Why do ice hockey players always carry a pencil?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about what might happen during a game.
Answer
In case they need to write something
Explanation
The answer plays on the word 'penalty', suggesting both a penalty in hockey and needing a pencil to write.
This is a medium sports riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is In case they need to write something.
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