Match the Stanley Cup Champions (Part 9) 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. 1996

Answer: Colorado Avalanche

The Avs bested the Florida Panthers 4-0 in the finals. It was the first finals appearance for both teams. Expansion team Florida was in just its third season in the league.

2. 1997

Answer: Detroit Red Wings

Scotty Bowman returned to the top of the heap. Winning a Stanley Cup with his third different team. The Wings swept the Flyers 4-0 to win the Cup. For the Red Wings, it was the first championship since 1955.

3. 1998

Answer: Detroit Red Wings

After snapping a 52-year Cupless streak the year before, the Red Wings decided they didn't want to wait. For the second time in as many years, they won the cup with a sweep, this time over the Washington Capitals.

4. 1999

Answer: Dallas Stars

After losing two finals during its time in Minnesota (Minnesota North Stars 1967-1993), the team relocated to Dallas, dropped "North" from the name, and finally won a championship. They won the title in 6 games over the Buffalo Sabres. Brett Hull scored the series-winning goal.

5. 2000

Answer: New Jersey Devils

The Stars returned to the finals, but a repeat wasn't on the cards. The Devils won the series in six games. It was the second title in franchise history for New Jersey (their first was in 1995).

6. 2001

Answer: Colorado Avalanche

The Avs improved to 2-0 in the Finals, and beat the New Jersey Devils for their first ever Finals loss. The series went to 7 games. Alex Tanguay hit the game-winner in the deciding game.

7. 2002

Answer: Detroit Red Wings

Scotty Bowman won the last of his 9 Stanely Cups as a coach with a 4-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. It was the first finals appearance for the Hurricanes. It was Boman's third title and fourth finals appearance with the Red Wings. It was his 13th finals appearance overall.

8. 2003

Answer: New Jersey Devils

Named after the team from the movie, the Mighty Ducks made their Stanley Cup Finals debut. There wasn't any movie magic though as the team fell to the Devils in 7 games.

9. 2004

Answer: Tampa Bay Lightning

This was the third seven-game series in four years as the Stanley Cup Finals got more competitive than they had been in decades. Tampa Bay outlasted Calgary for its first-ever championship. Ruslan Fedotenko scored the series-winning goal.

10. 2005

Answer: No Champion

The entire 2004-05 NHL season was canceled due to a labor dispute with the players union and team owners. With the NHL controlling the Stanley Cup, it wasn't awarded for that year.

Source: Author Shadowmyst2004

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Questions		Choices
1. 1996		Detroit Red Wings
2. 1997		Colorado Avalanche
3. 1998		New Jersey Devils
4. 1999		Colorado Avalanche
5. 2000		New Jersey Devils
6. 2001		No Champion
7. 2002		Detroit Red Wings
8. 2003		Dallas Stars
9. 2004		Detroit Red Wings
10. 2005		Tampa Bay Lightning