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Quiz about Philadelphia Flyers Nicknames

Philadelphia Flyers Nicknames Trivia Quiz

Philadelphia Flyers players have had many colorful nicknames over the years. Test your knowledge of them.

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

Author
Jersey Rob

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,738

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1250

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who patrolled the wing in the 1970's, and later played for the Washington Caps, and was known as The Hound? Hint

Larry Hillman

Bill Barber

Bob Kelly

Tom Gorence

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Question 2 of 10

2. Ken Linseman had a colorful nickname. He was known as what nickname?

Answer: (One or Two Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bob Dailey was a big defenseman with an outstanding shot. He was known as who?

Answer: (one or two words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Defenseman Andre Dupont, was once in a commercial which started with him saying what three words? Hint

I play Hockey.

This is Moose

I speak French

How ya doin?

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Question 5 of 10

5. Dave Schultz was involved in numerous hockey fights, gaining his nickname of what? Hint

The Hammer

Deadly Fists

The Terminator

Boom Boom

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Question 6 of 10

6. Larry Goodenough played defense for the Flyers for some time. His nickname was what? Hint

Lightening

Izzy

Bucky

The Crunch Machine

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ed Hospodar joined Flyers, after being a darling of Madison Square Garden fans, while playing for the New York Rangers. His nickname was what?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. This wing once scored 61 goals in a season, earning him the nickname of "The Rifle". Who was he?

Answer: (one or two words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. This defenseman was always talking, both on and off the ice. His name is Joe Watson, and he wore number 14. His nickname was what? Hint

Thunder Mouth

Gabby

Rerun

Chatter Mouth

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Question 10 of 10

10. This player was an addition to the Flyers family. Jeremy Roenick is known by what nickname? Hint

Flash

Roeney

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who patrolled the wing in the 1970's, and later played for the Washington Caps, and was known as The Hound?

Answer: Bob Kelly

Number 9, the Hound. Very infrequently he was called Hounddog, but in the lockerroom and on broadcasts it was the Hound.

2. Ken Linseman had a colorful nickname. He was known as what nickname?

Answer: The Rat

The Rat would use his quick feet to slide all over the ice and drive opposing players nuts.

3. Bob Dailey was a big defenseman with an outstanding shot. He was known as who?

Answer: The Count

As in Count Dracula, given for his penchant for wearing a long overcoat over his 6'5" body.

4. Defenseman Andre Dupont, was once in a commercial which started with him saying what three words?

Answer: This is Moose

Andre "Moose" Dupont was a huge defenseman with a French Canadian accent, and he introduced an automobile commercial with the, "This is Moose" start.

5. Dave Schultz was involved in numerous hockey fights, gaining his nickname of what?

Answer: The Hammer

Dave hammered a lot of opponents, but also scored more than 20 goals one season.

6. Larry Goodenough played defense for the Flyers for some time. His nickname was what?

Answer: Izzy

Izzy, as is: Larry Is He Goodenough?

7. Ed Hospodar joined Flyers, after being a darling of Madison Square Garden fans, while playing for the New York Rangers. His nickname was what?

Answer: Boxcar

Ed "Boxcar" Hospodar was a hard-hitting defenseman.

8. This wing once scored 61 goals in a season, earning him the nickname of "The Rifle". Who was he?

Answer: Reggie Leach

Leech was one of a small number of players to have won the Conn Smythe Trophy, as most valuable player in the Stanley Cup Finals, while playing for the losing team! He earned that distinction in 1976 when the Flyers lost.

9. This defenseman was always talking, both on and off the ice. His name is Joe Watson, and he wore number 14. His nickname was what?

Answer: Thunder Mouth

Joe's brother Jim played for the Flyers as well.

10. This player was an addition to the Flyers family. Jeremy Roenick is known by what nickname?

Answer: JR

JR has more than 1,000 games and points under his belt and still skates with fast, fluid strides. He is one of the few players who has led his team in points, and penalty minutes in the same season.

Source: Author Jersey Rob

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