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Quiz about Belfast Giants Ice Hockey Team

Belfast Giants Ice Hockey Team Quiz

This is about the Harp Lager Belfast Giants- the best hockey team in the UK!

A multiple-choice quiz by Flic666. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Flic666

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
115,220

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
273

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the Giants play home games in 2003?

Answer: (One or two words only)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these players was NOT with the Giants for their first three seasons? Hint

# 27 Paxton Schulte

# 10 Kory Karlander

# 04 Shane Johnson

# 16 Rob Stewart

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where did the Giants play their first ever competitive game? Hint

Sheffield

Nottingham

Bracknell

Cardiff

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following played for the Giants as #47, a net minder? Hint

Colin Ryder

Ryan Bach

Rod Stevens

Kevin Riehl

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the Giants' first Head Coach?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the Giants' captain for the 2002-03 season? Hint

# 24 Rod Stevens

# 04 Shane Johnson

# 27 Paxton Schulte

# 28 Paul Kruse

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Question 7 of 10

7. In ice hockey, the puck used to be square?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What position did Paxton Schulte play? Hint

Right Wing

Defence

Centre

Left Wing

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the FIRST season that the Giants won the Superleague? Hint

They have never won it

2002-03

2000-01

2001-02

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who were the 'Bruise Brothers'? Hint

Schulte & Kruse

Schulte & Sorochan

Schulte & Sandrock

Schulte & Stewart

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the Giants play home games in 2003?

Answer: The Odyssey

It is a brilliant arena. ISL referee Dave Cloutman said it was his favourite in the UK.

2. Which of these players was NOT with the Giants for their first three seasons?

Answer: # 10 Kory Karlander

Kory was there in the first season of 2000-01, but left during the 2001-02 season, and came back again for 2002-03.

3. Where did the Giants play their first ever competitive game?

Answer: Nottingham

This was their first game but lost. Their first win was against Bracknell.

4. Which of the following played for the Giants as #47, a net minder?

Answer: Ryan Bach

Colin Ryder was the other goal tender at the same time as Ryan, but he was #33. Rod Stevens was #24, and Kevin Riehl was #14.

5. What was the name of the Giants' first Head Coach?

Answer: Dave Whistle

He was there when the team began. He moved from Bracknell, as did several players.

6. Who was the Giants' captain for the 2002-03 season?

Answer: # 28 Paul Kruse

He took over from Jeff Hoad, who moved to the London Knights at the start of that season. Paxton did get the 'Big C' for a while, during the season when Paul was injured.

7. In ice hockey, the puck used to be square?

Answer: True

Surprisingly it was! It's made of vulcanised rubber and is 3 inches in diameter, and 1 inch thick. Also, it can travel up to speeds of 90-100mph on a slap shot.

8. What position did Paxton Schulte play?

Answer: Left Wing

And he's the best at it! Paxton is not only a skilled player, but also a great enforcer, hence the chant, "Paxton's gonna getcha"!

9. What was the FIRST season that the Giants won the Superleague?

Answer: 2001-02

Only their second season in existence, they took the League. They were also Challenge Cup runners-up that season.

10. Who were the 'Bruise Brothers'?

Answer: Schulte & Kruse

They were the team's two main enforcers in the 2002-03 season.

Source: Author Flic666

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