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All About The Great One Trivia Quiz

So you know Wayne Gretzky. Try your luck at some of these questions. Some are easy while others only the true fan will know. If you have followed Gretzky's career, this will not be that difficult. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by cub99. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
cub99

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
19,470

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
14 / 25

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Question 1 of 25

1. When did Wayne Gretzky play his last game? Hint

April 18, 2000

April 20, 1999

April 19, 1999

April 18, 1999

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Question 2 of 25

2. What part of the ice is known as 'Gretzky's Office'? Hint

Along the right hand side of rink

Centre ice

Behind opposition's net

Players bench

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Question 3 of 25

3. Who did Wayne Gretzky have his only on ice fight with? Hint

Pat Riggin

Billy Smith

Lanny McDonald

Neal Broten

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Question 4 of 25

4. How many 40 or more goal seasons did Wayne Gretzky have? Hint

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Question 5 of 25

5. How many assists did Wayne retire with? (Including playoffs) Hint

1,963

2,233

2,230

2,223

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Question 6 of 25

6. How many consecutive years did Wayne have 100 or more points? Hint

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Question 7 of 25

7. What Canadian city was Wayne Gretzky born in? Hint

Edmonton

Hamilton

Toronto

Brantford

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Question 8 of 25

8. How many regular seasons games did 'The Great One' play for the St. Louis Blues? Hint

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Question 9 of 25

9. What Brantford minor hockey team did Wayne play for from 1967-68 through to 1971-72? Hint

Brantford Nadrofsky Steelers

Brantford Charcon Chargers

Brantford Turkstra Lumber

Brantford Leafs

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Question 10 of 25

10. What team did Gretzky score his 1851 point against? Hint

Calgary Flames

New York Rangers

Detroit Red Wings

Edmonton Oilers

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Question 11 of 25

11. How many Oilers made the 1986 All Star Game? Hint

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Question 12 of 25

12. What other player has worn the number 99? Hint

Darryl Sittler

Brett Callighen

Daniel Bouchard

Wilf Paiement

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Question 13 of 25

13. Who did Wayne face off against in his first NHL game? Hint

Serge Savard

Guy Lafleur

Brian Sutter

Stan Mikita

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Question 14 of 25

14. What player in Edmonton was known as 'Wayne's Bodyguard'? Hint

Dave Semenko

Lee Fogolin

Mark Messier

Patty Hughes

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Question 15 of 25

15. Which one of these names are NOT one of Wayne and Janet's children? Hint

Paulina

Douglas

Trevor

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Question 16 of 25

16. Who sang 'O Canada' before Wayne's final game in New York? Hint

John Amirante

Corey Hart

Celine Deon

Bryan Adams

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Question 17 of 25

17. What sport was Wayne's passion as a child? Hint

Lacrosse

Canadian Football

Baseball

Hockey

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Question 18 of 25

18. Where did Wayne and Janet get married? Hint

Los Angeles

Edmonton, Alberta

Brantford, Canada

Toronto, Canada

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Question 19 of 25

19. When did Wayne get traded to the Los Angeles Kings? Hint

July 9, 1988

July 20, 1999

August 10, 1988

August 9 ,1988

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Question 20 of 25

20. What Canadian Football team did Wayne co-own? Hint

Toronto Argonauts

BC Lions

Edmonton Eskimos

Ottawa Roughriders

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Question 21 of 25

21. What team did Wayne call a 'Mickey Mouse Organization'? Hint

Winnipeg Jets

Calgary Flames

New Jersey Devils

Nashville Predators

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Question 22 of 25

22. What is the name of Wayne's dad? Hint

Wayne

Timothy

Douglas

Walter

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Question 23 of 25

23. What side of his jersey does Wayne tuck in? Hint

Left

Right

He doesn't tuck in his jersey

Both sides

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Question 24 of 25

24. What did the city of Edmonton do for Wayne, as a tribute to his great years in Edmonton? Hint

Made him mayor.

Renamed the City Hall building after him

Changed the name of West Edmonton Mall to Wayne Gretzky Mall.

Renamed a freeway and erected a statue

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Question 25 of 25

25. What number did Wayne wear throughout his amazing career? Here is a hint - it is in the nineties!

Answer: ( it is in the nineties!)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did Wayne Gretzky play his last game?

Answer: April 18, 1999

Gretzky played his last game in New York against the Penguins. The Rangers lost the game in overtime. Gretzky recorded his final assist on a goal by Brian Leetch

2. What part of the ice is known as 'Gretzky's Office'?

Answer: Behind opposition's net

This is where Gretzky is his most dangerous. He has amazing vision of the ice and can feather a pass from almost anywhere on the ice.

3. Who did Wayne Gretzky have his only on ice fight with?

Answer: Neal Broten

Gretzky had a fist fight with Neal Broten the same night he was presented with the Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsman of the Year' award.

4. How many 40 or more goal seasons did Wayne Gretzky have?

Answer: 12

Gretzky had 12 seasons with 40 or more goals. He had a brilliant season in 1981-82 with 92 goals.

5. How many assists did Wayne retire with? (Including playoffs)

Answer: 2,223

Wayne finished his career with 2,223 assists - 1,963 regular season assists and 260 playoff assists.

6. How many consecutive years did Wayne have 100 or more points?

Answer: 13

Gretzky scored 100 or more points from the 1979-80 season to 1991-92.

7. What Canadian city was Wayne Gretzky born in?

Answer: Brantford

Wanye Douglas Gretzky was born in Brantford, Ontario on January 26,1961.

8. How many regular seasons games did 'The Great One' play for the St. Louis Blues?

Answer: 18

In 18 games with the Blues Wayne scored 8 goals and added 13 assists for a total of 21 points.

9. What Brantford minor hockey team did Wayne play for from 1967-68 through to 1971-72?

Answer: Brantford Nadrofsky Steelers

In his first year with Brantford Nadrofsky Steelers, Wayne only scored 1 goal. Not the most promising start to his wonderful career.

10. What team did Gretzky score his 1851 point against?

Answer: Edmonton Oilers

Gretzky scored his 1851 point against his old team in their area. It was a touching night that Edmontonians will never forget.

11. How many Oilers made the 1986 All Star Game?

Answer: 10

Glen Sather picked the team - not to say that the Oilers weren't deserving of being there.

12. What other player has worn the number 99?

Answer: Wilf Paiement

Wilf Paiement played for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

13. Who did Wayne face off against in his first NHL game?

Answer: Stan Mikita

Wayne played his first NHL games against the Chicago Blackhawks.

14. What player in Edmonton was known as 'Wayne's Bodyguard'?

Answer: Dave Semenko

Dave Semenko will never be remember for his hockey skills. He was the one players had to deal with if they hit Wayne the wrong way.

15. Which one of these names are NOT one of Wayne and Janet's children?

Answer: Douglas

Wayne and Janet have three children - Paulina, Ty, and Trevor.

16. Who sang 'O Canada' before Wayne's final game in New York?

Answer: Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams substituted 'We're gonna miss you, Wayne Gretzky' for one of the lines of the anthem.

17. What sport was Wayne's passion as a child?

Answer: Baseball

Would hockey have gained such popularity if Wayne had played pro baseball? Probably NOT!!!

18. Where did Wayne and Janet get married?

Answer: Edmonton, Alberta

Where else could Wayne have gotten married. It was Canada's version of a Royal Wedding.

19. When did Wayne get traded to the Los Angeles Kings?

Answer: August 9 ,1988

It was the best thing for hockey, but it was the beginning of the end for the Edmonton Oilers. Soon many other high profile players made their way south to where the US dollar is (What other reason would there be to move to the States - just kidding - I am just a proud Canadian.)

20. What Canadian Football team did Wayne co-own?

Answer: Toronto Argonauts

Gretzky joined Bruce McNall and John Candy as a co-owner of the Toronto based football team.

21. What team did Wayne call a 'Mickey Mouse Organization'?

Answer: New Jersey Devils

It was the one 'negative' thing Wayne has said in his career. However, he did his best to make things right when he showed up to cheer the Devils on as they went on to win the Stanley Cup.

22. What is the name of Wayne's dad?

Answer: Walter

Walter Gretzky has been very involved with Wayne's career.

23. What side of his jersey does Wayne tuck in?

Answer: Right

This started when Wayne was a younster. His jersey were too big so his dad tucked the shooting side in.

24. What did the city of Edmonton do for Wayne, as a tribute to his great years in Edmonton?

Answer: Renamed a freeway and erected a statue

The City of Edmonton named a street (freeway) and created a statue after the Great One.

25. What number did Wayne wear throughout his amazing career? Here is a hint - it is in the nineties!

Answer: 99

Wayne has many nicknames, but hockey fanatics will always remember the greatest player of all time - The Great One - 99.

Source: Author cub99

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