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Quiz about 200809 NHL Arena Sponsors
Quiz about 200809 NHL Arena Sponsors

2008-09 NHL Arena Sponsors Trivia Quiz


A number of NHL teams played in arenas that had corporate sponsorship during the 2008-09 season. This quiz focuses on 10 such facilities.

A multiple-choice quiz by cag1970. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
cag1970
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
320,958
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. The New Jersey Devils played the 2008-09 season at an arena sponsored by which major insurance and financial services provider? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Calgary Flames played in the Saddledome, one of the most distinctive arenas in all of professional sports. Which Canadian energy company served as the title sponsor of the Saddledome during the 2008-09 NHL season? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Anaheim Ducks got things going in 2008-09 in an arena title sponsored by which automobile manufacturer? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The St. Louis Blues spent 2008-09 playing their home games in an arena sponsored by which financial services company? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Montreal Canadiens toiled away during the 2008-09 season in an arena sponsored by which communications company? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Phoenix Coyotes worked on the ice in an arena sponsored by which online employment website? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Tampa Bay Lightning made headlines in 2008-09 in their arena, which was title-sponsored by which newspaper? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Toronto Maple Leafs sought to fly high in 2008-09, playing their home games in an arena sponsored by which airline? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Los Angeles Kings supplied fans with excitement in 2008-09 at their home arena, which was sponsored by which office-supply company? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Carolina Hurricanes spent 2008-09 in a home arena sponsored by which financial services institution? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The New Jersey Devils played the 2008-09 season at an arena sponsored by which major insurance and financial services provider?

Answer: Prudential

Opened in 2007, Prudential Center is located in Newark, New Jersey, which was where Prudential Financial was founded in 1875. Unlike the Devils' former home, known at that time as Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, Prudential Center boasted excellent access to public transit.

The Devils' first opponent at the Prudential Center, the Ottawa Senators, was also the last team they played in the Meadowlands.
2. The Calgary Flames played in the Saddledome, one of the most distinctive arenas in all of professional sports. Which Canadian energy company served as the title sponsor of the Saddledome during the 2008-09 NHL season?

Answer: Pengrowth Energy Trust

After moving from the now-defunct Omni in Atlanta following the 1979-80 NHL season, the Flames spent three seasons at the Stampede Corral before moving into their new home, known then as the Olympic Saddledome, in 1983. Canadian Airlines served as the building's first corporate sponsor from 1996 to 2000, and relinquished sponsorship after being acquired by Air Canada.

In addition to being the home of the Flames, the Saddledome also played host to ice hockey and figure skating events when Calgary hosted the Winter Olympics in 1988.
3. The Anaheim Ducks got things going in 2008-09 in an arena title sponsored by which automobile manufacturer?

Answer: Honda

Opened as Anaheim Arena in 1993, Honda Center was known as Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim until 2006. Arrowhead Water was the building's original title sponsor. In the Ducks' first two visits to the Stanley Cup Finals, in 2003 and 2007, they won every Finals game played in the building. Honda Center has also served as a second home for the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA, and sits across the street from Angels Stadium of Anaheim, home to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball.
4. The St. Louis Blues spent 2008-09 playing their home games in an arena sponsored by which financial services company?

Answer: Scottrade

Opened as Kiel Center in 1994, Scottrade took over title sponsorship of the building from Savvis in 2006. Scottrade Center replaced the St. Louis Arena as the home of the Blues in 1994. The facility also played host to the NCAA Women's Final Four in 2001 and 2009 and has served as host to the Missouri Valley Conference's men's basketball tournament.
5. The Montreal Canadiens toiled away during the 2008-09 season in an arena sponsored by which communications company?

Answer: Bell Canada

Replacing the historic Montreal Forum as the home of the Canadiens, Bell Centre opened in 1996 as Molson Centre. Bell Canada took over the naming rights in 2002, after Molson sold the team. Bell Centre is one of the busiest arenas of its type in the world, hosting everything from WWE and UFC matches to musical concerts.

In addition to flying the banners of hall-of-fame hockey stars like Maurice "The Rocket" Richard and Ken Dryden, the facility also paid homage to the Montreal Expos of Major League Baseball, hosting a single banner to honor stars Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, Tim Raines and Rusty Staub after the team left for Washington.
6. The Phoenix Coyotes worked on the ice in an arena sponsored by which online employment website?

Answer: Jobing.com

Opened as Glendale Arena in 2003, Jobing.com Arena replaced America West Arena (later US Airways Arena) as the second home of the Coyotes after their move from Winnipeg. The team moved to its own arena because America West Arena was designed primary for basketball - the building's primary tenant was the Phoenix Suns of the NBA - and configuration of the arena for basketball led to some obstructed seating.

The Coyotes shared Jobing.com arena with the Arizona Sting of the National Lacross League from 2003 to 2007.
7. The Tampa Bay Lightning made headlines in 2008-09 in their arena, which was title-sponsored by which newspaper?

Answer: St. Petersburg Times

Opened as the Ice Palace in 1996, the St. Pete Times Forum was the third home of the Tampa Bay Lightning franchise. Immediately before playing at the Forum, the Lightning played their home games at the Thunderdome (later known as Tropicana Field). The Forum also served as the site of two different ArenaBowl contests (the championship game of the Arena Football League) and as the site of the 2007 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament.

The St. Petersburg Times was the most prolific daily paper in the Tampa Bay area, ahead of The Tampa Tribune.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel served Ft. Lauderdale and Broward County, while The Florida Times-Union served Jacksonville and northeastern Florida.
8. The Toronto Maple Leafs sought to fly high in 2008-09, playing their home games in an arena sponsored by which airline?

Answer: Air Canada

Air Canada Centre was feted by its victorious primary tenants on back to back nights. The Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens on February 20, 1999, while the Toronto Raptors of the NBA beat the then-Vancouver Grizzlies the following night. The arena was built on the site of the former Canada Post Delivery Building, near the famed Union Station.

The Maple Leafs played their home games at Maple Leaf Gardens from 1931 to 1999, before moving to Air Canada Centre.
9. The Los Angeles Kings supplied fans with excitement in 2008-09 at their home arena, which was sponsored by which office-supply company?

Answer: Staples

Staples Center replaced the Great Western Forum as the home ice of the Los Angeles Kings in 1999. The Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA also moved over from the Forum, and the Los Angeles Clippers moved over from the Los Angeles Sports Arena to join them.

The Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA joined the party in 2001. Staples Center hosted a number of events during its lifetime, including the public memorial service for the legendary singer Michael Jackson in July, 2009.
10. The Carolina Hurricanes spent 2008-09 in a home arena sponsored by which financial services institution?

Answer: Royal Bank of Canada

Opened as the Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena in 1999, RBC Center was originally built to replace Reynolds Coliseum, NC State's on-campus basketball arena. The Hurricanes moved into the facility in 1999, after spending two difficult seasons at the Greensboro Coliseum. From 1999 to 2008, RBC Center hosted the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association's men's basketball tournament, a popular event involving historically black colleges and universities.
Source: Author cag1970

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