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All About Alex Trivia Quiz

This is a 15 question quiz all about 2003 Avalanche star Alex Tanguay.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tanger 18. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Tanger 18

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
155,557

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
261

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Question 1 of 15

1. When was Alex Tanguay born? Hint

December 14, 1974

November 21, 1979

February 26, 1978

June 7, 1981

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Question 2 of 15

2. What team did Alex play his junior hockey for? Hint

Victoriaville Tigres

Val D'Or Foreurs

Moncton Wildcats

Halifax Mooseheads

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Question 3 of 15

3. Alex has 2 older sisters?

True

False

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Question 4 of 15

4. Alex scored over 100 goals in his Halifax career?

True

False

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Question 5 of 15

5. Alex played for team Canada at the WJHC's in what year? Hint

1997

1998

1999

1996

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Question 6 of 15

6. What round was Alex drafted in at the 1998 NHL Entry Draft? Hint

2nd

1st

4th

He went undrafted

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Question 7 of 15

7. Alex played 5 games for the ________ Bears of the AHL. Hint

Peoria

Minneapolis

Hershey

St.Louis

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Question 8 of 15

8. Alex played his first NHL game against what team? Hint

Vancouver

Nashville

Edmonton

Detroit

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Question 9 of 15

9. Alex finished second in the 1999-2000 rookie scoring with 51 points?

True

False

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Question 10 of 15

10. How many points did Alex record in the 2000-2001 season? Hint

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Question 11 of 15

11. Alex had 2 goals and 1 assist, in game 7 of the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals. What was the final score of that game? Hint

5-2 Avalanche

3-1 Avalanche

4-3 Devils

3-0 Avalanche

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Question 12 of 15

12. At the start of the 2002-2003 season, Alex was nearly traded to what Eastern Conference team? Hint

Minnesota Wild

Toronto Maple Leafs

Boston Bruins

Washington Capitals

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Question 13 of 15

13. In 2003, what two players were put with Tanguay, to create one of the most powerful lines ever? Hint

Hejduk, Forsberg

Hejduk, Sakic

Forsberg, Hinote

Sakic, Hinote

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Question 14 of 15

14. After 13 games in the 2003 season, Alex already had how many points? Hint

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Question 15 of 15

15. Before the start of 2003, Alex changed his number from #40 to what number? Hint

#17

#48

#25

#18

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Alex Tanguay born?

Answer: November 21, 1979

Alex was born on November 21, 1979 in Ste. Justine, Quebec.

2. What team did Alex play his junior hockey for?

Answer: Halifax Mooseheads

Alex played 4 seasons for "The Herd", including one season on a line with Phoenix sniper Ladislav Nagy.

3. Alex has 2 older sisters?

Answer: False

Alex is the oldest out of his two brothers.

4. Alex scored over 100 goals in his Halifax career?

Answer: True

He held a Moosehead franchise record with 101 goals, 113 assists, and 214 points.

5. Alex played for team Canada at the WJHC's in what year?

Answer: 1998

He recorded 1 goal and 2 assists in 6 games, at the World Junior Hockey Championships.

6. What round was Alex drafted in at the 1998 NHL Entry Draft?

Answer: 1st

Alex was taken in the 1st round (12th overall) by the Colorado Avalanche.

7. Alex played 5 games for the ________ Bears of the AHL.

Answer: Hershey

He played only 5 games, and was then returned to QMJHL.

8. Alex played his first NHL game against what team?

Answer: Nashville

Alex played his first game against the Predators on Oct. 5, 1999. He had his first NHL point in the same game.

9. Alex finished second in the 1999-2000 rookie scoring with 51 points?

Answer: True

Alex had 17 goals and 34 assists in his first season with the Avs.

10. How many points did Alex record in the 2000-2001 season?

Answer: 77

Alex had a career high 27 goals and added 50 assists in 82 games.

11. Alex had 2 goals and 1 assist, in game 7 of the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals. What was the final score of that game?

Answer: 3-1 Avalanche

Alex finished the playoffs with 21 points, including 3 in their 3-1 victory.

12. At the start of the 2002-2003 season, Alex was nearly traded to what Eastern Conference team?

Answer: Boston Bruins

After a terrible start to the season, Alex was nearly traded to the Bruins for Martin Lapointe.

13. In 2003, what two players were put with Tanguay, to create one of the most powerful lines ever?

Answer: Hejduk, Forsberg

When Tony Granato became coach of Tanguay, the Forsberg-Hejduk line was born. It became the highest scoring line in the NHL, and Tanguay had a league high 16 game point streak.

14. After 13 games in the 2003 season, Alex already had how many points?

Answer: 21

Tanguay has 6 goals and 15 assists after 13 games.

15. Before the start of 2003, Alex changed his number from #40 to what number?

Answer: #18

Alex changed to #18 because that was his number all through his junior career. When he came to The Avs, #18 was already being worn by Adam Deadmarsh.

Source: Author Tanger 18

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