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1. While the National Hockey League has undergone many expansions and changes over its history, the moving of one team to another city is relatively rare. What was the very first such franchise move?
2. What was the name of the team that moved and became the Cleveland Barons in 1976?
3. In 1978, the Cleveland Barons didn't actually move and form a new team, but the franchise was absorbed into which other existing franchise?
4. The Thrashers were not the first incarnation of NHL hockey in Atlanta, Georgia. From 1972, they had an expansion franchise that became the Calgary Flames in 1980. What was the team name?
5. The New Jersey Devils became the newest NHL team in 1982 after spending six years as what team?
6. The Minnesota North Stars became the Dallas Stars at the end of the 1991-92 season.
7. The Quebec Nordiques joined the NHL in 1979 and left it in 1995, becoming which U.S. based team?
8. In 1996, the Winnipeg Jets moved to the United States when franchise owner Barry Shenkarow could not find a buyer willing to keep the team in Winnipeg. The franchise was purchased by Phoenix, Arizona businessman Jerry Colangelo.
9. The Carolina Hurricanes came into existence in 1997 after franchise owner Peter Karmanos could not achieve an agreement on the building of a new arena, moving the team from what city?
10. Fifteen years after losing the Winnipeg Jets, it was announced that the city would see the return of the NHL for the 2011-2012 season. What team was purchased by True North Sports and Entertainment?
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