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Mike Bossy - NHL Sniper Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge on the Islanders legendary right wing and Hall of Famer, Mike Bossy.

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

Author
seamax

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
142,642

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Islanders legend Mike Bossy born? Hint

January 22, 1957

December 11, 1958

May 6, 1956

March 15, 1957

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the last amateur club that Mike Bossy played for? Hint

Laval National

Brandon Wheatkings

Ottawa 69'ers

Hershey Bears

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Question 3 of 10

3. With what number pick, did the New York Islanders select Bossy during the first round? Hint

22nd

1st

15th

2nd

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Question 4 of 10

4. Despite scoring 53 goals and 91 points during his rookie season, Mike Bossy did not win the Calder trophy for rookie of the year?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In how many consecutive seasons did Bossy score more than 50 goals? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. During the Islanders 1981 Stanley Cup win, Bossy finished second in votes for the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the playoffs MVP. What fellow Islander took home the award? Hint

Bryan Trottier

Denis Potvin

Clark Gillies

Butch Goring

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mike Bossy never won the Lady Byng trophy?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Two Hall of Famers were Bossy's linemates during the majority of his NHL career. Name either one of them.

Answer: (Two words, or just surname .. Islander legends)

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Question 9 of 10

9. During what season did Bossy rack up an amazing 147 points, while having only 22 penalty minutes? Hint

1982-83

1981-82

1979-80

1985-86

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Question 10 of 10

10. In how many Stanley Cup Finals did Mike Bossy play?

Answer: (Number)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Islanders legend Mike Bossy born?

Answer: January 22, 1957

Mike was born in Montreal. His jersey number 22, was chosen for his birthdate.

2. Who was the last amateur club that Mike Bossy played for?

Answer: Laval National

Mike played for his hometown team in Laval, Quebec during the 1976-77 season.

3. With what number pick, did the New York Islanders select Bossy during the first round?

Answer: 15th

Although Mike had shown he could score in the minors, many scouts thought he lacked toughness and the defensive skills to make it in the NHL.

4. Despite scoring 53 goals and 91 points during his rookie season, Mike Bossy did not win the Calder trophy for rookie of the year?

Answer: False

Mike did win the Calder, and had one of the greatest rookie seasons of all-time.

5. In how many consecutive seasons did Bossy score more than 50 goals?

Answer: 9

Bossy scored an amazing 38 goals along with 37 assists in his final injury-plagued season, and retired after only 10 years in the NHL.

6. During the Islanders 1981 Stanley Cup win, Bossy finished second in votes for the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the playoffs MVP. What fellow Islander took home the award?

Answer: Butch Goring

Goring laid claim to the award after some heroics in the final.

7. Mike Bossy never won the Lady Byng trophy?

Answer: False

Bossy was considered one of the games cleanest players, and often spoke out against fighting in the NHL.

8. Two Hall of Famers were Bossy's linemates during the majority of his NHL career. Name either one of them.

Answer: Bryan Trottier

All three players were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

9. During what season did Bossy rack up an amazing 147 points, while having only 22 penalty minutes?

Answer: 1981-82

Bossy scored 64 goals and increased his assists from the prior year by 32.

10. In how many Stanley Cup Finals did Mike Bossy play?

Answer: 5

The Islanders won four cups in a row, but lost on their fifth try to the Edmonton Oilers.

Source: Author seamax

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