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Avalanche Through the Years Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by Bendex. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Bendex

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
202,987

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
459

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who were the first three players on Colorado that came from the Quebec Nordiques? Hint

Joe Sakic, Alex Tanguay, Peter Forsberg

Rob Blake, Dan Hinote, Milan Hejduk

Milan Hejduk, Rob Blake, Adam Foote

Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, Adam Foote

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Avalanche won the President's Trophy in 1997?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many goals did Alex Tanguay register in the 2003-04 season? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which arena did the Colorado Avalanche play in 2005? Hint

Phillips Arena

Pepsi Center

Pengrowth Saddledome

HP Pavillion

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the 2003-04 draft, who was Colorado's first pick? Hint

Dave Bolland

Jakub Sinder

Andrew Ladd

Wojtek Wolskie

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Question 6 of 10

6. From 2001-2004, Joe Sakic played in how many games? Hint

115

221

191

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the 1998-99 season, which team did the Colorado Avalanche meet in the Western Conference Finals? Hint

Dallas Stars

San Jose Sharks

Detroit Red Wings

Vancouver Canucks

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mike Ricci won the Sanley Cup in 1995-96 with the Avs?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which was the first team ever to play against the Colorado Avalanche? Hint

Edmonton Oilers

Phoenix Coyotes

Detroit Red Wings

Dallas Stars

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which team faced the Colorado Avalanche in the 1995-96 Stanley Cup finals? Hint

New Jersey Devils

Ottawa Senators

Boston Bruins

Florida Panthers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who were the first three players on Colorado that came from the Quebec Nordiques?

Answer: Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, Adam Foote

Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, and Adam Foote, all came from the Quebec Nordiques to the Colorado Avalanche in 1996.

2. The Avalanche won the President's Trophy in 1997?

Answer: True

They also won it in 2001, which was their most magical season.

3. How many goals did Alex Tanguay register in the 2003-04 season?

Answer: 25

Joe Sakic had 33, Milan Hejduk had 35, and Peter Forsberg had 18 despite missing 43 games.

4. Which arena did the Colorado Avalanche play in 2005?

Answer: Pepsi Center

Phillips Arena: Atlanta Thrahers. Pengrowth Saddledome: Calgary Flames. HP Pavillion: San Jose Sharks.

5. In the 2003-04 draft, who was Colorado's first pick?

Answer: Wojtek Wolskie

Wojtek Wolski played in the OHL (Ontario Hockey League) with the Brampton Batallions.

6. From 2001-2004, Joe Sakic played in how many games?

Answer: 221

2001-02: 82 games played, 2002-03: 58 games played, 2003-04: 81 games played. The point is that he was a reliable player.

7. In the 1998-99 season, which team did the Colorado Avalanche meet in the Western Conference Finals?

Answer: Dallas Stars

Colorado took Dallas to seven games, but they couldn't finish them off, as the Dallas Stars blew by the Avlanche 4-1 in game seven.

8. Mike Ricci won the Sanley Cup in 1995-96 with the Avs?

Answer: True

After that, he played one more year with Colorado, then was traded to the San Jose Sharks.

9. Which was the first team ever to play against the Colorado Avalanche?

Answer: Detroit Red Wings

The Colorado Avalanche won 3-2 at home, thus began one of the biggest rivalries in NHL history. Colorado Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings!

10. Which team faced the Colorado Avalanche in the 1995-96 Stanley Cup finals?

Answer: Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers shocked the NHL by making the playoffs, and stepped even further as they went all the way to the finals, only to get swept in four games by the mighty Colorado Avalanche.

Source: Author Bendex

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