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1975 Stanley Cup Finals Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the 1975 Stanley Cup Finals between the Buffalo Sabres and the Philadelphia Flyers.

A multiple-choice quiz by rockhound6165. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rockhound6165

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,957

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. 1975 was the first time an Original 6 team failed to make the finals as both the Flyers and Sabres were the product of expansion. While the Flyers were back to defend their title, the Sabres were making their first trip to the finals. Who did the Sabres beat in the semi-finals to advance for a chance to play for the cup? Hint

Montreal Canadiens

Vancouver Canucks

Chicago Blackhawks

Boston Bruins

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Question 2 of 10

2. On their road to a second straight Stanley Cup Finals appearance, the Flyers nearly blew a 3 games to 0 lead in the semi-finals. Who nearly made history by almost overcoming these impossible odds? Hint

New York Rangers

New York Islanders

Pittsburgh Penguins

St. Louis Blues

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Flyers had home ice advantage in the 1975 finals and they made the most of it winning games 1 and 2, and took a 2 games to none lead into Buffalo. Game 3 was marred by 2 unusual occurrences during the game. One was Sabres center Jim Lorentz's killing of a bat. The other was what this game came to be known as. What was that unusual occurrence? Hint

Zamboni fell through the ice

The game went multiple overtimes

Lights went out

Fog

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Question 4 of 10

4. This was the 2nd straight season that the Spectrum in Philadelphia hosted a championship series. This was the first for the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium. By what name was this arena best known?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Flyers were known as the Broad Street Bullies, but the Sabres had a colorful nickname of their own, although it only pertained to Rick Martin, Rene Robert, and Gilbert Perreault. What nickname was given to the trio?

Answer: (Two Words. Gene Hackman movie)

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Question 6 of 10

6. With the series tied at 2 games each, the series switched back to the Spectrum where the Flyers dominated the Sabres by the score of 5-1. The Flyers' leading goalscorer for the game was not generally known as a goalscorer. Who led the Flyers with 2 goals in this game? Hint

Bob Kelly

Andre Dupont

Don Saleski

Dave Schultz

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Question 7 of 10

7. Game 6 was in Buffalo with the Flyers needing a win to secure their second straight Stanley Cup. The Sabres needed a win to force a game 7 back in Philadelphia. The game was scoreless through the first 2 periods, but 11 seconds into the 3rd, the Flyers scored the eventual game-winner. Who scored to break the scoreless tie? Hint

Reggie Leach

Bob Kelly

Bobby Clarke

Bill Barber

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player during the 1974-75 playoffs? Hint

Bobby Clarke

Gary Dornhoefer

Don Luce

Bernie Parent

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Question 9 of 10

9. 1975 was the second of three consecutive Stanley Cup Championships for the Flyers.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who coached the Flyers to these 2 straight Stanley Cup championships?

Answer: (Two words or just surname. He was known as "The Fog")

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

The Sabres defeated the Canadiens 4 games to 2 to win the Prince of Whales Conference. They beat the Blackhawks in the quarterfinals. The Canucks lost to Montreal in the quarterfinals, and the Bruins lost to the Blackhawks in the preliminary round.

Answer: New York Islanders

The Islanders, in only their 3rd season, made the playoffs and pulled off the impossible by defeating the Penguins 4-3, overcoming a 3-0 deficit. They nearly repeated this feat by falling behind the Flyers 3-0 before fighting back to tie, but eventually lost game seven 4-1.

The Islanders would eventually pay back the Flyers during the 1980 Finals winning the first of 4 consecutive Stanley Cups.

Answer: Fog

Known as The Fog Game, the Sabres won in overtime 5-4. The bat incident also happened during the game. The zamboni falling through the ice happened before the debut game of the World Hockey Association's Philadelphia Blazers.

4. This was the 2nd straight season that the Spectrum in Philadelphia hosted a championship series. This was the first for the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium. By what name was this arena best known?

Answer: The Aud

The Aud was the home of the Sabres from 1970 until 1996.

Answer: French Connection

The trio combined for over 2000 points in their respective careers and were dubbed the French Connection for their French-Canadian roots.

Answer: Dave Schultz

Although he was known more as an enforcer than a scorer, Schultz put through 2 goals helping the Flyers to take a 3 games to 2 lead back to Buffalo. He would eventually finish his career with the Sabres in 1979-80.

Answer: Bob Kelly

Bob Kelly, once known as a fighter, turned into a decent scorer during the 1974-75 season and was known for his tremendous hustle. He scored the eventual cup-winner 11 seconds into the 3rd period. Bill Clement iced the game late in the game by giving the Flyers a 2-0 win and their 2nd consecutive Stanley Cup Championship, and the first expansion team to win back-to-back cups. Also, both cup clinching games for the Flyers were shutouts.

8. Who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player during the 1974-75 playoffs?

Answer: Bernie Parent

Parent repeated as the Conn Smythe trophy winner with 4 shutouts and a 1.89 goals against average during the playoffs.

9. 1975 was the second of three consecutive Stanley Cup Championships for the Flyers.

Answer: False

The Flyers did try for the "Hat Trick in 76", but were swept by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1976 Finals. However, after an exibition during the regular season in 1976, the Flyers beat up the then vaunted Soviet Red Army team, considered by most to be the best hockey team in the world, 4-1.

Not only were they the only NHL team to beat the Soviets, the win made the Flyers actual World Champions.

10. Who coached the Flyers to these 2 straight Stanley Cup championships?

Answer: Fred Shero

Freddie "The Fog" coached the Flyers from 1971-78. The Flyers made the playoffs in all but Shero's first season. After leaving the Flyers, Shero went to the Rangers where he led the Blue Shirts to the finals. Shero passed away November 20, 1990, and is still beloved in the city of Philadelphia.

Source: Author rockhound6165

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