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The Canucks of Vancouver Quiz for Experts | NHL Teams

This is just a short quiz on the Vancouver Canucks.

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

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canadian_quizmaster

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6 mins

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Multiple Choice

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35,394

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did the Vancouver Canucks franchise first make the playoffs? Hint

1975

1976

1974

1972

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1982 when the Canucks made it all the way to the Stanley Cup finals they played 4 teams. Which is the correct order in which they faced them? Hint

Kings, Blackhawks, Islanders, Flames

Blackhawks, Kings, Flames, Islanders

Flames, Blackhawks, Kings, Islanders

Flames, Kings, Blackhawks, Islanders

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first Canuck to score an overtime goal in the playoffs? Hint

Stan 'Steamer' Smyl

Gary Lupul

Harold Snepets

Dave 'Tiger' Williams

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which two Canucks set the team record for goals in the shortest amount of time, when they scored 6 seconds apart? Hint

Mark Messier and Bill Muckalt

Dave Babych and Pavel Bure

Greg Adams and Cliff Ronning

Trevor Linden and Adrian Aucoin

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following players doesn't hold the Canucks record for most shots in a game with 13? Hint

Russ Courtnall

Pavel Bure

Trevor Linden

Geoff Courtnall

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Canucks held their training camp for the 1979-80 season in a coastal British Columbian town, which of the following was it? Hint

Comox

Powell River

Sechelt

Prince Rupert

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the 2000-2001 season which Canuck broke the record for most goals in one season by a captain?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who and or what was traded along with Todd Bertuzzi from the New York Islanders to the Vancouver Canucks for fan favorite captain Trevor Linden, in 1998? Hint

Bryan McCabe and a 3rd round draft pick

1st round draft pick

Bryan McCabe

Bryan McCabe and a 1st round draft pick

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Canuck who is currently playing for their farm team scored an unusual first ever NHL goal against the Colorado Avalanche last season(1999-2000)? Hint

Jarkko Ruutu

Steve Kariya

Zenith Komarniski

Pat Kavanagh

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is the first player to have his number retired by the Canucks? Hint

Stan 'Steamer' Smyl

'King' Richard Brodeur

Dave 'Tiger Williams'

Gary 'Suitcase' Smith

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did the Vancouver Canucks franchise first make the playoffs?

Answer: 1975

The Canucks lost in 5 games to the Montreal Canadiens.

2. In 1982 when the Canucks made it all the way to the Stanley Cup finals they played 4 teams. Which is the correct order in which they faced them?

Answer: Flames, Kings, Blackhawks, Islanders

The Canucks beat the Flames in 3 straight games (is this really right? That is what it said on the Canucks official website. Please tell me if I'm wrong), then the Kings in 5 games and finally the Blackhawks in 5 games before bowing out in 4 straight to the mighty New York Islanders.

The first game of the Blackhawks series marked the first time the Canucks played a game in the month of May. It was May 1st, 1982 and they won 4-3.

3. Who was the first Canuck to score an overtime goal in the playoffs?

Answer: Dave 'Tiger' Williams

Tiger scored against the Calgary Flames on April 8th, 1982.

4. Which two Canucks set the team record for goals in the shortest amount of time, when they scored 6 seconds apart?

Answer: Greg Adams and Cliff Ronning

Greg scored at 8:51 of the second period of the Feburary 6th,1992 game against the New York Islanders while Cliff scored at 8:57.

5. Which of the following players doesn't hold the Canucks record for most shots in a game with 13?

Answer: Geoff Courtnall

Russ Courtnall accomplished the feat on March 6th, 1996 against the Buffalo Sabres, and he beat Dominik Hasek on three of them. Trevor Linden did it on March 9th, 1996 against the Colorado Avalance, while the 'Russian Rocket' Pavel Bure did it on April 7th, 1993 against the Edmonton Oilers.

6. The Canucks held their training camp for the 1979-80 season in a coastal British Columbian town, which of the following was it?

Answer: Powell River

The Canucks held their 1979-80 training camp at the recreation complex in Powell River, British Columbia, which is the hometown of current NHL player Brad Bombardir and myself.

7. In the 2000-2001 season which Canuck broke the record for most goals in one season by a captain?

Answer: Markus Naslund

Markus scored 41 goals in the 2000-2001 season before it was cut short when he broke his leg in Buffalo. By reaching the 40 goal mark, Markus Naslund received a {$200,000} bonus in his contract. If he hadn't broken his leg and reached the 45 goal mark, he would have received an additional {$300,000} bonus on top of that. If he had made it to the 50 goal plateau he would have gotten {$500,000} more, for an even 1,000,000 extra on his contract.

8. Who and or what was traded along with Todd Bertuzzi from the New York Islanders to the Vancouver Canucks for fan favorite captain Trevor Linden, in 1998?

Answer: Bryan McCabe and a 3rd round draft pick

On February 6th, 1998 Trevor Linden was traded away from the only team he knew, by the 'evil' Mike Keenan for Todd Bertuzzi, Bryan McCabe and a 3rd round draft pick.

9. Which Canuck who is currently playing for their farm team scored an unusual first ever NHL goal against the Colorado Avalanche last season(1999-2000)?

Answer: Zenith Komarniski

Zenith scored the goal, from the face-off dot at center ice in GM Place on one of the games greatest, Patrick Roy. It was an unbelievably soft goal because Zenith was just shooting the puck into the Colorado zone and Patrick was the only player in there. By the time the puck went into the net, Zenith was standing on the bench.

10. Who is the first player to have his number retired by the Canucks?

Answer: Stan 'Steamer' Smyl

Stan had a lengthy career with the Canucks and until this season he held the record for most goals in one season by a Canucks captain with 38.

Source: Author canadian_quizmaster

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