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Quiz about NY Rangers 197172
Quiz about NY Rangers 197172

NY Rangers 1971-72 Trivia Quiz

A great season full of interesting players. The Rangers lost to the Bruins (4-2) in the Stanley Cup finals that season.

A multiple-choice quiz by jerseyjustice. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
jerseyjustice
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
279,102
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. He was born December 8, 1944 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Rangers got him from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Real Lemieux and Juha Widing on Feb. 28, 1970. He was traded to the Blues in 1975 in the deal that brought John Davidson. He was assigned #27. Who is he? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. "Ed-die, Ed-die". This Ranger legend was one of the last goaltenders to play without a mask. What was his number? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Eddie Giacomin played in six NHL All-Star Games and shared the 1970-71 Vezina Trophy with _______ . Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. This free agent signing (1958) centered the GAG line. He wore #19. He was ultimately traded to the Bruins. Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. One of the Ranger's best defenseman ever and starting All-Star, #2, he was also traded to the Bruins. Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. The original captain who was #11, scored 50 goals in the 1971-72 season. Who was he? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. The Rangers' head coach was Emile "the Cat" Francis in 1971-72. What position did Francis play in professional hockey? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. This left wing, #6, was acquired from Pittsburgh in exchange for Syl Apps Jr. and Sheldon Kannegeisser on Jan. 26, 1971. He scored 2 goals in 31 games in '71-72. He had a strong influence on the Rangers' organization long after his playing days were over. Who is he? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. On April 29, 1971, who scored one of the biggest goals in Rangers history ending a Game 6 playoff game against the Black Hawks in triple overtime? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. He spent his entire career with the Rangers. He was an All Star in the 71-72 season. He was the 1st Ranger to have his number (#7) retired by the team. Who was this? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. He was born December 8, 1944 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Rangers got him from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Real Lemieux and Juha Widing on Feb. 28, 1970. He was traded to the Blues in 1975 in the deal that brought John Davidson. He was assigned #27. Who is he?

Answer: Ted Irvine

 Ted Irvine was a tough left wing who is the father of professional wrestler Chris Jericho.
2. "Ed-die, Ed-die". This Ranger legend was one of the last goaltenders to play without a mask. What was his number?

Answer: 1

 During his career with the Rangers, Eddie Giacomin played in six NHL All-Star Games. He was one of the most popular Rangers ever. His #1 was retired in 1989.
3. Eddie Giacomin played in six NHL All-Star Games and shared the 1970-71 Vezina Trophy with _______ .

Answer: Gilles Villemure

 Gilles Villemure (#30) was the WHL Rookie of the Year in 1963 playing for the Baltimore Clippers. He was an NHL All-Star in 1971, 1972 and 1973. He was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 1975 where he completed his career.
4. This free agent signing (1958) centered the GAG line. He wore #19. He was ultimately traded to the Bruins.

Answer: Jean Ratelle

 Jean Ratelle was a two-time Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner. This classy center was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.
5. One of the Ranger's best defenseman ever and starting All-Star, #2, he was also traded to the Bruins.

Answer: Brad Park

 Selected by Rangers in Round 1 of 1966 NHL Amateur Draft (2nd pick overall), Park was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988. During the 1975-76 season, Park was involved in arguably the biggest trade of the decade when he was traded to Boston along with center Jean Ratelle in return for Phil Esposito and Carol Vadnais.

It is unfortunate that Park played in the same era as the great Booby Orr (Bruins) because Orr's excellence always kept Park in the shadows.
6. The original captain who was #11, scored 50 goals in the 1971-72 season. Who was he?

Answer: Vic Hadfield

 Hatfield was the first player to score 50 goals in one season as a New York Ranger. He lead the NHL in penalty minutes in 1963-64. He finished his career in Pittsburgh.
7. The Rangers' head coach was Emile "the Cat" Francis in 1971-72. What position did Francis play in professional hockey?

Answer: Goalie

 Emile Francis was one of the first goaltenders to use a first baseman's glove with an extra protective wrist cuff added. He spent much of his career in the minor leagues and started his NHL career with the Blackhawks. Though he won an outstanding goalie award in the minor leagues in 1953, he was hardly a great player. Francis went on to be an excellent NHL head coach. Francis's career regular-season winning percentage as a coach was .602.
8. This left wing, #6, was acquired from Pittsburgh in exchange for Syl Apps Jr. and Sheldon Kannegeisser on Jan. 26, 1971. He scored 2 goals in 31 games in '71-72. He had a strong influence on the Rangers' organization long after his playing days were over. Who is he?

Answer: Glen Sather

 Glen Sather, a General Manager of the Rangers was the architect of the Edmonton Oilers' five Stanley Cup Championships between 1984-1990. In September, 1997, he became the first member of the Edmonton Oilers organization to be elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
9. On April 29, 1971, who scored one of the biggest goals in Rangers history ending a Game 6 playoff game against the Black Hawks in triple overtime?

Answer: Pete Stemkowski

 Stemkowski's goal in triple overtime of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup playoff semi-inals at Madison Square Garden, forced a seventh game between the Rangers and Black Hawks, keeping the Rangers' hopes of a Stanley Cup Finals appearance alive.
10. He spent his entire career with the Rangers. He was an All Star in the 71-72 season. He was the 1st Ranger to have his number (#7) retired by the team. Who was this?

Answer: Rod Gilbert

 A linemate of Ratelle and Hatfield on the GAG line, Gilbert was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982. He later worked on Ranger television broadcasts.
Source: Author jerseyjustice

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