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The Blues Are Born Trivia Quiz

St. Louis Blues Hockey: a ten question quiz on the first 34 years of the Blues: 1967-1968 to 1999-2000.

A multiple-choice quiz by archtalon. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
archtalon

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
44,345

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
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Question 1 of 10

1. Glenn Hall was the first Blues starting goalie. Who was his back-up in their first season? Hint

Seth Martin

Jacque Plante

Earnie Wakely

Ted Ouimet

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following Blues jersey numbers have not been retired? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Against what team did Red Berenson score 6 goals on November 7th, 1968? Hint

Pittsburgh Penguins

Los Angeles Kings

Philadelphia Flyers

Minnesota North Stars

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the first Blue to win the Conn Smythe trophy as a member of the Blues? Hint

Garry Unger

Brett Hull

Glenn Hall

Red Berenson

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Question 5 of 10

5. From which team did the Blues acquire Chris Pronger? Hint

Florida Panthers

Toronto Maple Leafs

Hartford Whalers

New Jersey Devils

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Question 6 of 10

6. To what city did the Blues almost move? Hint

New Jersey

Saskatoon

Colorado

Kansas City

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the St. Louis Arena called when Ralston Purina owned the team? Hint

RP Dome

Purina Arena

Checkerdome

Ralston Arena

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Blues won what major team trophy in 1999-2000? Hint

President's Trophy

World Cup of Hockey

Conn Smythe Award

Selke Award

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following has NOT been a coach of the Blues? Hint

Scotty Bowman

Sid Abel

Al Arbour

Bob Hartley

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Question 10 of 10

10. What NHL team first competed in St. Louis as the Eagles? Hint

Kansas City Blues

Ottawa Senators

Dallas Stars

Columbus Blue Jackets

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Glenn Hall was the first Blues starting goalie. Who was his back-up in their first season?

Answer: Seth Martin

Martin want back to being a fireman after a season with the Blues. All other goalies played with the Blues but after their inaugural season in 1967-68.

2. Which of the following Blues jersey numbers have not been retired?

Answer: 7

No. 3 was retired for Bob Gassoff, No. 8 was retired for Barclay Plager, and No. 24 was retired for Bernie Federko.

3. Against what team did Red Berenson score 6 goals on November 7th, 1968?

Answer: Philadelphia Flyers

6 goals and 1 assist: what a night for the Red Baron!

4. Who was the first Blue to win the Conn Smythe trophy as a member of the Blues?

Answer: Glenn Hall

He won it in 1968.

5. From which team did the Blues acquire Chris Pronger?

Answer: Hartford Whalers

6. To what city did the Blues almost move?

Answer: Saskatoon

Yes - really!

7. What was the St. Louis Arena called when Ralston Purina owned the team?

Answer: Checkerdome

All rather silly names, eh?

8. The Blues won what major team trophy in 1999-2000?

Answer: President's Trophy

President's Trophy for best overall in regular season but lost in 1st round to San Jose. :(

9. Which of the following has NOT been a coach of the Blues?

Answer: Bob Hartley

10. What NHL team first competed in St. Louis as the Eagles?

Answer: Ottawa Senators

The St. Louis Eagles lasted one year in the early 1930s then became the Ottawa Senators, who folded and later were reincarnated as the current Senators.

Source: Author archtalon

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