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Goal Scorers Trivia Quiz

Name the player who accomplished the feat?

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

Author
mootoe

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
105,969

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these players did not score 50 goals or more in his rookie season? Hint

Jari Kurri

Joe Nieuwendyk

Mike Bossy

Teemu Selanne

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first player to score 70 times in one season? Hint

Guy LaFleur

Gordie Howe

Mike Bossy

Phil Esposito

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who broke Bobby Orr's record for most goals by a defensemen in a season?

Hint

Denis Potvin

Rob Blake

Paul Coffey

Ray Bourque

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mike Gartner scored 708 goals in his career, but only once did he hit the 50 goal mark, what team was he playing for when he did that? Hint

Washington Capitals

Minnesota North Stars

New York Rangers

Toronto Maple Leafs

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first player to score 70 goals while with the Los Angeles Kings? Hint

Wayne Gretzky

Bernie Nicholls

Marcel Dionne

Luc Robitaille

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following Edmonton Oilers other than Wayne Gretzky, scored 70 times in one season? Hint

Doug Weight

Jari Kurri

Mark Messier

Glenn Anderson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who set the Calgary Flames record for goals in a season with 66? Hint

Theo Fleury

Joe Nieuwendyk

Dan Quinn

Lanny McDonald

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following players had more consectutive 50 goal seasons? Hint

Wayne Gretzky

Mike Bossy

Mario Lemieux

Guy LaFleur

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these players never scored 80 times in a season? Hint

Brett Hull

Wayne Gretzky

Mike Bossy

Mario Lemieux

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following has NOT scored 70 goals in a season in the NHL? Hint

Alexander Mogilny

Jaromir Jagr

Teemu Selanne

Bernie Nicholls.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these players did not score 50 goals or more in his rookie season?

Answer: Jari Kurri

Selanne set an NHL record with 76, Bossy scored 53 times as a rookie and Joe Nieuwendyk netted 51. Jari Kurri managed 32 goals in his rookie season.

2. Who was the first player to score 70 times in one season?

Answer: Phil Esposito

Phil scored 76 times in 1970-71, a record that stood until 1981-82 when Wayne Gretzky potted 92 in 1981-82.

3. Who broke Bobby Orr's record for most goals by a defensemen in a season?

Answer: Paul Coffey

Paul Coffey scored 48 times in the in 1985-86 with the Edmonton Oilers, Bobby Orr had held the record at 46.

4. Mike Gartner scored 708 goals in his career, but only once did he hit the 50 goal mark, what team was he playing for when he did that?

Answer: Washington Capitals

In 1984-85 Mike Gartner scored 50 times, he came close in three other seasons, scoring 49 times in 90-91 as a Ranger and twice netting 48 in 80-81 and 87-88 both times with Washington.

5. Who was the first player to score 70 goals while with the Los Angeles Kings?

Answer: Bernie Nicholls

Bernie's best season in the NHL saw him score 70 goals. Wayne did it four years in a row from 81-82 until 84-85 as a member of the Oilers.

6. Which of the following Edmonton Oilers other than Wayne Gretzky, scored 70 times in one season?

Answer: Jari Kurri

Jari scored 71 in 84-85 in only 73 games, the next season he came close to the 70 goal plateau again, he scored 68 times.

7. Who set the Calgary Flames record for goals in a season with 66?

Answer: Lanny McDonald

Lanny had 66 goals in 1982-83.

8. Which of the following players had more consectutive 50 goal seasons?

Answer: Mike Bossy

Mike Bossy's career was cut short due to injuries, if it had not have been, he may have continued this streak. The streak last for 9 years.

9. Which of these players never scored 80 times in a season?

Answer: Mike Bossy

Mike Bossy's career high was 69 in 1978-79. Mario's best was 85, Hull scored 86 and Wayne did it twice 87 and 92.

10. Which of the following has NOT scored 70 goals in a season in the NHL?

Answer: Jaromir Jagr

Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull, Mario Lemiuex, Phil Esposito, and Jari Kurri, have also done this in addition to the other 3 listed.

Source: Author mootoe

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