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Quiz about The Hockey Hall Of Fame
Quiz about The Hockey Hall Of Fame

The Hockey Hall Of Fame Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about the Hockey Hall of Fame?

A multiple-choice quiz by darmstrong91. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
darmstrong91
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
103,324
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1577
Last 3 plays: Vincent_Kavar (7/10), Guest 136 (4/10), Guest 185 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In what year was the Hockey Hall of Fame established? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Steve Shutt played his entire NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens?


Question 3 of 10
3. To become a member of the Hockey Hall Of Fame you must have been retired for how many years? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Bobby Orr finished his career with the Boston Bruins?


Question 5 of 10
5. Mario Lemieux became the first hall of famer to become active?


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these hall of famers was not a first round draft choice? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was the first player to match Maurice Richard's feat of 50 goals in 50 games?

Answer: (Two Words, played for the Islanders)
Question 8 of 10
8. Which hall of famer was the first to win the Hart trophy for the NHL's Most Valuable Player 3 years in a row? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was the first hall of famer in history to be named all-stars as both forward and defenceman?

Answer: (played for Boston)
Question 10 of 10
10. How many 50 goal seasons did Mike Bossy have? Hint



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Oct 29 2024 : Vincent_Kavar: 7/10
Oct 20 2024 : Guest 136: 4/10
Sep 12 2024 : Guest 185: 4/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In what year was the Hockey Hall of Fame established?

Answer: 1943

The Hockey Hall Of Fame was established in 1943, and the first inductions were made in 1945 when 12 players were inducted that year. They were Dan Bain, Hobey Baker, Russell Bowie, Charlie Gardiner, Eddie Gerard, Frank McGee, Howie Morenz, Tommy Phillips, Harvey Pulford, Art Ross, Hod Stewart and Georges Vezina.
2. Steve Shutt played his entire NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens?

Answer: False

Steve Shutt played 12 seasons from 1972-1973 and part of the 1984-85 season with the Montreal Canadiens before being sent to Los Angeles where he played 59 games in his final season in the NHL.
3. To become a member of the Hockey Hall Of Fame you must have been retired for how many years?

Answer: 3 years

There have been exeptions to this rule in the twentieth century as ten players were inducted immediately in their first year. They were Dit Clapper 1947, Maurice Richard 1961, Ted Lindsay 1966, Red Kelly 1969, Terry Sawchuk 1971, Jean Beliveau 1972, Gordie Howe 1972, Bobby Orr 1979, Mario Lemieux 1997 and Wayne Gretzky in 1999.
4. Bobby Orr finished his career with the Boston Bruins?

Answer: False

Bobby Orr played 10 seasons with the Bruins then signed with Chicago in 1976-77, but would only play 26 games over 3 seasons.
5. Mario Lemieux became the first hall of famer to become active?

Answer: False

Gordie Howe retired for 2 years to play in the World Hockey Association before coming back to the NHL for one more year in 1979-80. Guy Lafleur retired in 1984-85 and was inducted in the hall of fame in 1988. Shortly after his induction Lafleur announced he was making a comeback and signed with the New York Rangers for the 1989-90 season, then played 2 seasons with the Quebec Nordiques before calling and end to his career for good. Mario Lemieux retired after the 1996-97 season and was inducted in 1997 before coming back for the 2001-02 season.
6. Which of these hall of famers was not a first round draft choice?

Answer: Bryan Trottier

The Islanders took Trottier in the second round (22nd overall)in 1974, and also selected now hall of famer Clark Gilles with their first pick (4th overall). Potvin was taken by the Islanders a year earlier 1st overall which was the same year the leafs would pick Lanny McDonald 4th overall. Mike Bossy was picked 15th by the Islanders in 1976.
7. Who was the first player to match Maurice Richard's feat of 50 goals in 50 games?

Answer: Mike Bossy

Mike Bossy would score his 50th goal against Ron Grahame of the Quebec Nordiques with 1:29 left in his 50th game of the 1980-81 season.
8. Which hall of famer was the first to win the Hart trophy for the NHL's Most Valuable Player 3 years in a row?

Answer: Bobby Orr

Bobby Orr won the award in 1970, 1971, 1972. Gordie Howe won the award twice in a row on 2 separate occasions in 1952, 1953, and in 1957, 1958, he would also win the award in 1960 and in 1963. Howie Morenz also won the award twice in a row in 1931, and in 1932 he also won it in 1928. Wayne Gretzky won the Hart 9 times including 8 in a row from 1980-1987.
9. Who was the first hall of famer in history to be named all-stars as both forward and defenceman?

Answer: Dit Clapper

For 10 years Dit Clapper was a top forward for the Boston Bruins earning All-Star team honors in 1931 and in 1935. He would switch to defence in 1937-38 earning 4 selections to the first All-Star team and one to the second All-Star team.
10. How many 50 goal seasons did Mike Bossy have?

Answer: 9

Mike Bossy would hit the 50 goal plateau for 9 straight years from his rookie season of 53 which was then a rookie record from 1977 through to 1986. He fell short of 50 in his final season in 1986-87, as injuries limited him to 38 goals in 63 games.
Source: Author darmstrong91

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