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1966-67: The Eve Of Expansion Trivia Quiz

This was the final season of the old six team NHL. This is a quiz based mostly on statistics from that season.

A multiple-choice quiz by jaycor. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jaycor

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,853

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. What team led the league with a 41-17-12 record for 94 points in the 1966-67 season? Hint

Montreal Canadians

Boston Bruins

Toronto Maple Leafs

Chicago Black Hawks

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the coach of the Montreal Canadians in the season? Hint

Hector 'Toe' Blake

Al Mac Neil

Dick Irvin Sr.

Georges Vezina

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Question 3 of 10

3. What team won the Stanley Cup? Hint

Montreal Canadians

Detroit Red Wings

Boston Bruins

Toronto Maple Leafs

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the MVP of the playoffs? Hint

George Armstrong (TOR)

Terry Sawchuk (TOR)

Jim Pappin (TOR)

Dave Keon (TOR)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which player led the league in goals for the 1966-67 season with 52? Hint

Dennis Hull (CHI)

Rod Gilbert (NYR)

Bobby Hull (CHI)

Gordie Howe (DET)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who led the league in assists with 62? Hint

Stan Mikita (CHI)

Alex Delvecchio (DET)

Gordie Howe (DET)

Norm Ullman (DET)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which one of these players had the most points in the season with 70? Hint

Norm Ullman (DET)

Phil Esposito (CHI)

Gordie Howe (DET)

Henri Richard (MON)

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the 1966-67 season, what player led the league in penalty minutes with 177? Hint

Bobby Orr (BOS)

Ed Van Impe (CHI)

Terry Harper (MON)

John Ferguson (MON)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What two teams missed the playoffs in the 1966-67 season? Hint

Chicago Black Hawks / Montreal Canadians

Toronto Maple Leafs / Detroit Red Wings

New York Rangers / Boston Bruins

Detroit Red Wings / Boston Bruins

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many games did the Stanley Cup Finals take to decide a winner? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What team led the league with a 41-17-12 record for 94 points in the 1966-67 season?

Answer: Chicago Black Hawks

This was the first season that the Black Hawks finished first overall in the standings. They joined the league in 1926.

2. Who was the coach of the Montreal Canadians in the season?

Answer: Hector 'Toe' Blake

Hector 'Toe' Blake got his nickname from his little sister`s inability to pronounce Hector. She called him Hecktoe.

3. What team won the Stanley Cup?

Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs

This was an all Canadian final as Toronto played Montreal, with the Maple Leafs as victorious.

4. Who was the MVP of the playoffs?

Answer: Dave Keon (TOR)

Dave Keon of the Maple Leafs had 3 goals and 5 assists for 8 playoff points.

5. Which player led the league in goals for the 1966-67 season with 52?

Answer: Bobby Hull (CHI)

Bobby Hull was called the 'Golden Jet'.

6. Who led the league in assists with 62?

Answer: Stan Mikita (CHI)

Stan Mikita was the first Czechosloakian player to become a superstar in the NHL. He was born in Czechoslovakia, but moved to Canada when he was a boy. He was raised by his aunt and uncle.

7. Which one of these players had the most points in the season with 70?

Answer: Norm Ullman (DET)

Norm Ullman scored 70 points on 26 goals and 44 assists.

8. In the 1966-67 season, what player led the league in penalty minutes with 177?

Answer: John Ferguson (MON)

Ferguson played right wing for Montreal.

9. What two teams missed the playoffs in the 1966-67 season?

Answer: Detroit Red Wings / Boston Bruins

This was the eighth consecutive season that Boston had missed the playoffs.

10. How many games did the Stanley Cup Finals take to decide a winner?

Answer: 6

The Stanley Cup Finals took 6 games, with the Toronto Maple Leafs beating the Montreal Canadians 4-2. The scores for each game were:
Game 1 in Montreal: Montreal 6, Toronto 2
Game 2 in Montreal: Toronto 3, Montreal 0
Game 3 in Toronto: Toronto 3, Montreal 2 (2 overtime periods)
Game 4 in Toronto: Montreal 6, Toronto 2
Game 5 in Montreal: Toronto 4, Montreal 1
Game 6 in Toronto: Toronto 3, Montreal 1

Source: Author jaycor

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