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Trivial Sports Trivia Quiz

Just some odd ball questions on some quirky sports facts.

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

Author
natsco

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
72,918

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
400

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Question 1 of 10

1. What NHL team originally drafted future Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden? Hint

New York Rangers

Montreal Canadiens

Boston Bruins

Detroit Red Wings

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Question 2 of 10

2. Wayne Gretzky had a brother who played part of a season in the NHL, what was his name? Hint

Keith

Brent

Walter

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Question 3 of 10

3. From 1980 to 2000, only three players won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer. They were Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and _________?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname .. European)

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the 1972 WHA All-Star game, two players on the same team wore the same number, do you know why? Hint

out of respect to two players

the trainer made a mistake sewing the numbers

two players argued over the number 9

as a joke for the fans

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1919 the Stanley Cup Finals were cancelled in the middle of the series and no Cup was awarded. Do you know why? Hint

their were to many fights and the refs refused to continue

one teams goalie got hurt and they couldn't find a replacement

the building of one of the teams burned down

because of a influenza epidemic

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Question 6 of 10

6. After soundly winning a game in the mid 1980s against the New Jersey Devils, Edmonton Oilers superstar Wayne Gretzky referred to the Devils as a '_______
__________ Club'?

Answer: (Two Words ... childrens TV show)

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Question 7 of 10

7. During a Heavyweight title fight in the 1990s against Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson was disqualified because he did what? Hint

repeatedly punched below the belt

tested positive for cocaine

knocked Evander out after the bell in round 3

bit Evander's ear

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who scored the most goals in one season by a defenceman, in the 20th Century? Hint

Bobby Orr

Paul Coffey

Doug Wilson

Al MacInnis

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following brothers were never teammates on an NHL team? Hint

Frank and Peter Mahovlich

Phil and Tony Esposito

Bobby and Dennis Hull

Pavel and Valeri Bure

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Question 10 of 10

10. During the remainder of the 20th Century, how many Stanley Cups did the six expansion teams from 1967 win combined? Hint

six

four

none

two

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What NHL team originally drafted future Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden?

Answer: Boston Bruins

He was originally picked by Boston in the 1965 amateur draft. I guess Boston regrets not signing him and he eventually went on and won six Stanley Cups with Montreal (1971, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979).

2. Wayne Gretzky had a brother who played part of a season in the NHL, what was his name?

Answer: Brent

His youngest brother played for the Tampa Bay Lighting. Keith was drafted by Buffalo but never played a game in the NHL. Walter is his dad's name. Ty is is son's name.

3. From 1980 to 2000, only three players won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer. They were Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and _________?

Answer: Jaromir Jagr

Jagr showed he was a great player and won it without Lemieux. A point of interest is if you scramble 'Jaromir' you get 'Mario Jr'.

4. In the 1972 WHA All-Star game, two players on the same team wore the same number, do you know why?

Answer: out of respect to two players

It was out of respect to Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull as no one wanted to decide who got number 9.

5. In 1919 the Stanley Cup Finals were cancelled in the middle of the series and no Cup was awarded. Do you know why?

Answer: because of a influenza epidemic

Due to the flu epidemic the Cup final was cancelled and no Cup was awarded because the series was tied.

6. After soundly winning a game in the mid 1980s against the New Jersey Devils, Edmonton Oilers superstar Wayne Gretzky referred to the Devils as a '_______ __________ Club'?

Answer: Mickey Mouse

Wayne later appoligized for the remark, but judging by their play he probably wasn't far off.

7. During a Heavyweight title fight in the 1990s against Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson was disqualified because he did what?

Answer: bit Evander's ear

Yes, Mike bit Evander twice during the fight and actually took a piece off the second time.

8. Who scored the most goals in one season by a defenceman, in the 20th Century?

Answer: Paul Coffey

Bobby Orr scored 46 goals in 1974-75 season, but it is Paul Coffey in 1986 with 48 goals that was the bench mark for defenseman in the 20th century.

9. Which of the following brothers were never teammates on an NHL team?

Answer: Phil and Tony Esposito

Phil and Tony Esposito were never teammates on an NHL team. They were however teammates on Team Canada in the 1972 summit series against Russia. They both started their NHL careers in Chicago but weren't there at the same time.

10. During the remainder of the 20th Century, how many Stanley Cups did the six expansion teams from 1967 win combined?

Answer: four

They didn't have much success as Los Angles, St. Louis, Minnesota and the now defunct California Seals never won any. Philadelphia has won two Cups (1974 and 1975), and Pittsburgh won two as well (1990 and 1991).

Source: Author natsco

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