Hardcore Hockey Trivia Quiz

Answer: A man who knows nothing about hockey

Gordie Howe may have officially trademarked his nickname Mr. Hockey, but there is nothing he can do about a Joe Hockey. In fact, Mr. Hockey, Joe that is, doesn't even know who Howe is and he understands little about the made-in-Canada game. That's because Joe Hockey is Australian and there isn't much stick-and-puck culture in the land of kangaroos and crocodiles.

Born to parents of Palestinian and Irish descent, the family name Hockedunian was anglicized Down Under. Ever since, he's been Joe Hockey.

Answer: Georges Laraque of the Pittsburgh Penguins

It's called the Laraque Leap and for anyone who hasn't witnessed his signature scoring celebration, watch out, especially if you're sitting in Section 132 or 134, in Rows 1,2 or 3 at Pittsburgh's Mellon arena. Laraque doesn't just high-five, arm-pump or team hug, his form of celebration is pure smash-mouth hockey.

Answer: 6

Gordie Howe played began in 1946-47 with the Detroit Red Wings, moved to Houston Aeros in 1973 then New England Whalers in 1977 and Hartford Whalers in 1979-80 ... and ended his career in 1997 when he came back to play one game for Detroit Vipers of the IHL.

Answer: A little known goalie with a championship trophy named after him

He is known for backing up Johnny Bower after he got injured. He served for the U.S. Marine Corps and died in 1945.

Answer: A long-time team trainer

He has been trainer for famous hockey players such as: Marcel Dionne, Wayne Gretzky, and Ziggy Palffy. He has trained for more than 2500 games.

Answer: Dan Quinn

After retiring from hockey in 1996, Quinn devoted himself to golf and became a major player on the Celebrity Tour. At the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, when John Daly's regular cadde had to withdraw with a bad angle, Quinn was enlisted as his replacement.

He got a close-up look at one of Daly's infamous meltdowns on the 17th hole as the golfer smacked one shot into a backyard and deposited three others into the Pacific Ocean. After carding a 14 on the par-5, Daly stormed off the course in disgust.

Answer: Reduce the size of goalie equipment

Patrick Roy said this most likely to preserve his career records.

Answer: In the groin

Luongo said the pain could stay with you for weeks.

Answer: The first hometown player for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Malone, a fourth round pick in 1999, became the frist Pittsburgh born-and-trained player to suit up for the Penguins in 2003-04. He is also the first native Pittsburgher to reach the NHL, 36 years after the team joined the league in 1967-68. Malone was fourth among rookies with 22 goals and44 points, the best freshman goal count by a Penguin since Shawn McEachren in 1992-93, however it would eventually be beaten by Sydney Crosby in 2005-06. Malone wore the same No. 12 as his father, Greg, wore with the Penguins. Greg Malone is the team's head scout.

Answer: His hairstyle

Smyth's custom made shafts from Hespeler feature a maple leaf, his late grandmother's initials and the word "Moo-lay." which his teammated jokingly use to pronance "mullet," his coif of choice.