NHL Awards 2005-06 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Johnathan Cheechoo

Cheechoo had 56 goals in the 2005-06 NHL season. He edged Jagr by 2 goals to win the trophy. This is the first time Cheechoo won the Maurice Richard Trophy. He won the trophy for his San Jose Sharks.

Answer: Lindy Ruff ( Buffalo)

Lindy Ruff and the Buffalo Sabres advanced to the Conference finals against the eventual Stanley Cup winners, Carolina Hurricanes. He had a fantastic season making the playoffs and his team was fourth seed.

Answer: Rod Brind'Amour

Rod Brind'Amour won the award for the first time. It was also the first time he was nomminated for the award. He had won almost 60% of the face-offs that he took.

Answer: 2

Joe Thornton won the Art Ross Trophy and the Hart Trophy. The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the top point scorer in the NHL regular season, and the Hart Trophy is awarded to the most valuable player in during the regular season. Thornton had 122 points to win the Art Ross trophy.

Answer: Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings won their second consecutive President's Trophy in the 2005-06 NHL season. However, they were eliminated by eighth seed Edmonton Oilers in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs. The President's Trophy also comes with a cash prize.

Answer: Miikka Kiprusoff

Kiprusoff had the least goals against with an average of 2.07 goals against on average and a save percentage of 0.923%. He played for the Calgary Flames in the 2005-06 season. It was his first time winning the award.

Answer: Alexander Ovechkin

Ovechkin played for the Washington Capitals in the 2005-06 season. He had 106 points, 52 of them being goals. He was drafted in 2004. The number 1 overall draft pick in 2005 was Sidney Crosby and in '04 it was Alexander Ovechkin.

Answer: False

The actual winner of the Lady Byng Trophy was Pavel Datsyuk. The award is given out for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct. The award is voted through the Professional Hockey Writer's Association.

Answer: Cam Ward

Cam Ward filled in when Martin Gerber was pulled. Ward had been fantastic ever since. He won the trophy after game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals. His team won that series 4 games to 3.

Answer: Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes won their very first Stanley Cup during the 2006 playoffs. The teams they defeated to win were the Montreal Canadians, the New Jersey Devils, the Buffalo Sabres, and the Edmonton Oilers. The Hurricanes were the second seed of the Eastern Conference.