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Quiz about NHL Defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom

NHL Defensemen: Nicklas Lidstrom Quiz

Test your knowledge on one of the greatest, underrated NHL defensemen the game has ever seen.

A multiple-choice quiz by Panzera74. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Panzera74

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,128

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What city and country does Nicklas Lidstrom reign from? Hint

Falun, Sweden

Nykoping, Sweden

Ludvika, Sweden

Vasteras, Sweden

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Question 2 of 10

2. Nicklas Lidstrom has achieved much in his dominant hockey career as a Detroit Red Wing. One of those achievements is being awarded the Norris Trophy 4 separate times. In what year was Nicklas Lidstrom first awarded this trophy? Hint

2001

2004

2002

2005

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Question 3 of 10

3. Nicklas Lidstrom has played many NHL games in his still active career and as most fans know, he started his career in the 1991-92 season. What team did the Detroit Red Wings face in Nicklas Lidstrom's NHL debut? Hint

Toronto Mapleleafs

Chicago Blackhawks

Dallas Stars

Los Angeles Kings

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Question 4 of 10

4. During Nicklas Lidstrom's 1992-93 season, he played 82 regular season games which is impressive in itself. How many points did he record for this season? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the Detroit Red Wings 1997-98 season, Nicklas Lidstrom acquired 26 power-play assists. What did this rank Nicklas Lidstrom among all NHL players for the season? Hint

second

fourth

third

seventh

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Question 6 of 10

6. In his 2001-02 NHL season, Nicklas Lidstrom was the first European player to be awarded what prestigious award? Hint

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

James Norris Memorial Trophy

Conn Smythe Memorial Trophy

Calder Memorial Trophy

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Question 7 of 10

7. What player did Nicklas Lidstrom replace as captain of the Detroit Red Wings at the beginning of the 2006-07 season? Hint

Doug Weight

Kris Draper

Manny Legace

Steve Yzerman

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Question 8 of 10

8. On March 7, 2006, Nicklas Lidstrom assisted Pavel Datsyuk's goal to become the 68th NHL player, and 14th defenseman, to record how many assists? Hint

550

600

725

700

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Question 9 of 10

9. What team did Nicklas Lidstrom play against, and defeat 4-2, earning him his 1,000th career game played? Hint

Philadelphia Flyers

San Jose Sharks

Toronto Mapleleafs

Colorado Avalanche

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the 2006 Winter Olympics, Nicklas Lidstrom scored the winning goal for Sweden in the gold medal game against Finland.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What city and country does Nicklas Lidstrom reign from?

Answer: Vasteras, Sweden

Nicklas Lidstrom was born in Vasteras, Sweden, on April 28, 1970. He returns to his hometown in the offseason and owned his own sports bar in Vasteras called, 'Bars and Stars'.

Answer: 2001

The trophy is named in honor of James E. Norris, owner of the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings from 1932 to 1952. The trophy was first awarded at the conclusion of the 1953-54 NHL season. The most frequent winners of the award include Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins who won the award a record 8 consecutive seasons from 1968 to 1975. Doug Harvey won the award 7 times and Ray Bourque won it 5 times during his career.

Answer: Chicago Blackhawks

Nicklas Lidstrom made his NHL debut against the Chicago Blackhawks on October 3rd 1991. Unfortunately, the Red Wings could not produce a win for the rising star and the game resulted in a 3-3 tie.

4. During Nicklas Lidstrom's 1992-93 season, he played 82 regular season games which is impressive in itself. How many points did he record for this season?

Answer: 30

Nicklas Lidstrom racked up an amazing 41 points in only his second season playing in the NHL. Other accomplishments for this season were racking up his one hundredth point on his second goal against Chicago and playing his 100th NHL game against Winnipeg.

5. In the Detroit Red Wings 1997-98 season, Nicklas Lidstrom acquired 26 power-play assists. What did this rank Nicklas Lidstrom among all NHL players for the season?

Answer: fourth

The 1997-98 season was huge for Nicklas Lidstrom. Besides ranking fourth in power-play assists with 26, he also set Detroit records for most points (19) and assists (13) in a playoff season by a defenseman and tied the mark for goals with 6.

6. In his 2001-02 NHL season, Nicklas Lidstrom was the first European player to be awarded what prestigious award?

Answer: Conn Smythe Memorial Trophy

The Conn Smythe Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the most valuable player during the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs. The winner is chosen by the vote of members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association and is not necessarily a member of the Cup-winning team.

7. What player did Nicklas Lidstrom replace as captain of the Detroit Red Wings at the beginning of the 2006-07 season?

Answer: Steve Yzerman

At the age of 21, Steve Yzerman was named captain of the Red Wings and continuously served as captain until his retirement two decades later. Yzerman retired as the longest-serving captain of any team in NHL history, and in Detroit is often simply referred to as "The Captain."

8. On March 7, 2006, Nicklas Lidstrom assisted Pavel Datsyuk's goal to become the 68th NHL player, and 14th defenseman, to record how many assists?

Answer: 600

The game was played against the Phoenix Coyotes at Detroit in front of 20,066 fans. The game was ultimately won by the Coyotes 5-2. Before the game was played, Nicklas Lidstrom was honored by the Detroit Red Wings for helping Sweden win the gold medal that year in the Olympics.

9. What team did Nicklas Lidstrom play against, and defeat 4-2, earning him his 1,000th career game played?

Answer: Philadelphia Flyers

Nicklas Lidstrom played in his 1,000th NHL game against the Flyers on February 29th, 2004. He missed only 17 games in 13 seasons up to the 2003-04 season which is an outstanding number for a NHL player.

10. In the 2006 Winter Olympics, Nicklas Lidstrom scored the winning goal for Sweden in the gold medal game against Finland.

Answer: True

The gold medal game was played on 26 February 2006, and Finland was defeated in a close game 3-2 thanks to Lidstrom's game winning goal 10 seconds into the third period.

Source: Author Panzera74

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