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Columbus Blue Jackets Trivia Quiz

A quiz for fans of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

A multiple-choice quiz by daniel_floyd. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
daniel_floyd

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
222,795

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
519

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first team captain of the Blue Jackets in their franchise history? Hint

Adam Foote

Ray Whitney

Lyle Odelein

Luke Richardson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which season was the first for the Blue Jackets in the NHL? Hint

2002-03

2001-02

2000-01

1999-00

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Question 3 of 10

3. Of the Blue Jackets' first four seasons, which one did they win the most games? Hint

1999-00

2002-03

2000-01

2001-02

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2005, which of these teams served as Columbus' minor league affiliate? Hint

Rochester Americans

Albany River Rats

Syracuse Crunch

Cleveland Barons

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2002-03, how many games did Gerard Gallant coach the Blue Jackets? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2003-04, Rick Nash was part of a 3-way tie for most goals scored in the league. How many did he score? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the outcome of the Blue Jackets' first game in their franchise history? Hint

5-3 Loss

4-2 Loss

5-3 Win

3-1 Win

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the Blue Jackets' first round draft pick of 2003? Hint

Ole-Kristian Tollefsen

Dan Fritsche

Nikolai Zherdev

Rick Nash

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these players was not on the roster in their first season of existence? Hint

Jody Shelley

David Vyborny

Duvie Westcott

Marc Denis

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the Blue Jackets' home arena/center in 2005? Hint

United Center

The Xcel Energy Center

Nationwide Arena

The Savvis Center

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first team captain of the Blue Jackets in their franchise history?

Answer: Lyle Odelein

Lyle Odelein was team captain of the Blue Jackets for their 1st and 2nd season. Ray Whitney was team captain for their 3rd season, Luke Richardson was team captain for their 4th and part of their 5th, and Adam Foote became their captain part of the way through their 5th season.

2. Which season was the first for the Blue Jackets in the NHL?

Answer: 2000-01

The Blue Jackets entered the league in the 2000-01 season along with the Minnesota Wild.

3. Of the Blue Jackets' first four seasons, which one did they win the most games?

Answer: 2002-03

The Blue Jackets won 29 games in the 2002-03 season. They won 28 games in 2000-01, 22 games in 2001-02, and 25 games in 2003-04.

4. In 2005, which of these teams served as Columbus' minor league affiliate?

Answer: Syracuse Crunch

The Syracuse Crunch are the Blue Jackets minor league team. The Albany River Rats were the New Jersey Devils minor league team, The Cleveland Barons were the San Jose Sharks minor league team, and the Rochester Americans were the Florida Panthers minor league team.

5. In 2002-03, how many games did Gerard Gallant coach the Blue Jackets?

Answer: 45

His record was 16-24-4-1.

6. In 2003-04, Rick Nash was part of a 3-way tie for most goals scored in the league. How many did he score?

Answer: 41

He was tied with Jarome Iginla (Calgary Flames), and Ilya Kovalchuk (Atlanta Thrashers).

7. What was the outcome of the Blue Jackets' first game in their franchise history?

Answer: 5-3 Loss

They lost 5-3 to the Chicago Blackhawks on October 7, 2000.

8. Who was the Blue Jackets' first round draft pick of 2003?

Answer: Nikolai Zherdev

Zherdev was drafted 1st round, 4th overall in 2003; Fritsche was drafted 2nd round, 46th overall in 2003; Nash was drafted 1st round, 1st overall in 2002; and Tollefsen was drafted 3rd round, 65th overall in 2002.

9. Which of these players was not on the roster in their first season of existence?

Answer: Duvie Westcott

Duvie Westcott was acquired in 2001-02 for the Blue Jackets' second season.

10. What was the name of the Blue Jackets' home arena/center in 2005?

Answer: Nationwide Arena

The Xcel Energy Center was home to the Minnesota Wild, The Savvis Center was home to the St. Louis Blues, and The United Center was home to the Chicago Blackhawks.

Source: Author daniel_floyd

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