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Pierre Turgeon Trivia Quiz

Here's a toughie on my favorite NHL star of all time.

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

Author
Gymhero

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
210,373

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. During his three and a half years spent with the New York Islanders, how many times did Turgeon lead the team in overall scoring? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what season did Turgeon lead the Buffalo Sabres in scoring? Hint

1985-86

1991-92

1989-90

1987-88

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Pierre's wife's name? Hint

Maryanne

Elizabeth

Michelle

Jeanine

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which NHL All Star game was Turgeon one of three players to collect 5 points in the game? Hint

1990-91

1994-95

1992-93

1995-96

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many different teams did Turgeon play for in the NHL prior to the 2004-05 season, the NHL lockout season? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which three other players was Turgeon traded with to the Islanders in 1991? Hint

Uwe Krupp, Benoit Hogue, and Dave McLlwain

John Tucker, Christian Ruutu, and Tom Draper

Mike Foligno, Darren Puppa, and Alexander Mogilny

Benoit Hogue, Dale Hauwerchuck, and Mike Foligno

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Question 7 of 10

7. What brand of hockey sticks did Turgeon use while with the Sabres? Hint

Montreal

Koho Revolution

Titan

Sherwood PMP

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Question 8 of 10

8. When he participated in his first two NHL All Star games, what two numbers did Turgeon wear? Hint

47 & 17

27 & 37

17 & 7

77 & 7

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Question 9 of 10

9. What number was Turgeon drafted? Hint

9th overall draft pick that was traded to Buffalo during the draft

2nd overall

1st overall

5th overall

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Question 10 of 10

10. Prior to joining the Colorado Avalanche in 2005, how many teams had Turgeon been either the team captain or an assistant captain? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. During his three and a half years spent with the New York Islanders, how many times did Turgeon lead the team in overall scoring?

Answer: 3

Turgeon led the Islanders in scoring in all 3 full years spent with the Islanders. He led the team with 95 points in 1991-92, a few weeks after being traded from the Buffalo Sabres, 132 points in the 1992-93 season, and 94 points in the 1993-94 season, though he should've cracked 100 points that year, but he was benched for a few games and he also missed several games with a broken cheek bone.

2. In what season did Turgeon lead the Buffalo Sabres in scoring?

Answer: 1989-90

Turgeon led the Sabres in scoring with 106 points (40 goals and 66 assists) in the 1989-1990 season, allowing him to be selected for his first ever NHL All Star Game appearance where he netted 2 goals for the Wales Conference.

3. What is Pierre's wife's name?

Answer: Elizabeth

Turgeon's wife's name is Elizabeth.

4. In which NHL All Star game was Turgeon one of three players to collect 5 points in the game?

Answer: 1992-93

In the 1992-93 All Star Game in Montreal, Turgeon collected five points in the game, tallying a hat trick (3 goals) and 2 assists.

5. How many different teams did Turgeon play for in the NHL prior to the 2004-05 season, the NHL lockout season?

Answer: 5

Turgeon started his NHL career in 1986-87 with the Buffalo Sabres and then was traded on October 10, 1991 to the New York Islanders with other players for their high scoring center Pat LaFontaine. Turgeon was then traded to the Montreal Canadiens on April 9, 1995.

He spent two seasons there and then was shipped to the St. Louis Blues along with Craig Conroy in exchange for Rory Fitzpatrick. Turgeon was signed by the Dallas Stars at the beginning of the 2001-02 season.

6. Which three other players was Turgeon traded with to the Islanders in 1991?

Answer: Uwe Krupp, Benoit Hogue, and Dave McLlwain

Turgeon was sent to the Islanders along with Hogue, Krupp, and McLlwain in exchange for Pat LaFontaine, Randy Wood, and Randy Hillier.

7. What brand of hockey sticks did Turgeon use while with the Sabres?

Answer: Titan

Turgeon used a Titan stick up until the 1991-92 season with the Islanders when he then switched to the Victoriaville 4050 Ultra Vic sticks. Later in the 1993-94 season, he can be seen in several pictures and hockey cards with a Sher Wood PMP 7000 stick. This belonged to defensemen Tom Kurvers.

8. When he participated in his first two NHL All Star games, what two numbers did Turgeon wear?

Answer: 17 & 7

Turgeon donned the number 17 in the 1990 All Star game and number 7 in the 1994 All Star game. On both occasions the number 77 was taken.

9. What number was Turgeon drafted?

Answer: 1st overall

Turgeon was the second number one overall draft pick by the Sabres. The first was Gilbert Perrault.

10. Prior to joining the Colorado Avalanche in 2005, how many teams had Turgeon been either the team captain or an assistant captain?

Answer: 2

Turgeon was named the team captain for the Montreal Canadiens at the beginning of the 1995-96 season. After his trade to the St. Louis Blues, he was assigned one of the team assistant captain "A"s.

Source: Author Gymhero

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