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Quiz about Hardcore Hockey
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Hardcore Hockey Trivia Quiz


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A multiple-choice quiz by darkshadow24. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
darkshadow24
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
260,759
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
773
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who is Joe Hockey? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which NHLer occasionally celebrates scoring a goal by smashing himself into the rink glass? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. How many decades did Gordie Howe play pro hockey? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was Joe Turner? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who is Peter Demers? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who was the first former NHL player to serve as a caddie at the U.S. Open? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. After retiring from hockey, what suggestion did Patrick Roy have to increase goal scoring? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. According to Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo, where does a netminder suffer the greatest pain? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who is Ryan Malone? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What does the word "Moo-lay" refer to on the shaft of the stick of New York Islander Ryan Smyth? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who is Joe Hockey?

Answer: A man who knows nothing about hockey

Gordie Howe may have officially trademarked his nickname Mr. Hockey, but there is nothing he can do about a Joe Hockey. In fact, Mr. Hockey, Joe that is, doesn't even know who Howe is and he understands little about the made-in-Canada game. That's because Joe Hockey is Australian and there isn't much stick-and-puck culture in the land of kangaroos and crocodiles.

Born to parents of Palestinian and Irish descent, the family name Hockedunian was anglicized Down Under. Ever since, he's been Joe Hockey.
2. Which NHLer occasionally celebrates scoring a goal by smashing himself into the rink glass?

Answer: Georges Laraque of the Pittsburgh Penguins

It's called the Laraque Leap and for anyone who hasn't witnessed his signature scoring celebration, watch out, especially if you're sitting in Section 132 or 134, in Rows 1,2 or 3 at Pittsburgh's Mellon arena. Laraque doesn't just high-five, arm-pump or team hug, his form of celebration is pure smash-mouth hockey.
3. How many decades did Gordie Howe play pro hockey?

Answer: 6

Gordie Howe played began in 1946-47 with the Detroit Red Wings, moved to Houston Aeros in 1973 then New England Whalers in 1977 and Hartford Whalers in 1979-80 ... and ended his career in 1997 when he came back to play one game for Detroit Vipers of the IHL.
4. Who was Joe Turner?

Answer: A little known goalie with a championship trophy named after him

He is known for backing up Johnny Bower after he got injured. He served for the U.S. Marine Corps and died in 1945.
5. Who is Peter Demers?

Answer: A long-time team trainer

He has been trainer for famous hockey players such as: Marcel Dionne, Wayne Gretzky, and Ziggy Palffy. He has trained for more than 2500 games.
6. Who was the first former NHL player to serve as a caddie at the U.S. Open?

Answer: Dan Quinn

After retiring from hockey in 1996, Quinn devoted himself to golf and became a major player on the Celebrity Tour. At the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, when John Daly's regular cadde had to withdraw with a bad angle, Quinn was enlisted as his replacement.

He got a close-up look at one of Daly's infamous meltdowns on the 17th hole as the golfer smacked one shot into a backyard and deposited three others into the Pacific Ocean. After carding a 14 on the par-5, Daly stormed off the course in disgust.
7. After retiring from hockey, what suggestion did Patrick Roy have to increase goal scoring?

Answer: Reduce the size of goalie equipment

Patrick Roy said this most likely to preserve his career records.
8. According to Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo, where does a netminder suffer the greatest pain?

Answer: In the groin

Luongo said the pain could stay with you for weeks.
9. Who is Ryan Malone?

Answer: The first hometown player for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Malone, a fourth round pick in 1999, became the frist Pittsburgh born-and-trained player to suit up for the Penguins in 2003-04. He is also the first native Pittsburgher to reach the NHL, 36 years after the team joined the league in 1967-68. Malone was fourth among rookies with 22 goals and44 points, the best freshman goal count by a Penguin since Shawn McEachren in 1992-93, however it would eventually be beaten by Sydney Crosby in 2005-06. Malone wore the same No. 12 as his father, Greg, wore with the Penguins. Greg Malone is the team's head scout.
10. What does the word "Moo-lay" refer to on the shaft of the stick of New York Islander Ryan Smyth?

Answer: His hairstyle

Smyth's custom made shafts from Hespeler feature a maple leaf, his late grandmother's initials and the word "Moo-lay." which his teammated jokingly use to pronance "mullet," his coif of choice.
Source: Author darkshadow24

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