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Ultimate Hockey Trivia Quiz

This quiz contains questions relating to names, facts and figures pertaining to the great game of ice hockey past and present. Have fun and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by zzbunk. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
zzbunk

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
75,532

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
15 / 25

Plays
2550

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 25

1. In 1948, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) staged its first championship hockey tournament. Who won it? Hint

University of Michigan

Stanford

Dartmouth

Princeton

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Question 2 of 25

2. What nickname was given to Detroit Red Wing hockey great Ted Lindsay: ' __________ Ted'?

Answer: (One Word ... it's worst than 'bad')

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Question 3 of 25

3. The Soviets won the 1964 Olympic Gold Medal in ice hockey. Who did they beat to claim victory? Hint

United States

Czechoslovakia

Sweden

Canada

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Question 4 of 25

4. What hockey player was credited with putting more curve in the blade of a hockey stick known as the 'banana blade'? Hint

Bobby Hull

Bobby Orr

Keith Magnuson

Stan Mikita

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Question 5 of 25

5. What date did the Hockey Hall of Fame officially open its doors? Hint

September 1962

February 1963

October 1960

August 1961

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Question 6 of 25

6. The Boston Bruins debuted young 18 year old Bobby Orr in what year? Hint

1968

1963

1966

1964

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Question 7 of 25

7. After Tom Barrasso, who was the next American-born goalie to record 300 career wins? Hint

Jim Craig

Mike Richter

John Vanbiesbrouck

Tony Espisito

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Question 8 of 25

8. In the 1983-84 NHL season, Wayne Gretzky accumulated 205 points. How many of these were goals? Hint

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Question 9 of 25

9. The 1993-94 NHL season found the New York Rangers as Stanley Cup Champions. It has been ____ years since they won it last. Hint

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Question 10 of 25

10. In the 1991-92 NHL season, Chicago Blackhawk player Mike Peluso was credited with this feat. What was it? Hint

Scored 5 empty net goals

Scored 3 hat tricks

Broke the 400 PIM mark

Scored a goal in his own net 3 times

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Question 11 of 25

11. During the NHL 1980-81 season, former superstar Mark Howe was speared by a net spike and almost lost his life (true story). What team was he playing for then? Hint

Minnesota Northstars

Quebec Nordiques

Hartford Whalers

Atlanta Flames

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Question 12 of 25

12. Gordie Howie Scored his 500th goal on March 14th, ____ ?

Answer: (it's in he 1960s ... a couple of years before the Beatles invaded the United States)

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Question 13 of 25

13. Gordie Howe became only the second player in the NHL to have scored 500 career goals. Who was the First? Hint

Maurice (Rocket) Richard

Bobby Hull

Jean Beliveau

Bill Gadsby

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Question 14 of 25

14. In 1957-58 season, Willie O'Ree was called up to play in two games for the Boston Bruins. Why was this so historic? Hint

Scored the first penalty shot in the NHL

First 'hat trick' scored in the NHL

First NHL shutout for a goalie

First black man in the NHL

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Question 15 of 25

15. Who, playing for the Los Angeles Kings, scored his 1,000th career point on January 7th, 1981?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname... he played with the Detroit Red Wings)

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Question 16 of 25

16. Can you believe it? All 6 of the ____ brothers played in the NHL during the 1982-83 season. Amazing!

Answer: (One Word ... last name only)

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Question 17 of 25

17. In 1972-73 season, Bobby Hull left the Chicago Blackhawks and signed with what team? Hint

Winnipeg Jets

Colorado Rockies

Atlanta Flames

The Cleveland Crusaders

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Question 18 of 25

18. On January 24th, 1981, Mike Bossy became only the second player in NHL history to score ____ goals in ____ games. What's the missing number?

Answer: (a number between 35 and 55 ... same number for both)

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Question 19 of 25

19. In 1980-81, 'Tiger' Williams led the NHL in penalty minutes with 343. What is 'Tiger's' first name? Hint

David

Peter

Brad

Ted

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Question 20 of 25

20. Before becoming the Carolina Hurricanes in the fall of 1997, this team was known as the ____
____ ?

Answer: (Two Words ... Moby Dick)

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Question 21 of 25

21. In what season did the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim play their first season in the NHL? Hint

1995-96

1991-92

1994-95

1993-94

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Question 22 of 25

22. In what season did Boston's Ray Bourque win his first Norris Trophy along with Wayne Gretzky winning his eighth Hart Trophy and the Edmonton Oilers are Stanley Cup Champions? Hint

1987-88

1984-85

1986-87

1988-89

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Question 23 of 25

23. In the 1998-99 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs left the Maple Leaf Gardens to play in thier new home, called the ' _______
_______ Center'.

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 24 of 25

24. On October 26th, 1990, superstar Wayne Gretzky notched his ______ career point against the Winnipeg Jets? Hint

2000th

2500th

3000th

1500th

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Question 25 of 25

25. How many seasons did superstar Gordie Howe play pro hockey? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1948, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) staged its first championship hockey tournament. Who won it?

Answer: University of Michigan

The University of Michigan Wolverines beat Dartmouth 8-4.

2. What nickname was given to Detroit Red Wing hockey great Ted Lindsay: ' __________ Ted'?

Answer: Terrible Ted

'Terrible' Ted Lindsay was known best for his performance on the 'Production Line' of the Detroit Red Wings along with Sid Abel and Gordie Howe.

3. The Soviets won the 1964 Olympic Gold Medal in ice hockey. Who did they beat to claim victory?

Answer: Canada

The Russians beat Team Canada by the score of 3-2. The Soviet team went 8-0 in the Olympics.

4. What hockey player was credited with putting more curve in the blade of a hockey stick known as the 'banana blade'?

Answer: Stan Mikita

Stan 'The Man' Mikita was the person responsible for the stick. In the 1970-71 season, the NHL put a half-inch limit on the amount of bend allowed on the blade.

5. What date did the Hockey Hall of Fame officially open its doors?

Answer: August 1961

The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Canada.

6. The Boston Bruins debuted young 18 year old Bobby Orr in what year?

Answer: 1966

Bobby Orr went on to become one of hockey's greatest defenceman. A series of knee injuries cut short his brilliant career.

7. After Tom Barrasso, who was the next American-born goalie to record 300 career wins?

Answer: John Vanbiesbrouck

John, known has the 'Beezer', played for such teams as the Philadelphia Flyers and the Florida Panthers.

8. In the 1983-84 NHL season, Wayne Gretzky accumulated 205 points. How many of these were goals?

Answer: 87

What can you say about the 'Great One'. Also in that same year, Wayne put together a 51 game scoring streak!

9. The 1993-94 NHL season found the New York Rangers as Stanley Cup Champions. It has been ____ years since they won it last.

Answer: 54

The New York Rangers, captained by Mark Messier, lead his team to a game 7, 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

10. In the 1991-92 NHL season, Chicago Blackhawk player Mike Peluso was credited with this feat. What was it?

Answer: Broke the 400 PIM mark

Mike had 408 PIM in just 63 games! He was penalized an equivalent of seven full games. Ouch!

11. During the NHL 1980-81 season, former superstar Mark Howe was speared by a net spike and almost lost his life (true story). What team was he playing for then?

Answer: Hartford Whalers

During the game, Mark was checked into the net and the spike holding the goal net in place speared him in the buttocks, just missing his spine by inches. Howe missed 17 games that year and went on to play another 10 years in the NHL.

12. Gordie Howie Scored his 500th goal on March 14th, ____ ?

Answer: 1962

Gordie Howie became to be known has 'Mr. Hockey'. He has too many records to list. He has done it all!

13. Gordie Howe became only the second player in the NHL to have scored 500 career goals. Who was the First?

Answer: Maurice (Rocket) Richard

In the 1957-58 NHL season, Jean, along with team captain, Maurice Richard led the Montreal Canadiens to being only the second team in history to win 3 straight Stanley Cups. Way to go, Jean!

14. In 1957-58 season, Willie O'Ree was called up to play in two games for the Boston Bruins. Why was this so historic?

Answer: First black man in the NHL

O'Ree was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The following year, Willie play a full season with the Bruins and recorded 14 points.

15. Who, playing for the Los Angeles Kings, scored his 1,000th career point on January 7th, 1981?

Answer: Marcel Dionne

Marcel Dionne became the 13th player in NHL history to record this feat.

16. Can you believe it? All 6 of the ____ brothers played in the NHL during the 1982-83 season. Amazing!

Answer: Sutter

The brothers are Brian (St. Louis), Darryl (Chicago), Duane (Islanders), Brent (briefly with the Islanders) and twins Rich and Ron (both played briefly with the Islanders).

17. In 1972-73 season, Bobby Hull left the Chicago Blackhawks and signed with what team?

Answer: Winnipeg Jets

Bobby jumped ship and signed a {$2.75} million dollar contract with the WHA's Winnipeg Jets. He scored 51 goals and had 103 points that season. The Jets became West Division champs and runner-ups to the league championship.

18. On January 24th, 1981, Mike Bossy became only the second player in NHL history to score ____ goals in ____ games. What's the missing number?

Answer: 50

With just one minute and some change left in the third period of his 50th game, Mike beat goalie Ron Grahame of the Quebec Nordiques to score his 50 in 50! Who done it first? Maurice 'Rocket' Richard.

19. In 1980-81, 'Tiger' Williams led the NHL in penalty minutes with 343. What is 'Tiger's' first name?

Answer: David

William's career has him scoring 241 goals and sitting out (penalty box) a record 3,966 minutes in 962 games. Put em' up! Put 'em up!

20. Before becoming the Carolina Hurricanes in the fall of 1997, this team was known as the ____ ____ ?

Answer: Hartford Whalers

The Hartford Whalers came to the NHL in 1979 from the World Hockey Association (WHA).

21. In what season did the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim play their first season in the NHL?

Answer: 1993-94

22. In what season did Boston's Ray Bourque win his first Norris Trophy along with Wayne Gretzky winning his eighth Hart Trophy and the Edmonton Oilers are Stanley Cup Champions?

Answer: 1986-87

This season also brings rookie Ron Hextall winning the Venzina Trophy and Detroit's coach Jacques Demers winning the Jack Adams Trophy.

23. In the 1998-99 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs left the Maple Leaf Gardens to play in thier new home, called the ' _______ _______ Center'.

Answer: Air Canada

Everyone is leaving the old for the new. Chicago Stadium left for the United {Center;} Boston Garden left for the Fleet {Center;} Montreal Forum left for the Molson Center. See ya!

24. On October 26th, 1990, superstar Wayne Gretzky notched his ______ career point against the Winnipeg Jets?

Answer: 2000th

Wayne went on to record a number of milestones and records. Wayne has played with the Edmonton Oilers, LA Kings, St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers.

25. How many seasons did superstar Gordie Howe play pro hockey?

Answer: 32

Gordie 'Mr. Hockey' Howe left the game with the NHL with such stats as seasons (26), games (1767), goals (801), assists (1049) and points (1850).

Source: Author zzbunk

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