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Ryan Kesler Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the NHL star player, Ryan Kesler.

A multiple-choice quiz by soccerstar_15. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
soccerstar_15

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,695

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What position did Ryan play during the 2007-08 season? Hint

Goalie

Defence

Right Wing

Centre

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many goals did Kesler score during the 2009 NHL playoffs? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Kesler's number on the Canucks during the 2008-09 season? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which team award did Kesler win for the first time at the end of the 2008-09 season? Hint

George Burke Award

Babe Pratt Trophy

Fred J. Hume Award

Cyclone Taylor Award

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which NHL award was Kesler nominated for during the 2008-09 season? Hint

Hart Trophy

Selke Trophy

Jennings Trophy

Art Ross Trophy

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many games did Kesler play in the 2008-09 season? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was Kesler drafted by? Hint

Philadelphia

Detroit

Vancouver

Colorado

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which team offered Kesler a contract when he was a restricted free agent in 2006? Hint

Florida Panthers

Philadelphia Flyers

Edmonton Oilers

Anaheim Ducks

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Question 9 of 10

9. When did Kesler play his first career NHL game? Hint

January 16, 2005

October 9, 2003

November 24, 2003

November 30, 2005

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many hockey games did Kesler play for team USA during the 2006 Winter Olympics? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What position did Ryan play during the 2007-08 season?

Answer: Centre

Ryan has played centre through junior and every year with the Vancouver Canucks. In 2008-09 however, he played left wing on a line with Pavol Demitra and Mats Sundin for half the season. He still played centre while on the penalty kill that year.

2. How many goals did Kesler score during the 2009 NHL playoffs?

Answer: 2

Ryan played in 11 games against Chicago and St. Louis. He scored 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points.

3. What was Kesler's number on the Canucks during the 2008-09 season?

Answer: 17

Number 16 belongs to the great Trevor Linden, whose number the Canucks retired in December 2008. Todd Bertuzzi wore number 44 when Kesler joined the team. 27 was not occupied when Kesler chose his number, but he elected for 17 instead.

4. Which team award did Kesler win for the first time at the end of the 2008-09 season?

Answer: Cyclone Taylor Award

Kesler won the Cyclone Taylor award for team MVP. Kesler had a great second half of the season, playing well both offensively and defensively. He won the George Burke Award for the most valuable freshman while attending Ohio State University in 2003. Steve Bernier won the Fred J. Hume Award for the team's unsung hero, while Willie Mitchell took home the Babe Pratt Trophy for the team's best defenseman.

5. Which NHL award was Kesler nominated for during the 2008-09 season?

Answer: Selke Trophy

Kesler was nominated for the Selke Trophy for the league's best defensive forward for the first time in his career. The other two nominees were Mike Richards and Pavel Datsyuk, who ended up winning the award.

6. How many games did Kesler play in the 2008-09 season?

Answer: 82

In 82 games he scored 26 goals, 33 assists, and 59 points. He set a career high in goals, assists, points, and tied a previous career high for games played.

7. Who was Kesler drafted by?

Answer: Vancouver

Kesler was drafted in the first round, 23rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in 2003. He has spent his first four seasons in the NHL with the Canucks.

8. Which team offered Kesler a contract when he was a restricted free agent in 2006?

Answer: Philadelphia Flyers

On September 12, 2006, Ryan Kesler signed an offer sheet from the Flyers for one-year contract. Because Kesler was a restricted free-agent, the Canucks could either match the offer or receive a second round draft pick from the Flyers as compensation. They decided to match the offer, and have not regretted their decision, as Kesler was the team MVP in 2009.

9. When did Kesler play his first career NHL game?

Answer: November 24, 2003

He played against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The next day, Kesler got his first career assist and point against the Montreal Canadiens. Less than a week after that, Kesler recorded his first NHL goal on November 29, 2003, against the Calgary Flames.

10. How many hockey games did Kesler play for team USA during the 2006 Winter Olympics?

Answer: 0

He won gold medals for Team USA. His first one at the 2002 U18 World Championships, and a second during the 2004 World Junior Championships. Kesler was left off of the 2006 USA Olympic hockey team.

Source: Author soccerstar_15

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