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1. In 1948, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) staged its first championship hockey tournament. Who won it?
2. What nickname was given to Detroit Red Wing hockey great Ted Lindsay: ' __________ Ted'?
3. The Soviets won the 1964 Olympic Gold Medal in ice hockey. Who did they beat to claim victory?
4. What hockey player was credited with putting more curve in the blade of a hockey stick known as the 'banana blade'?
5. What date did the Hockey Hall of Fame officially open its doors?
6. The Boston Bruins debuted young 18 year old Bobby Orr in what year?
7. After Tom Barrasso, who was the next American-born goalie to record 300 career wins?
8. In the 1983-84 NHL season, Wayne Gretzky accumulated 205 points. How many of these were goals?
9. The 1993-94 NHL season found the New York Rangers as Stanley Cup Champions. It has been ____ years since they won it last.
10. In the 1991-92 NHL season, Chicago Blackhawk player Mike Peluso was credited with this feat. What was it?
11. During the NHL 1980-81 season, former superstar Mark Howe was speared by a net spike and almost lost his life (true story). What team was he playing for then?
12. Gordie Howie Scored his 500th goal on March 14th, ____ ?
13. Gordie Howe became only the second player in the NHL to have scored 500 career goals. Who was the First?
14. In 1957-58 season, Willie O'Ree was called up to play in two games for the Boston Bruins. Why was this so historic?
15. Who, playing for the Los Angeles Kings, scored his 1,000th career point on January 7th, 1981?
16. Can you believe it? All 6 of the ____ brothers played in the NHL during the 1982-83 season. Amazing!
17. In 1972-73 season, Bobby Hull left the Chicago Blackhawks and signed with what team?
18. On January 24th, 1981, Mike Bossy became only the second player in NHL history to score ____ goals in ____ games. What's the missing number?
19. In 1980-81, 'Tiger' Williams led the NHL in penalty minutes with 343. What is 'Tiger's' first name?
20. Before becoming the Carolina Hurricanes in the fall of 1997, this team was known as the ____ ____ ?
21. In what season did the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim play their first season in the NHL?
22. In what season did Boston's Ray Bourque win his first Norris Trophy along with Wayne Gretzky winning his eighth Hart Trophy and the Edmonton Oilers are Stanley Cup Champions?
23. In the 1998-99 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs left the Maple Leaf Gardens to play in thier new home, called the ' _______ _______ Center'.
24. On October 26th, 1990, superstar Wayne Gretzky notched his ______ career point against the Winnipeg Jets?
25. How many seasons did superstar Gordie Howe play pro hockey?
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