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Who Am I? Multiple Choice Quiz | 20 Questions


Match the clue to the person whose influence has changed the NHL for now, and forever!

A multiple-choice quiz by crumbworks. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
crumbworks
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
115,150
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
14 / 20
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Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 20
1. I retired with 894 goals, more than any other NHL player achieved in the 20th century. Who am I? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. I appeared in commercials for 'Lays' potato chips in the 1990s, and I was known for not being able to eat just one chip. During my career, I had over 1500 points, but more amazingly than that, I had more minutes in penalties than I did points. Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. I was 51 years old when I played my final games in the NHL, with a team known as the Hartford Whalers. I played over 1700 games, and accumulated almost as many minutes in penalties. Who am I? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. My father and I have over 2,300 NHL points together. Both him and I have a first name that starts with the same letter. My father played most of his NHL career with Chicago in the 1960s, while mine was mostly with St. Louis in the 1990s. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. I was the first NHL player to record ten points in a single NHL game. Who am I? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. In 1981, I had a five-goal performance on a snowy December night. This made me reach the 50 goal mark in only 39 games, shattering the previous record held by Rocket Richard and Mike Bossy. Who am I? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. In 971 NHL games, I had 103 shutouts, more than anyone else in the 20th century. Who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. In my career, I had 3,966 minutes in penalties. Who am I? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. I won the coach of the year award in 1989, 1993, and 1998. Interestingly enough, I coached for three different teams when I achieved this feat. All three of those teams were 'Original Six' teams. Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. There was an award named after me, given yearly to the defensive player who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability in the position. Who am I? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. During the 20th century, no other player topped my record of 76 goals in their rookie season. Who am I? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. In the 1992-93 season, I scored 76 goals in 77 games. Who am I? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. I led the NHL in goals in both 2000 and 2001. Who am I? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. I led the NHL in scoring from 1971 to 1974. Of those four seasons, my highest output was 152 points in 1971. Who am I? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. There is an award named after me to commemorate the top goaltender of the year. Who am I? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. There is an award named after me given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Who am I? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. I went 43-17-8 during the 1997-1998 NHL season, one of the most successful seasons for any goaltender. Who am I? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. I was named to the NHL's first All-Star team three years in a row, from 1996-97 to 1998-99. Who am I? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. There is an award named after me that is given to the player who is deemed most valuable to his team in the playoffs. Who am I? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. During the 1980s, there were four times where a player reached 200 points in a single season. It was I who achieved that mark all four times. Who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I retired with 894 goals, more than any other NHL player achieved in the 20th century. Who am I?

Answer: Wayne Gretzky

Gretzky's stats include: 894 goals, 1963 assists for 2857 points in 1587 games. He also had 577 minutes in penalties.
2. I appeared in commercials for 'Lays' potato chips in the 1990s, and I was known for not being able to eat just one chip. During my career, I had over 1500 points, but more amazingly than that, I had more minutes in penalties than I did points. Who am I?

Answer: Mark Messier

Messier became known strongly for his leadership role by promising that his New York Rangers would win the game that was to take place that night. His hat trick that night guaranteed this.
3. I was 51 years old when I played my final games in the NHL, with a team known as the Hartford Whalers. I played over 1700 games, and accumulated almost as many minutes in penalties. Who am I?

Answer: Gordie Howe

99.9% of Gordie's career took place in Detroit, Michigan, where he played for the Red Wings.
4. My father and I have over 2,300 NHL points together. Both him and I have a first name that starts with the same letter. My father played most of his NHL career with Chicago in the 1960s, while mine was mostly with St. Louis in the 1990s. Who am I?

Answer: Brett Hull

Father Bobby Hull finished his career with 1170 points, 610 of which were goals.
5. I was the first NHL player to record ten points in a single NHL game. Who am I?

Answer: Darryl Sittler

This record was untouched in the 20th century.
6. In 1981, I had a five-goal performance on a snowy December night. This made me reach the 50 goal mark in only 39 games, shattering the previous record held by Rocket Richard and Mike Bossy. Who am I?

Answer: Wayne Gretzky

This five-goal performance was against the Philadelphia Flyers on December 30, 1981.
7. In 971 NHL games, I had 103 shutouts, more than anyone else in the 20th century. Who am I?

Answer: Terry Sawchuk

The four listed goaltenders in this question were the top four shutout leaders in the NHL in the 20th century.
8. In my career, I had 3,966 minutes in penalties. Who am I?

Answer: Tiger Williams

Tiger Williams reached this monsterous number in less than one thousand games.
9. I won the coach of the year award in 1989, 1993, and 1998. Interestingly enough, I coached for three different teams when I achieved this feat. All three of those teams were 'Original Six' teams. Who am I?

Answer: Pat Burns

The three teams that Burns coached to these victories were Montreal (1989 award), Toronto (1993), and Boston (1998).
10. There was an award named after me, given yearly to the defensive player who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability in the position. Who am I?

Answer: James Norris

The four children of James Norris presented this trophy to the NHL in 1953, in memory of their father. He was a former owner of the Detroit Red Wings.
11. During the 20th century, no other player topped my record of 76 goals in their rookie season. Who am I?

Answer: Teemu Selanne

Selanne, who played for the Winnipeg Jets when achieving this mark, never made it near this point again in his career.
12. In the 1992-93 season, I scored 76 goals in 77 games. Who am I?

Answer: Alexander Mogilny

Mogilny played for the Buffalo Sabres when he achieved this mark.
13. I led the NHL in goals in both 2000 and 2001. Who am I?

Answer: Pavel Bure

During his career, Pavel gained the name, "The Russian Rocket", for his speed and scoring prowess.
14. I led the NHL in scoring from 1971 to 1974. Of those four seasons, my highest output was 152 points in 1971. Who am I?

Answer: Phil Esposito

Esposito played for Boston during all four of those years.
15. There is an award named after me to commemorate the top goaltender of the year. Who am I?

Answer: Georges Vezina

Georges Vezina was a great Montreal Canadiens goaltender, who collapsed during an NHL game in 1925, and subsequently died of tuberculosis. It was originally awarded to the goaltender or goaltenders of the team, that allowed the fewest goals during the regular season.
16. There is an award named after me given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Who am I?

Answer: Bill Masterton

This trophy was named in honor of the Minnesota North Stars' center, who died in 1968 of head injuries suffered during a game.
17. I went 43-17-8 during the 1997-1998 NHL season, one of the most successful seasons for any goaltender. Who am I?

Answer: Martin Brodeur

The mark for most wins in a season, with 47, was set by Philadelphia's Bernie Parent in 1974, and did not get surpassed during the 20th century.
18. I was named to the NHL's first All-Star team three years in a row, from 1996-97 to 1998-99. Who am I?

Answer: Dominik Hasek

Dominik Hasek retired in the summer of 2002, after winning the Stanley Cup for the first and only time.
19. There is an award named after me that is given to the player who is deemed most valuable to his team in the playoffs. Who am I?

Answer: Conn Smythe

Maple Leaf Gardens Ltd., presented this trophy to the NHL in 1964 in memory of Conn Smythe, former coach, general manager, and owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
20. During the 1980s, there were four times where a player reached 200 points in a single season. It was I who achieved that mark all four times. Who am I?

Answer: Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky racked up 212 points in 1981-82, 205 points in 1983-94, 208 points in 1984-95, and 215 points in 1985-86. All of these marks were set when he was playing for the Edmonton Oilers.
Source: Author crumbworks

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