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Quiz about NHL Nicknames
Quiz about NHL Nicknames

10 Questions about NHL Nicknames | Sports


This is a fun quiz about NHL players and their nicknames.

A multiple-choice quiz by natsco. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
natsco
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
73,662
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2402
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Question 1 of 10
1. Dave '________' Williams?

Answer: (all-time penalty leader......think animal)
Question 2 of 10
2. They called Wayne Gretzky, The '______________'? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. How about Eddie ' The ____________' Shack?

Answer: ( One Word ... think show biz)
Question 4 of 10
4. Former Canucks goalie '________' Richard Brodeur? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Former NHL tough guy of the 1970s and 1980s. Dave 'The _________' Schultz?

Answer: ( One Word)
Question 6 of 10
6. Former NHL forward Ken Linseman earned this nickname because he was always getting under people's skin. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Former Montreal Canadiens star Guy Lafleur's nickname was '_____________'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The nickname of Jaromir Jagr was '_________________'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Mark Messier was known as The '______________'? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. All-time great Montreal Canadiens player and coach Hector Blake was better known as '_______' Blake? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Dave '________' Williams?

Answer: Tiger

Tiger was a fan favorite everywhere he played.
2. They called Wayne Gretzky, The '______________'?

Answer: Great One

The nickname of the 'Great One' about says it all.
3. How about Eddie ' The ____________' Shack?

Answer: The Entertainer

Eddie 'The Entertainer' was a showman no matter were he played.
4. Former Canucks goalie '________' Richard Brodeur?

Answer: King

'King' Richard was the main reason the Canucks made it to the 1982 Stanley Cup Finals.
5. Former NHL tough guy of the 1970s and 1980s. Dave 'The _________' Schultz?

Answer: The Hammer

Dave 'The Hammer' Schultz set a record for most penalty minutes in a season.
6. Former NHL forward Ken Linseman earned this nickname because he was always getting under people's skin.

Answer: The 'Rat'

He earned this name because he'd sneak around and cause havoc and than skate away.
7. Former Montreal Canadiens star Guy Lafleur's nickname was '_____________'?

Answer: The Flower

The Flower is a literal translation of his last name in English.
8. The nickname of Jaromir Jagr was '_________________'?

Answer: Mario Jr.

Jagr was always compared to Mario Lemieux and ironically if you anagram 'Jaromir' you get 'Mario Jr'.
9. Mark Messier was known as The '______________'?

Answer: Moose

Mark was called the 'Moose' because of his robust style of play.
10. All-time great Montreal Canadiens player and coach Hector Blake was better known as '_______' Blake?

Answer: Toe

Hector 'Toe' Blake was a long time player and then coach of the Montreal Canadiens.
Source: Author natsco

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