Legendary Canada/USA Hockey Calls Quiz

Answer: Foster Hewitt

Still sends chills down my back. 16 million Canadians watched Canada defeat the Soviet Union in this game, or 72% of the country's population. This was the game winning goal of the 1972 Summit Series between Canada and Russia in which Canada was losing the series (3 losses, 1 win and 1 tie), but won 3 consecutive games in Moscow to win the series.

Henderson's series winning goal was scored with 34 seconds left in the third period of the final game. Had Canada not scored this goal, Russia would have claimed victory on the basis of goal differential with both teams winning three games. The series is legendary in Canada and opened the door for Russian players to join the NHL in the future.

Answer: Dan Kelly

Bobby Orr scored in overtime to win the game 4-3 and the series 4-0. The Bruins' first Stanley Cup since 1941, the call will still give you goosebumps.

Answer: Al Michaels

36 million people watched the game from USA and Canada, cheering on the heavy underdog USA team. The United States scored two goals in the third period to defeat the Soviet Union 4-3 to win the gold medal. The Americans held on to the 4-3 lead for the final 10 minutes of the game, which seemed like a lifetime for players and fans as the heavily favored Soviets pressed for the tieing goal.

Al Michael's call as the clock expired let the entire country breath a sigh of relief followed by exultation. The game was memorable not only for the gold medal win by an underdog but it was also played during the Cold War with Russia. Similar to the 1972 Canada/Russia Summit Series, it was much more than a hockey game due to political overtones and it also helped open the door for Russian stars to join the NHL in the future.

Answer: Soviet Red Army hockey team

In 1976 the Philadelphia Flyers were known as the "Broadstreet Bullies", often using violence and intimidation to win hockey games. In 1976 the NHL and the Soviet Union agreed to play 8 games under NHL rules as a "friendly tournament". Going into the final game, the Soviets had won 5 (against Pittsburgh, Boston, Chicago, Rangers and Islanders), lost 1 (Buffalo) and tied 1 (Montreal). The final game against Philadelphia (January 11 1976) was considered a "must win" by Philadelphia owner Ed Snider as Philadelphia was the defending Stanley Cup champion and he wanted to prove Philadelphia had the best team in the world.

In the first period with the score still 0-0, Philadelphia defenseman Ed Van Imp charged and cross-checked Soviet star Valerie Kharlamov from behind leaving Kharlamov sprawling on the ice. The referee called it a clean hit and did not assess a penalty. The Soviet Union team left the ice for their dressing room in protest, giving cause to Bob Cole's famous call that they were "goin' home!". The Soviets were later convinced to return to the ice after being threatened not to be paid. The Soviets were assessed a 2 minute penalty for delay of game and Philadelphia won the game 4-1.

Answer: Chris Cuthbert

Although Sydney Crosby scored many goals in his career, the call of this goal is etched in the minds of many people as his moment in history. The Golden Goal was scored in overtime of the 2010 gold medal game as Canada defeated the United States 3-2 to claim the gold medal. Chris Cuthbert's thrilling call of this goal was accentuated by the eruption of the home country support by Canadian fans in attendance.

Answer: Haley Wickenheiser

Most famous quote in women's hockey history as Canada defeated the USA 3-2 for the gold medal in Salt Lake City, USA. No love lost between these teams!

Answer: Rangers

Another classic Bob Cole call, this time in 1994 when the New York Rangers won their first Stanley Cup since 1940. The Rangers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in game 7 to win the cup, ending a 54 year drought.

Answer: Minnesota North Stars

Bob Cole's list of legendary calls is staggering. However the phrase "OHHH BABY!" will always be his. This goal, sometimes referred to as "the beautiful Lemieux goal" was scored by Pittsburgh Penguin's star Mario Lemieux in the 1991 Stanley Cup Final Series against the Minnesota North Stars. Pittsburgh went on the win the Stanley Cup.

Answer: St. Louis Blues

Doug Gilmour scored a spectacular goal from behind the net against the St. Louis Blues in the 1993 playoffs, marking a pivotal moment in the Toronto Maple Leafs' victory. In double overtime, Gilmour set up the play by cutting to his right and then reversing to his left, pulling away from Curtis Joseph before spinning and wrapping the puck into the net.

This goal not only secured the Leafs' first playoff win of the series but also showcased Gilmour's exceptional skill and determination during a critical moment. St. Louis goalie Curtis Joseph later went on the play for the Leafs.

Answer: Rick Jeanneret

After you hear it once you won't forget it! Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine electrified Buffalo Sabres fans over six brilliant seasons and remains one of the best players in the history of the franchise. Jeanneret was famous for several notable calls which included "La-la-la-la-Fontaine!" which followed whenever former Sabres captain and Waterford native Pat LaFontaine scored in the 1990s.

Answer: Phil Esposito

In 1972, Canada played the Soviet Union in an eight game tournament. The first four games were played in Canada and the last four games were played in Moscow. Canada lost the first game in Montreal, tied the second in Toronto and lost the next two games in Winnipeg and Vancouver.

After losing game 4 by a score of 5-3 in Vancouver, the players were boo'd off the ice. As he skated off the ice, Phil Esposito gave this heart-felt speech, while being boo'd, on national television. The team rallied after this and won 3 out of 4 games in Moscow to win the series.

Answer: 50

Canada was desperate for a gold medal in 2002 after being eliminated by Czech Republic in the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. Dominic Hasek stopped the Canadians in a shootout in 1998, in which the Canadian coach, Mike Keenan, refused to use Wayne Gretzky as one of the shooters.

The gold medal win in 2002 avenged the inability to win gold in 1998. Bob Cole's call of every goal in the 2002 Salt Lake City gold medal game is thrilling.

Answer: Mike Lange

Lange served as the team's play-by-play announcer in 1974 and again from 1976 to 2021. In 2001, he received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for his outstanding work as an NHL broadcaster.

Answer: Danny Gallivan

Montreal fans will recall Guy Lafleur's hair flowing in the breeze as he flew down the right side and fired a slap shot past Boston goalie Gilles Gilbert. Bruins fans will recall the too many men on the ice penalty that was called to set up this goal.

In the 1970s, the Montreal Canadiens thrived on last minute penalties called on the opposition whenever they were down by a goal or trying to hold a one goal lead.

Answer: Brad

May's goal was scored in the first overtime period of game 4 to eliminate the Bruins in the 1993 playoffs. His goal was assisted by La-la-la-la-la-la-la-Lafontaine!