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NHL Comings and Goings Trivia Quiz

NHL Teams have come and gone over the years. From where did these teams originate or to where did they move?

A multiple-choice quiz by whocares9989. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
whocares9989

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
116,331

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Calgary Flames were originally which team? Hint

Atlanta Flames

Calgary Stampeders

Cleveland Barons

Kansas City Scouts

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Edmonton Oilers were originally known as whom? Hint

Cleveland Barons

Alberta Oilers

Houston Oilers

Hamilton Tigers

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Question 3 of 10

3. The New Jersey Devils were born in 1974-75 as which team? Hint

New York Americans

Colorado Rockies

Kansas City Scouts

Cleveland Barons

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Hartford Whalers left Connecticut to become the Carolina Hurricanes. Prior to leaving, the Whalers made an effort to expand their fan base by playing some 'home' games in: Hint

Providence, R.I.

Seattle, WA

Springfield, MA

Boston, MA

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Winnipeg Jets were originally known as what team? Hint

None of the Above

the Vancouver Millionaires

the Phoenix Coyotes

the Cleveland Barons

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Question 6 of 10

6. The California (Golden) Seals played between 1967 and 1976. They relocated to start the 1976/77 season as which team? Hint

Cleveland Barons

Hartford Whalers

Colorado Rockies

Columbus Blue Jackets

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Minnesota North Stars merged with another team after the 1977-78 season. With whom did they merge? Hint

The Kansas City Scouts

The Montreal Maroons

The Cleveland Barons

The St. Louis Eagles

8. Beginning with the 1979-80 season, 4 teams from the now defunct World Hockey Association, began play in the NHL. Three of the 4 teams have since moved. Which former WHA team has not moved? Hint

The Edmonton Oilers

The Atlanta Thrashers

The Los Angeles Kings

The St. Louis Blues

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these cities NEVER had an NHL franchise until 2021? Hint

Hamilton, Ontario

Seattle, WA

Cleveland, OH

Oakland, CA

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following was NOT a real NHL franchise? Hint

Pittsburgh Pirates

Montreal Maroons

New York Americans

Seattle Pilots

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Calgary Flames were originally which team?

Answer: Atlanta Flames

The Atlanta Flames moved to Calgary to start the 1980 season.

2. The Edmonton Oilers were originally known as whom?

Answer: Alberta Oilers

The Oilers began play in 1972 in the World Hockey Association. They played their home games in both Edmonton and Calgary, and were thus known as the Alberta Oilers.

3. The New Jersey Devils were born in 1974-75 as which team?

Answer: Kansas City Scouts

First they were the Scouts, then the Rockies, then the Devils.

4. The Hartford Whalers left Connecticut to become the Carolina Hurricanes. Prior to leaving, the Whalers made an effort to expand their fan base by playing some 'home' games in:

Answer: Springfield, MA

The Hurricanes played 2 years in Greensboro, while the Raleigh facility was constructed. Prior to moving and, in an attempt to expand their New England fan base while still based in Hartford, the Hurricanes played several 'home' games in Springfield, MA.

5. The Winnipeg Jets were originally known as what team?

Answer: None of the Above

The Winnipeg Jets were originally known as the Winnipeg Jets. They became the Phoenix Coyotes (1996). The Vancouver Millionaires won the Stanley cup in 1915, 2 years prior to the NHL being formed. They later disbanded.

6. The California (Golden) Seals played between 1967 and 1976. They relocated to start the 1976/77 season as which team?

Answer: Cleveland Barons

The Barons lasted just 2 years.

7. The Minnesota North Stars merged with another team after the 1977-78 season. With whom did they merge?

Answer: The Cleveland Barons

In the year prior to the merger (1977-78) Cleveland's record was 22-45-13 while Minnesota went 18-53-9. After the merger, Minnesota improved to just 28-40-12.

8. Beginning with the 1979-80 season, 4 teams from the now defunct World Hockey Association, began play in the NHL. Three of the 4 teams have since moved. Which former WHA team has not moved?

Answer: The Edmonton Oilers

The 4 WHA teams were: The Winnipeg Jets who left for Phoenix, The Hartford Whalers who left for Carolina, and the Quebec Nordiques who left for Denver. And of course the Edmonton Oilers who, thankfully, have stayed put.

9. Which of these cities NEVER had an NHL franchise until 2021?

Answer: Seattle, WA

The California Golden Seals were based in Oakland, and in fact were known as the Oakland Seals for a time. The Hamilton (Ont) Tigers operated from 1920-25.
Seattle Kraken joined the NHL in the 2021-22 season as an expansion team.

10. Which of the following was NOT a real NHL franchise?

Answer: Seattle Pilots

Pittsburgh Pirates (1925-30) Disbanded.
New York Americans (1925-42) Disbanded.
Montreal Maroons (1924-38) Disbanded.
The Seattle Pilots were a one year wonder (1969)Major League Baseball team.

Source: Author whocares9989

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