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NHL Expansion Trivia Quiz

This is a pretty easy quiz on NHL expansion.

A multiple-choice quiz by cgjrt13. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
cgjrt13

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
29,627

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1372

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which team began play in season 2000-2001? Hint

Anaheim Mighty Ducks

Columbus Blue Jackets

Atlanta Thrashers

Phoenix Coyotes

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was the Coyotes' first year in Phoenix? Hint

1995-1996

1996-1997

1998-1999

2000-2001

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Question 3 of 10

3. Phoenix Coyotes played in America West Arena.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who came into the NHL in the same year as the Columbus Blue Jackets? Hint

Phoenix Coyotes

Minnesota Wild

Tampa Bay Lightning

Atlanta Thrashers

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year did the Nashville Predators join the NHL? Hint

2001

1997

1998

1999

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where did the Thrashers play? Hint

Fleet Center

Nationwide Arena

Phillips Arena

Madison Square Garden

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Question 7 of 10

7. What team was known as the Hartford Whalers before they moved? Hint

Florida Panthers

Quebec Nordiques

Carolina Hurricanes

Minnesota Wild

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did the Colorado Avalanche play before moving to Denver? Hint

Indianapolis

Salt Lake City

Quebec

Houston

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Question 9 of 10

9. With all of the expansion in the NHL, how many divisions were there in season 2000-01? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1918, why did the Montreal Wanderers withdraw from the league? Hint

Bankruptcy

Their arena burned down

Their franchise was illegal

They lost all but one player to WWI

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which team began play in season 2000-2001?

Answer: Columbus Blue Jackets

The Blue Jackets play in Columbus, Ohio. Their home is Nationwide Arena.

2. When was the Coyotes' first year in Phoenix?

Answer: 1996-1997

The Coyotes moved south from Winnipeg Canada after the 1995 season, and began play in 1996.

3. Phoenix Coyotes played in America West Arena.

Answer: True

The arena also played host to the NBA's Suns, the WNBA's Mercury, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League.
Phoenix Coyotes became the Arizoana Coyotes in 2014.

4. Who came into the NHL in the same year as the Columbus Blue Jackets?

Answer: Minnesota Wild

The Wild play in St. Paul, Minnesota. Their home is the Xcel Energy Center.

5. In what year did the Nashville Predators join the NHL?

Answer: 1998

Their arena is fittingly named Nashville Arena. Creative, isn't it?

6. Where did the Thrashers play?

Answer: Phillips Arena

They played in Atlanta from 1999 until they moved to Winnipeg and became the Jets.

7. What team was known as the Hartford Whalers before they moved?

Answer: Carolina Hurricanes

They moved to Raleigh, NC from Hartford, CT.

8. Where did the Colorado Avalanche play before moving to Denver?

Answer: Quebec

The Nordiques moved to Denver, Colorado in the 1995-1996 season.

9. With all of the expansion in the NHL, how many divisions were there in season 2000-01?

Answer: 6

There were 3 in each conference.

10. In 1918, why did the Montreal Wanderers withdraw from the league?

Answer: Their arena burned down

In 1918, the Montreal/Westmount Arena was destroyed by fire.

Source: Author cgjrt13

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