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Quiz about Never Forgotten Florida Panthers

Never Forgotten: Florida Panthers Quiz

A quiz about this often overlooked NHL team from the Sunshine State.

A multiple-choice quiz by BrewCrew4Ever. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
BrewCrew4Ever

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
291,923

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
209

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Question 1 of 10

1. What conference do the Panthers play in? Hint

Eastern

Campbell

Western

Wales

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year were the Panthers founded? Hint

1995

1993

1997

1999

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the team captain from 2003-2008? Hint

Ed Jovanoski

Pavel Bure

Olli Jokinen

Scott Mellanby

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Detroit, they throw octopi on to the ice. What is the Panthers' equivalent of that, which started when Scott Mellanby one-timered this animal in the locker room? Hint

Cockroach

Rat

Salamander

Squirrel

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the Panthers' first coach? Hint

Doug Maclean

Mike Keenan

Bryan Murray

Roger Neilson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the Panthers' first draft pick in their history? Hint

Ed Jovanovski

Jay Bouwmeester

Radek Dvorak

Rob Niedermayer

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which season did the Panthers go to their first Stanley Cup Finals? Hint

2000-01

1996-97

1995-96

1999-00

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which NHL franchise did the Panthers lose to in their first Stanley Cup finals? Hint

Detroit Red Wings

Colorado Avalanche

Dallas Stars

St. Louis Blues

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who scored the Panthers' first-ever goal? Hint

Pavel Bure

Rob Niedermayer

Jesse Belanger

Scott Mellanby

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Florida Panthers had a winning record in their inaugural season.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What conference do the Panthers play in?

Answer: Eastern

The Panthers play in the Southeastern Division of the Eastern Conference.

2. In what year were the Panthers founded?

Answer: 1993

H. Wayne Huizenga was awarded the franchise in 1993.

3. Who was the team captain from 2003-2008?

Answer: Olli Jokinen

Olli reached the 200-goal mark in 2008.

4. In Detroit, they throw octopi on to the ice. What is the Panthers' equivalent of that, which started when Scott Mellanby one-timered this animal in the locker room?

Answer: Rat

Mellanby one-timered the rat into the wall and killed it. That night he scored two goals, and goalie John Vandiesbrouck dubbed it a "rat trick."

5. Who was the Panthers' first coach?

Answer: Roger Neilson

Neilson coached from 1993 to 1995.

6. Who was the Panthers' first draft pick in their history?

Answer: Rob Niedermayer

Niedermayer was taken 5th overall in the 1993 Entry Draft.

7. In which season did the Panthers go to their first Stanley Cup Finals?

Answer: 1995-96

The Panthers won the Prince of Wales Trophy by winning the Eastern Conference in the playoffs.

8. Which NHL franchise did the Panthers lose to in their first Stanley Cup finals?

Answer: Colorado Avalanche

The Florida Panthers were swept by the Colarado Avalanche. The series ended when the Avs scored a goal in the third overtime of game four.

9. Who scored the Panthers' first-ever goal?

Answer: Scott Mellanby

Mellanby scored 30 goals and 30 assists in the Panthers' in 1993-94.

10. The Florida Panthers had a winning record in their inaugural season.

Answer: false

The Panthers went 33-34-17 in 1993-94.

Source: Author BrewCrew4Ever

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