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NHL Defunct Teams Trivia Quiz

In memory to those who have passed and are gone.

A multiple-choice quiz by Simonline. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Simonline

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
180,075

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1181

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Question 1 of 10

1. This team had the unflattering distinction of being the first team to fold in the history of the NHL. What was the name of this team? Hint

Quebec Bulldogs

Toronto Arenas

Montreal Wanderers

Montreal Shamrock

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which was the first team to ever "disappear" and "return" to the NHL? Hint

Edmonton Oilers

Ottawa Senators

Quebec Bulldogs

Boston Bruins

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which is the first team of the great expansion of 1967 to ever move? Hint

Minnesota North Stars

Colorado Rockies

Hartford Whalers

Oakland Seals

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who set a record for most career points in a Cleveland Baron's uniform? Hint

Al MacAdam

Denis Maruk

Bob Murdoch

Mike Fidler

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the team that played two years in Kansas City? Hint

The Kings

The Braves

The Scouts

The Royals

6. Hamilton, Ontario, had been eagerly awaiting the return of an NHL team. If they were to do like Ottawa, and name their new franchise like the old one , what would be the name of a Hamilton NHL franchise? Hint

Tiger cats

Tigers

Steel heads

They never had a team in the NHL

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Question 7 of 10

7. We all know that the Calgary Flames hailed from Atlanta. Who set a record for most game played in an Atlanta Flames uniform? Hint

Tom Lysiak 445

Rey Comeau 468

Eric Vail 469

Curt Bennett 405

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Blues were not the first NHL franchise according to this Missouri city. Which was the name of the first St. Louis franchise? Hint

Cards

Spirits

Browns

Eagles

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these names is NOT a former Montreal team that operated in the NHL? Hint

Wanderers

They're all pre-NHL

Maroons

AAA

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who set a record for most goals in a Minnesota North Stars uniform? Hint

Brian Bellows

Dino Ciccarelli

Mike Modano

Bobby Smith

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This team had the unflattering distinction of being the first team to fold in the history of the NHL. What was the name of this team?

Answer: Montreal Wanderers

The Wanderers' rink burned down January 2, 1918. The team withdrew.

2. Which was the first team to ever "disappear" and "return" to the NHL?

Answer: Ottawa Senators

They were transfered in a new USA market in 1934, only to be reborn in 1992.

3. Which is the first team of the great expansion of 1967 to ever move?

Answer: Oakland Seals

After a few name changes (Oakland Seals and California Golden Seals), they moved to Cleveland where they became the Barons.

4. Who set a record for most career points in a Cleveland Baron's uniform?

Answer: Denis Maruk

The team only existed for two years. They merged with Minnesota in 78-79.

5. What was the name of the team that played two years in Kansas City?

Answer: The Scouts

The moved to Colorado in 76-77.

Answer: Tigers

The Tigers played in the NHL from 1920 to 1925.

7. We all know that the Calgary Flames hailed from Atlanta. Who set a record for most game played in an Atlanta Flames uniform?

Answer: Eric Vail 469

Vail played only one more game in Atlanta than Comeau.

8. The Blues were not the first NHL franchise according to this Missouri city. Which was the name of the first St. Louis franchise?

Answer: Eagles

The Eagles were the Ottawa Senators, who were transfered to St. Louis in 1934.

9. Which of these names is NOT a former Montreal team that operated in the NHL?

Answer: AAA

The Montreal AAA (Amateur Athletic Association), won a Stanley Cup during the days this trophy was a challenge cup between leagues. The NHL opened for business in 1917. The AAA won the first Stanley Cup in 1892.

10. Who set a record for most goals in a Minnesota North Stars uniform?

Answer: Brian Bellows

He scored 342 goals while playing for Minnesota.

Source: Author Simonline

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