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Mariucci Arena: 2003 Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the new (not the old) Mariucci Arena, home of the University of Minnesota Men's hockey team. Have Fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by squirrel11289. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
squirrel11289

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,131

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
319

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Question 1 of 10

1. The banner commemorating the retirement of John Mayasich's number (number eight) is located between what two sections? Hint

Sections 21 and 22

Sections 1 and 2

Sections 22 and 23

Sections 23 and 24

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Question 2 of 10

2. There is a mural of All-Americans which runs from the second floor to the first floor.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the announcer's name? Hint

Jamie

Bill

Wayne

Joe

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Question 4 of 10

4. Whose picture hangs in the main entrance to the Arena and is visible from outside? Hint

Neal Broten

John Mayasich

John Mariucci

Herb Brooks

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was unique about Goldy's jersey? Hint

It is an old-fashioned hockey jersey (like the first Gophers wore)

His number is the last two numbers of that season (i.e. An 04 for the 2003-04 season)

It doesn't have his name on the back

It has a picture of him (a patch) on the left arm

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Question 6 of 10

6. The dimensions of the ice sheet at Mariucci was 220 x 100.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many locker rooms did Mariucci Arena accommodate? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. This quote was displayed on the backsplash of the Herb Brooks memorial. "You were born a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours".

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. When was Mariucci Arena built? Hint

1998

1996

1993

1990

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which was one of the Gopher's many official nicknames? Hint

Minnesota's Hockey Machine

The Goldy Gophers

The Badger-Beating Gophers

Minnesota's Pride on Ice

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The banner commemorating the retirement of John Mayasich's number (number eight) is located between what two sections?

Answer: Sections 22 and 23

The banner includes Mayasich's name and number, the years he played for the Gophs, the years that he was All-American, his total points and I think that might be it. John Mayasich is a native of Eveleth, MN. He played four seasons with the Gophers (years ) and was voted to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.

2. There is a mural of All-Americans which runs from the second floor to the first floor.

Answer: True

It is located behind sections 1, 2, and 3. This massive photo mural commemorates all Gopher players from the years, to who were ranked among the top in their sport. Obviously, these years turned out a great many remarkable players.

3. What was the announcer's name?

Answer: Jamie

"Hey Jamie! What time is it?" "ONE MINUTE REMAINING IN THE PERIOD" "Thank you"

4. Whose picture hangs in the main entrance to the Arena and is visible from outside?

Answer: John Mariucci

It only makes sense that a picture of the Arena's namesake should be hung somewhere. What better place than the main entrance? John Mariucci coached the Gophers. His nickname was the "Godfather of Minnesota Hockey".

5. What was unique about Goldy's jersey?

Answer: His number is the last two numbers of that season (i.e. An 04 for the 2003-04 season)

Therefore, Goldy's jersey number changes every year. I wonder what will happen when we get to the year 2008? (Since the #08 jersey has been retired)

6. The dimensions of the ice sheet at Mariucci was 220 x 100.

Answer: False

The correct answer was 200 x 100. This is an olympic sized ice sheet. Since the NCAA has not set rigid guidelines for the size of a college hockey ice sheet, the ice sheet can also be smaller than this.

7. How many locker rooms did Mariucci Arena accommodate?

Answer: 8

One of these locker rooms (the home team's locker room) had fantastic maroon and gold carpeting, lockers, and walls. Each player even had two lockers (one for equipment and one for street clothes).

8. This quote was displayed on the backsplash of the Herb Brooks memorial. "You were born a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours".

Answer: True

An addition to the concourse which was added the 2003-04 season. It was unveiled at the Gophers second home game of the year (the banner-raising took precedent).

9. When was Mariucci Arena built?

Answer: 1993

New Mariucci was built in 1993, just north of Old Mariucci. It has been renovated many times since then.

10. Which was one of the Gopher's many official nicknames?

Answer: Minnesota's Pride on Ice

Definitely one of the most popular Gopher nicknames.

Source: Author squirrel11289

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