • 10. Racing alone toward the other team's goal
  • 11. A pass that leads to a goal
  • 13. Shooting the puck all the way down the ice

Down

  • 1. A fake move to trick the defender
  • 2. Hockey games have three of these
  • 3. Boots with blades for gliding on ice
  • 5. The goalie's glove that blocks shots
  • 7. A powerful full-swing shot on goal
  • 8. The machine that smooths the ice
  • 9. How play begins with a puck drop
  • 10. The walls around the ice rink
  • 12. Used to hit and control the puck

The whole hockey pack

All 5 activities on this theme in one printable file: maze, word search, crossword, word scramble and bingo.

Easy packMedium packHard pack

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About Hockey Crossword

Our Hockey crossword puzzles turn a favorite kids' topic into a printable they actually want to finish. Fast-paced action on the ice. Each one is built around themed words like faceoff, zamboni and crease, so children pick up hockey vocabulary by playing - not from a flashcard.

Choose easy, medium, or hard to match your child (ages 4-6, 7-9, or 10+). Every level is free, comes with an answer key, and quietly builds vocabulary, spelling, and clue-based reasoning - a no-prep pick for a quiet afternoon at home or a themed activity in class.

Common questions

Are these hockey crossword puzzles free to print?+

Yes, completely free. No signup required. Print as many as you need for home or classroom use.

What age are hockey crosswords designed for?+

Easy crosswords (ages 4-6) have fewer clues and simple words. Medium (ages 7-9) adds more complexity. Hard (ages 10+) uses longer vocabulary and trickier clues.

Do the crossword puzzles come with answers?+

Yes. The answer key prints on a separate page with the completed grid so you can check work easily.