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Quiz about Hockey Stats in the 1970s
Quiz about Hockey Stats in the 1970s

Hockey Stats in the 1970s Trivia Quiz


For hockey fans who grew up in the Seventies.

A multiple-choice quiz by lawrenceaugustus. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
21,131
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1693
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 35 (6/10), Guest 99 (5/10), Guest 108 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who won 1972 Calder Trophy as top rookie? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these star players scored 50 goals in a season? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What standout goalie won back to back Conn Smythe awards for best player in NHL playoffs? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What player dominated the Frank Selke trophy for defensive play when it was first awarded? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which is the only surviving franchise from the WHA still operating in its original city? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Only 3 different teams won the Stanley Cup in the 1970s. Which three? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Art Ross trophy for scoring was dominated by 3 players in the 70s. Which player did not win multiple scoring championships? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Name any one of the three standout defencemen who anchored the Montreal team as it won 4 straight Stanley Cups in the late 70s?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)
Question 10 of 10
10. There were several standout brother acts in the 70s. Whioh of these four teamed up to win the Stanley Cup? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup?

Answer: Philadelphia Flyers

Broadstreet Bullies won back to back titles in 1974 and 1975 under coach Freddie the Fog Shero.
2. Who won 1972 Calder Trophy as top rookie?

Answer: Ken Dryden

Dryden had already won Conn Smythe award for best player in 1971 playoffs but hadn't played enough games in regular season to disqualify him for 1972 rookie status.
3. Which of these star players scored 50 goals in a season?

Answer: None of these

Although all were standouts none of these players cracked the 50 goal barrier in their careers.
4. What standout goalie won back to back Conn Smythe awards for best player in NHL playoffs?

Answer: Bernie Parent

Parent was the only player to win consecutive awards until Mario Lemieux in 91 and 92.
5. What player dominated the Frank Selke trophy for defensive play when it was first awarded?

Answer: Bob Gainey

Gainey was awarded the trophy the first 4 years it was given.
6. Which is the only surviving franchise from the WHA still operating in its original city?

Answer: Edmonton Oilers

The other WHA teams absorbed by the NHL were Quebec Nordiques (began 1979-80) became Colorado Avalanche in 1995-6, Hartford Whalers (began 1979-80) became the Carolina Hurricanes in 1997-8, and Winnipeg Jets (beagn 1979-80) became the Phoenix Coyotes in 1996-7.
7. Only 3 different teams won the Stanley Cup in the 1970s. Which three?

Answer: Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia

Montreal won 6 {times;} the other two twice each.
8. The Art Ross trophy for scoring was dominated by 3 players in the 70s. Which player did not win multiple scoring championships?

Answer: Bryan Trottier

Espo won 4 straight, Orr had the bookends and Lafleur won 3 straight in the late 70s, Trottier won only the 79 title before the Gretzky era of the 80s started.
9. Name any one of the three standout defencemen who anchored the Montreal team as it won 4 straight Stanley Cups in the late 70s?

Answer: Larry Robinson

All three were among the top ten defencemen in the league throughout the seventies and were regulars on Team Canada.
10. There were several standout brother acts in the 70s. Whioh of these four teamed up to win the Stanley Cup?

Answer: Frank and Peter Mahovlich

Frank and Peter Mahovlich won the Cup in 1971 and 1973 with the Canadiens.
Neither the Espositos nor the Drydens played on the same NHL teams.

Jimmy and Joe Watson also won the Cup; with the Flyers in 1974 and 1975.
Source: Author lawrenceaugustus

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