Two seasons post-lockout, the nhl is back with a vengeance. New rule changes combined with the most-promising collection of rookies ever have produced seismic shifts in hockey’s landscape; indeed, in the very competitive nature of the game. Who are the superstars of 2006–07? Hockey trivia master Don Weekes digs in the corners and covers all the angles with a fresh batch of puzzlers to test your knowledge of Canada’s game. Sample questions:

What is the record for the fastest goal from the start of a season-opening game?

A) 5 seconds B) 10 seconds C) 15 seconds D) 20 seconds

Which player ate up more of his team’s payroll than any other NHLer in 2006–07?

A) Brad Richards B) Jaromir Jagr C) Nikolai Khabibulin D) Zdeno Chara