Random NHL Player Generator
Pick a position or keep all, tap Generate, and get a random NHL star from a recent all-star or award list.
144 to pick from. Tap Spin.
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144 to pick from. Tap Spin.
Options
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How it works
- Choose center, wing, defense, goalie or all.
- Tap Generate to draw a player.
- Tap again for another or share your pick.
Every pick starts from your browser's cryptographic random number generator, so each option has the same chance unless you set a weight. The pool behind this tool holds 144 options. How the randomness works.
Ways to use it
Street hockey roster
Each kid claims a random star's name before the driveway game. Everyone has to announce the name when they score.
Goalie trivia
Filter to goalies and see who can name the team first. Goalies wear different gear, which makes them fun to spot.
Hockey card binder
Generate a player and check whether you own the card. Duplicates go in the trade pile.
Fantasy hockey research
Spin players at a position you need and compare them. It works best at thin positions like defense.
Play-by-play practice
A young announcer calls a pretend goal by whoever the tool picks. Practice saying the names clearly, since some are tricky.
Questions people ask
What positions are there in hockey?
Center, left wing, right wing, two defensemen and a goalie make up the six players on the ice for each team.
What is a hat trick?
Three goals by one player in a single game. Fans traditionally toss hats onto the ice to celebrate.
Why do lines change so often in hockey?
Skating is exhausting, so shifts are short and coaches rotate groups of players, called lines, throughout the game.
Where do the players come from?
The list is drawn from a recent NHL all-star roster or award list, so every name is a well-known player. Use the position filter to stay with goalies or defensemen.