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Hockey Nicknames

Created by mikeyrider2000

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : NHL Names & Numbers
Hockey Nicknames game quiz
"Sometime in the 1980s, nicknames for hockey players lost their originality. Here is a quiz of some of the hockey nicks of yore."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Who is known as “Mr. Hockey”?

    Wayne Gretzky
    Gordie Howe
    Mark Messier
    Jean Beliveau


2. One of these players was not nicknamed “Moose”?
    Mark Messier
    Al Iafrate
    Elmer Vasko
    Andre Dupont


3. This former Red Wing and Hall of Fame member had the nickname “Fats”. Who was he?
    Bill Gadsby
    Alex Delvecchio
    Ted Lindsey
    Terry Sawchuk


4. What Hall of Fame goalie was nicknamed “Mr. Zero”?
    Frank Brimsek
    Terry Sawchuck
    Tony Esposito
    Glen Hall


5. What NHL great had the nickname “Elbows”?
    Walt Pudubney
    Elmer Vasko
    Eric Nesterenko
    Ken Linesman


6. This two-time Norris trophy winner was known as “Big Bird”.

    Denis Potvin
    Larry Robinson
    Bobby Orr
    Eddie Shore


7. Who was known as “The Rat”?

    Jean Ratelle
    Dave Schultz
    John Tonelli
    Ken Linesman


8. Lorne “Gump” Worsley got his nickname because his friends thought he looked like who?
    Andy Gump
    Amos Gump
    Forest Gump
    Grumpy Gump


9. This player was known as “The Eel” because of his slick moves and evasive style. Who was he?
    Mike Bossy
    Camille Henry
    Stan Mikita
    Henri Richard


10. What fan favorite was known as “The Entertainer”?
    Eddie Shack
    Eddie Litzenberger
    Eddie Shore
    Eddie Olcheck


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