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Wild Mania Trivia Quiz

This quiz is for anyone who is as big of fan of the greatest hockey team in the world, the Minnesota Wild.

A multiple-choice quiz by Gaborik888. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Gaborik888

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
132,365

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

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Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

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Question 1 of 5

1. What year did the Wild come into existence, after it felt like such a long time after losing the Minnesota North Stars after the 91-92 season? Hint

2001-2002

1998-1999

1999-2000

2000-2001

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Question 2 of 5

2. Who scored the first ever regular season goal? Hint

Darby Hendrickson

Wes Walz

Jim Dowd

Marion Gaborik

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Question 3 of 5

3. Who scored the first ever Wild goal on home ice? Hint

Marion Gaborik

Darby Hendrickson

Antti Laaksonen

Wes Walz

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who set a record for most consecutive games played? Hint

Filip Kuba

Darby Hendrickson

Antti Laaksonen

Wes Walz

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Question 5 of 5

5. Who had lead the Minnesota Wild in goals in their first 2 seasons? Hint

Darby Hendrickson

Andrew Brunette

Wes Walz

Marion Gaborik

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did the Wild come into existence, after it felt like such a long time after losing the Minnesota North Stars after the 91-92 season?

Answer: 2000-2001

The Minnesota Wild along with their expansion partner the Columbus Blue Jackets, both came into the league in 2000-2001. The Wild ended their first season with 26 wins and 35 losses for a total of 73 points, and came in 5th (last) in their division (Northwest).

2. Who scored the first ever regular season goal?

Answer: Marion Gaborik

On October 6, 2000, the Minnesota Wild made NHL regular season debut at Mighty Ducks of Anaheim losing 3-1. Rookie Marian Gaborik scored the first-ever goal in Wild history in the second period.

3. Who scored the first ever Wild goal on home ice?

Answer: Darby Hendrickson

On October 11, 2000, the Minnesota Wild made Xcel Energy Center regular season debut vs. Philadelphia Flyers. Game ended in a 3-3 tie. Darby Hendrickson scored the first Wild goal at Xcel Energy Center.

4. Who set a record for most consecutive games played?

Answer: Antti Laaksonen

The speedy forward Antti Laaksonen hadnt missed a game since the very first one in the innaguaral season until he was scratched in the playoffs against Vancouver.

5. Who had lead the Minnesota Wild in goals in their first 2 seasons?

Answer: Marion Gaborik

In both the 01-02 season and 02-03 season Gaborik had 30 goals.

Source: Author Gaborik888

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