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Total Hockey Trivia Quiz

15 questions on the topic of NHL Hockey, ranging from the early era to the modern era.

A multiple-choice quiz by eagle09. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
eagle09

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,402

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Question 1 of 15

1. In the 1988-89 season, 4 players finished with 150 points or more. Who were these 4 players? Hint

Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Steve Yzerman, Bernie Nicholls

Wayne Gretzky,Mario Lemieux,Paul Coffey,Denis Savard

Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux,Jari Kurri,Brett Hull

Wayne Gretzky,Steve Yzerman,Luc Robitaille,Mark Messier

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who was the scoring champion in 1918? Hint

Cy Denneny

Newsy Lalonde

Reg Noble

Joe Malone

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who was the first player ever chosen at the first ever NHL amateur draft, which began back in 1969? Hint

Marc Tardif

Andre Dupont

Dick Redmond

Rejean Houle

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Question 4 of 15

4. One of these teams has never existed. Which of these 4 teams never have been a member of the NHL? Hint

Quebec Bulldogs

Philadelphia Quakers

Vancouver Millionaires

Hamilton Tigers

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which of the following teams once lost 71 games in one season? Hint

Quebec Nordiques

Ottawa Senators

San Jose Sharks

Washington Capitals

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who was the first player in NHL history to score 7 goals in one game? Hint

Red Berenson

Wayne Gretzky

Joe Malone

Newsy Lalonde

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which goalie was the first to record 22 shutouts in a season? Hint

Terry Sawchuk

George Hainsworth

Tony Esposito

Patrick Roy

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which of the following 2 players, once set a record for most assists in one season by a rookie? Hint

Teemu Selanne and Joe Juneau

Peter Stastny and Joe Juneau

Dale Hawerchuk and Steve Yzerman

Sergei Makarov and Teemu Selanne

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Question 9 of 15

9. What player has won the Lady Byng Trophy a record 7 times in his career? Hint

Frank Boucher

Mike Bossy

Wayne Gretzky

Red Kelly

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which of the following set a record for most goals in a game by a defenceman? Hint

Bobby Orr

Ian Turnbull

Paul Coffey

Harry Cameron

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who was the first ever U.S. born player to be drafted No. 1 overall in the NHL entry Draft? Hint

Brian Lawton

Mike Modano

Phil Housley

Bryan Berard

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Question 12 of 15

12. Maurice " The Rocket " Richard, was the first to score 50 goals in one season. Who was the second ever to accomplish this feat? Hint

Bobby Hull

Bernie Geoffrion

Gordie Howe

Phi Esposito

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Question 13 of 15

13. Wayne Gretzky has recorded 7 assists in one game on 3 occasions in his great career. Name the second player to also have 7 assists in one game? Hint

Mario Lemieux

Bobby Orr

Elmer Lach

Billy Taylor

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who set a record for most assists in one All-Star game with 5? Hint

Mats Naslund

Mario Lemieux

Wayne Gretzky

Adam Oates

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Question 15 of 15

15. When was the first All-Star game ever held? Hint

1940

1935

1934

1938

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 1988-89 season, 4 players finished with 150 points or more. Who were these 4 players?

Answer: Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Steve Yzerman, Bernie Nicholls

In the 1988/89 season, Mario Lemieux finished with 199 points to lead the league, in second was Wayne Gretzky with 168 points, in third was Steve Yzerman with 155 points, and in fourth was Bernie Nicholls with 150 points.

2. Who was the scoring champion in 1918?

Answer: Joe Malone

Joe Malone won with 48 points in 20 games. He scored 44 goals that year.

3. Who was the first player ever chosen at the first ever NHL amateur draft, which began back in 1969?

Answer: Rejean Houle

Rejean Houle was selected as the first pick by the Montreal Canadiens, Marc Tardif was selected no. 2 by Montreal as well, Dick Redmond went 5th to the Minnesota North Stars, and Andre " moose " Dupont went 8th to the New York Rangers. This was the first ever NHL amateur Draft with all teams involved. The first draft was held in 1963, and in 1979 it became known as the NHL Entry Draft.

4. One of these teams has never existed. Which of these 4 teams never have been a member of the NHL?

Answer: Vancouver Millionaires

The Vancouver Millionaires were never a part of the NHL, even though they won the Stanley Cup in 1914-1915 but this was prior to the formation of the NHL. The Philadelphia Quakers played one season in 1930-1931, the Hamilton Tigers played from 1920 to 1925, and the Quebec Bulldogs played one season in 1919-1920.

5. Which of the following teams once lost 71 games in one season?

Answer: San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks suffered 71 losses in the 1992-93 season with a 11-71-2 record. They finished with 24 points that year. That same year the Ottawa Senators also finished with 24 points but with 70 losses. The really surprising thing though is that the next year in 1993-94, San Jose would go onto record 82 points a whopping 58 point increase and go to game 7 of the second round of the playoffs.

6. Who was the first player in NHL history to score 7 goals in one game?

Answer: Joe Malone

Joe Malone scored 7 goals on January 31 1920, as his Quebec Bulldogs beat Toronto 10 to 6. The 3 other players listed have all scored 6 goals in one game, along with a handful of others throughout history.

7. Which goalie was the first to record 22 shutouts in a season?

Answer: George Hainsworth

George Hainsworth recorded 22 shutouts with Montreal in the 1928-29 season in only 44 games played.

8. Which of the following 2 players, once set a record for most assists in one season by a rookie?

Answer: Peter Stastny and Joe Juneau

Peter Stastny recorded a record 70 assists in his rookie season in 1980-81, and won the Calder Trophy that year, and Joe Juneau would tie that mark in 1992-93, with a rookie campaign of 70 assists and 102 points.

9. What player has won the Lady Byng Trophy a record 7 times in his career?

Answer: Frank Boucher

Frank Boucher of the New York Rangers has won the Lady Byng Trophy a record 7 times, from 1928 to 1931, and then again from 1933 to 1935. Wayne Gretzky has won the trophy 5 times.

10. Which of the following set a record for most goals in a game by a defenceman?

Answer: Ian Turnbull

Ian Turnbull scored 5 goals on February 2, 1977, in a 9 to 1 Toronto victory over Detroit.

11. Who was the first ever U.S. born player to be drafted No. 1 overall in the NHL entry Draft?

Answer: Brian Lawton

Brian Lawton was the first ever U.S. born player to be picked no. 1, when he was chosen back in 1983 by the Minnesota North Stars.

12. Maurice " The Rocket " Richard, was the first to score 50 goals in one season. Who was the second ever to accomplish this feat?

Answer: Bernie Geoffrion

After the Rocket had scored 50 goals in the 1944-45 season, it took 16 years for another player to do it, and it was Bernie " boom boom " Geoffrion, to score 50 in the 1960-1961 season.

13. Wayne Gretzky has recorded 7 assists in one game on 3 occasions in his great career. Name the second player to also have 7 assists in one game?

Answer: Billy Taylor

Billy Taylor recorded a record 7 assits in one game on March 16th 1947, and shared that record with the Great Gretzky.

14. Who set a record for most assists in one All-Star game with 5?

Answer: Mats Naslund

Mats Naslund recorded a record 5 assists in the 1988 All-Star, played in St. Louis as the Wales beat the Campbell 6 to 5 in overtime.

15. When was the first All-Star game ever held?

Answer: 1934

The first ever all-star game was held in Toronto in 1934, played as a benefit for injured player Ace Bailey, the Leafs defeated the all stars 7 to 3.

Source: Author eagle09

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