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Edmonton Oilers Trivia Quiz

I am a huge hockey fan. I am an even bigger Oilers fan. How much of an Oilers' fan are you?

A multiple-choice quiz by CanadaEh_42. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
CanadaEh_42

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
177,720

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2345

Last 3 plays: bg853 (4/10), Guest 50 (5/10), gable (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the Oilers' first ever draft pick in 1979? Hint

Kevin Lowe

Mark Messier

Wayne Gretzky

Jari Kurri

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who scored the first ever NHL goal in the Oilers' history? Hint

Kevin Lowe

Mark Messier

Wayne Gretzky

Doug Weight

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which player, that the Oilers drafted, became the first Brazil-born player to play in the NHL? Hint

Mike Greenlay

Esa Tikanen

Robyn Regehr

Mario Lemieux

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which retired former Oiler led the league in +/-'s in the 80s ? Hint

Wayne Gretzky

Jari Kurri

Kevin Lowe

Grant Fuhr

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the Edmonton Oilers' arena in 2004? Hint

Fleet Center

Sky Reach Center

Rexall Place

Pepsi Center

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Question 6 of 10

6. Along with Quebec, Hartford, and Winnipeg, the Oilers joined the NHL in which year? Hint

1980

1981

1978

1979

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1988-89, the Oilers played their first season without the great one, Wayne Gretzky. He was traded to L.A for Martin Gelinas, draft picks, cash and who else? Hint

Marcel Dionne

Mark Messier

Charlie Simmer

Jimmy Carson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who scored the famous goal in 1996-97 to lead the underdog Oilers over the Stars ? Hint

Ryan Smyth

Jason Arnott

Doug Weight

Todd Marchant

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was their 2004 captain? Hint

Jason Smith

Doug Weight

Ryan Smyth

Eric Brewer

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Oilers went to the playoffs in 2001-02.

True

False

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Nov 14 2024 : bg853: 4/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the Oilers' first ever draft pick in 1979?

Answer: Kevin Lowe

The 2004 Oilers GM and then star defensemen, Kevin Lowe was picked with the Oilers first ever draft pick.

2. Who scored the first ever NHL goal in the Oilers' history?

Answer: Kevin Lowe

He scored on the powerplay to give the Oilers' their first ever goal. Wayne Gretzky and Brett Cahligen assisted. It was against Chicago on October 10, 1979.

3. Which player, that the Oilers drafted, became the first Brazil-born player to play in the NHL?

Answer: Mike Greenlay

Drafted 189th in 1986, goalie Mike Greenlay was born in Victoria, Brazil. He played in 2 games for the Edmonton Oilers.

4. Which retired former Oiler led the league in +/-'s in the 80s ?

Answer: Wayne Gretzky

Gretzky's last Oiler season was 87-88.

5. What was the name of the Edmonton Oilers' arena in 2004?

Answer: Rexall Place

The name changed from Sky Reach center to Rexall place in the 03-04 season.

6. Along with Quebec, Hartford, and Winnipeg, the Oilers joined the NHL in which year?

Answer: 1979

They joined the league and didn't wait long to become a powerhouse, winning the Cup in the 83-84 season, 4 seasons later.

7. In 1988-89, the Oilers played their first season without the great one, Wayne Gretzky. He was traded to L.A for Martin Gelinas, draft picks, cash and who else?

Answer: Jimmy Carson

One of two players at the time to record 50 goals under the age of 20. Ironicaly, the other was Wayne Gretzky.

8. Who scored the famous goal in 1996-97 to lead the underdog Oilers over the Stars ?

Answer: Todd Marchant

Curtis Joseph made a huge save that led an up ice rosh, when Todd Marchant propelled them into the 2nd round where they were swept by the Avalanche.

9. Who was their 2004 captain?

Answer: Jason Smith

Jason Smith occasionally called Gator, took Doug Weight's place as captain when he went to St. Louis.

10. The Oilers went to the playoffs in 2001-02.

Answer: False

The Oilers set a mark for recording the highest point output for a team to miss the playoffs with 92.

Source: Author CanadaEh_42

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