Match the Stanley Cup Champions (Part 5) 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. 1956

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

For the third straight year, and fourth in five seasons the Red Wings and Canadiens met in the finals. For the first time in that stretch, Montreal came out on top. This was the sixth straight year Montreal was in the finals. It was the first time that Toe Blake lead the team to the finals following the retirement of Dick Irvin the previous offseason.

2. 1957

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

This year the Bruins fell to the defending champions from Montreal 4-1. It was the seventh straight year the Canadiens were in the finals.

3. 1958

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

Same two teams as the year before, similar results. Montreal won its third straight Stanely Cup, this time over the Bruins again. The Bruins won two games instead of one this season.

4. 1959

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

The Canadiens won their fourth straight title with a 4-1 series over Toronto. The Maple Leafs, Red Wings and Canadiens were the only teams to win a Cup from 1942-1960. It was the fourth straight for the Canadiens.

5. 1960

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

Winning their fifth straight cup, the Canadiens once again bested the Maple Leafs. This time a 4-0 sweep. It was the 10th straight year the team was in the finals.

6. 1961

Answer: Chicago Blackhawks

For the first time since 1942, a team other than the Red Wings, Canadiens or Maple Leafs won the cup. Chicago bested Detroit 4-2 in the series.

7. 1962

Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs

Back to the domination of the "big 3" teams (Red Wings, Canadiens or Maple Leafs) that had won every title but one since 1942, Toronto beat defending champion Chicago 4-2. It was Toronto's 10th cup.

8. 1963

Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs

The Leafs won a back-to-back Cup with a 4-1 victory over Sid Abel's Red Wings. It was the second time Abel had lost in the finals as a coach.

9. 1964

Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs

Punch Imlach won his third straight title as the Maple Leafs coach. This time in a 4-3 victory over the Red Wings. It was the second straight year the two teams had met in the finals.

10. 1965

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

This was the Canadiens sixth title in 10 years under Toe Blake. This year they beat Chicago 4-3 in the finals.

Source: Author Shadowmyst2004

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Questions		Choices
1. 1956		Montreal Canadiens
2. 1957		Toronto Maple Leafs
3. 1958		Chicago Blackhawks
4. 1959		Montreal Canadiens
5. 1960		Montreal Canadiens
6. 1961		Montreal Canadiens
7. 1962		Toronto Maple Leafs
8. 1963		Montreal Canadiens
9. 1964		Toronto Maple Leafs
10. 1965		Montreal Canadiens