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Hockey's Unusual Records Trivia Quiz

Hockey Records that may not be familiar to even the obsessed hockey fan. Good Luck

A multiple-choice quiz by GoldenGopher. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
GoldenGopher

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
116,823

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
788

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Question 1 of 5

1. Howie Morenz has the honor of being the player with the most nicknames in his career with 5. Which of the following were not one of his nicknames? Hint

The Canadian Comet

The Morenz Meteor

The Babe Ruth of Hockey

The Stratford Streak

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Question 2 of 5

2. Eddie Shore was the master at getting stitches in his career, having accumulated over 978. But which of the following has received more stitches in one game? Hint

Gord Gallant

Borje Salming

Terry Sawchuk

Gord Kluzak

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Question 3 of 5

3. Which modern day player was the first 6'9" player?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which of the following was a 6ft 5in goal tender? Hint

John Vanbiesbrouck

Harold Franklin

Paul Gordon

Steve Valiquette

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which player was known for using a tremendous amount of hockey sticks in a single game?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... Oilers/Kings)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Howie Morenz has the honor of being the player with the most nicknames in his career with 5. Which of the following were not one of his nicknames?

Answer: The Morenz Meteor

His nicknames were: The Babe Ruth of Hockey, The Canadian Comet, The Mitchell Meteor, The Stratford Streak, and The Hurtling Habitant.

2. Eddie Shore was the master at getting stitches in his career, having accumulated over 978. But which of the following has received more stitches in one game?

Answer: Borje Salming

Salming received 300 stitches in one game, when Gord Gallant slashed his face with his skateblade. Terry Sawchuk had 400 career stitches, tops among goaltenders, and Gord Kluzak has had 11 knee surgeries.

3. Which modern day player was the first 6'9" player?

Answer: Zdeno Chara

4. Which of the following was a 6ft 5in goal tender?

Answer: Steve Valiquette

His career, however, was relatively short, as he played only 6 games with the Islanders in 1999-2000.

5. Which player was known for using a tremendous amount of hockey sticks in a single game?

Answer: Wayne Gretzky

Gretzky used 40 different sticks in his final game, donating most to charities, or as gifts to his friends and teammates.

Source: Author GoldenGopher

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