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Match the Stanley Cup Champions (Part 2) Quiz

Starting in 1915 with the first officially organized series for the championship. Prior to that, it was a "challenge cup" with the champion being forced to defend the title whenever the cup trustees declared.

A matching quiz by Shadowmyst2004. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 1926

Answer: Montreal Maroons

The Maroons were coached by Eddie Gerard. They bested the defending champion Victoria Cougars three games to one. This was the final time the cup was awarded under the older format. Starting in 1927 the cup went to the winner of the NHL. That system lasted through the end of the 20th century.

2. 1927

Answer: Ottawa Senators

Dave Gill's Senators bested Art Ross' Boston Bruins. This was the first time the NHL pitted two teams (from the Canadian and American) conferences, for the Stanley Cup. The Senators won two games to nothing with two ties.

3. 1928

Answer: New York Rangers

Former Victoria Cougars player/coach Lester Patrick, now coaching/playing for the Rangers, defeated Montreal Maroons (the team that had bested him in the 1926 championship). The Rangers won the series 3-2.

4. 1929

Answer: Boston Bruins

Player/coach Cy Dennehy took over coaching duties for the season from Art Ross and led the Bruins to a title over the defending champion Rangers. The series was a two game sweep. Bill Carson scored the series winning goal.

5. 1930

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

Art Ross returned to coaching the Bruins, but couldn't defend his team's title. They fell two games to nothing to Cecil Hart's team from Montreal.

6. 1931

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

Cecil Hart's team won their second straight title, three games to two over the Blackhawks. It was Montreal's seventh appearance in the Stanley Cup finals. It was their fifth win.

7. 1932

Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs

The Leafs improved to 3-0 all time in the Stanley Cup finals, with a three games to none sweep of the Rangers. Dick Irvin was the coach for the winning team.

8. 1933

Answer: New York Rangers

1933 was a rematch of the previous year's finals, but with Lester Patrick's Rangers winning this time. The Rangers won the series three games to one.

9. 1934

Answer: Chicago Black Hawks

The Detroit Red Wings made the finals for the first time in their history, but fell to the Black Hawks. Tommy Gorman lead the Hawks to the 3-1 series victory.

10. 1935

Answer: Montreal Maroons

Gorman returned to the finals, but his team didn't. In the offseason he switched jobs, moving to Montreal, and won another cup. This time he won 3-0 over the Maple Leafs. It was Gorman's last appearance in the finals.

Source: Author Shadowmyst2004

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Questions		Choices
1. 1926		Toronto Maple Leafs
2. 1927		Montreal Canadiens
3. 1928		New York Rangers
4. 1929		New York Rangers
5. 1930		Montreal Canadiens
6. 1931		Chicago Black Hawks
7. 1932		Ottawa Senators
8. 1933		Boston Bruins
9. 1934		Montreal Maroons
10. 1935		Montreal Maroons