NHL Firsts: Team Captains

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1. After the National Hockey Association folded following the 1916-17 season, the Montreal Wanderers played part of just one NHL season before their arena burned down. Who was the only captain of the Wanderers during the NHL era? Sprague Cleghorn Art Ross Pud Glass Harry Hyland

2. During the Quebec Bulldogs lone season in the NHL in 1919-20, their captain would win the NHL scoring title. Who was their captain during that season? Joe Malone Joe Hall Paddy Moran Tommy Smith

3. From 1926-1930, the Detroit Red Wings were originally known as the "Detroit Cougars". Who was the first captain of the Detroit Cougars? Ebbie Goodfellow Art Duncan Larry Aurie Reg Noble

4. In 1930-31, the Philadelphia Quakers played their only season in the NHL after the Pittsburgh Pirates moved their team due to financial difficulties. Who was the only captain of the Quakers? Wilf Cude Gerry Lowrey Syd Howe Bill Hutton

5. The Toronto Maple Leafs' very first captain during the 1927-28 season would become a very successful Maple Leafs coach from 1940-1950. Who was he? Dick Irvin King Clancy Joe Primeau Clarence "Hap" Day

6. Punch Broadbent was the first captain of which of the following teams? Hamilton Tigers Montreal Maroons New York Americans Ottawa Senators

7. Although he was not the first captain of the Montreal Maroons, he was one of the first NHL captains to spit chewing tobacco into opposing goaltender's faces. What Montreal Maroons player was notorious for this? Russell Oatman Dunc Munroe Hooley Smith Stew Evans

8. Which of the following NHL Hall of Famer's was the first captain of the New York Americans in 1925-26? Sweeney Schriner Billy Burch Red Dutton Charlie Conacher

9. In 1941, the New York Americans became the Brooklyn Americans and then folded after just one season. Who was the only captain of the Brooklyn Americans? Red Dutton Ching Johnson Eddie Shore Tommy Anderson

10. Dick Irvin would be the first captain of the Chicago Blackhawks in 1926-27, and following his career as a player he would become a very successful coach. Which of the following players, however, would be the first goaltender to be a Blackhawks captain? Cy Wentworth Duke Dutkowski John Gottselig Chuck Gardiner

11. The Montreal Canadians played their first game with the National Hockey Association on January 5, 1910. Seven years later, the Montreal Canadians would begin their dominating tenure in the newly formed National Hockey League. Who was their first team captain in 1917 when they became an official NHL team? Sprague Cleghorn Jack Laviolette Newsy Lalonde Bill Coutu

12. Which member of the famous "Bread Line" was the first team captain of the New York Rangers in 1926-27? Bun Cook Bill Cook Art Coulter Frank Boucher

13. When the Boston Bruins became a part of the NHL during the 1924-25 season, who was their captain? They did not have a captain Eddie Shore Dit Clapper Harry Oliver

14. Syd Howe would become the only player to captain the St. Louis Eagles during the 1934-35 season. What other defunct team did this St. Louis captain play for during the 1930s? Montreal Maroons Hamilton Tigers New York Americans Philadelphia Quakers

15. In 1967, the NHL would successfully expand to various cities throughout the United States. Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh would all have teams again after a lengthy hiatus without an NHL team. Who would be the captains of these three new teams? Lou Angotti - Philadelphia, Ab McDonald - Pittsburgh, Al Arbour - St. Louis Lou Angotti - Philadelphia, Al Arbour - Pittsburgh, Ab McDonald - St. Louis Al Arbour - Philadelphia, Ab McDonald - St. Louis, Lou Angotti - Pittsburgh Ab McDonald - Philadelphia, Al Arbour - St. Louis, Lou Angotti - Pittsburgh

16. After the NHL expansion in 1967, the NHL continued to expand throughout the United States. The Kansas City Scouts were one of the expansion teams from the 1974 season. Simon Nolet was the captain of the Scouts during their only two seasons in the NHL. Which of the following is not true about Simon Nolet? He played in two NHL All-Star games He began his NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers He played in over 700 NHL games He would also be the first captain of the Colorado Rockies

17. Orland Kurtenbach was the first captain of which NHL team? Answer: (Two Words or just team name)

18. Bob Woytowich was the first captain of the Minnesota North Stars. Who was the captain of the North Stars when they played their final game on April 15, 1993, before becoming the Dallas Stars? Curt Giles Brian Bellows Mike Modano Mark Tinordi

19. Was Marc Tardif the captain of the Quebec Nordiques both in the WHA and the NHL? Yes No

20. Rob Ramage was the final captain of the Colorado Rockies in 1981-82. When the Rockies became the New Jersey Devils in 1982, did Ramage retain his captaincy? Yes No

21. Former longtime Edmonton Oiler forward Kelly Buchberger would become the first captain of the Atlanta Thrashers in 1999. Who was the first captain of the NHLs Atlanta Flames during this city's original stint as an NHL team from 1972-1980? Keith McCreary Tom Lysiak Pat Quinn Jean Pronovost

22. In 1991 and 1992, the NHL would have its first set of expansion teams since the expansion of 1980. Which of the following expansion teams from 1991 and 1992 would not have a captain in their season debut? Carolina Hurricanes San Jose Sharks Tampa Bay Lightning Ottawa Senators

23. The Anaheim Mighty Ducks and Florida Panthers would become NHL teams prior to the 1993 season. If Brian Skrudland was the first captain of the Florida Panthers in 1993, who was the first captain of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks that year? Troy Loney Randy Ladouceur Paul Kariya Link Gaetz

24. Brad Marsh was the first captain of the Calgary Flames in 1980-81. Within two seasons, Lanny McDonald would become captain of the Flames. How many times would McDonald share his captaincy with another teammate during a regular season? 6 7 4 5

25. Which of the following was not a first captain of an NHL team? Bob Wall Ed Westfall Floyd Smith Yvon Labre