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Very Difficult Pittsburgh Penguins Quiz | 10 Questions | Sports

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A multiple-choice quiz by Koltzov71. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Koltzov71

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
227,963

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In a trade which sent Zarley Zalapski, John Cullen, and Jeff Parker to the Hartford Whalers, in return the Penguins got Ron Francis, Ulf Samuelsson, and who? Hint

Grant Jennings

Bob Bougner

Kjell Samuelsson

Bobby Dollas

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Question 2 of 10

2. What Penguins player in the 2005-06 season was from Belarus? Hint

Shane Endicott

Joseph Melichar

Tomas Surovy

Konstantin Koltsov

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Penguin defencemen led the team in points during their run to Eastern Conference final in the 2000-01 season? Hint

Darius Kasparitus

Michal Rozsival

Ian Moran

Andrew Ference

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who did Tom Barrasso get traded to Ottawa for? Hint

Ron Tugnut

Ron Tugnutt & Janne Laukannen

Ron Tugnutt & Janne Laukannen & 2nd round draft pick

Ron Tugnutt & 1st round draft pick

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did the Penguins acquire goalie Johan Hedberg from? Hint

Vancouver Canucks

San Jose Sharks

Dallas Stars

Philadelphia Flyers

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Question 6 of 10

6. What team did both Sabastein Caron and Marc-Andre Fleury post 1-0 shutouts against in the the 2003-04 season? Hint

New York Rangers

Washington Capitals

New York Islanders

Chicago Blackhawks

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Question 7 of 10

7. What team did J.S. Aubin record a shutout against in the 2003-04 season? Hint

Dallas Stars

New Jersey Devils

New York Rangers

Edmonton Oilers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Without Jagr and Kovalev for parts of the series, the Penguins were still able to upset the Devils in the first round of the 1999 playoffs. What seed were the Penguins that season? Hint

8th

6th

7th

5th

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mario Lemeiux was very unhappy about being drafted by the Pens.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Goalie Jocelyn Thibault had a terrible year in 2005-06. He had played for a number of teams but enjoyed one of his best seasons with a 2.34 GAA and a .917 save percentage with what team? Hint

Montreal Canadians

Colorado Avalanche

Quebec Nordiques

Chicago Blackhawks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In a trade which sent Zarley Zalapski, John Cullen, and Jeff Parker to the Hartford Whalers, in return the Penguins got Ron Francis, Ulf Samuelsson, and who?

Answer: Grant Jennings

A blockbuster trade which propelled the Penguins to their two straight Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992.

2. What Penguins player in the 2005-06 season was from Belarus?

Answer: Konstantin Koltsov

Koltsov was known for his blazing speed. Endicott is Canadian, Surovy is Slovakian, and Melichar is from the Czech Republic. Koltsov played a big role in the Wilkes-Barrie Scranton Penguins run to the Calder Cup in 2003-04.

3. Which Penguin defencemen led the team in points during their run to Eastern Conference final in the 2000-01 season?

Answer: Andrew Ference

Ference had 10 points in their run, including a goal in Game 7 against Buffalo.

4. Who did Tom Barrasso get traded to Ottawa for?

Answer: Ron Tugnutt & Janne Laukannen

Tugnutt played well for the Penguins in the 2000 playoffs, but after building a 2-0 series lead against Philly in the 2nd round, the Penguins lost 4 straight including a 5-overtime loss in game 4. Barrasso and the Senators lost in six games to the Leafs in the first round.

5. Who did the Penguins acquire goalie Johan Hedberg from?

Answer: San Jose Sharks

Hedberg was amazing for the Penguins in the 2001 playoffs, but just did not pan out to much of anything after that. He was nicknamed 'The Moose' because of his AHL team helmet from the Manitoba Moose.

6. What team did both Sabastein Caron and Marc-Andre Fleury post 1-0 shutouts against in the the 2003-04 season?

Answer: Chicago Blackhawks

Sabastein Caron posted his shutout on the road, while Fleury did his dirty work at home. Aside from these bright spots, the Penguins' goaltenders in the 2003-04 season were shell-shocked by large amounts of shots throughout the season.

7. What team did J.S. Aubin record a shutout against in the 2003-04 season?

Answer: Dallas Stars

In a huge upset, Aubin made 44 saves for the shutout on home ice. This was Aubin's only shutout of the season, which proved to be his last as a Penguin before signing with the Leafs.

8. Without Jagr and Kovalev for parts of the series, the Penguins were still able to upset the Devils in the first round of the 1999 playoffs. What seed were the Penguins that season?

Answer: 8th

The Penguins pulled of a surprising upset, getting OT goals from Jagr and Straka in the series to win in 7 games. The Pens lost in 6 games to the Leafs in the next round.

9. Mario Lemeiux was very unhappy about being drafted by the Pens.

Answer: True

Due to contract problems, Lemeiux was unhappy about being selected 1st overall by the Pens.

10. Goalie Jocelyn Thibault had a terrible year in 2005-06. He had played for a number of teams but enjoyed one of his best seasons with a 2.34 GAA and a .917 save percentage with what team?

Answer: Quebec Nordiques

Great promising goalie early in his career seemed to have hit a wall with injuries and poor play in 2004-05 and 2005-06.

Source: Author Koltzov71

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