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Invincible Vinny Trivia Quiz

Vincent Lecavalier is not only my favorite NHL player, he is also my hometown hero because I live in the Tampa Bay area. Vinny is awesome!

A multiple-choice quiz by GOBOLTS04. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
GOBOLTS04

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
186,205

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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349

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Question 1 of 10

1. Vinny left home for the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame at what age?
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Question 2 of 10

2. Vinny's roommate at Notre Dame was none other than who? Hint

Eric Perrin

Martin St.Louis

Jarome Iginla

Brad Richards

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Question 3 of 10

3. Vinny and his roommate from Notre Dame have skated together on three different teams since the age of 14. Name these teams. Hint

Notre Dame, Detroit Vipers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Montreal Canadiens, Notre Dame, Manitoba Moose

Portland Pirates, Ottowa Senators, Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Rimouski Oceanic, Tampa Bay Lightning

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Question 4 of 10

4. Vinny was drafted into the NHL at the age of 18. He was picked by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Which year did this occur? Hint

1997

1998

1999

1996

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Question 5 of 10

5. Vinny made his professional debut on October 9, 1998, against which team? Hint

Calgary Flames

Montreal Canadiens

Detroit Red Wings

Florida Panthers

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Question 6 of 10

6. When is Vinny's birthday? Hint

July 17, 1981

April 21, 1980

October 17, 1981

April 13, 1980

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where was Vinny born? Hint

Red Rock, Ontario

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Fort Rupert, Quebec

Ile Bizard, Quebec

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Question 8 of 10

8. Vinny was named the second youngest full-time captain in the NHL at the age of 19 in 2000?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Vinny was the first Lightning player to achieve which of the following? Hint

Four consecutive seasons with twenty or more goals

No major penalties in a single season

Three hat tricks in one season

Most short handed goals in a season

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Question 10 of 10

10. During which season did Vinny make his NHL All-Star debut for the Eastern Conference? Hint

Sixth season

Fourth season

Fifth season

Third season

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Vinny left home for the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame at what age?

Answer: 14

Athol Murray College of Notre Dame is a prep school and hockey academy with an excellent reputation for sports and education. Vinny played hockey there from 1994 to 1996, and received part of his high school education there as well. Playing for the Notre Dame Hounds, Vinny was part of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

2. Vinny's roommate at Notre Dame was none other than who?

Answer: Brad Richards

Brad Richards and Vinny were roommates at Notre Dame from 1994 until 1996 when Vinny left to play for Rimouski. Brad later joined him there for the 1997-98 season. Rimouski Oceanic was of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. This league is considered semi-professional, and playing at this level eliminates college hockey as an option.

3. Vinny and his roommate from Notre Dame have skated together on three different teams since the age of 14. Name these teams.

Answer: Notre Dame, Rimouski Oceanic, Tampa Bay Lightning

Vinny actually played a role in getting Brad Richards onto the Rimouski and Lightning teams. Vinny started at Rimouski in 1996 and was drafted by the Lightning in 1998. Brad came on with Rimouski in 1997, and joined the Lightning in 2000.

4. Vinny was drafted into the NHL at the age of 18. He was picked by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Which year did this occur?

Answer: 1998

Vinny was drafted by hockey legend, Phil Esposito. During his rookie year he scored 13 goals and had 15 assists for 28 points. In his second year with the Lightning he had 25 goals and 42 assists for 67 points.

5. Vinny made his professional debut on October 9, 1998, against which team?

Answer: Florida Panthers

Vinny only scored 13 goals during his rookie season. In 2003-2004 regular season, he scored 32 goals and 34 assists.

6. When is Vinny's birthday?

Answer: April 21, 1980

At the age of 16, Vinny was voted the number one NHL prospect. At that time he was playing for Rimouski. During the 1997-98 season at Rimouski, Vinny scored 44 goals and had 71 assists.

7. Where was Vinny born?

Answer: Ile Bizard, Quebec

There is a recreation center in Quebec that Vinny skated at nearly everyday as a child. That center later became known as Pavillon Vincent Lecavalier.

8. Vinny was named the second youngest full-time captain in the NHL at the age of 19 in 2000?

Answer: True

Vinny was named captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning in March of 2000. Dave Andreychuk was the captain of the Lightning in 2004 when they won the Cup. Vinny was an alternate captain that year. In the 1980s, Brian Bellow was made the youngest.

9. Vinny was the first Lightning player to achieve which of the following?

Answer: Four consecutive seasons with twenty or more goals

In 2004, Vinny and the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup Championship. Vinny's name will be a permanent fixture on the Cup, a feat he achieved (not alone of course) at the age of 24.

10. During which season did Vinny make his NHL All-Star debut for the Eastern Conference?

Answer: Fifth season

During Vinny's fifth season he also made his debut in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Lightning didn't go very far in the playoffs that season and were eliminated after the first round by the New Jersey Devils in game 5.

Source: Author GOBOLTS04

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