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Rick Tocchet Trivia Quiz

Long before Rick Tocchet was involved in a major gambling scandal, the right wing was a star on the ice.

A multiple-choice quiz by GoodVibe. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
GoodVibe

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,606

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Tocchet was the _____ pick overall in 1983. Hint

125th

215th

152nd

25th

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many All-Star games did Tocchet play in? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. When was Tocchet traded from the Flyers to the Penguins? Hint

1990

1996

1994

1992

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many teams did Tocchet play for? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Tocchet retired with an accomplishment shared only with Pat Verbeek. What was it? Hint

450 goals, 2000 penalty minutes

400 goals, 3000 penalty minutes

400 goals, 2000 penalty minutes

500 goals, 2000 penalty minutes

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Tocchet's final NHL season, how did the Flyers do for the 2001-02 season? Hint

Conference quarterfinals

Conference finals

Conference semi-finals

DId not make playoffs

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Question 7 of 10

7. Tocchet was head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes for part of the 2005-06 season.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many assists did Tocchet have during his NHL career? Hint

521

421

412

512

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2006, Tocchet became known for his involvement in a gambling ring. The undercover police operation was named Operation _____ . Hint

Slapshot

Icing

Penalty Box

Crosscheck

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2006, Tocchet pleaded guilty for his involvement in a gambling ring.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Tocchet was the _____ pick overall in 1983.

Answer: 125th

Notable picks in 1983 included Steve Yzerman, Cam Neely, Pat LaFontaine, Tom Barraso, Dan Quinn, and Claude Lemieux. Tocchet was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers.

2. How many All-Star games did Tocchet play in?

Answer: 4

Tocchet was played in the 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1993 All-Star games. He scored a goal 19 seconds into the second period of the 1991 game, which was the fastest goal at the start of a period at the time.

3. When was Tocchet traded from the Flyers to the Penguins?

Answer: 1992

Tocchet was traded for Mark Recchi. During his time with the Penguins, Tocchet helped the Penguins to the 1992 Stanley Cup, their second consecutive. He scored 19 points (6 goals, 13 assists) in 14 playoff games.

4. How many teams did Tocchet play for?

Answer: 6

Tocchet played for the Flyers (1984-1992), Penguins (1992-1994), Los Angeles Kings (1994-1996, Boston Bruins (1996-1997), Washington Capitals (1997), Pheonix Coyotes (1997-2000), and returned to finish his career with the Flyers (2000-2002).

5. Tocchet retired with an accomplishment shared only with Pat Verbeek. What was it?

Answer: 400 goals, 2000 penalty minutes

Tocchet retired with 440 goals and 2972 penalty minutes.

6. In Tocchet's final NHL season, how did the Flyers do for the 2001-02 season?

Answer: Conference quarterfinals

The Flyers were eliminated by Ottawa in the quarterfinals in five games.

7. Tocchet was head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes for part of the 2005-06 season.

Answer: True

Tocchet replaced Wayne Gretzky, who tended to his ailing mother, from 17-28 December 2005.

8. How many assists did Tocchet have during his NHL career?

Answer: 512

His career high was 61 during the 1992-93 season.

9. In 2006, Tocchet became known for his involvement in a gambling ring. The undercover police operation was named Operation _____ .

Answer: Slapshot

Tocchet was accused of financing a gambling ring that include several NHL players.

10. In 2006, Tocchet pleaded guilty for his involvement in a gambling ring.

Answer: True

He pleaded guilty to conspiracy and promoting gambling. A New Jersey state trooper also pleaded guilty for his involvement.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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