Peter Puck
Description:
Peter Puck was a 1970s cartoon character who appeared in animated shorts during hockey game intermissions on NBC and CBC to explain the rules and history of ice hockey. He is an anthropomorphic hockey puck with skates, who was created by Hanna-Barbera to help make the sport more accessible to new fans. The character's voice was provided by Ronnie Schell.
Character: A talking hockey puck with eyes, arms, and skates.
Purpose: To educate viewers, especially children, on hockey rules like offsides and icing, as well as history, equipment, and referee signals.
Broadcasts: Appeared on NBC's "Hockey Game of the Week" and CBC's "Hockey Night in Canada".