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1967 : And Then There Were 12 Trivia Quiz

The NHL began its expansion from its original six teams in 1967. See how well you know this era of NHL history!

A multiple-choice quiz by chq909. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
chq909

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
375,779

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these teams was NOT an expansion team in 1967? Hint

Pittsburgh Penguins

Minnesota North Stars

California Seals

Vancouver Canucks

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which expansion team won the new Western Division in the first year and lost in the Stanley Cup finals? Hint

Chicago Black Hawks

St.Louis Blues

Los Angeles Kings

Philadelphia Flyers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which iconic veteran goaltender was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1967 expansion draft? Hint

Ken Dryden

Glenn Hall

Terry Sawchuk

Jacques Plante

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which team was forced to wear white skates by their new owner Charlie Finley in 1972? Hint

California Golden Seals

Quebec Nordiques

St. Louis Blues

Pittsburgh Penguins

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Question 5 of 10

5. What were the Pittsburgh Penguins original colors? Hint

Black and Gold

Orange and Black

Purple and Gold

Light Blue, Black and White

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first expansion team of 1967 to win the Stanley Cup ? Hint

St. Louis Blues

Los Angeles Kings

Pittsburgh Penguins

Philadelphia Flyers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Gary "Suitcase" Smith played goaltender for which expansion team ? Hint

Philadelphia Flyers

Minnesota North Stars

St. Louis Blues

California Seals

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which expansion team was forced to play home games in New York and Quebec when part of their arena roof was blown off in a storm. Hint

Pittsburgh Penguins

Philadelphia Flyers

St. Louis Blues

Buffalo Sabres

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bill Masterson was the first player to die as a result of injury in a game. What team did he play for? Hint

MInnesota North Stars

Pittsburgh Penguins

St. Louis Blues

Oakland Seals

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Question 10 of 10

10. Two of the six expansion teams did not survive in their original cities. Which two teams? Hint

Flyers & Blues

North Stars & Penguins

Seals & North Stars

Seals & Kings

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these teams was NOT an expansion team in 1967?

Answer: Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks joined the League in 1970. The six expansion teams, taking the NHL from six to twelve teams, were:
California Seals, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and St Louis Blues.

2. Which expansion team won the new Western Division in the first year and lost in the Stanley Cup finals?

Answer: St.Louis Blues

The Blues played in three straight Stanley Cup Finals in its first three seasons, and were swept 4-0 in each. They were defeated by the Montreal Canadiens in the first two and Boston Bruins in the third.

3. Which iconic veteran goaltender was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1967 expansion draft?

Answer: Terry Sawchuk

Many aging veterans were drafted from the original six teams in the first expansion draft. Terry Sawchuk played one season with the LA Kings (then one season for Detroit Red Wings and one for NY Rangers before he retired).

4. Which team was forced to wear white skates by their new owner Charlie Finley in 1972?

Answer: California Golden Seals

Finley wanted the Seals to resemble the Oakland A's who wore white cleats at the time. Players hated the white skates and were made fun of throughout the league.

5. What were the Pittsburgh Penguins original colors?

Answer: Light Blue, Black and White

The Penguins stayed with this color scheme until 1980 when they changed to Black and Gold.

6. Who was the first expansion team of 1967 to win the Stanley Cup ?

Answer: Philadelphia Flyers

The Flyers won two straight Cups in 1974 and 1975 defeating the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres.

7. Gary "Suitcase" Smith played goaltender for which expansion team ?

Answer: California Seals

He was nicknamed "suitcase" because of all the teams he played for in his career (he played for 13 teams from 1965 to 1980).

8. Which expansion team was forced to play home games in New York and Quebec when part of their arena roof was blown off in a storm.

Answer: Philadelphia Flyers

They played 2 games in Madison Square Garden and finished the season in Quebec City, home of the Flyers farm team.

9. Bill Masterson was the first player to die as a result of injury in a game. What team did he play for?

Answer: MInnesota North Stars

His tragic death resulted from head injuries in Minnesota in a game played against the Oakland Seals on January 13, 1968. He dies two days later.

10. Two of the six expansion teams did not survive in their original cities. Which two teams?

Answer: Seals & North Stars

The California Seals became Oakland Seals and then the California Golden Seals. In 1976 they moved to Cleveland to become the Cleveland Barons. Two years later they merged with the Minnesota North Stars who in turn moved to Dallas in 1993 to become the Dallas Stars.

Source: Author chq909

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