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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.

Author
natsco

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
73,662

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Dave '________' Williams?

Answer: (all-time penalty leader......think animal)

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Question 2 of 10

2. They called Wayne Gretzky, The '______________'? Hint

Magnificent

Next One

Great One

Only One

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Question 3 of 10

3. How about Eddie ' The ____________' Shack?

Answer: ( One Word ... think show biz)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Former Canucks goalie '________' Richard Brodeur? Hint

Lord

Bishop

Saint

King

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Question 5 of 10

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

Answer: ( One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Former NHL forward Ken Linseman earned this nickname because he was always getting under people's skin. Hint

The 'Pest'

The 'Pain in the Butt'

The 'Weasel'

The 'Rat'

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Question 7 of 10

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

The Flower

The Flyin Frenchman

The Superstar

The Rocket

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Question 8 of 10

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

Corn Flakes

Mario Jr.

Spearhead

Rolling Puck

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Question 9 of 10

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

Bull

Buffalo

Ram

Moose

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Question 10 of 10

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

Hec

Hank

Toe

Henry

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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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