FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Nicknames of Hockey Players
Quiz about Nicknames of Hockey Players

Nicknames of Hockey Players Trivia Quiz


I will give you the nickname of a player, you tell me who I'm talking about.

A multiple-choice quiz by Simonline. Estimated time: 5 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Sports Trivia
  6. »
  7. NHL Players
  8. »
  9. NHL Names & Numbers

Author
Simonline
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
164,800
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
1418
- -
Question 1 of 15
1. Who was known as "The Blonde Demon" and "The Flower"? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Which hockey goon from the 70s was known as " Spinner"? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which Philadelphia Flyer was known as "Big Bird"? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Which former Montreal Canadien was dubbed "Le Gros Bill"? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. In St. Louis, who did the fans call "The Magician"? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Which former Art Ross trophy winner was known as "Terrible Ted"? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Every hockey fan will know that Eddie Shack was know as "the train", and the "entertainer". Which of the following was another nickname? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. The Maple Leafs' fan knew this player as " The Chief". Who was he? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. In Toronto, Detroit, and Montreal, who was called "The Big M"? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. There was more than one player nicknamed "Big Bird". This one had won a couple of Norris trophies. Who was he? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. If Gordie Howe was "Mr.Hockey", then who was "Mr. Goalie"? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. At the beginning of the 20th century, who was knows as "The Phantom" ? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Howie Morenz was known as "The Stratford Streak" to hockey fans all over Canada. What was his first and equally popular nickname? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. This former Montreal Canadien owned a hotel in Cuba which he dubbed the same way his teammates dubbed him. Who is he and what is his nickname? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Which three French-Canadians made up "The French-Connection" line? Hint



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Most Recent Scores
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 207: 8/15
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 99: 12/15

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was known as "The Blonde Demon" and "The Flower"?

Answer: Guy Lafleur

Lafleur was known as both, for his long hair, his name, wild rushes down the ice, and booming shot.
2. Which hockey goon from the 70s was known as " Spinner"?

Answer: Brian Spencer

Spinner was a brawler for the Leafs in the 70s . He died of a tragic death in Florida in the 80s.
3. Which Philadelphia Flyer was known as "Big Bird"?

Answer: Don Saleski

As legend had it, as the Flyers skated around in their pre-game warm up, a small fan commented that Saleski looked like the big yellow bird with the elephant friend that no one could see, which of course a teammate overheard. The nickname was born.
4. Which former Montreal Canadien was dubbed "Le Gros Bill"?

Answer: Jean Beliveau

He was nicknamed after a popular French song of the day by the same name, "le Gros Bill."
5. In St. Louis, who did the fans call "The Magician"?

Answer: Bernie Federko

"The Magician" as he came to be known in St. Louis circles, led the Blues to within a single goal of the Stanley Cup Final in 1986.
6. Which former Art Ross trophy winner was known as "Terrible Ted"?

Answer: Ted Lindsay

Nicknames sometimes say a great deal about the person they are attached to. Ted Lindsay's moniker, "Terrible Ted", tells only half of his story. Lindsay was indeed a rough, often mean competitor who spent more time in the penalty box than any player in his time.
7. Every hockey fan will know that Eddie Shack was know as "the train", and the "entertainer". Which of the following was another nickname?

Answer: The nose

Known to all in hockey as, "The Entertainer" or "The Nose", or "Train", Eddie Shack was a unique talent.
8. The Maple Leafs' fan knew this player as " The Chief". Who was he?

Answer: George Armstrong

He was born of Irish-Algonquin heritage.
9. In Toronto, Detroit, and Montreal, who was called "The Big M"?

Answer: Frank Mahovlich

Frank Mahovlich was a talented and classy winger, a large man with the skills and hands of a pure scorer.
10. There was more than one player nicknamed "Big Bird". This one had won a couple of Norris trophies. Who was he?

Answer: Larry Robinson

Known as "Big Bird," Robinson often dwarfed opposing players with his 6'4", 225-pound frame.
11. If Gordie Howe was "Mr.Hockey", then who was "Mr. Goalie"?

Answer: Glenn Hall

Glenn Hall was nicknamed "Mr. Goalie", for his consistent and long-lasting success in the National Hockey League.
12. At the beginning of the 20th century, who was knows as "The Phantom" ?

Answer: Joe Malone

What set "Phantom" Joe Malone apart from the rest, was an ability to find openings and weave his way through the defensive alignments of the opposition. Deceptively quick, Malone was the fastest player in the pros and possessed a lethal instinct around the net.
13. Howie Morenz was known as "The Stratford Streak" to hockey fans all over Canada. What was his first and equally popular nickname?

Answer: The Mitchell Meteor

The native of southwestern Ontario was dubbed "the Mitchell Meteor", in honour of both his hometown and his natural speed.
14. This former Montreal Canadien owned a hotel in Cuba which he dubbed the same way his teammates dubbed him. Who is he and what is his nickname?

Answer: Serge Savard " The Senator"

Savard was known as "the Senator" by his teammates for his involvement in activities, mostly in politics outside the game. The hotel is called El Senador by the way.
15. Which three French-Canadians made up "The French-Connection" line?

Answer: Gibert Perreault , Rene Robert and Rick Martin

The fortunes of the Buffalo franchise were enhanced by the placement of wingers Richard Martin and Rene Robert with Perreault. The French Connection became the most exciting trio in the league, and was a major reason the Sabres qualified for the playoffs in only their third year of existence.
Source: Author Simonline

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Nightmare before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
Related Quizzes
1. NHL Nicknames Average
2. Player Numbers Tough
3. Hockey Player Nicknames Average
4. Hockey Nicknames Tough
5. What's My Name? Very Difficult
6. 2003 Team/Player Matching Average
7. NHL Nicknames Average
8. Famous Number 9s Easier
9. NHL Jersey Numbers 2000-01 Average
10. NHL Player's Numbers Average
11. NHL Numbers: 2002-03 Average
12. Tough Jersey Numbers Very Difficult

11/4/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us