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Florida Panthers Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by CanadaEh_42. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
CanadaEh_42

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,018

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
544

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who played and unknowingly started a new craze in the 1996 playoffs (This event involved a player slapping a rat across the dressing room)? Hint

Rob Niedermayer

Scott Mellanby

John Vanbiesbrouck

Bill Lindsay

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2004, a just-traded Scott Mellanby left the Panthers as their career leading scorer. Who was second with 291 points? Hint

Victor Kozlov

Pavel Bure

Robert Svehla

Oli Jokinen

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who led the Panthers in scoring during the 2003-04 campaign? Hint

Ivan Nosovelt

Victor Kozlov

Oli Jokinen

Kristian Huselius

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Question 4 of 10

4. Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo set which record in 2004? Hint

Most shutouts by a goalie in a single season

Most shots stopped by a goalie in a single season

Most penalties recorded by a goalie in a single season

Most points recorded by a goalie in a single season

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Question 5 of 10

5. Despite posting a losing record in 2003-04, the Panthers had one player nominated for two trophies. Who was he? Hint

Kristian Huselius

Oli Jokinen

Roberto Luongo

Jay Bowmeester

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Panthers had a horrendous losing streak in the '97-'98 season. How many games was it? Hint

24 games

15 games

13 games

16 games

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which coach led the Panthers to 83 wins? Hint

Roger Neilson

Mike Keenan

Doug MacLean

Terry Murray

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the inaugural season of the Panthers, who scored the first goal ever for the Panthers? Hint

Pavel Bure

Rob Niedermayer

Ray Whitney

Scott Mellanby

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Panthers organization held a unique fact in their inaugural season. Which was it? Hint

First team to record 40 wins

First team to lose 40 games

Biggest losing streak by team

First team to have a game broadcast in Spanish.

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the 2004 season, which Panther was the highest scoring active player in their lineup? Hint

Marcus Nilson

Jay Bowmeester

Ivan Nosovelt

Oli Jokinen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played and unknowingly started a new craze in the 1996 playoffs (This event involved a player slapping a rat across the dressing room)?

Answer: Scott Mellanby

He slapped a rat across the dressing room. He went out and scored 2 goals for the Panthers. John Vanbiesbrouck called it a "rat trick". They started throwing plastic rats on the ice during breaks. This was later banned by the NHL.

2. In 2004, a just-traded Scott Mellanby left the Panthers as their career leading scorer. Who was second with 291 points?

Answer: Victor Kozlov

Although he was traded at the March 11 deadline, Victor Kozlov managed to pass Robert Scehla for second on the list. It came on his final point as a Panther.

3. Who led the Panthers in scoring during the 2003-04 campaign?

Answer: Oli Jokinen

He led all categories with 26 goals and 32 assists for 58 points.

4. Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo set which record in 2004?

Answer: Most shots stopped by a goalie in a single season

He broke it in a loss to Carolina in which he stopped 42 shots. He finished with 2,303 stopped shots. He faced a total of 2,475 shots.

5. Despite posting a losing record in 2003-04, the Panthers had one player nominated for two trophies. Who was he?

Answer: Roberto Luongo

The wonderful Roberto Luongo, arguably the games best goalie, was nominated for the Vezina, awarded to the best goalie of the year, and the Pearson for the best player voted by the players.

6. The Panthers had a horrendous losing streak in the '97-'98 season. How many games was it?

Answer: 13 games

In 1997-98, they were on a 15 game winless streak and a 13 game losing streak. During this horrible streak, John Vanbiesbrouck was taunted by the fans. He moved on to Philly that very summer.

7. Which coach led the Panthers to 83 wins?

Answer: Doug MacLean

He recorded 83 wins and brought the Panthers their first Stanley Cup Final appearance in history. He later became a GM for the Coloumbus Blue Jackets.

8. In the inaugural season of the Panthers, who scored the first goal ever for the Panthers?

Answer: Scott Mellanby

He scored in a 4-4 tie to Chicago. Scott was a Panther for eight seasons before moving on to St. Louis.

9. The Panthers organization held a unique fact in their inaugural season. Which was it?

Answer: First team to have a game broadcast in Spanish.

This happened in the Panthers inaugural game. It was broadcasted by Arley Londono and Manolo Alvarez.

10. In the 2004 season, which Panther was the highest scoring active player in their lineup?

Answer: Oli Jokinen

Marcus Nilson was traded Calgary. He was second to Oli. Oli Jokinen had 158 career points in 2004.

Source: Author CanadaEh_42

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