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Hockey Volume 3 Trivia Quiz

Just hockey trivia. See how many you know.

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

Author
mootoe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
147,882

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When The Philadelphia Flyers won their second Stanley cup in 1975, it marked the first time that two expansion teams from the post original six era met in the finals. Who did they defeat? Hint

Minnesota North Stars

St. Louis Blues

Buffalo Sabres

New York Islanders

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Question 2 of 10

2. Patrick Roy and what other Superstar share the same birthdate, October 5, 1965? Hint

Brett Hull

Mario Lemieux

Steve Yzerman

Doug Gilmour

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1978 the NHL introduced a new award, the Selke Trophy. The same player won the award the first four years it was awarded. Who was the winner? Hint

Craig Ramsey

Doug Jarvis

Bob Gainey

Guy Carbonneau

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many Stanley Cups did Bryan Trottier win? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Boom Boom Geoffrion's actual first name? Hint

Ralph

Joseph

Pierre

Maurice

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was not one of the "big 3" on defense for the Montreal Canadiens in the late 1970s? Hint

Serge Savard

Larry Robinson

Rod Langway

Guy LaPointe

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Question 7 of 10

7. What team did Dominik Hasek begin his NHL career with? Hint

Buffalo Sabres

Chicago Blackhawks

Calgary Flames

New York Islanders

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Question 8 of 10

8. What WHA team did Gerry Cheevers play for? Hint

Winnipeg Jets

Cleveland Crusaders

Houston Aeros

New England Whalers

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first St. Louis Blue to score 50 goals in one season?

Hint

Bernie Federko

Wayne Babych

Brian Sutter

Brett Hull

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Question 10 of 10

10. What team picked Pierre Turgeon first overall in the NHL entry draft? Hint

Buffalo Sabres

New York Islanders

Quebec Nordiques

Montreal Canadiens

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When The Philadelphia Flyers won their second Stanley cup in 1975, it marked the first time that two expansion teams from the post original six era met in the finals. Who did they defeat?

Answer: Buffalo Sabres

The Blues made it to the finals from 1968 to 1970, losing all three times, the first two to the Canadiens, and then to the Bruins. The
Flyers were the next expansion team to make it to the finals when they defeated the Bruins in 1974. The New York Islanders didn't make their first finals appearance until 1980, and the North Stars made it to the finals in 1981.

2. Patrick Roy and what other Superstar share the same birthdate, October 5, 1965?

Answer: Mario Lemieux

They were also both born in the province of Quebec. Both men played their junior hockey in the QJMHL (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League). Mario played for the Laval Voisins, and Patrick was a member of the Granby Bisons.

3. In 1978 the NHL introduced a new award, the Selke Trophy. The same player won the award the first four years it was awarded. Who was the winner?

Answer: Bob Gainey

They created this award for the league's best defensive forward. At the time Gainey should have been the only one nominated.

4. How many Stanley Cups did Bryan Trottier win?

Answer: 6

He won the first four with the New York Islanders from 1980 thru 1983.
He then won the last two with the Penguins in 1991 and 1992.

5. What was Boom Boom Geoffrion's actual first name?

Answer: Joseph

Joseph Bernard Andr� Geoffrion - he played with the Montreal Canadiens, winning the Hart trophy as the league's MVP in 1961.

6. Who was not one of the "big 3" on defense for the Montreal Canadiens in the late 1970s?

Answer: Rod Langway

Rod played the early part of his career with the Habs, but was not part of the big 3. He won the Norris trophy, given to the best defensemen in the NHL in 1983 and 1984, while with the Capitals.

7. What team did Dominik Hasek begin his NHL career with?

Answer: Chicago Blackhawks

He was traded to the Sabres in one of the worst trades in league history for Stephane Beauregard.

8. What WHA team did Gerry Cheevers play for?

Answer: Cleveland Crusaders

Gerry was famous for his mask painted with stitch marks.

9. Who was the first St. Louis Blue to score 50 goals in one season?

Answer: Wayne Babych

Babych accomplished this in 1981 scoring 54 goals. He also played for the Penguins, Nordiques, and Whalers.

10. What team picked Pierre Turgeon first overall in the NHL entry draft?

Answer: Buffalo Sabres

Pierre was picked first overall in the 1987 draft. Pierre's best year came in 1992-93 when scored 58 goals, 74 assists for 132 points while playing for the New York Islanders. He has also played for the Canadiens, Blues and Stars.

Source: Author mootoe

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