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NHL Team Anagrams [ 1 ] Trivia Quiz

An installment of anagrams of NHL team cities and mascots.

A multiple-choice quiz by joemc37. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
joemc37

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,481

Updated
Jul 23 22

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Some fans saw Terry Sawchuk ORDERING TWISTED pucks while playing in goal for which NHL franchise?

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Question 2 of 10

2. There is a place to RENT MEATLOAF POOLS at the Air Canada Centre for which team?

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Question 3 of 10

3. Was it the ORNAMENTAL CANDIES consumed by Guy Lafleur that helped him amass 1,246 points for this team?

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Question 4 of 10

4. There were STUBBORN IONS in the air when which team captured the 5th Stanley Cup in their history during the 1971-72 season?

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Question 5 of 10

5. Some argue that you could find BACKWASH HACK LOGIC in the management at the United Center. Which team is this?

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Question 6 of 10

6. Fans RANK WORRY GENES while watching which team play at Madison Square Garden?

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Question 7 of 10

7. Alexei Yashin would TOAST TWO ARENAS while playing for which NHL franchise?

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Question 8 of 10

8. Lanny McDonald FRY LLAMA CAGES with the speed of his slap shot while serving as captain of which NHL team?

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Question 9 of 10

9. NOONTIDE MORSEL helped "The Great One" score 215 points in the 1985-86 season for which franchise?

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Question 10 of 10

10. Trevor Linden caused a CONCAVE VAN RUCKUS outside of General Motors Place while playing for which team?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Some fans saw Terry Sawchuk ORDERING TWISTED pucks while playing in goal for which NHL franchise?

Answer: Detroit Red Wings

Detroit is known as "Hockeytown U.S.A." and is the home to the Red Wings. The Wings were a member of the NHLs "Original Six" teams.

2. There is a place to RENT MEATLOAF POOLS at the Air Canada Centre for which team?

Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs, then the Blue Shirts/Arenas, was the first team representing the NHL to ever win the Stanley Cup trophy. Many hockey greats have made a stop in Toronto over the years including Wendel Clark, Doug Gilmour, Mats Sundin, Jack Adams, and Jacques Plante.

3. Was it the ORNAMENTAL CANDIES consumed by Guy Lafleur that helped him amass 1,246 points for this team?

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

The Canadians are arguably the greatest NHL franchise of all-time. Montreal, as a team, began play on January 5, 1910, as a charter member of the National Hockey Association (NHA).

4. There were STUBBORN IONS in the air when which team captured the 5th Stanley Cup in their history during the 1971-72 season?

Answer: Boston Bruins

Boston is another member of the NHLs "Original Six" teams. The Bruins have also been home to some great Hall of Famers including Phil Esposito, Bobby Orr, Cam Neely, and Raymond Bourque.

5. Some argue that you could find BACKWASH HACK LOGIC in the management at the United Center. Which team is this?

Answer: Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago won 3 division championships in four seasons from 1989-93. The team was named after Chief Black Hawk, a leader of the Sauk Native American tribe and native of the state of Illinois. Thanks to Bruce007 for the division championship help.

6. Fans RANK WORRY GENES while watching which team play at Madison Square Garden?

Answer: New York Rangers

The Rangers won their first Stanley Cup in only their second year of competition during the 1927-28 season. Some of the greats to skate in New York include Wayne Gretzky, Mike Gartner, Bobby Hull, Jacques Plante, and Mark Messier.

7. Alexei Yashin would TOAST TWO ARENAS while playing for which NHL franchise?

Answer: Ottawa Senators

Ottawa began expansion play in the NHL during the 1992-93 season. It took them until the 1997-98 season until they won their first playoff series, defeating the New Jersey Devils 4 games to 2.

8. Lanny McDonald FRY LLAMA CAGES with the speed of his slap shot while serving as captain of which NHL team?

Answer: Calgary Flames

The Flames moved to Calgary in 1980 due to the financial difficulty of owner Tom Cousins after spending their first 8 NHL seasons in Atlanta. The number 9 of Lanny McDonald and the number 30 of Mike Vernon have been retired by Calgary.

9. NOONTIDE MORSEL helped "The Great One" score 215 points in the 1985-86 season for which franchise?

Answer: Edmonton Oilers

Wayne Gretzky scored 1,669 during his career with the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers also won 5 Stanley Cups in 7 seasons between 1983-90.

10. Trevor Linden caused a CONCAVE VAN RUCKUS outside of General Motors Place while playing for which team?

Answer: Vancouver Canucks

The Canucks joined the NHL in 1970 along with the Buffalo Sabers. In their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals, the 1981-82 season, Vancouver felt the sting of a 4-0 series defeat at the hands of the dominating New York Islanders.

Source: Author joemc37

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