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NHL Mixture Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz that I put together concerning teams, players and trades in the NHL. Mainly in the 2002-03 season.

A multiple-choice quiz by the_third_twin. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
the_third_twin

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
134,675

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Tough

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which of these players reached 100 points during the 2002-03 regular season? Hint

Todd Bertuzzi

Peter Forsberg

Milan Hejduk

Marian Hossa

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Question 2 of 15

2. Joe Thornton played for what team during the 1999-00 season?

Answer: (Do not type 'the' infront of your answer)

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which of these players did the NY Rangers not receive in a trade? Hint

Mike Richter

Tom Poti

Anson Carter

Mark Messier

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Question 4 of 15

4. At the trade deadline in the 2002-03 season the Calgary Flames made a trade with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Who did they trade to Anaheim for Damphousse and Commodore? Hint

Rob Niedermayer

Chris Drury

Steve Rucchin

Keith Carney

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Question 5 of 15

5. Out of players that did not make the playoffs who lead the league in power play goals during the 2002-03 season? Hint

Mario Lemieux

Todd Bertuzzi

Alex Kovalev

Dan Heatley

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Question 6 of 15

6. How many short handed goals did Shawn Bates of the NY Islanders score to lead the league during the 2002-03 season? Hint

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Question 7 of 15

7. On January 2nd, 2001, in a game against the NY Islanders, Jose Theodore became the first goalie in history to do what in the regular season? Hint

Record a goal and a shutout in the same game

Shutout the NY Islanders three straight times

Record two assists in a game

None of these

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Question 8 of 15

8. In what arena did the L.A. Kings play during the 2001-02 season?

Answer: (Two words, Do not type 'the' infront of your answer)

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Question 9 of 15

9. What farm system team did Patrick Lalime play for before he was traded to the Ottawa Senators? Hint

Carolina Hurricanes

Pittsburgh Penguins

Anaheim Mighty Ducks

Buffalo Sabres

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Question 10 of 15

10. In Brett Hull's final year with the Dallas Stars, was he able to reach 80 points during the regular season?

Yes

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Question 11 of 15

11. During the 2002-03 season who led the Phoenix Coyotes in PIM? Hint

Daymond Langkow

Drake Berehowsky

Brad Ference

Chris Gratton

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Question 12 of 15

12. Only one of these players wore the number beside their name on their jersey during the 2002-03 season. Who was it? Hint

Ryan Smyth, 2

Mike Johnson, 22

Pascal Dupuis, 11

Henrik Zetterburg, 66

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Question 13 of 15

13. Jarome Iginla had scored 200 career goals by the end of the 2002-03 season?

True

False

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who were the three top plus/minus players in the 2002-03 season? Hint

Peter Forsberg, Nicklas Lidstrom, Milan Hejduk

Joe Thornton, Markus Naslund, Todd Bertuzzi

Markus Naslund, Peter Forsberg, Milan Hejduk

Todd Bertuzzi, Markus Naslund, Peter Forsberg

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Question 15 of 15

15. On what team did 'The Russian Rocket' play during the 2002-03 season? Hint

Dallas Stars

Florida Panthers

NY Rangers

NY Islanders

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these players reached 100 points during the 2002-03 regular season?

Answer: Peter Forsberg

Peter Forsberg finished the 2002-03 season only two points ahead of the second place Markus Naslund with a total of 106 points.

2. Joe Thornton played for what team during the 1999-00 season?

Answer: Boston Bruins

Thornton was drafted 1st overall by the Bruins in 1997 and became quite a respected player there.

3. Which of these players did the NY Rangers not receive in a trade?

Answer: Mike Richter

The Rangers goaltender Mike Richter was drafted by the Rangers in 1985 and had some good days there including an allstar appearence and a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

4. At the trade deadline in the 2002-03 season the Calgary Flames made a trade with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Who did they trade to Anaheim for Damphousse and Commodore?

Answer: Rob Niedermayer

The Ducks wanted a little more size in the center position heading into the playoffs and were able to make a deal for Rob Niedermayer of the Calgary Flames.

5. Out of players that did not make the playoffs who lead the league in power play goals during the 2002-03 season?

Answer: Dan Heatley

It was Dan Heatley of the Atlanta Thrashers. In 77 games he recorded 19 power play goals. Pretty good for a guy who was only in his second season in the NHL.

6. How many short handed goals did Shawn Bates of the NY Islanders score to lead the league during the 2002-03 season?

Answer: 6

Out of Shawn's 13 goals in total that season 6 were short handed. That is quite an accomplishment considering that 6 short handed goals is as many as some teams get in an entire season.

7. On January 2nd, 2001, in a game against the NY Islanders, Jose Theodore became the first goalie in history to do what in the regular season?

Answer: Record a goal and a shutout in the same game

Yes, Jose Theodore made his way into the books by scoring a goal and shuting out the other team all in one game. He then went on to win the Vezina Trophy the next year and help the Canadiens to a great playoff run.

8. In what arena did the L.A. Kings play during the 2001-02 season?

Answer: Staples Center

When the Kings played at home they were playing in the Staples Center in front of as many as 18,500 fans. The $330 million dollar arena was built in 1999.

9. What farm system team did Patrick Lalime play for before he was traded to the Ottawa Senators?

Answer: Anaheim Mighty Ducks

Patrick Lalime was drafted 156th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins and had a great rookie season there a few years later including breaking the record for the longest unbeaten streak by a rookie goaltender at 16 games. However he failed to agree on a contract with the Penguins and went to Anaheim for a short time before he was dealt to Ottawa.

10. In Brett Hull's final year with the Dallas Stars, was he able to reach 80 points during the regular season?

Answer: No

Brett Hull finished the season with 79 points, it was that close. Even after playing for as long as he had in the NHL he still had a touch. In fact he scored his 700th career goal during the 2002-03 season.

11. During the 2002-03 season who led the Phoenix Coyotes in PIM?

Answer: Brad Ference

A gritty defenceman Brad Ference lead the Coyotes with 146 PIM. Only 11 ahead of the second place tie at 135 PIM. Brad Ference was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks but didn't see any NHL action until he was traded to Florida. He played there for four years before leaving for Phoenix at the trade deadline.

12. Only one of these players wore the number beside their name on their jersey during the 2002-03 season. Who was it?

Answer: Pascal Dupuis, 11

Indeed Pascal Dupuis was number 11. Pascal accomplished quite a feat in the 1999-00 season of the QMJHL. He scored 105 points in just 60 games in his final season there. From there he went on to play for the Minnesota Wild.

13. Jarome Iginla had scored 200 career goals by the end of the 2002-03 season?

Answer: True

Jarome Iginla had scored a total of 209 career goals by the end of the 2002-03 season. After scoring 52 goals the previous season he cooled off quite a bit but he was still one of the best.

14. Who were the three top plus/minus players in the 2002-03 season?

Answer: Peter Forsberg, Nicklas Lidstrom, Milan Hejduk

Both Peter Forsberg and Milan Hejduk of the Colorado Avalanch had +52 meaning together they were +104 (that's awesome if you think about it). Then Nicklas Lidstrom who was +40 which is also pretty good.

15. On what team did 'The Russian Rocket' play during the 2002-03 season?

Answer: NY Rangers

Yes, 'The Russian Rocket',Pavel Bure, made a home in Madison Square Gardens. He was traded there by the Florida Panthers at the trade deadline of 2001-02.

Source: Author the_third_twin

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