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New York Islanders: Part 5 Trivia Quiz

Have fun taking out part 5 of my series!

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

Author
GymHero

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
190,533

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
268

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which former Islander, and Ranger head coach, had his number 19 retired in 2001-02? Hint

John Vanbiesbrouck

Greg Gilbert

Bryan Trottier

Pat LaFontaine

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Question 2 of 15

2. What did Pierre Turgeon contribute offensively in the 1993 NHL All-Star Game? Hint

1 goal & 3 assists

0 goals & 5 assists

4 goals & 2 assists

3 goals & 2 assists

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Question 3 of 15

3. What offensive category record did Pierre Turgeon set at the 1994 NHL All-Star Game, held at Madison Square Garden? Hint

most goals in a game

most shots in a game

most penalty minutes in a game

most assists in a game

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who filled in the empty roster spot for the 1993 Islander playoff team, when Turgeon went down with the shoulder separation? Hint

Chris Marinucci

Grahme Townshend

Chris Taylor

Greg Parks

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Question 5 of 15

5. How many points did Tom Kurvers have in the 1991-92 season? Hint

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Question 6 of 15

6. From where did former defenseman Uwe Krupp hail? Hint

Tocksmark, Sweden

Cologne, Germany

Flin Flin, Manitoba

Ekaterinberg, Russia

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Question 7 of 15

7. What team record did Chris Osgood set in the 2001-02 season? Hint

most appearances by a goalie

highest save percentage

most shots faced

lowest goals against average

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Question 8 of 15

8. What forced Brian Mullen to retire heading into the 1993-94 season? Hint

he suffered a stroke

death in the family

he suffered a career ending concussion

financial problems

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Question 9 of 15

9. What did Mark Fitzpatrick's illnes do to his body? Hint

Severe swelling of the muscles and skin.

Caused paralysis on his left side.

Gave him a heart attack.

Gave him a 12.5% memory loss.

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who scored the game winning goal against the Penguins in game 7 of the 1992-93 Patrick Division? Hint

David Volek

Tom Kurvers

Brad Dalgarno

Claude Loiselle

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was Kenny Jonsson's original number when he first came to Long Island? Hint

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who succeeded Brent Sutter as captain for the Isles? Hint

Ray Ferraro

Pat Flatley

Derek King

David Volek

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Question 13 of 15

13. What were the top three highest point totals on the 1992-93 Islander roster? Hint

132, 87, 78

97, 75, 63

105, 80, 71

79, 76, 72

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who was the only Islander to score on a penalty shot in the shortened 1994-95 season? Hint

Benoit Hogue

Kirk Muller

Brad Dalgarno

Travis Green

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Question 15 of 15

15. Pierre Turgeon is the only Islander to wear the number 77.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which former Islander, and Ranger head coach, had his number 19 retired in 2001-02?

Answer: Bryan Trottier

"Trotts" had his number retired in 2001-02 in a pre game ceremony as the Islanders took on the Avalanche. The Isles ended up tying the game 4-4.

2. What did Pierre Turgeon contribute offensively in the 1993 NHL All-Star Game?

Answer: 3 goals & 2 assists

Turgeon recorded a hat trick and added two assists in the NHL Classic at Montreal. Turgeon represented the Islanders for the Wales Conference. The Wales Conference tore apart the Campbell Conference, 16-6. The MVP was Mike Gartner, who set a record for the fastest 2 goals by a player from the start of a game when he scored at 3:15 and 3:37 of the second period.

He collected 4 goals and 1 assist.

3. What offensive category record did Pierre Turgeon set at the 1994 NHL All-Star Game, held at Madison Square Garden?

Answer: most assists in a game

Just a year later, Turgeon helped the Eastern All Stars win over the West 9-8, by chipping in with 4 helpers. The MVP would end up being later Stanley Cup Champion Ranger, Mike Richter.

4. Who filled in the empty roster spot for the 1993 Islander playoff team, when Turgeon went down with the shoulder separation?

Answer: Greg Parks

Turgeon was attacked from behind by Capitals center Dale Hunter after Turgeon had scored an insurance goal to send the Caps back home for the summer. Greg Parks was called up to fill the roster void until Turgeon was deemed ready to play, which it not be until a few games into the series with Pittsburgh.

5. How many points did Tom Kurvers have in the 1991-92 season?

Answer: 56

Kurvers paced the Isles defensive corps with 9 goals and 47 assists. It was his second highest total since 1988-89 when he had 66 points (18 goals 48 assists) with the cross town rivals, the New Jersy Devils.

6. From where did former defenseman Uwe Krupp hail?

Answer: Cologne, Germany

Krupp is one of only a handful of NHLers to come over from Germany.
Another one - Marco Sturm of the San Jose Sharks.

7. What team record did Chris Osgood set in the 2001-02 season?

Answer: most appearances by a goalie

"Ozzy" broke Ron Hextall's record of 50+ games appeared in by starting or backstopping 66 games. He posted a 2.50 GAA and a save percentage above .900.

8. What forced Brian Mullen to retire heading into the 1993-94 season?

Answer: he suffered a stroke

While attending a practice session, Brian suffered a severe stroke, ending his career in the NHL.

9. What did Mark Fitzpatrick's illnes do to his body?

Answer: Severe swelling of the muscles and skin.

Fitzpatrick suffered from a rare disease that caused his muscles and skin to swell, threatening his hockey career. He rebounded back, and as a result, was the 1992 recipient of the Bill Masterton Award.

10. Who scored the game winning goal against the Penguins in game 7 of the 1992-93 Patrick Division?

Answer: David Volek

The game seven hero one-timed a pass from Ray Ferraro to win the series.

11. What was Kenny Jonsson's original number when he first came to Long Island?

Answer: 3

When Jonsson came from Toronto in 1996, he donned the number 3, which he later changed to 29. Jamie McClennan, wore 29, Ziggy Palffy wore 16, and Marty McInnis wore 18 at the time of Jonsson's arrival.

12. Who succeeded Brent Sutter as captain for the Isles?

Answer: Pat Flatley

Flately was named the team captain in the 1991-92 after Sutter was dealt to Chicago for Steve Thomas and Adam Creighton.

13. What were the top three highest point totals on the 1992-93 Islander roster?

Answer: 132, 87, 78

In the 92-93 season, Pierre Turgeon lead the team with 132 points, Steve Thomas finished second with 87, and Derek King finished third with 78 points.

14. Who was the only Islander to score on a penalty shot in the shortened 1994-95 season?

Answer: Benoit Hogue

Hogue scored the only Islander penalty shot against the Flyer's Ron Hextall (who netminded the Isles the year before).

15. Pierre Turgeon is the only Islander to wear the number 77.

Answer: False

When the Isles signed Cliff Ronning late into the 2003-04 season, Cliff took the number 77 because the number 7 was already worn by season point leader Trent Hunter.

Source: Author GymHero

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