Hockey is a sport full of fast-paced action, skillful maneuvers, and intense competition. However, there is always room for a little lightheartedness in the midst of all the on-ice action. In 2025, hockey players, fans, and families are embracing a new trend: hockey-themed dad jokes. Whether you’re a player looking to bring humor to the locker room or a fan trying to keep the atmosphere light during a game, these dad jokes are sure to deliver a slapshot of laughter. From puns to one-liners, here’s a collection of 45 dad jokes that will score big in the world of hockey.
45 Hilarious Dad Jokes to Score Big in Hockey (2025)
1. Why do hockey players do well in school? Because they know how to handle a puck-uation.
2. What do you call a hockey player who loves to take baths? A rink rat.
3. Why did the hockey team bring a pencil to the game? To draw some penalties.
4. Why did the goalie go to therapy? He couldn’t let go of his issues.
5. What do you call a hockey game between two groups of musicians? A symphony on ice.
6. Why did the hockey player get kicked out of the bakery? He kept icing the cakes.
7. Why don’t hockey players use calendars? They’re always looking for a new date on the ice.
8. What did the puck say to the stick? “You always know how to get me moving!”
9. What’s the favorite hockey move of a dog? The puck and roll.
10. What’s the best way to make a hockey player laugh? Tell them an ice-breaker.
11. Why do hockey players prefer to tell jokes at practice? They want to keep the humor on the ice.
12. What’s the difference between a well-dressed hockey player and a poorly dressed one? The well-dressed one wears a suit, the poorly dressed one wears a jersey!
13. Why are hockey players bad at making decisions? They can’t decide which side to shoot on!
14. Why do hockey players never play hide-and-seek? Because they always get caught in the penalty box.
15. Why do hockey players love the summer? They can’t wait to take a “slap shot” at the beach.
16. What do hockey players do when they are hungry? They go for a quick snack break—puck’s up!
17. Why don’t hockey players ever get sunburned? Because they spend all their time in the shade.
18. What did the referee say when a player spilled his drink? “That’s a slosh minor!”
19. What do you call a small mistake in hockey? A puck-up.
20. What did the goalie say when asked if he was nervous? “No worries, I’m just blocking it out.”
21. Why was the hockey team always great at math? They knew how to add assists.
22. How did the hockey player break up with his girlfriend? He told her, “I’m just not feeling the chemistry.”
23. What do you call an optimistic hockey player? A forward thinker.
24. Why do hockey players make terrible comedians? Because they’re always getting iced out.
25. What’s a hockey player’s favorite kind of music? Anything with a good beat—especially heavy slap-shots.
26. What did the coach say to the underperforming player? “You’re skating by, but you’re not scoring.”
27. Why don’t hockey players ever use keys? They’re always locked in the penalty box.
28. What did the goalie say after blocking a great shot? “I’m just playing it cool.”
29. Why are hockey players always so polite? They have great stick-etiquette.
30. What did the defenseman say to the forward? “I’ve got your back… and your front.”
31. Why did the hockey player start a bakery? To sell his famous “puck” rolls.
32. What’s a hockey player’s favorite exercise? The slap shot stretch.
33. Why do hockey players always carry a pencil on the ice? Because they love drawing penalties.
34. Why did the coach bring a ladder to practice? To help the players reach new heights!
35. What did the ice say to the player who fell down? “Don’t worry, I’ll catch you on the rebound!”
36. Why are hockey players terrible at playing cards? They can never find the right hand.
37. What did the announcer say after a great goal? “That’s one way to make an ice-breaking move!”
38. What’s a hockey player’s favorite part of a car? The rear-view mirror. They love looking back at their assists.
39. Why do hockey players always bring a broom to practice? To sweep the competition off their feet!
40. What do you call a group of hockey players stuck in traffic? A puck jam.
41. What did the coach say when the team won? “That’s the kind of performance I’d like to see every period.”
42. Why did the hockey player go to the library? To check out some new moves.
43. What did the rink say to the skates? “You’re really skating on thin ice with me.”
44. Why don’t hockey players like to play chess? They always get “boarded.”
45. Why did the hockey team bring a dog to practice? To work on their “puck” handling.
Conclusion
The world of hockey, despite being a highly intense and competitive sport, has always had room for a little bit of humor. Whether it’s a quick quip in the locker room, a lighthearted moment between periods, or just a way to bring players and fans together, dad jokes are a great way to keep things fun. As we move into 2025, it’s clear that these classic, groan-worthy jokes will continue to bring smiles to the faces of hockey lovers everywhere. So next time you’re at a game, don’t be afraid to crack one of these jokes—it might just help you score a laugh or two!
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