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Hockey Potpourri Trivia Quiz

Tough Hockey Questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by fireman434. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
fireman434

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
78,485

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1413

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which team was the first US-based team to play in the Stanley Cup Finals? Hint

Detroit Red Wings

Portland Rosebuds

Boston Bruins

Seattle Metropolitans

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which team was the first US-based team to win the Stanley Cup ? Hint

Seattle Metropolitans

Boston Bruins

Portland Rosebuds

Detroit Red Wings

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first player taken in the 1990 NHL entry draft? Hint

Pat Fallon

Bobby Holik

Owen Nolan

Ed Belfour

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the first goalie to get credit for scoring a goal? Hint

Bill Smith

Martin Brodeur

Ron Hextall

Patrick Roy

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first goalie to actually shoot and score a goal? Hint

Patrick Roy

Bill Smith

Martin Brodeur

Ron Hextall

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first player in NHL history to score his first goal on a penalty shot? Hint

Wayne Gretzky

Joe Sakic

Mario Lemiuex

Phil Hoene

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team was the first US-based team to compete in the NHL? Hint

Boston Bruins

Chicago Blackhawks

New York Rangers

Detroit Red Wings

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Question 8 of 10

8. What year was the first Norris trophy awarded? Hint

1950

1958

1960

1954

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Question 9 of 10

9. Rod Langway was born in what country? Hint

Canada

Korea

United States

Taiwan

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year did the New York Rangers join the NHL? Hint

1920

1923

1925

1926

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which team was the first US-based team to play in the Stanley Cup Finals?

Answer: Portland Rosebuds

It was in the 1916 Finals against the Canadiens.

2. Which team was the first US-based team to win the Stanley Cup ?

Answer: Seattle Metropolitans

The Mets beat the Canadiens 3 games to 1 in the 1917 Finals.

3. Who was the first player taken in the 1990 NHL entry draft?

Answer: Owen Nolan

He was picked by Quebec.

4. Who was the first goalie to get credit for scoring a goal?

Answer: Bill Smith

On 28th November 1979, Bill Smith was the last Islander to touch the puck before Rob Ramage of the Colorado Rockies put the puck in his own net.

5. Who was the first goalie to actually shoot and score a goal?

Answer: Ron Hextall

December 8th, 1987 against the Boston Bruins.

6. Who was the first player in NHL history to score his first goal on a penalty shot?

Answer: Phil Hoene

On December 11th, 1973 The King's rookie scored against Minnesota North Star goalie Cesare Maniago.

7. Which team was the first US-based team to compete in the NHL?

Answer: Boston Bruins

In the 1924-25 season. The Portland Rosebuds and the Seattle Mets played in the NHA.

8. What year was the first Norris trophy awarded?

Answer: 1954

Detroit's Red Kelly won for being the League's best defenseman.

9. Rod Langway was born in what country?

Answer: Taiwan

On May 3rd, 1957 in Taiwan.

10. What year did the New York Rangers join the NHL?

Answer: 1926

Source: Author fireman434

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