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2003 NHL Entry Draft Trivia Quiz

Do you think you know the 2003 NHL entry draft?

A multiple-choice quiz by keener19. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
keener19

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,851

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
234

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which player was drafted first overall in the 2003 NHL entry draft? Hint

Eric Staal

Marc-Andre Fleury

Thomas Vanek

Dion Phaneuf

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Question 2 of 10

2. This player went on to score 46 goals in the 2008-09 regular season for the Philadelphia Flyers. Who was this drafted 11th overall in the 2003 NHL entry draft? Hint

Mike Richards

Justin Williams

Simon Gagne

Jeff Carter

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following teams did not have a first round pick in the draft? Hint

Montreal Canadiens

Phoenix Coyotes

Vancouver Canucks

Ottawa Senators

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the second goalie to be drafted? Hint

Jimmy Howard

Brian Elliot

Jaroslav Halak

Corey Crawford

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did the Carolina Hurricanes select with the second overall pick in the draft? Hint

Eric Staal

Cam Ward

Andrew Ladd

Erik Cole

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many Canadians were drafted in the top 10 picks in the 2003 NHL entry draft? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which USA born player was drafted the highest in the 2003 NHL entry draft? Hint

Dustin Brown

Ryan Kesler

Zach Parise

Ryan Suter

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which defencemen scored 20 goals in his rookie season after getting drafted in the 2003 NHL entry draft? Hint

Shea Weber

Ryan Suter

Brent Burns

Dion Phaneuf

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which second round pick in the 2003 NHL entry draft scored 36 goals in the 2008-09 regular season? Hint

Patrice Bergeron

Patrick O'Sullivan

David Backes

Loui Eriksson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Thomas Vanek was drafted 5th overall in the draft, and was born in Belarus.

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False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which player was drafted first overall in the 2003 NHL entry draft?

Answer: Marc-Andre Fleury

Marc-Andre Fleury was drafted 1st overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Eric Staal was drafted 2nd overall by the Carolina Hurricanes. Thomas Vanek was drafted 5th overall by the Buffalo Sabres. Dion Phaneuf was drafted 9th overall by the Calgary Flames.

2. This player went on to score 46 goals in the 2008-09 regular season for the Philadelphia Flyers. Who was this drafted 11th overall in the 2003 NHL entry draft?

Answer: Jeff Carter

Mike Richards was drafted 24th overall in the 2003 NHL entry draft. Justin Williams was drafted 28th overall, and Simon Gagne was drafted 22nd overall in the 1998 NHL entry draft. They were all drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers.

3. Which of the following teams did not have a first round pick in the draft?

Answer: Phoenix Coyotes

Phoenix traded their first round pick to the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers selected Jeff Carter with the Coyotes first round pick. The Coyotes also didn't have a second round draft pick.

4. Who was the second goalie to be drafted?

Answer: Corey Crawford

Since Marc-Andre Fleury was drafted first overall, Corey Crawford was drafted 52nd overall. Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliot were both selected in the 9th round of the draft. Jimmy Howard was drafted 64th overall.

5. Who did the Carolina Hurricanes select with the second overall pick in the draft?

Answer: Eric Staal

Eric Staal was drafted out of the OHL. He played for the Peterborough Petes. Staal was drafted 2nd overall in the 2003 draft. Andrew Ladd was drafted 4th overall. Cam Ward was selected 25th overall in the 2002 draft. Cole was drafted 71st overall in the 1998 draft.

6. How many Canadians were drafted in the top 10 picks in the 2003 NHL entry draft?

Answer: 5

The five Canadian draftees were Marc-Andre Fleury, Eric Staal, Nathan Horton, Braydon Coburn, and Dion Phaneuf.

7. Which USA born player was drafted the highest in the 2003 NHL entry draft?

Answer: Ryan Suter

Ryan Suter was drafted 7th overall. Dustin Brown was drafted 13th, and Zach Parise was drafted 17th. Ryan Kesler was drafted 23rd overall.

8. Which defencemen scored 20 goals in his rookie season after getting drafted in the 2003 NHL entry draft?

Answer: Dion Phaneuf

Shea Weber scored 2 goals in this rookie season, but 17 in his sophomore season. Brent Burns and Ryan Suter scored 1 goal each.

9. Which second round pick in the 2003 NHL entry draft scored 36 goals in the 2008-09 regular season?

Answer: Loui Eriksson

All four choices were drafted in the second round of the draft.
1. Loui Eriksson, 36 goals.
2. David Backes, 31 goals.
3. Patrice Bergeron, 8 goals.
4. Patrick O'Sullivan, 2 goals.

10. Thomas Vanek was drafted 5th overall in the draft, and was born in Belarus.

Answer: False

Thomas Vanek was drafted 5th overall in the draft, but was born in Austria, not Belarus.

Source: Author keener19

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