Match the Stanley Cup Champions (Part 8) 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. 1986

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

It was the 6th title in 13 years for the Canadiens. The series was over in 5 games. The Calgary Flames made their Stanley Cup Finals debut in the loss.

2. 1987

Answer: Edmonton Oilers

For the Oilers this was the third title in four years. They beat the Flyers in 7 games. It was the second time the Oilers and Flyers had faced off in that same four year span.

3. 1988

Answer: Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers won their fourth title in five seasons. This year was a 4-0 sweep of the Boston Bruins. All four titles were coached by Glenn Sather.

4. 1989

Answer: Calgary Flames

After losing in the finals in 1986, the Flames fought back and won their first title ever in 1989. They bested the Canadiens in six games. For the Canadiens they had their third different coach in six years take them to the finals.

5. 1990

Answer: Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers came back to win their fifth title in seven years. They were also in the finals one of the years they didn't win. This year was a 4-1 series over the Boston Bruins.

6. 1991

Answer: Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh won their first championship with a 4-2 series over Minnesota.
It was the first finals since 1982 that didn't feature Edmonton or Calgary, ending a long streak of dominance for Canada.
For Pittsburgh coach Bob Johnson, it was his first and last season coaching in Pittsburgh.

7. 1992

Answer: Pittsburgh Penguins

Under new head coach Scotty Bowman, Pittsburgh repeated as champions. They won the title with a sweep of the Blackhawks. It was the third different team Bowman lead to the finals.

Bowman took over coaching duties, he had previously been in the team's front office, after former coach Bob Johnson died from brain cancer.

8. 1993

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

The Canadiens won their record 24th Stanley Cup with a 4-1 thumping of the Los Angeles Kings.
The Kings' run was notable as they played only Canadian teams in the playoffs. They had been an afterthought most of the 24 years they had been in the NHL, but they traded for Wayne Gretzky and immediately became an elite team.

9. 1994

Answer: New York Rangers

Mark Messier hit the game-winner in game 7 to push the Rangers to the championship. They beat the Vancouver Canucks for their fourth championship.

10. 1995

Answer: New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils spoiled legendary coach Scotty Bowman's attempt to win a championship with a third different team as they swept the Red Wings in the finals. Bowman had previously won titles with Pittsburgh and Montreal, and also took the Blues to the finals 3 times.

Source: Author Shadowmyst2004

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Questions		Choices
1. 1986		Pittsburgh Penguins
2. 1987		Edmonton Oilers
3. 1988		New York Rangers
4. 1989		New Jersey Devils
5. 1990		Edmonton Oilers
6. 1991		Pittsburgh Penguins
7. 1992		Montreal Canadiens
8. 1993		Edmonton Oilers
9. 1994		Montreal Canadiens
10. 1995		Calgary Flames