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Peterborough Petes Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the Ontario Hockey League franchise, which claims to have produced more NHL players than any other junior hockey team in the world.

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

Author
NorthernTorch

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
146,554

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
216

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the Petes play their home games in 2003? Hint

Peterborough Memorial Centre

Peterborough Ice Palace

Peterborough Veterans Arena

The Petes Icedome

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year did the Petes win the Memorial Cup, the junior hockey championship of Canada? Hint

1981

1980

1979

1976

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who scored the game winning goal in overtime to win the Memorial Cup for the Petes against Brandon? Hint

Bob Gainey

Tim Trimper

Bob Attwell

Steve Yzerman

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who coached the Petes to their first Memorial Cup championship? Hint

Gary Green

Mike Keenan

Roger Neilson

Gary Young

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Question 5 of 10

5. With the Petes, Coach Roger Neilson gave OHL rule makers fits on occasions, with his innovative approach to the game of hockey. Which rule was added because of a Neilson idea? Hint

A goalie cannot take a penalty shot for the shooting team

The shooter cannot enter the goal crease on a penalty shot

The goalie must remain in the crease until the puck is touched.

A goalie must be on the ice to defend a penalty shot.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following players did not play a game for the Petes? Hint

Dave Dryden

Steve Yzerman

Wayne Gretzky

Doug Jarvis

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the first season in the OHL (then called OHA for Ontario Hockey Association) for the Petes? Hint

1955-56

1949-50

1950-51

1956-57

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Question 8 of 10

8. Over the years, who has become the biggest rivals for the Petes? Hint

Toronto Marlboros

Oshawa Generals

Kitchener Rangers

Ottawa 67's

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Petes, in the 2002-03 season, had two official team mascots. What were their names? Hint

Slapshot and Pete

Hound dog and Pete

Pete and Peter

Howler and Pete

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following NHL bruisers played for the Petes? Hint

Sandy McCarthy

Dave "the Hammer" Schultz

Bob Probert

Tie Domi

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the Petes play their home games in 2003?

Answer: Peterborough Memorial Centre

Due to major renovations taking place, the home opener for the 2003-04 season were scheduled to be in mid-October, even though the OHL season begins in September. Additions included private boxes, luxury club seats, and an in-arena restaurant overlooking the ice surface.

2. What year did the Petes win the Memorial Cup, the junior hockey championship of Canada?

Answer: 1979

The Petes beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 2-1 in overtime to win the title. The game was originally scheduled to be played at the Montreal Forum, but had to be relocated to the Verdun Arena, because of a conflict with the NHL's Montreal Canadiens.

3. Who scored the game winning goal in overtime to win the Memorial Cup for the Petes against Brandon?

Answer: Bob Attwell

Attwell scored at 2:38 of OT. He was later drafted in the sixth round by the NHL's Colorado Rockies (now the New Jersey Devils).

4. Who coached the Petes to their first Memorial Cup championship?

Answer: Gary Green

Gary Green coached the Petes to the Memorial Cup final in 1978 before winning the Cup in 1979. He was then signed by the Washington Capitals organization, coaching with the AHL Hersey Bears and the Caps before becoming a colour commentator.

5. With the Petes, Coach Roger Neilson gave OHL rule makers fits on occasions, with his innovative approach to the game of hockey. Which rule was added because of a Neilson idea?

Answer: A goalie must be on the ice to defend a penalty shot.

Roger pulled the goalie, and put a defenceman in net to defend a penalty shot. The defenceman, after the opposing shooter touched the puck, skated out of the crease and checked the shooter. The next year, the penalty shot rule was refined.

6. Which of the following players did not play a game for the Petes?

Answer: Dave Dryden

Former NHL goalie Dave Dryden coached the Petes 1980-81, but never played the for team. Gretzky played three games for the Petes in the 1976-77 season, as a midget callup. He was drafted by the Soo Greyhounds and played a full season in '77-78 for the Hounds.

7. What was the first season in the OHL (then called OHA for Ontario Hockey Association) for the Petes?

Answer: 1956-57

The Petes won their first ever home game, beating the St. Catharines Teepees 4-3 in overtime. Bobby Hull played for the St. Kitts team.

8. Over the years, who has become the biggest rivals for the Petes?

Answer: Oshawa Generals

The rivalry between the two teams is legendary. Because of the short distance between the two cities, fans often make the journey to see their teams play in the other rink.

9. The Petes, in the 2002-03 season, had two official team mascots. What were their names?

Answer: Slapshot and Pete

Slapshot is the beloved dog mascot of the Petes. When the team's new logo was designed, the character Pete was added as a second mascot. (Hound Dog is the mascot for the Soo Greyhounds and Howler patrols the stands for the Sudbury Wolves).

10. Which of the following NHL bruisers played for the Petes?

Answer: Tie Domi

Tie Domi scored 22 goals and 21 assists, in addition to picking up 292 penalty minutes, with the Petes in 1987-88. Domi's shot (with the puck) is a lot better than most give him credit for.

Source: Author NorthernTorch

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