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Nicknames of Hockey Players Trivia Quiz

I will give you the nickname of a player, you tell me who I'm talking about.

A multiple-choice quiz by Simonline. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Simonline

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,800

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1400

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who was known as "The Blonde Demon" and "The Flower"? Hint

Bobby Hull

Anders Hedberg

Garry Unger

Guy Lafleur

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which hockey goon from the 70s was known as " Spinner"? Hint

Steve Durbano

Bob Gassoff

Nick Fotiu

Brian Spencer

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which Philadelphia Flyer was known as "Big Bird"? Hint

Ed Van Impe

Bob Kelly

Bill Barber

Don Saleski

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which former Montreal Canadien was dubbed "Le Gros Bill"? Hint

Guy Lapointe

J-C Tremblay

Jacques Laperriere

Jean Beliveau

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Question 5 of 15

5. In St. Louis, who did the fans call "The Magician"? Hint

Mike Liut

Bernie Federko

Barclay Plager

Brett Hull

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which former Art Ross trophy winner was known as "Terrible Ted"? Hint

Ted Kennedy

Ted Taylor

Ted Irvin

Ted Lindsay

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Question 7 of 15

7. Every hockey fan will know that Eddie Shack was know as "the train", and the "entertainer". Which of the following was another nickname? Hint

Track-Shack

Killer

The Shacker

The nose

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Question 8 of 15

8. The Maple Leafs' fan knew this player as " The Chief". Who was he? Hint

Ron Ellis

Dave Keon

Bill Flett

George Armstrong

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Question 9 of 15

9. In Toronto, Detroit, and Montreal, who was called "The Big M"? Hint

Pete Mahovlich

Bill Mosienko

Dickie Moore

Frank Mahovlich

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Question 10 of 15

10. There was more than one player nicknamed "Big Bird". This one had won a couple of Norris trophies. Who was he? Hint

Rod Langway

Larry Robinson

Al MacInnis

Denis Potvin

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Question 11 of 15

11. If Gordie Howe was "Mr.Hockey", then who was "Mr. Goalie"? Hint

Terry Sawchuk

George Vezina

George Hainsworth

Glenn Hall

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Question 12 of 15

12. At the beginning of the 20th century, who was knows as "The Phantom" ? Hint

Newsy Lalonde

Bill Cook

Cy Denneny

Joe Malone

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Question 13 of 15

13. Howie Morenz was known as "The Stratford Streak" to hockey fans all over Canada. What was his first and equally popular nickname? Hint

The Mitchell Meteor

Marvelous Morenz

Simply " Howie"

Speedy

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Question 14 of 15

14. This former Montreal Canadien owned a hotel in Cuba which he dubbed the same way his teammates dubbed him. Who is he and what is his nickname? Hint

Serge Savard " The Senator"

Frank Mahovlich " The Big M "

Ken Dryden " The MP"

Murray Wilson " The President"

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which three French-Canadians made up "The French-Connection" line? Hint

Guy Lafleur , Jacques Lemaire and Pierre Larouche

Gibert Perreault , Rene Robert and Rick Martin

Jean Pronovost , Pierre Larouche and Simon Nolet

Jean Ratelle , Rod Gilbert and Bobby Rousseau

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was known as "The Blonde Demon" and "The Flower"?

Answer: Guy Lafleur

Lafleur was known as both, for his long hair, his name, wild rushes down the ice, and booming shot.

2. Which hockey goon from the 70s was known as " Spinner"?

Answer: Brian Spencer

Spinner was a brawler for the Leafs in the 70s . He died of a tragic death in Florida in the 80s.

3. Which Philadelphia Flyer was known as "Big Bird"?

Answer: Don Saleski

As legend had it, as the Flyers skated around in their pre-game warm up, a small fan commented that Saleski looked like the big yellow bird with the elephant friend that no one could see, which of course a teammate overheard. The nickname was born.

4. Which former Montreal Canadien was dubbed "Le Gros Bill"?

Answer: Jean Beliveau

He was nicknamed after a popular French song of the day by the same name, "le Gros Bill."

5. In St. Louis, who did the fans call "The Magician"?

Answer: Bernie Federko

"The Magician" as he came to be known in St. Louis circles, led the Blues to within a single goal of the Stanley Cup Final in 1986.

6. Which former Art Ross trophy winner was known as "Terrible Ted"?

Answer: Ted Lindsay

Nicknames sometimes say a great deal about the person they are attached to. Ted Lindsay's moniker, "Terrible Ted", tells only half of his story. Lindsay was indeed a rough, often mean competitor who spent more time in the penalty box than any player in his time.

7. Every hockey fan will know that Eddie Shack was know as "the train", and the "entertainer". Which of the following was another nickname?

Answer: The nose

Known to all in hockey as, "The Entertainer" or "The Nose", or "Train", Eddie Shack was a unique talent.

8. The Maple Leafs' fan knew this player as " The Chief". Who was he?

Answer: George Armstrong

He was born of Irish-Algonquin heritage.

9. In Toronto, Detroit, and Montreal, who was called "The Big M"?

Answer: Frank Mahovlich

Frank Mahovlich was a talented and classy winger, a large man with the skills and hands of a pure scorer.

10. There was more than one player nicknamed "Big Bird". This one had won a couple of Norris trophies. Who was he?

Answer: Larry Robinson

Known as "Big Bird," Robinson often dwarfed opposing players with his 6'4", 225-pound frame.

11. If Gordie Howe was "Mr.Hockey", then who was "Mr. Goalie"?

Answer: Glenn Hall

Glenn Hall was nicknamed "Mr. Goalie", for his consistent and long-lasting success in the National Hockey League.

12. At the beginning of the 20th century, who was knows as "The Phantom" ?

Answer: Joe Malone

What set "Phantom" Joe Malone apart from the rest, was an ability to find openings and weave his way through the defensive alignments of the opposition. Deceptively quick, Malone was the fastest player in the pros and possessed a lethal instinct around the net.

13. Howie Morenz was known as "The Stratford Streak" to hockey fans all over Canada. What was his first and equally popular nickname?

Answer: The Mitchell Meteor

The native of southwestern Ontario was dubbed "the Mitchell Meteor", in honour of both his hometown and his natural speed.

14. This former Montreal Canadien owned a hotel in Cuba which he dubbed the same way his teammates dubbed him. Who is he and what is his nickname?

Answer: Serge Savard " The Senator"

Savard was known as "the Senator" by his teammates for his involvement in activities, mostly in politics outside the game. The hotel is called El Senador by the way.

15. Which three French-Canadians made up "The French-Connection" line?

Answer: Gibert Perreault , Rene Robert and Rick Martin

The fortunes of the Buffalo franchise were enhanced by the placement of wingers Richard Martin and Rene Robert with Perreault. The French Connection became the most exciting trio in the league, and was a major reason the Sabres qualified for the playoffs in only their third year of existence.

Source: Author Simonline

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