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Average Sports Trivia: Edmonton Oilers | 10 Questions

Let's see if you know the basic Oilers trivia.

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

Author
Jeff Howe

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
174,827

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1063

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2004, the Oilers celebrated how many years in the NHL? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who scored the first ever goal for the Oilers? Hint

Kevin Lowe

Paul Coffee

Wayne Gretzkey

Mark Messier

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first player ever drafted by the Oilers? Hint

Kevin Lowe

Mark Messier

Wayne Gretzkey

Al Hamilton

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Oilers won 7 Stanley Cups in the 20th century.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Oiler scored the heroic overtime winning goal in game 7 of the western conference quarter finals in 1997 Hint

Jason Arnott

Doug Weight

Steve Kelly

Todd Marchant

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following seasons, did the Oilers and Stars not face each other in the playoffs? Hint

2001

1998

2003

2002

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which year did the Oilers last win the Stanley Cup in the 20th century? Hint

1990

1989

1988

1991

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which team put an end to the Oilers chances at a third straight Stanley Cup in 1986? Hint

Montreal

Calgary

Minnesota

Toronto

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which year did the Oilers come into existence in the NHL? Hint

1969

1980

1979

1978

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Question 10 of 10

10. Upon retirement, which of the following was the all-time leading scorer for the Oilers? Hint

Bobby Orr

Martin Houghton

Bobby Hull

Wayne Gretzky

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2004, the Oilers celebrated how many years in the NHL?

Answer: 25

The Oilers entered into the NHL in 1979 and won 5 Stanley Cups in their first 11 years. 2004 was their silver anniversary.

2. Who scored the first ever goal for the Oilers?

Answer: Kevin Lowe

Not only was Kevin Lowe the first ever goal scorer for the Oilers but he was also the first ever drafted.

3. Who was the first player ever drafted by the Oilers?

Answer: Kevin Lowe

Kevin Lowe was the first ever drafted and was also the first Oiler to score a goal. He was drafted in 1979.

4. The Oilers won 7 Stanley Cups in the 20th century.

Answer: False

The Oilers won five Stanley Cups: 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1990.

5. Which Oiler scored the heroic overtime winning goal in game 7 of the western conference quarter finals in 1997

Answer: Todd Marchant

Todd Marchant's overtime winner was one of the Oilers most famous goals in hstory. It ranked right up there with the Great One's 50th goal in 39 games.

6. Which of the following seasons, did the Oilers and Stars not face each other in the playoffs?

Answer: 2002

The Oilers and Stars did not face each other in 2002. Both teams failed to make the playoffs. Ironically they both made it in 2003 and faced each other in the first round. The Oilers and Stars faced off in the second round in 1998.

7. Which year did the Oilers last win the Stanley Cup in the 20th century?

Answer: 1990

Their last Cup win was in 1990. The Oilers finished out the decade empty handed.

8. Which team put an end to the Oilers chances at a third straight Stanley Cup in 1986?

Answer: Calgary

Calgary beat Edmonton in the Conference finals in 1986, when Steve Smith accidentaly banked in a clearing shot off Grant Fuhr's leg and into the net.

9. Which year did the Oilers come into existence in the NHL?

Answer: 1979

The Oilers made their NHL debut in 1979, and won their first Stanley Cup in 1984.

10. Upon retirement, which of the following was the all-time leading scorer for the Oilers?

Answer: Wayne Gretzky

Gretzkey, left the Oilers after the 1987-88 season and went to the Kings. Upon his retirement in 1999, he was the all-time leading goals, assists, and points scorer for the Oilers.

Source: Author Jeff Howe

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