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6 quizzes and 65 trivia questions.
1.
  The World Hockey Association    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Started in 1972 the WHA challenged the NHL and changed the face of hockey like challenging the reserve clause and bringing in European players. This quiz presents some of the more interesting aspects of the rebel league. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, Rockhound6165, Apr 07 24
Tough
Rockhound6165
Apr 07 24
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  WHA Team Names   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The WHA was one of the most turbulent, daring and exciting professional sports leagues ever. I will give you the name a city, you give me the team that played there. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, CaptainCrash99, Oct 04 08
Easier
CaptainCrash99
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  WHA History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The WHA will return to the ice in 2004, but how much do you remember from the first era?
Average, 15 Qns, Simonline, Jan 16 04
Average
Simonline
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  Los Angeles Sharks (WHA)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about the WHAs Sharks, who played in L.A. for two seasons (1972-73 and 1973-74).
Average, 10 Qns, angels2002, Nov 30 07
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angels2002
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  World Hockey Association    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
On the verge of returning in 2004, the WHA was a league of the 1970s that revolutionized the sport. How much do you know about it?
Tough, 10 Qns, bigdevilsfan, Sep 29 03
Tough
bigdevilsfan
474 plays
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  WHA Awards    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz that will test your memory. Remember the WHA? Try answering these about the individual awards of the WHA. Good luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, Simonline, Jan 28 04
Tough
Simonline
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trivia question Quick Question
In the 1973-74 season, what place did the Sharks finish in the WHAs Western Division?

From Quiz "Los Angeles Sharks (WHA)"





World Hockey Association Trivia Questions
1. The fans in Quebec rooted for their team in the WHA which was who?

From Quiz WHA Team Names

Answer: Nordiques

The Nordiques started as the San Francisco Sharks, but were quickly moved to Quebec due to financial problems. Interestingly enough, hockey legend Maurice "The Rocket" Richard was their first head coach, but he lasted just 1 game until he realized he wasn't coaching material. The Nordiques can be considered a success, since they were adopted by the NHL in the NHL/WHA merger of 1979. The team eventually became NHL champions in the early 2000s after moving to Colorado in 1995 as the Avalanche.

2. What was the original nickname of the Los Angeles franchise in the WHA?

From Quiz Los Angeles Sharks (WHA)

Answer: Aces

The Sharks were originally the Los Angeles Aces as there was to be a WHA team called the San Francisco Sharks. But, when the San Francisco ownership group ran out of money, that franchise was then awarded to Quebec, where they became the Nordiques. Los Angeles then took the name Sharks.

3. What was the name of the trophy awarded to the MVP of the WHA?

From Quiz WHA Awards

Answer: The Gordie Howe trophy

For its first two seasons (72-73, 73-74) this trophy was simply known as the Gary L. Davidson award. He was the founder of the league. It became the Gordie Howe trophy season # 3, 74-75.

4. In 1972-73 the WHA opened its doors. How many teams were there during this inaugural season?

From Quiz WHA History

Answer: 12

There were teams in New England, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Ottawa, Quebec City, New York, Winnipeg, Houston, LA, Alberta, Minnesota, and Chicago.

5. In the 1970s, which Texas team was in the WHA?

From Quiz WHA Team Names

Answer: Aeros

The Aeros originally began in Dayton, but moved to Houston in 1972. They won the WHA championship back to back in 1974 and 1975, thanks in large part to the play of hockey legend Gordie Howe and his sons Mark and Marty. The Houston Aeros later were a minor league affiliate for the Minnesota Wild, although there are no ties to the original WHA team.

6. For their two seaons of existence (1972-73 and 1973-74), what was the Los Angeles Shark's team colors?

From Quiz Los Angeles Sharks (WHA)

Answer: Red, black, and white

The colors were red, black, and white, featuring black pants and either a red or white jersey with black trim, and a menacing black shark logo.

7. What was the name of the trophy awarded to the scoring leader at the end of each season?

From Quiz WHA Awards

Answer: Bill Hunter

Hockey fans from Regina to Russia knew him as "Wild Bill," the man who founded the Edmonton Oilers.

8. Who was the first ever scoring champion of the WHA in 72-73?

From Quiz WHA History

Answer: Andre Lacroix , Philadelphia Blazers

He finished the season with 50 goals and 74 assists for a respectable 124 points season.

9. What city were the New Jersey Knights located in?

From Quiz World Hockey Association

Answer: Cherry Hill

After moving mid-season 1973-74 from New York, the Knights finally found a consistent home for the next three years in San Diego. The team was called the Mariners.

10. Edmonton had a team named what in the WHA in the 1970s?

From Quiz WHA Team Names

Answer: Oilers

The Oilers were known as the Alberta Oilers for one season, until they adopted the name "Edmonton" in the 1973 season. The Oilers won one WHA title in the 1978-1979 season, but would be much more famous for their dynasty in the NHL a few years later. The Oilers were one of the 4 teams adopted into the NHL from the WHA.

11. WHA teams signed many NHL stars in an attempt to boost attendance and fan interest. In 1973, who was the Sharks' most prominent NHL signee (He joined the team in their 2nd season and made an immediate impact as he led the team in scoring)?

From Quiz Los Angeles Sharks (WHA)

Answer: Marc Tardif

Tardif was a rising star with the Montreal Canadiens, scoring 31 goals in only his 2nd season with them. Hull signed with the Winnipeg Jets, Sanderson with the Philadelphia Blazers, and Bernier with the Quebec Nordiques.

12. Who was the Lou Kaplan trophy awarded to?

From Quiz WHA Awards

Answer: Rookie of the year

One of the founders of the WHA.

13. Which two teams faced each other in the first ever Avco Cup?

From Quiz WHA History

Answer: New-England Whalers and Winnipeg Jets

New England won the Avco cup 4 victories to 1.

14. Who was the inaguaral Avco Cup winner in 1973?

From Quiz World Hockey Association

Answer: New England Whalers

The Whalers, who permanently found a home in Hartford, changed their name to the Hartford Whalers when they joined the NHL in 1979. In 1997, they changed their name again to the Hurricanes when the team moved to North Carolina.

15. A team in Hartford had a WHA team named the what?

From Quiz WHA Team Names

Answer: Whalers

Like many other WHA teams, the Whalers started in a different location. After splitting arena time with not 1, but 2 other hockey teams in Boston, the New England Whalers moved to Hartford and adopted the city into their name. Thanks to the managerial skills of Boston College legend Jack Kelley, the Whalers became one of the more succesful WHA franchises, winning 3 division titles. The NHL took notice, and the Whalers were absorbed in the NHL/WHA merger. The Whalers would later become the Carolina Hurricanes, and win a Stanley Cup in 2005-2006. The Whalers' legendary theme song "Brass Bonanza" is played at UConn and Quinnepiac hockey games to this day.

16. Where did the Sharks play most of their home games?

From Quiz Los Angeles Sharks (WHA)

Answer: Los Angeles Sports Arena

While they played a few home games at the Long Beach Arena during the 1972-73 and 1973-74 seasons, the Los Angeles Sports Arena was their primary home. The NHLs Kings played at the Forum, and Staples Center was not opened until 1999.

17. Ron Graham was the first player who won twice the Ben Hatskin trophy. What did he win it for?

From Quiz WHA Awards

Answer: Best goalie

Ben Hatskin was a founder of the WHA. Ron Graham was the goalie playing for the powerhouse that were the Houston Aeros. He won this award for seasons 74-75 and 76-77.

18. What club had the most success in the WHA with 302 all-time wins and 3 championships?

From Quiz World Hockey Association

Answer: Winnipeg Jets

The Jets also joined the NHL in 1979, but were not as successful in their new league. The team became the Phoenix Coyotes in 1996.

19. Winnipeg once claimed the rights to which WHA team?

From Quiz WHA Team Names

Answer: Jets

The Jets were the 4th and final team to be absorbed by the NHL, along with the Nordiques, the Whalers, and the Oilers. The Jets brought instant credibility to the fledgling WHA by signing superstar Bobby Hull away from the Chicago Blackhawks. Hull's signing encouraged other NHL players to sign with the rogue league, and players like Gerry Cheevers quickly jumped over to the WHA. The Jets won the Avco Trophy in 1976, 1978, and 1979, the last year of the league. The Jets struggled to obtain similar success in the NHL despite having stars such as Brett Hull, Keith Tkachuk, Nikkolai Khabibulin, and Teemu Selanne and the team eventually moved to Arizona, becoming the Phoenix Coyotes.

20. Who was the Sharks' goalie that was a 32-year old rookie and ended up 2nd in the league with a goals against average of 2.88?

From Quiz Los Angeles Sharks (WHA)

Answer: Russ Gillow

Gillow was a career minor leaguer who got his chance in the W.H.A. He spent much of the season as the Sharks #2 goalie, but his stellar play moved him ahead of George Gardner on the depth chart and Gillow became their #1 netminder for the last quarter of the season and the playoffs. Gary Edwards was the NHLs L.A. Kings backup goalie to Rogie Vachon from 1972-76, and Gerry Cheevers was not a rookie in 1972. He was one of the more publicized players that jumped from the NHL to the WHA. Cheevers was a standout goaile with the Boston Bruins, jumped the the WHA's Cleveland Crusaders, and led the WHA is goals against average in 1972-73. He returned to the Bruins after two years in the WHA.

21. What was the name of the trophy awarded to the league's best defenceman?

From Quiz WHA Awards

Answer: The Dennis A. Murphy Trophy

Dennis A.Murphy was a front figure of the WHA with Gary L.Davidson. J_C Tremblay of Quebec won this trophy twice. In 72-73, and again in 74-75, Tremblay was the first player to win this award twice.

22. During the 74-75 season a player scored 77 goals. It was the most goal ever scored by a player in one season in the history of the WHA. Who was that player?

From Quiz WHA History

Answer: Bobby Hull

He outscored the runner-up by 23 goals.

23. What former NHL star came out of retirement to join the Houston Aeros in 1973?

From Quiz World Hockey Association

Answer: Gordie Howe

Mr. Hockey wanted the chance to play with his sons, and the Howe trio led the Aeros to back-to-back titles in 1974 and 1975. Howe rejoined the NHL as a member of Hartford in 1979-1980, and retired after the season, his 32nd full year in the pros.

24. Which WHA team was based in Miami, but never played a game there?

From Quiz WHA Team Names

Answer: Screaming Eagles

They signed NHL legend Bernie Parent, but the team withdrew from the league and relocated due to money problems becoming the Philadelphia Blazers, then the Vancouver Blazers, and finally the Calgary Cowboys. Still, the Screaming Eagles' logo and jersey can still be bought to this day.

25. Who was the Sharks' leading scorer in their inaugural season of 1972-73?

From Quiz Los Angeles Sharks (WHA)

Answer: Gary Veneruzzo

Veneruzzo tallied 43 goals and 30 assists for a team leading total of 73 points. Veneruzzo was a career minor leaguer who had played a total of 7 games in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues.

26. Dave Keon won an award twice in the WHA. He won the same award also twice in the NHL. In the NHL this award is known as the Lady Bing trophy. Which award was it?

From Quiz WHA Awards

Answer: The Paul Deneau Trophy

This trophy was awarded to the leagues most gentlemanly player. He won the Lady Bing in the NHL in 61-62 and 62-63. The Deneau trophy in 76-77 and 77-78.

27. Who was the last team ever to win the Avco cup?

From Quiz WHA History

Answer: Winnipeg Jets

They defeated the Oilers 4 games to 2.

28. With the WHA flourishing in the mid 70s, the league planned their first expansion in 1974. Who joined the league?

From Quiz World Hockey Association

Answer: Phoenix and Indianapolis

The Phoenix Roadrunners folded in 1977, and were eventually brought back as an IHL team. The Indianapolis Racers lasted until the final season, but folded after 25 games.

29. Minnesota fans rooted for their WHA team named what?

From Quiz WHA Team Names

Answer: Fighting Saints

If you loved the movie "Slapshot", then you can thank the Fighting Saints. Jack, Steve, and Jeff Carlson were the basis for the Hanson Brothers, and Jeff and Steve actually played two of the three brothers in the movie. If the name Bill Goldthorpe sounds slightly familiar, it should as he was the Fighting Saints player who the character Ogie Oglethorpe was based on, right down to the prison sentence and trademark afro.

30. In the 1972-73 season, where did the Sharks finish in the WHAs Western Division?

From Quiz Los Angeles Sharks (WHA)

Answer: 3rd

In an exciting Western Division, the Sharks were 37-35-6 for 80 points, good for 3rd place in the West, trailing 2nd place Houston by 2 points and edging Minnesota and Alberta, who tied for 4th with 79 points.

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