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20 Question Sports Quiz: NHL Season 1979-80 | Ice Hockey

Simple concept, kind of a hard quiz. Good Luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by BOAL16. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
BOAL16

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
34,593

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
12 / 20

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Question 1 of 20

1. The Hart Trophy is an annual award to the MVP. Who won the Hart Trophy in 1979-80? Hint

Gil Perrault

Marcel Dionne

Wayne Gretzky

Guy Lafleur

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Question 2 of 20

2. The Art Ross Trophy is an annual award to the player who leads the league in scoring points at the end of the regular season. In season 1979-80 the Art Ross Trophy for leading scorer was awarded to ____________ . Hint

Wayne Gretzky

Marcel Dionne

Guy Lafleur

Gil Perreault

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Question 3 of 20

3. In season 1979-80 the Calder Trophy, for Rookie of The Year, was awarded to ____________ . Hint

Pete Peeters

Wayne Gretzky

Ray Bourque

Ken Linsemen

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Question 4 of 20

4. The Vezina Trophy is awarded to the best goalie (lowest goals against). Who won this this trophy in 1979-80? Hint

Don Beaupre

Bill Smith

Bob Sauve

Ken Dryden

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Question 5 of 20

5. The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is an annual award for gentlemanly conduct 'to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.' Who won this trophy in season 1979-80? Hint

Wayne Gretzky

Brian Propp

Marcel Dionne

Bob Nystrom

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Question 6 of 20

6. Who was awarded the James Norris Trophy (top defenseman)? Hint

Ray Bourque

Paul Coffey

Denis Potvin

Larry Robinson

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Question 7 of 20

7. Who was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP) in season 1979-80? Hint

Gil Perreault

Bobby Clarke

Bryan Trottier

Butch Goring

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Question 8 of 20

8. Jack Adams Award: who was Coach Of The Year in 1979-80? Hint

Al Arbour

Pat Quinn

Scotty Bowmann

Red Berenson

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Question 9 of 20

9. Frank J Selke Trophy: awarded to the Top Defensive Forward. Who won this award? Hint

Clark Gillies

Terry O'Reilly

Bob Gainey

Bobby Hull

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Question 10 of 20

10. If you can get this you know your stuff, What team won the AHL Calder Cup Championship? Hint

Hershey Bears

Adirondack Red Wings

Maine Mariners

Nova Scotia Voyageurs

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Question 11 of 20

11. What team led the Smythe Division at season's end? Hint

Edmonton Oilers

Chicago Blackhawks

Vancouver Canucks

St. Louis Blues

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Question 12 of 20

12. What team led the Adams Division at season's end? Hint

Quebec Nordiques

Boston Bruins

Buffalo Sabres

Minnesota North Stars

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Question 13 of 20

13. Adams and Smythe were two: name one of the other two Divisions? Hint

Norris

Campbell

Stanley

East

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Question 14 of 20

14. Patrick was one of the four divisions?

True

False

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Question 15 of 20

15. What team was the Memorial Cup Canadian Jr. Champions? Hint

Peterborough Petes

Cornwall Royals

New Westminster Bruins

Kitchener Rangers

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Question 16 of 20

16. Who were the NCAA Champions? Hint

North Dakota

Philadelphia

New York

West Virginia

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Question 17 of 20

17. Who was the first overall draft selection in the 1980 draft? Hint

Brian Propp

Ray Bourgue

Doug Wickenheiser

Wayne Gretzky

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Question 18 of 20

18. Who were the Canadian College Champions? Hint

University of Calgary

University of Alberta

University of Saskatchewan

University of Toronto

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Question 19 of 20

19. Who finished with the most points that year? Hint

Flyers

Montreal

Boston

Buffalo

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Question 20 of 20

20. Who was runner up for the scoring title? Hint

Gil Perreault

Guy Lafleur

Wayne Gretzky

Marcel Dionne

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Hart Trophy is an annual award to the MVP. Who won the Hart Trophy in 1979-80?

Answer: Wayne Gretzky

It was his first season in the NHL.

Answer: Marcel Dionne

3. In season 1979-80 the Calder Trophy, for Rookie of The Year, was awarded to ____________ .

Answer: Ray Bourque

Only players 26 and under are eligible for this trophy.

4. The Vezina Trophy is awarded to the best goalie (lowest goals against). Who won this this trophy in 1979-80?

Answer: Bob Sauve

Answer: Wayne Gretzky

6. Who was awarded the James Norris Trophy (top defenseman)?

Answer: Larry Robinson

7. Who was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP) in season 1979-80?

Answer: Bryan Trottier

8. Jack Adams Award: who was Coach Of The Year in 1979-80?

Answer: Pat Quinn

9. Frank J Selke Trophy: awarded to the Top Defensive Forward. Who won this award?

Answer: Bob Gainey

10. If you can get this you know your stuff, What team won the AHL Calder Cup Championship?

Answer: Hershey Bears

11. What team led the Smythe Division at season's end?

Answer: Chicago Blackhawks

12. What team led the Adams Division at season's end?

Answer: Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres 110 pts, and Boston Bruins with 105 pts were 2nd.

13. Adams and Smythe were two: name one of the other two Divisions?

Answer: Norris

Campell was a conference, the other two exist today.

14. Patrick was one of the four divisions?

Answer: true

15. What team was the Memorial Cup Canadian Jr. Champions?

Answer: Cornwall Royals

16. Who were the NCAA Champions?

Answer: North Dakota

17. Who was the first overall draft selection in the 1980 draft?

Answer: Doug Wickenheiser

18. Who were the Canadian College Champions?

Answer: University of Alberta

19. Who finished with the most points that year?

Answer: Flyers

20. Who was runner up for the scoring title?

Answer: Wayne Gretzky

Dionne and Gretzky finshed with 137 points each, but Dionne scord 53 goals and Gretzky scored 51 goals. Guy Lafler was third behind Dionne and Gretzky.

Source: Author BOAL16

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