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Quiz about Les Nordiques de Quebec History

Les Nordiques de Quebec - History Quiz

The Quebec Nordiques were a hockey force in the capital city of the province of Quebec, Canada. First a member of the WHA, then of the NHL, the Nordiques created much excitement in Quebec City in the 1970s and 80s, before moving in the 90s.

A multiple-choice quiz by Redfoxx. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Redfoxx

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
77,287

Updated
Dec 03 21

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20

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Tough

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Question 1 of 20

1. The World Hockey Association (WHA) was formed in 1971. Charter franchise were awarded to 10 cities. One of those franchise eventually moved to Quebec City before the inaugural season of the WHA. Which one? Hint

Calgary

San Francisco

Miami

Dayton

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Question 2 of 20

2. What was the planned name of the franchise that moved to Quebec City before the inaugural season of the WHA? Hint

Sharks

Giants

Seals

SeaHawks

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Question 3 of 20

3. The Quebec City group who bought the San Fransisco franchise had 'to pay the price'. What was it? Hint

$1,000,000

$215,000

$100,000

$550,000

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Question 4 of 20

4. The first game in the Nordiques history was a 2-0 loss. Who defeated them? Hint

Ottawa Nationals

Houston Aeros

Cleveland Crusaders

Alberta Oilers

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Question 5 of 20

5. Who was the first coach in the Nordiques history? Hint

Michel Bergeron

Maurice Fillion

Jacques Demers

Maurice Richard

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Question 6 of 20

6. The Quebec Nordiques reached the WHA playoff final twice, but won the Avco Cup only once. When did they succeed? Hint

1975

1978

1976

1977

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Question 7 of 20

7. By 1977 the franchise was having financial problems. To compete with both the NHL and other WHA teams for players, money had to be put forward to attract players, and the original owners could not keep up. A beer brewery decided to invest and bought a majority of the team's share. Which brewery? Hint

Molson

Interbrew

Labatt

Carling O'Keefe

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Question 8 of 20

8. In what year did the WHA fold and the Quebec Nordiques join the NHL along with the New England Whalers, the Edmonton Oilers and the Winnipeg Jets? Hint

1981

1979

1978

1980

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Question 9 of 20

9. In their second season in the NHL, the Nordiques made the play-offs, thanks mainly to a rookie who actually won the Calder Memorial Trophy (given to the rookie of the year in the NHL). Who was he? Hint

Peter Stastny

Marc Tardif

Michel Goulet

Daniel Bouchard

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Question 10 of 20

10. In the mid 1980s, Peter Stastny played with his two brothers on a line that was one of the most exciting and spectular at the time. What are the names of his brothers? Hint

Ladislav and Frantisek

Anton and Ladislav

Marian and Anton

Frantisek and Marian

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Question 11 of 20

11. In 1982, the Nordiques played the first playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens in what became a heated rivalry that divided the entire province. The Nordiques surprised the Habs in the fifth and final game of the Conference quarterfinal by eliminating them in overtime. Who scored the winning goal? Hint

Wilfrid Paiement

Robbie Ftorek

Peter Stastny

Dale Hunter

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Question 12 of 20

12. The Nordiques won two Division Championship during the 1980s and 1990s. When? Hint

1985-86 and 1994-95

1992-93 and 1993-94

1983-84 and 1994-95

1986-87 amd 1993-94

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Question 13 of 20

13. Where did the Quebec Nordiques play their home games? Hint

Arena Jean-Beliveau

Palladium

Forum

Colisee

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Question 14 of 20

14. There are two Stanley cup banner hanging in the Colisee. Which Quebec City team won the Stanley Cup? Hint

Bulldogs

Nordiques

Remparts

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Question 15 of 20

15. The 1987-88 season was the beginning of a streak in the Nordiques darkest hour. They were out of the play-offs for the first time since their inaugural season in the NHL. How many years in a row did the Nords missed the playoff? Hint

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Question 16 of 20

16. What record did the Nordiques establish in the 1992-93 season? Hint

Highest number of ties in a season

Best-ever single-season turnaround

Were winless 21games in a row

Worst record ever in the NHL modern era

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Question 17 of 20

17. In 1989, 1990 and 1991, the Nordiques had the first pick overall in the NHL draft for 3 consecutive seasons. Who were selected? Hint

Joe Sakic, Mats Sundin, Peter Forsberg

Bryan Fogarty, Eric Lindros, Peter Forsberg

Joe Sakic, Owen Nolan, Eric Lindros

Mats Sundin, Owen Nolan, Eric Lindros

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Question 18 of 20

18. A flower was displayed at the bottom and on the shoulder of the Nordiques' jersey. What kind of flower is it? Hint

Lis

Tulip

Rose

Sunflower

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Question 19 of 20

19. One Nordiques coach won the Jack Adams Memorial tropy for coach of the year. Who was it? Hint

Marc Crawford

Ron Lapointe

Michel Bergeron

Jean Perron

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Question 20 of 20

20. The Quebec Nordiques were sold to an American corporation who moved the franchise to the United States, breaking the heart of real hockey fans across the province. Where was it relocated? Hint

Florida

Dallas

Colorado

Atlanta

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: San Francisco

3 other franchise moved before the inaugural season. The Calgary Broncos moved to Cleveland, The Miami Screaming Eagles moved to Philadelphia and the Dayton Aeros moved to Houston.

2. What was the planned name of the franchise that moved to Quebec City before the inaugural season of the WHA?

Answer: SeaHawks

3. The Quebec City group who bought the San Fransisco franchise had 'to pay the price'. What was it?

Answer: $215,000

4. The first game in the Nordiques history was a 2-0 loss. Who defeated them?

Answer: Cleveland Crusaders

Game was played October 11th, 1972.

5. Who was the first coach in the Nordiques history?

Answer: Maurice Richard

The Rocket resigned after two games. He said he could not handle the pressure of being behind the bench.

6. The Quebec Nordiques reached the WHA playoff final twice, but won the Avco Cup only once. When did they succeed?

Answer: 1977

They defeated the Winnipeg Jets in 1977. They lost to the Houston Aeros in 1975.

Answer: Carling O'Keefe

The move by Carling O'Keefe was a good marketing one, as Nords fans suported the Brewery's brand over Molson's brand, who owned the Montreal Canadiens at the time and voted against the entry of the Nordiques in the NHL.

8. In what year did the WHA fold and the Quebec Nordiques join the NHL along with the New England Whalers, the Edmonton Oilers and the Winnipeg Jets?

Answer: 1979

On March 30th, 1979, the NHL welcomed the 4 WHA teams into their ranks.

Answer: Peter Stastny

Peter Stastny scored 39 goals and added 70 assist for 109 points, a record that held until Temmu Selanne broke it in 93 with 132 points.

10. In the mid 1980s, Peter Stastny played with his two brothers on a line that was one of the most exciting and spectular at the time. What are the names of his brothers?

Answer: Marian and Anton

The three brothers combined for 300 points in the 81-82 season.

Answer: Dale Hunter

The Nords went on to defeat the Bruins but lost to the Islanders in the Conference Final. The Islanders won the Cup the year.

12. The Nordiques won two Division Championship during the 1980s and 1990s. When?

Answer: 1985-86 and 1994-95

In 1985-86, they won the Adams Division Title with 92 points. In 1994-95, they won the Northeast Division Title with 65 points in a lock-out shortened season.

13. Where did the Quebec Nordiques play their home games?

Answer: Colisee

The Colisee de Quebec was the Nordiques' one and only home ice throughout their history. Originally built in 1912, the current building opened in 1949 after the original Colisee was destroyed in a fire. It was renamed in 2001 as Le Colisee Pepsi and became the home of the QJMHL Quebec Remparts.

14. There are two Stanley cup banner hanging in the Colisee. Which Quebec City team won the Stanley Cup?

Answer: Bulldogs

The Quebec Bulldogs won the Stanley Cup in 1912 and 1913.

Answer: 5

The Nordiques were out of the playoff from 1987-88 to 1991-92.

16. What record did the Nordiques establish in the 1992-93 season?

Answer: Best-ever single-season turnaround

They went from 52 points to 104 points.

17. In 1989, 1990 and 1991, the Nordiques had the first pick overall in the NHL draft for 3 consecutive seasons. Who were selected?

Answer: Mats Sundin, Owen Nolan, Eric Lindros

Lindros refused to wear the Nordiques jersey and the Philadelphia Flyers traded Lindros in 1992. They handed over Peter Forsberg, Steve Duchesne, Mike Ricci, Ron Hextall, Chris Simon, Kerry Huffman, Philadelphia's 1st round pick in 1993 (Jocelyn Thibault) and 1994 (later traded to Toronto - later traded to Washington - Washington selected Nolan Baumgartner) and $15 and $16 million.

A big help in the Nordiques recovery.

18. A flower was displayed at the bottom and on the shoulder of the Nordiques' jersey. What kind of flower is it?

Answer: Lis

8 in totals per display. The fleur-de-lys is Quebec's is displayed on the flag of the province of Quebec.

19. One Nordiques coach won the Jack Adams Memorial tropy for coach of the year. Who was it?

Answer: Marc Crawford

Crawford won it in 1995.

20. The Quebec Nordiques were sold to an American corporation who moved the franchise to the United States, breaking the heart of real hockey fans across the province. Where was it relocated?

Answer: Colorado

The Nordiques were sold in the summer of 1995, moved to Denver and renamed Colorado Avalanche. In their first season in Colorado, the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 1996, turning the knife once more into Quebec's fans. The Avalanche won the Cup again in 2001.

Source: Author Redfoxx

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