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New Hampshire Sports Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about sports teams in New Hampshire in the four major sports and NASCAR on professional levels.

A multiple-choice quiz by tynerman14. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tynerman14

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,517

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
12 / 20

Plays
225

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Question 1 of 20

1. New Hampshire had only minor league teams in 2003?

True

False

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Question 2 of 20

2. What sport did the Manchester Monarchs play? Hint

Lacrosse

Football

Basketball

Hockey

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Question 3 of 20

3. What city did the Monarchs play in during the 2003 season? Hint

Hooksett

Nashua

Manchester

Concord

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Question 4 of 20

4. What league did the Monarchs play in 2003? Hint

NBDL

ECHL

AHL

International League

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Question 5 of 20

5. Which sport did the Pride play in 2003? Hint

Hockey

Basketball

Football

Baseball

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Question 6 of 20

6. Which town did the Pride play in during 2003? Hint

Concord

Nashua

Salem

Keene

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Question 7 of 20

7. In 2003, which stadium did the Pride play in? Hint

Gill Stadium

Pride Field at Nashua Recreational Park

PSNH Field

Holman Stadium

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Question 8 of 20

8. What league did the Pride play in during the 2003 season? Hint

Northeastern League

Atlantic League

NHJBL

NEUFL

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Question 9 of 20

9. In which year did the Pride win in their first league title? Hint

2000

2003

They have never won it

1997

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Question 10 of 20

10. What was the nickname and chosen field name of the popular Pride player Clyde Pough?

Answer: (One Word Only. Another word for "cut")

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Question 11 of 20

11. The Pride hosted their league's all-star game in 2001.

True

False

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Question 12 of 20

12. Which city in 2004, had New Hampshire's only affiliated minor league baseball team? Hint

Manchester

Salem

Nashua

Concord

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Question 13 of 20

13. At which level and with which team was NH's only 2003 affiliated baseball club? Hint

AA- Expos

A-Red Sox

AA-Blue Jays

AAA- Mets

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Question 14 of 20

14. What was NH's 2004 newly affiliated baseball team's name? Hint

New Hampshire Primaries

New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Manchester Primaries

Manchester Millmen

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Question 15 of 20

15. Which stadium was New Hampshire's new 2004 affiliated minor league team, for their 1st season in NH? Hint

Shaw's Park

Holman Stadium

Gill Stadium

Verizon Wireless Field

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Question 16 of 20

16. The new NH baseball team's 2005 home, was originally scheduled to be off the banks of which river?

Answer: (One or Two Words. Also the name of a nearby town)

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Question 17 of 20

17. Where was New Hampshire International Speedway located in 2003? Hint

Pittsburg

Concord

Loudon

Lee

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Question 18 of 20

18. What was New Hampshire International Speedway's nickname? Hint

The Monster Mile

The Magnificent Mile

The Granite Oval

The Magic Mile

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Question 19 of 20

19. In 1993, New Hampshire International Speedway began hosting 2 Nextel Cup races a year.

True

False

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Question 20 of 20

20. Which one of these athletes is not from New Hampshire? Hint

Bode Miller

Chris Carpenter

Steve Kelly

Jason Ball

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. New Hampshire had only minor league teams in 2003?

Answer: True

Unfortunately, New Hampshire does not have any teams playing sports on a national professional stage, but we do have teams that are affiliates of major teams and a racetrack that holds 2 NASCAR Nextel Cup races every year.

2. What sport did the Manchester Monarchs play?

Answer: Hockey

The Manchester Monarchs are considered the top pro hockey team in NH, but the UNH hockey team is equally popular as a college team.

3. What city did the Monarchs play in during the 2003 season?

Answer: Manchester

The Monarchs play in the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, pop. about 125,000 and counting.

4. What league did the Monarchs play in 2003?

Answer: AHL

The Monarchs play in the AHL, the second biggest hockey league in the country. Every team is directly affiliated with an NHL team, the Monarchs belonging to the Los Angeles Kings. Players such as Steve Heinze, Christobal Huet, Milan Hnilicka, Joe Corvo, Eric Healey, Brad Chartrand, Esa Pirnes, Mike Cammaleri, and many more have played for the Monarchs.

5. Which sport did the Pride play in 2003?

Answer: Baseball

The Nashua Pride aren't a big team, but tickets are cheap and the games are always fun.

6. Which town did the Pride play in during 2003?

Answer: Nashua

The Pride play in Nashua, pop. about 85,000 and counting, the second largest city in NH.

7. In 2003, which stadium did the Pride play in?

Answer: Holman Stadium

The Pride play in "Historic" Holman Stadium, capacity 3500, all of which located behind home plate. In 2001, Holman underwent renovation, which included luxury boxes.

8. What league did the Pride play in during the 2003 season?

Answer: Atlantic League

The Pride play in the Atlantic League, which has teams in Newark, Bridgeport, Somerset, and Long Island, amongst others.

9. In which year did the Pride win in their first league title?

Answer: 2000

The Pride, who debuted in 1997, won the 2000 Atlantic League title.

10. What was the nickname and chosen field name of the popular Pride player Clyde Pough?

Answer: Chop

Chop Pough has been the longtime third baseman for the Pride. He's a baseball veteran, but the closest he's ever come to the bigs is the AAA Red Sox.

11. The Pride hosted their league's all-star game in 2001.

Answer: False

They hosted the Atlantic League All-Star Game in 2003.

12. Which city in 2004, had New Hampshire's only affiliated minor league baseball team?

Answer: Manchester

Formerly the New Haven Ravens, the AA Blue Jays affiliate moved to Manchester in 2004.

13. At which level and with which team was NH's only 2003 affiliated baseball club?

Answer: AA-Blue Jays

The Fisher Cats played in the Eastern League.

14. What was NH's 2004 newly affiliated baseball team's name?

Answer: New Hampshire Fisher Cats

15. Which stadium was New Hampshire's new 2004 affiliated minor league team, for their 1st season in NH?

Answer: Gill Stadium

Gill Stadium is a historic venue that has been host to Manchester's high school football and baseball teams. It has underwent a small renovation and will bring a nostalgic feel to Fisher Cats baseball.

16. The new NH baseball team's 2005 home, was originally scheduled to be off the banks of which river?

Answer: Merrimack

The Merrimack River is 110 miles long.

17. Where was New Hampshire International Speedway located in 2003?

Answer: Loudon

NHIS was NH's largest sports venue, with a capacity of about 90,000.

18. What was New Hampshire International Speedway's nickname?

Answer: The Magic Mile

NHIS was "The Magic Mile" because the course is 1 mile long, and much like everything else in NH, it is magical.

19. In 1993, New Hampshire International Speedway began hosting 2 Nextel Cup races a year.

Answer: False

It began hosing races in 1993 with the Slick 50 500, but the first year 2 races were held was in 1997 with the Jiffy Lube 500 and the CMT 300. In 2003, the races were the New England 300 and the SYLVANIA 300 (formerly New Hampshire 300).

20. Which one of these athletes is not from New Hampshire?

Answer: Steve Kelly

Skier Bode Miller is from Franconia, Jason Ball (the best center in football today) is from my hometown of Londonderry, and pitcher Chris Carpenter is from Exeter. Steve Kelly is from Vancouver, even though he does play for the Monarchs.

Source: Author tynerman14

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