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The Staal Brothers Trivia Quiz

This quiz will test your IQ on the famous Staal brothers, including questions about their junior hockey careers, NHL entry drafts, and life in the NHL.

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

Author
pittpengawin

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,294

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
130

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Staal brothers all started their junior hockey careers playing in the OHL. Which teams have the Staal brothers played for? Hint

Peterborough Petes and Sudbury Wolves

Windsor Spitfires and London Knights

Peterborough Petes and Ottawa 67s

Niagara IceDogs and Owen South Attack

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which brother was the last to be drafted by an NHL team? Hint

Jordan Staal

Marc Staal

Eric Staal

Jared Staal

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which brother won Olympic gold for Canada in 2010, alongside Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby? Hint

Jordan Staal

Eric Staal

Marc Staal

Jared Staal

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2009, which Staal brother won the Stanley Cup? Hint

Jordan Staal

Eric Staal

Marc Staal

Jared Staal

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the third Staal brother to play in the NHL? Hint

Henry Staal

Eric Staal

Marc Staal

Jared Staal

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which NHL team was Jared Staal drafted by in the 2008 NHL entry draft? Hint

Vancouver Canucks

Carolina Hurricanes

Pittsburgh Penguins

Phoenix Coyotes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Staal brother was drafted into the NHL as a defenceman? Hint

Jared Staal

Marc Staal

Jordan Staal

Eric Staal

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why was Jordan Staal arrested during Eric's bachelor party? Hint

Break and entering

Being naked in public

Stealing from a gas station

Underage drinking

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Question 9 of 10

9. During his draft year, Marc-Andre Fleury was chosen first overall. Which Staal brother was drafted second overall in the same year? Hint

Eric Staal

Henry Staal

Jordan Staal

Jared Staal

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Staal brother was the youngest when he played his first NHL game at the age of 18? Hint

Eric Staal

Jordan Staal

Henry Staal

Marc Staal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Staal brothers all started their junior hockey careers playing in the OHL. Which teams have the Staal brothers played for?

Answer: Peterborough Petes and Sudbury Wolves

Eric and Jordan both played for the Peterborough Petes during their junior years, but not at the same time. Marc and Jared played for the Sudbury Wolves as teammates.

2. Which brother was the last to be drafted by an NHL team?

Answer: Jared Staal

In 2001, Jared was playing for the Florida Everblades in the ECHL. He was the only brother who hadn't played in the NHL by the time he was 20.

3. Which brother won Olympic gold for Canada in 2010, alongside Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby?

Answer: Eric Staal

Although three of the brothers were invited to try out for Team Canada, only Eric made the cut. The official roster was announced December 30, 2009.

4. In 2009, which Staal brother won the Stanley Cup?

Answer: Jordan Staal

Eric and the Carolina Hurricanes won the cup in 2006. Three years later, after a disappointing fall to Detroit just a year earlier, Jordan and the Pittsburgh Penguins won its 3rd cup in franchise history.

5. Who was the third Staal brother to play in the NHL?

Answer: Marc Staal

Marc Staal is the second oldest of the brothers, but younger brother Jordan Staal played in the NHL a year before his brother. Marc made his NHL debut on October 4, 2007.

6. Which NHL team was Jared Staal drafted by in the 2008 NHL entry draft?

Answer: Phoenix Coyotes

Jared was drafted by Phoenix, but was later traded to Carolina in return for a 6th round pick for the 2010-11 season.

7. Which Staal brother was drafted into the NHL as a defenceman?

Answer: Marc Staal

Marc is a leading defenceman for the New York Rangers. His other brothers were forwards. Jordan and Eric were center men, while Jared played right wing.

8. Why was Jordan Staal arrested during Eric's bachelor party?

Answer: Underage drinking

In Canada, Jordan would have been considered of age to drink, as the drinking age in most of Canada was 19. In the USA, where the bachelor party was held, the drinking age was 21. Jordan was 19 at the time of the party, so was considered underage.

9. During his draft year, Marc-Andre Fleury was chosen first overall. Which Staal brother was drafted second overall in the same year?

Answer: Eric Staal

In the 2003 entry draft, Marc-Andre Fleury was chosen by the Penguins. The Hurricanes chose Eric Staal second overall, as their first round pick.

10. Which Staal brother was the youngest when he played his first NHL game at the age of 18?

Answer: Jordan Staal

Jordan was drafted by Pittsburgh at the age of 17, and played his first game for the Penguins just after his 18th birthday. Along with fellow teammates Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Marc-Andre Fleury, Jordan was part of the Penguins young core.

Source: Author pittpengawin

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