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NHL Historical Quizzes, Trivia and Puzzles

NHL Historical Trivia

NHL Historical Trivia Quizzes

The first governing body of the sport was the Amateur Hockey Association of Canada, formed on December 8, 1886 in Montreal. The five charter members were: Montreal Amateur Atheletic Assn., McGill University, Montreal Victorias, Ottawa Hockey Club, and Montreal Crystals.

30 NHL Historical quizzes and 420 NHL Historical trivia questions.

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NHL Expansion (7 quizzes)

The Original Six (2)

The Good Ol' Hockey Game

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

The National Hockey League was established in 1917 with only four Canadian teams and the Stanley Cup was a prize that could be challenged for by different leagues. What do you know of the early years of the NHL?

Average, 10 Qns, reedy, Jun 25 16

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Teams That Won the Stanley Cup Then Folded

Match Quiz

10 Qns

Match the now-defunct team that won the Stanley Cup with the year that it occured. (Some defunct teams had the same name as a current team. Questions 1-5 list specific dates since the Stanley Cup could be contested more than once in a year.)

Easier, 10 Qns, bernie73, May 31 20

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May 31 20
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Ultimate Hockey popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

25 Qns

This quiz contains questions relating to names, facts and figures pertaining to the great game of ice hockey past and present. Have fun and good luck!

Tough, 25 Qns, zzbunk, May 26 15

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Famous Line Combinations popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Questions about famous line combinations in the NHL.

Tough, 10 Qns, natsco, Jan 10 07

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Miscellaneous NHL #1

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

I will give you a event and you tell me which year it happened?

Average, 10 Qns, natsco, Mar 12 11

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Miscellaneous NHL #2

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Just some fun questions about the NHL and, if you think hard, they are all fairly easy.

Tough, 10 Qns, natsco, Jun 26 06

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Famous NHL Scoring Lines

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This will be difficult unless you are a real hockey nut. Give it a try and good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, angels2002, Nov 15 09

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NHL All-Star Game History

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

A history of the NHL All-Star game formats and achievements from some of the players.

Tough, 10 Qns, darmstrong91, Jun 22 04

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Tough Hockey

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

This is for real hockey lovers only.

Difficult, 15 Qns, darmstrong91, Mar 08 06

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NHL Historical Moments

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

You'll be sure to learn some interesting facts about the history of the NHL. This will likely be a tough quiz. Enjoy!

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Quick Question

In 1980-81, 'Tiger' Williams led the NHL in penalty minutes with 343. What is 'Tiger's' first name?

From Quiz "Ultimate Hockey"

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Hockey's Holy Grail

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Sure, you may know current hockey, but how well do you know historical hockey?

Average, 10 Qns, kissmymoose25, Mar 19 07

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National Hockey League

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

On November 22, 1917 the NHL was formed, it is one of the longest running leagues on the planet!

Tough, 15 Qns, hockeyplayer99, Mar 01 20

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Mar 01 20
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Only For Real Hockey Lovers

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This is the hardest hockey trivia ever! Just try it.

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, AnNiKiN, Dec 09 08

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14.

No Horse Hockey Here

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Some firsts and some lasts in the great game of Hockey. 10 multiple choice. Have fun. This is 'Fan-tastic'.

Tough, 10 Qns, bluenose, Oct 30 01

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The History of Hockey

Multiple Choice

5 Qns

This is a general knowledge quiz about the history of ice hockey. Hope you enjoy learning about this wonderful game.

Average, 5 Qns, supercoolcanuck, Jan 04 07

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Who Said it In Hockey

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

Just a little fun collected over the years. Hope some of them make you laugh!

Very Difficult, 15 Qns, pamelat, Oct 11 04

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Interesting Hockey Tidbits

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Here's a few of stats I found in newspapers and stat books I had at home.

Very Difficult, 10 Qns, darmstrong91, Dec 01 06

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darmstrong91
850 plays

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National Hockey League

Multiple Choice

5 Qns

The Best in The National Hockey League ... Test your NHL history something old and something new.

Tough, 5 Qns, gamesrfun2222, Oct 22 07

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Famous Hockey Lines

Multiple Choice

5 Qns

Here is a short quiz about famous hockey lines and players.

Tough, 5 Qns, WildStorm, Oct 26 06

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714 plays

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NHL History

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Try and revel in the history of NHL. Good luck.

Tough, 10 Qns, JPISLES, May 31 09

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NHL Mixed History

Multiple Choice

5 Qns

Some hockey history questions.

Average, 5 Qns, rivermen, Jan 24 09

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NHL Historical Trivia Questions

1. During which season was overtime eliminated?

From Quiz NHL Historical Moments

Answer: 1941-42

Overtime was eliminated in November 1941 due to war-time restrictions. It was re-instated some 40 years later.

2. Perhaps the most famous line in NHL history was the Detroit Red Wings' top line of Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, and Sid Abel. What was that line known as?

From Quiz Famous NHL Scoring Lines

Answer: The Production Line

The Production line was formed by legendary coach Jack Adams in 1947; they went on to set scoring records and helped the Red Wings win the Stanley Cup in 1950 and 1952. Sid Abel was traded to Chicago in 1953 and replaced on the line by Alex Delvecchio.

3. Who won the most Norris trophies in his career?

From Quiz Hockey's Holy Grail

Answer: Bobby Orr

Orr won it eight times, Harvey won seven times, Bourque got the hardware five times, and Kelly won one Norris Trophy.

4. What team was Wayne Gretzky playing against when he scored his record breaking 802nd goal?

From Quiz NHL History

Answer: Vancouver Canucks

The Great One scored his record-breaking goal on March 23rd, 1994, on Kirk McLean. He ended his career with 1,072 career goals, the most of anyone at the time of his retirement. Not all which were in the NHL.

5. Which year was the first NHL All-Star game played?

From Quiz NHL All-Star Game History

Answer: 1947

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the NHL All-Stars 4-3. Back then the NHL champion hosted the All-Star game.

6. Which players were on the famous "Kid Line"?

From Quiz Famous Hockey Lines

Answer: Charlie Conacher, Joe Primeau, Busher Jackson

Charlie Conacher, Harvey "Busher" Jackson, and Joe Premeau were all on Toronto's famous Kid Line for seven seasons, and recorded 863 points in total. They were also the first line to finish 1-2-3 in scoring in 1931-32. All of these players made their way to the Hall of Fame.

7. Said to be the origin of ice hockey, a primitive form of hockey called "ice hurley" was played in which Canadian province?

From Quiz The History of Hockey

Answer: Nova Scotia

"Ice Hurley" was an early form of hockey played in the early 1800s.

8. In total, how many games did Wayne Gretzky play in his NHL career?

From Quiz National Hockey League

Answer: 1487

Wayne Gretzky set or shares 61 records listed in the NHL League's Official Guide and Record Book.

9. How many sticks did Wayne Gretzky use in his final NHL game on April 18, 1999?

From Quiz Interesting Hockey Tidbits

Answer: 40

He kept them all to donate to charity, and to pass on to his friends and teammates.

10. In 1948, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) staged its first championship hockey tournament. Who won it?

From Quiz Ultimate Hockey

Answer: University of Michigan

The University of Michigan Wolverines beat Dartmouth 8-4.

11. Who was the last Canadian based team to win the Stanley Cup in the 20th Century?

From Quiz Miscellaneous NHL #2

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

Montreal won in 1993, beating Wayne Gretzky and the LA. Kings.

12. The NHL expands from the original six teams and adds teams in Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Oakland and St. Louis?

From Quiz Miscellaneous NHL #1

Answer: 1967

The NHL doubled in size from 6 teams to 12 teams. All the expansion teams were in the same division until the next expansion in 1970, when the Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres were added. The St. Louis Blues were the Stanley Cup Finalists from this division all three years (1967,68,69), but failed to win a game in any of the series.

13. Famous Canadiens trio of the 1970s: Guy Lafleur, Jacques Lemaire and _______________ ?

From Quiz Famous Line Combinations

Answer: Steve Shutt & Shutt

This high scoring line led the Canadiens to four straight Stanley Cups, from 1976 to 1979.

14. Which player became the 5th to score more than 700 goals in their career?

From Quiz National Hockey League

Answer: Mike Gartner

Mike Gartner with 708 was preceded by hockey greats Wayne Gretzky 894, Gordie Howe 801, Marcel Dionne 731 and Phil Esposito 717.

15. Who was the first NHL scoring champ?

From Quiz No Horse Hockey Here

Answer: Joe Malone

Joe Malone scored 44 goals in 20 games in 1917-18. Assists were not recorded. He won the scoring title again in 1919-20.

16. What team did the French Connection play for?

From Quiz NHL Mixed History

Answer: Buffalo Sabres

The French Connection played in 1972. It was made up of Rick Martin, Rene Robert and Gilbert Perreault.

17. What was the name of the only coach to have his team win by 15 goals?

From Quiz Only For Real Hockey Lovers

Answer: Jack Adams

The Detroit Red Wings, under coach Jack Adams, beat the New York Rangers 15-0 on January 23,1944.

18. 'All I know is I have heartburn, I need sleep, and my feet hurt', asked how he felt after turning 30.

From Quiz Who Said it In Hockey

Answer: Mark Messier

Maybe it's those chips

19. Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion was the first NHL player to do what during the 1951-52 season?

From Quiz NHL Historical Moments

Answer: Use a slapshot

It occurred in October of 1951.

20. At the end of the first NHL season (1917-18), the NHL champion Toronto Hockey Club faced off against the Pacific Coast Hockey Association champions for the coveted Stanley Cup. Who was their opponent?

From Quiz The Good Ol' Hockey Game

Answer: Vancouver Millionaires

The first NHL season was split into two halves. The Montréal Canadiens won the first half, while the Toronto Hockey Club (Arenas) won the second half. The two teams played a two game 'total goals' playoff series, with Toronto edging Montréal by a 10-7 margin, winning the inaugural league title. The 1917-18 PCHA consisted of three teams - the Portland Rosebuds, Seattle Metropolitans, and Vancouver Millionaires. The Victoria Aristocrats did not play the 1917-18 season, although they did play in years both preceding and following that year. The fight for the Stanley Cup was held in Toronto in a best-of-five format, with three games played under NHL rules (six players, no forward passing), and two games played under PCHA rules (seven players, forward passing allowed). Each team won the games played by their own rules, meaning that Toronto took home the Stanley Cup, winning the series 3-2.

21. The linemates (Milt Schmidt, Woody Dumart, Bobby Bauer) from this Boston Bruins' famous line, finished 1-2-3 in scoring in the NHL in the 1939-40 season. What was the politically incorrect nickname for this line?

From Quiz Famous NHL Scoring Lines

Answer: Kraut Line

All three members are in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

22. Who were the three teams in the NHL that had won at least three straight Stanley Cups in the 20th Century?

From Quiz NHL History

Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens and NY Islanders

The Canadiens have won three in a row many times, the latest time in the late 1970s when they won four. The Islanders won four straight Cups from 1980-1983, and Toronto won three straight from 1947-1949 and from 1962-1964. Detroit had won the third most Stanley Cups in the century, but never three in a row. Remember the NHL was formed in 1917.

23. Which players were on the "Bread Line"?

From Quiz Famous Hockey Lines

Answer: Bill Cook, Bun Cook, Frank Boucher

The New York Rangers' Bread Line was made up of Bill Cook, his brother Fred "Bun" Cook, and Frank Boucher. They were an unstoppable force for 10 seasons averaging over 100 points per season. They brought New York to it's first Stanley Cup victory, but Fred "Bun" Cook was the only one that didn't reach the Hockey Hall of Fame.

24. The first hockey game was organized in which Canadian city, which still exists today?

From Quiz The History of Hockey

Answer: Montreal

The first 'recognized' hockey game, was played with a referee and set of rules in Montreal's Victoria Rink on March 3, 1875.

25. What was the score in the first ever NHL game?

From Quiz National Hockey League

Answer: 7-4

During the game, Joe Malone tallied 5 goals, and went on to win the NHL first scoring race with 44 goals in just 20 games, giving him the record for most goals per game in a single season.

26. Borje Salming received how many stitches when his face was cut by a skate blade in November 1982?

From Quiz Interesting Hockey Tidbits

Answer: 300

The injury occurred when Gord Gallany of the Detroit Red Wings, stepped on Salming's face during a scramble at the goalmouth. The skate cut the defenceman's right eye into his nose and down the side of his face. It took 3 hours to stitch up his face, the stitches went past one eye, across his nose, back under the eye, down his cheek, and ended at the corner of his mouth. Salming wore a visor after the injury.

27. What nickname was given to Detroit Red Wing hockey great Ted Lindsay: ' __________ Ted'?

From Quiz Ultimate Hockey

Answer: Terrible Ted & Terrible

'Terrible' Ted Lindsay was known best for his performance on the 'Production Line' of the Detroit Red Wings along with Sid Abel and Gordie Howe.

28. Who was the first non goaltender to win the Conn Smythe Trophy for NHL playoff MVP as a member of the losing team?

From Quiz Miscellaneous NHL #2

Answer: Reg Leach

Actually Leach is the only player to accomplish this in the 20th Century, doing so as a member of the 1976 Philadelphia Flyers. That playoff year Leach scored 19 goals and it was the most ever in the 20th Century. It was later tied by Jari Kuuri in 1985.

29. What year did the Philadelphia Flyers become the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup?

From Quiz Miscellaneous NHL #1

Answer: 1974

The Flyers coached by Fred Shero won the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975. St.Louis Blues were the first expansion team to play in the finals, losing in 1967,1968 and 1969.

30. Which 2001/2002 NHL team had 5 of the top 50 all-time goal scoring leaders playing on their roster?

From Quiz National Hockey League

Answer: Detroit Red Wings

Totalling 2865 goals: Detroit has Bret Hull 649, Steve Yzerman 645,Luc Robitaille 590, Pat Verbeek 515 and Brendan Shannahan 466. Gordie Howe with 801 who also played most of his career with Detroit is 2nd All-Time in NHL history. He also played for the Hartford Whalers with his sons Mark and Marty and is the only player in NHL history to play in 6 different decades.

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