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How much do you know about NHL Jersey Numbers? | Quiz

For some strange reason, I am fascinated by jersey numbers. Let's see if you're as facinated as I am!

A multiple-choice quiz by sixzero. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
sixzero

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
139,364

Updated
Dec 03 21

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15

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Question 1 of 15

1. Neil Little started in the Flyers organization in 1996. What number did he wear in 2002? Hint

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Question 2 of 15

2. In 1997, Jacques Martin, coach of the Ottawa Senators implimented a team rule not allowing players to have a jersey number higher than 40?

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Question 3 of 15

3. When Ron Hextall was traded to the Islanders in the 1993-94 season. He changed his number from his usual 27 to 72. What Islander player wore 27 at the time? Hint

Derek King

Dennis Vaske

Pat Flatley

Zigmund Palffy

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which of these two Quebec Nordiques draft picks, wore Number 88 their first year with the club? Hint

Eric Lindros & Owen Nolan

Steve Finn & Adam Deadmarsh

Peter Forsberg & Peter Stastny

Joe Sakic & Owen Nolan

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which number did Ron Tugnutt wear with the Mighty Ducks? Hint

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Question 6 of 15

6. What number did Tony Amonte wear as a rookie on the Rangers?
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Question 7 of 15

7. Which of these numbers did Brendan Shannahan NOT wear in the NHL? Hint

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Question 8 of 15

8. Paul Coffey wore 4 different numbers in the NHL?

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Question 9 of 15

9. What former US Olympian played only one game for Chicago in 1992 and wore number 50? Hint

Jim Craig

Ray LeBlanc

Neil Broten

Moe Mantha

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which of these players did NOT wear number 77 on the Philadelphia Flyers? Hint

Adam Oates

Bill Barber

Chris Gratton

Paul Coffey

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Question 11 of 15

11. Nik Antropov and Kevin Weekes both wore what number at one point in their careers? Hint

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Question 12 of 15

12. J.S. Giguere wore what number in his rookie year? Hint

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Question 13 of 15

13. I wore number sixty with the Montreal Canadiens. Who am I? Hint

Jose Theodore

Les Kuntar

Andre Racicot

Vincent Riendeau

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Question 14 of 15

14. Theo Fleury wore number 74 as an NHL player?

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Question 15 of 15

15. Bernie Parent was the only Flyer goalie to wear number 1?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Neil Little started in the Flyers organization in 1996. What number did he wear in 2002?

Answer: 35

Little has never played a regulation NHL game. He has served as back-up on many occasions.

2. In 1997, Jacques Martin, coach of the Ottawa Senators implimented a team rule not allowing players to have a jersey number higher than 40?

Answer: True

With such high profile prospects, such as Radek Bonk and Alexander Daigle who wore 76 and 91 respectively, Martin wanted to keep the team perspective in check. Stan Neckar also wore 94 at the time. Bonk changed to 14, Daigle to 9, and Neckar to 24.

3. When Ron Hextall was traded to the Islanders in the 1993-94 season. He changed his number from his usual 27 to 72. What Islander player wore 27 at the time?

Answer: Derek King

King wore 27,
Flatley 26,
Vaske 37,
Palffy 68.

4. Which of these two Quebec Nordiques draft picks, wore Number 88 their first year with the club?

Answer: Joe Sakic & Owen Nolan

Sakic wore 88 during the 1988-89 season. Nolan wore 88 during the 1990-91 season.Sakic then switched to 19 and Nolan switched to 11.Lindros never wore a Quebec uniform,Forsberg was drafted by Philadelphia,Stastny wore 26,Finn wore 29,and Deadmarsh 18.

5. Which number did Ron Tugnutt wear with the Mighty Ducks?

Answer: 1

Tugnutt played only 28 games for the Ducks during the 1993-94 season. His record was 10-15-1,with a 3.00 GAA.

6. What number did Tony Amonte wear as a rookie on the Rangers?

Answer: 33

Amonte only played two playoff games during the 1990-91 season. After stints with Chicago (#10) and Phoenix(#10), he moved on to the Flyers where he wore #11.

7. Which of these numbers did Brendan Shannahan NOT wear in the NHL?

Answer: 16

Shanny wore 19 with St.Louis, 94 with Hatford, and 14 with the Red Wings.

8. Paul Coffey wore 4 different numbers in the NHL?

Answer: False

Coffey only wore three different numbers. 7 with Edmonton, 77 with Pittsburgh, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Hartford and Carolina. He wore 74 with Boston in 2000-01.

9. What former US Olympian played only one game for Chicago in 1992 and wore number 50?

Answer: Ray LeBlanc

In his one and only NHL start, LeBlanc earned himself a win allowing only one goal against San Jose in a 5 to 1 victory.

10. Which of these players did NOT wear number 77 on the Philadelphia Flyers?

Answer: Bill Barber

Hall Of Famer Bill Barber wore number 7 during his Flyers career. It is one of four numbers retired by the Flyers.

11. Nik Antropov and Kevin Weekes both wore what number at one point in their careers?

Answer: 80

Weekes wore 80 for the Islanders, Tampa and Carolina. Antropov changed from 11 to 80 when Owen Nolan was acquired by Toronto.

12. J.S. Giguere wore what number in his rookie year?

Answer: 47

As a rookie with Hartford, Giguere wore 47, as well as with the Calgary Flames. He also wore 35 with Anaheim.

13. I wore number sixty with the Montreal Canadiens. Who am I?

Answer: Jose Theodore

Jose won the Vezina and Hart trophies in 2001-02.

14. Theo Fleury wore number 74 as an NHL player?

Answer: True

Fleury wore 74 in the NHL All-Star game during the 1999 season. Shanahan wore 14. Fleury also wore 74 in the Olympics.

15. Bernie Parent was the only Flyer goalie to wear number 1?

Answer: False

Parent's number 1 was retired by the Flyers, but it was also worn by Dunc Wilson (1969-70) and Doug Favell (1967-73).

Source: Author sixzero

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