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How much do you know about Detroit Red Wings? | Quiz

Questions about past Red Wing players.

A multiple-choice quiz by HOJO2323. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
HOJO2323

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
183,864

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the Captain of the Wings before Steve Yzerman took over? Hint

Reed Larson

Danny Gare

Dale McCourt

Gerrald Gallant

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Question 2 of 10

2. What Wing was the first American born defenseman to score 200 career goals? Hint

Chris Chelios

Mike Ramsey

Reed Larson

Mathieu Schneider

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first Wing to win the Hart Trophy (MVP)? Hint

Ebbie Goodfellow

Gordie Howe

Sid Able

Herbie Lewis

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many Hart Trophy's did Gordie Howe win? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Wings set a NHL record for wins in a season with how many? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1933, who was the first Wing to win the Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year)? Hint

Larry Aruie

Jack Stewart

Ebbie Goodfellow

Carl Voss

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was not a member of the Production Line? Hint

Gordie Howe

Ted Lindsay

Sid Abel

Syd Howe

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which player/players were part of the trade that brought Brendan Shanahan to the Detroit? Hint

Dino Ciccarelli

Ray Sheppard

Tim Cheveldae and Dallas Drake

Keith Premeau and Paul Coffey

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first Wing coach to win the Jack Adams Trophy (Coach of the Year)? Hint

Bobby Kromm

Scotty Bowman

Jacques Demers

Ned Harkness

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Hockey commentator played a short stint with the Wings? Hint

Bill Clement

Darren Pang

Barry Melrose

John Davidson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the Captain of the Wings before Steve Yzerman took over?

Answer: Danny Gare

Gare was Captain of the Wings for four seasons before joining the Edmonton Oliers.

2. What Wing was the first American born defenseman to score 200 career goals?

Answer: Reed Larson

Larson was runner up for the Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year) 1977-78 season.

3. Who was the first Wing to win the Hart Trophy (MVP)?

Answer: Ebbie Goodfellow

Goodfellow won the Hart in 1940 and played for the Wings for 15 seasons.

4. How many Hart Trophy's did Gordie Howe win?

Answer: 6

Howe set the NHL record for games played (1767) and seasons played (26). He won the award in 1952, 1953, 1957, 1958, 1960, and 1963.

5. The Wings set a NHL record for wins in a season with how many?

Answer: 62

The Wings accomplished this feat in the 1995-1996 season.

6. In 1933, who was the first Wing to win the Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year)?

Answer: Carl Voss

Voss became the head of NHL Officals in 1950.

7. Who was not a member of the Production Line?

Answer: Syd Howe

In the 1949-50 season, the Production Line finished the season 1, 2, and 3, in scoring to lead the NHL. 1) Lindsay 2) Howe 3)Able

8. Which player/players were part of the trade that brought Brendan Shanahan to the Detroit?

Answer: Keith Premeau and Paul Coffey

Upon Shanahan's arrival in Detroit, the Wings went on to win their first Cup in 40 years.

9. Who was the first Wing coach to win the Jack Adams Trophy (Coach of the Year)?

Answer: Bobby Kromm

Kromm won the award for the 1977-78 season.

10. Which Hockey commentator played a short stint with the Wings?

Answer: Barry Melrose

Barry Melrose played 14 games for the Wings.

Source: Author HOJO2323

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