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Take a shot at checking your knowledge of some National Hockey League players whose last names begin with E-K!
18 quizzes and 252 trivia questions.
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1.
  Bobby Hull   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Bobby Hull is one of the greatest players in pro hockey history. Please take this fun quiz about his life and achievements.
Average, 10 Qns, mrgrouchy, Apr 04 09
Average
mrgrouchy
340 plays
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  Gordie Howe: Mr. Hockey   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the best player to ever bless the sport of hockey. Hope you enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, hockeyfan9465, Mar 22 07
Average
hockeyfan9465
351 plays
3.
  NHL Goalie: Jeff Hackett    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Jeff Hackett was a talented goaltender who was forced to retire due to vertigo in the 2003-04 season. Enjoy this quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, Bruce007, May 01 09
Average
Bruce007
181 plays
4.
  NHL Goalie: Arturs Irbe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about the career of all-star goaltender Arturs Irbe. Let's see what you know about this slightly overlooked goaltender. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Bruce007, May 01 09
Average
Bruce007
227 plays
5.
  Saku Koivu    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is in honour of one of my favourite ice hockey players, Saku Koivu. Hope you enjoy playing this quiz as much as I have enjoyed watching him play over the years.
Average, 10 Qns, GuyLafleur10, Sep 14 14
Average
GuyLafleur10
122 plays
6.
  Ryan Kesler    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the NHL star player, Ryan Kesler.
Average, 10 Qns, soccerstar_15, Oct 04 09
Average
soccerstar_15
172 plays
7.
  Dan Hamhuis    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A fun quiz on NHL player Dan Hamhuis.
Average, 10 Qns, bookwormjmc, Nov 14 12
Average
bookwormjmc
128 plays
8.
  Ron Hextall Tribute    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is for all you Ron Hextall fans out there! Let's see how good you are!
Average, 15 Qns, rattlehead, May 01 09
Average
rattlehead
415 plays
9.
  Gordie Howe - "Mr. Elbows"    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Here is a quiz on the greatest hockey player ever, Gordie Howe.
Tough, 25 Qns, KKid4, Dec 09 08
Tough
KKid4
427 plays
10.
  All About Martin Havlat    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a fun and easy quiz on my all-time favourite hockey player, Martin Havlat! Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, jesses_gurl9, May 01 09
Average
jesses_gurl9
249 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Jeff Hackett was drafted on June 13, 1987, as an underage junior. He was chosen in the second round and 34th overall by which of the following teams?

From Quiz "NHL Goalie: Jeff Hackett"




11.
  Marc-Andre Fleury    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some questions about the first overall pick in the 2003 NHL draft.
Tough, 10 Qns, loco_4_trivia, May 01 09
Tough
loco_4_trivia
450 plays
12.
  Simon Gagne    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This is a quiz about the life and playing career of my favorite player, Simon Gagne.
Average, 5 Qns, bldudas, May 01 09
Average
bldudas
376 plays
13.
  Jean-Sebastien Giguere    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on NHL goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere! Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, marchmadness, May 01 09
Tough
marchmadness
435 plays

NHL Players E-K Trivia Questions
1. Saku Koivu hails from which Scandinavian country?

From Quiz Saku Koivu

Answer: Finland

Saku Antero Koivu was born in Turku, Finland, on November 24, 1974.

2. Which Canadian province is Dan Hamhuis from?

From Quiz Dan Hamhuis

Answer: British Columbia

Dan Hamhuis was born in Smithers, B.C. on December 13, 1982.

3. What position did Ryan play during the 2007-08 season?

From Quiz Ryan Kesler

Answer: Centre

Ryan has played centre through junior and every year with the Vancouver Canucks. In 2008-09 however, he played left wing on a line with Pavol Demitra and Mats Sundin for half the season. He still played centre while on the penalty kill that year.

4. What was Bobby Hull's nickname?

From Quiz Bobby Hull

Answer: The Golden Jet

Bobby Hull was nicknamed the "Golden Jet" for his blonde hair, skating prowess and slap-shooting ability. He terrorized enemy goalies with his strength and his booming shots. Gordie Howe was called "Mr. Hockey", Yvan Cournoyer was "The Roadrunner", and Bernie Geoffrion was referred to as "Boom Boom". Bobby Hull's all-star son Brett would later be called the "Golden Brett" in tribute to Bobby.

5. How many goals did Gordie Howe put up in his rookie season with the Detroit Red Wings?

From Quiz Gordie Howe: Mr. Hockey

Answer: 7

In Howe's rookie season of 1946, he only scored seven goals but he still made a buzz among fans.

6. Where was Martin Havlat born?

From Quiz All About Martin Havlat

Answer: Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic

Martin Havlat was born and raised in Mlada Boleslav. He later resided in Brno, Czech Rep.

7. On what date was Simon Gagne born?

From Quiz Simon Gagne

Answer: February 29, 1980

Simon Gagne was born in Ste-Foy, Quebec.

8. Which team drafted Marc-Andre Fleury?

From Quiz Marc-Andre Fleury

Answer: Pittsburgh Penguins

The Florida Panthers originally owned the first overall pick, but the Penguins traded up to get it.

9. Gordie started his NHL career in what decade?

From Quiz Gordie Howe - "Mr. Elbows"

Answer: 40s

He began his career in the 1946-47 season on the Detroit Red Wings.

10. In what city was Jean-Sebastien Giguere born in?

From Quiz Jean-Sebastien Giguere

Answer: Montreal

Jean-Sebastien was born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1977.

11. What position does he play?

From Quiz Dan Hamhuis

Answer: Defence

Hamhuis is a defenceman. He plays a sound defensive game, logs big minutes and can be used in a shutdown role.

12. How many goals did Kesler score during the 2009 NHL playoffs?

From Quiz Ryan Kesler

Answer: 2

Ryan played in 11 games against Chicago and St. Louis. He scored 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points.

13. Where was Bobby Hull born?

From Quiz Bobby Hull

Answer: Ontario

Bobby Hull was born in Point Anne, Ontario, Canada, in 1939. He grew up on a dairy farm which undoubtedly helped his upper body to grow strong. Hull showed great hockey ability at an early age and was playing in the NHL by the time he was 18 years old.

14. Gordie Howe played on the amazing production line with Ted Lindsay and ______?

From Quiz Gordie Howe: Mr. Hockey

Answer: Sid Abel

In the 1949-50 season, the production line finished 1-2-3 in the scoring race. Abel in first, Howe in second, and Lindsay in third.

15. Arturs Irbe was drafted by the Minnesota North Stars, as their tenth round pick, 196th overall, in what year?

From Quiz NHL Goalie: Arturs Irbe

Answer: 1989

After being drafted, Irbe did not have any ice time until his big break in the 1991-1992 season, where he played 13 games for the San Jose Sharks. He posted a save percentage of .868% with a goals- against average of 4.46.

16. When is Havlat's birthday?

From Quiz All About Martin Havlat

Answer: April 19th, 1981

Martin Havlat played in the Czech Extreliga in 2005.

17. Which team did Gagne join in 1999-2000, his rookie season?

From Quiz Simon Gagne

Answer: Philadelphia Flyers

18. In the 1944-45 season, Gordie was on what team?

From Quiz Gordie Howe - "Mr. Elbows"

Answer: Galt Red Wings

He was on their roster, though he didn't play.

19. What date is Jean-Sebastien's birthday?

From Quiz Jean-Sebastien Giguere

Answer: May 16th

He was born on May 16th, 1977, and at age 26 led Anaheim to the Stanley Cup final.

20. Saku Koivu was drafted by which "original six" NHL professional ice hockey team?

From Quiz Saku Koivu

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

The heralded Montreal Canadiens took Saku Koivu with their first pick in the first round, 21st overall, in the 1993 NHL entry draft. Although he had a prolific junior career, and was widely considered as one of the top prospects from Europe at the time, many NHL teams thought it would be too risky to draft the diminutive forward, considering him to be too frail to play on the smaller tighter checking North American ice surface.

21. What award did he receive in 1999 while playing for the Prince George Cougars of the WHL?

From Quiz Dan Hamhuis

Answer: Rookie of the Year

He received the Rookie of the Year award in 1999 while he was playing for the Cougars. He won the Most Dedicated Player award in 2001, Most Valuable Player and Defenceman of the Year in 2002.

22. What was Kesler's number on the Canucks during the 2008-09 season?

From Quiz Ryan Kesler

Answer: 17

Number 16 belongs to the great Trevor Linden, whose number the Canucks retired in December 2008. Todd Bertuzzi wore number 44 when Kesler joined the team. 27 was not occupied when Kesler chose his number, but he elected for 17 instead.

23. Which uniform number worn by Bobby Hull was retired by the Black Hawks in the early 1980s?

From Quiz Bobby Hull

Answer: 9

When Bobby Hull joined the Black Hawks during the 1957-58 season, he wore uniform number 7. As a member of the 1961 Stanley Cup winning Hawks, Hull had on number 16. However, when veteran forward Tod Sloan retired after the 1961 season, the number nine became available. Hull switched to number nine in order to pay tribute to his boyhood idol, Gordie Howe. Hull and number nine became synonymous with Chicago Blackhawks hockey, and the famous number was retired after Hull had finished his playing career.

24. What year did Howe become captain of the Red Wings?

From Quiz Gordie Howe: Mr. Hockey

Answer: 1958

In October during the 1958 season, Howe wore the C for the first time.

25. After proving his worth to the San Jose Sharks in the 1993-1994 season, Arturs suffered a major injury that affected his career. What was the cause of this injury?

From Quiz NHL Goalie: Arturs Irbe

Answer: His dog attacked him

While spending the summer of 1994 in his home town of Riga, Arturs Irbe was doing sit-ups next to his dog who was sleeping at the time. Apparently, he nudged the animal, and woke it up. The dog went ballistic and attacked Irbe's hands. As a result, he suffered severe damage to the tendons and nerves in his hands. The dog was later put to sleep. Because of the attack, Irbe displayed a horrible performance the following season and quickly began to make a name for himself as the worst stick handling goalie in the league.

26. If the NHL lockout did not take place in 2005, which NHL team would Martin Havlat most likely be playing for?

From Quiz All About Martin Havlat

Answer: Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators was the only NHL team that Martin Havlat had actually played for.

27. How many total goals did Gagne have in his rookie season?

From Quiz Simon Gagne

Answer: 20

Simon Gagne had a total of 48 points - those 20 goals, and 28 assists.

28. How many saves did Fleury make in his NHL debut?

From Quiz Marc-Andre Fleury

Answer: 46 & forty-six

Fleury stopped 46 of 48 shots in his NHL debut, including a penalty shot by L.A.'s Esa Pirnes.

29. What is Gordie's town of birth?

From Quiz Gordie Howe - "Mr. Elbows"

Answer: Floral

He was born in Floral, Saskatchewan, Canada.

30. What team drafted Jean-Sebastien?

From Quiz Jean-Sebastien Giguere

Answer: Hartford Whalers

He was drafted by Hartford (who moved to Carolina), where he played his first eight career games.

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