Birthplaces of NHL Players III Quiz

Answer: Brampton, Ont.

Keefe, selected by the Lightning 47th overall in the 1999 entry draft, was family ties to P.E.I. but was born in Brampton, as was 2002 1st overall draft pick Rick Nash.

Answer: Winthrop, Ma.

DiPietro, the moody but somewhat arrogant goaltender selected first overall by the New York Islanders in 2000, was born in Winthrop, Ma. Islanders GM Mike Milbury gave up goaltending prodigy Roberto Luongo to Florida just to select DiPietro.

Answer: Piestany, Slovakia

Radivojevic, drafted 93rd overall by the Colorado Avalanche in 1999, was born in Piestany. Radivojevic failed to sign with the Avalanche, and was signed by Phoenix on June 19, 2001. He has proved to be a bargain.

Answer: Ilava, Slovakia

Hossa, the younger brother of Ottawa Senators' star Marian Hossa, was picked 16th overall in the 2000 draft by the Habs. Incidentally, Marian was born in Stara Lubovna and Marcel was born in Ilava. Marcel entered the NHL with a bang in 2002-03, netting five goals in his first five games.

Answer: Riga, Latvia

Ozolinsh, who was drafted 30th overall by the San Jose Sharks in 1991, is one of the few Latvian NHLers. He is also one of the NHL's premier offensive blueliners. Ozolinsh has also spent time with the Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks.

Answer: Raahe, Finland

Niinimaa, drafted 36th overall in 1993 by the Philadelphia Flyers, was born in Raahe, Finland. Niinimaa was traded to Edmonton in March 1998, and has developed into an all-around defenseman. One other note: Niinimaa spent the 2001 All-Star break hanging out with Ozzy Osbourne. He returned to the Oilers with his hair dyed the yellow shade of straw.

Answer: Stirling, Ont.

Ray, who in 2003 spent 14 seasons with the Sabres, was born in Stirling, Ontario. Ray, who has a long-running feud with Toronto fan favourite Tie Domi, has racked up over 3000 penalty minutes in his career.

Answer: False

Yashin, who held out on the Ottawa Senators twice in his career, and who was traded to the New York Islanders at the 2001 entry draft, was picked 2nd overall in 1992 by Ottawa, behind only then-Tampa Bay defenseman Roman Hamrlik.

Answer: t

Hull, who plays for the United States in all international tournaments, was actually born in Belleville, Ont., CANADA. Considered a traitor by many Canadians, Hull has spent time with the Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, and Detroit Red Wings.

Answer: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan

Nabokov, plucked by the Sharks 219th overall in 1994, debuted with the Sharks in 1999-00, compiling a 2-2-1 record. The next season, he won the Calder Trophy with a stellar 32-21-7 record, six shutouts, and a 2.19 GAA. On March 10, 2002, Nabokov scored an empty-net goal against the Vancouver Canucks - on the power play!