Players With Valentine Themed Names Quiz

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This loving character was the captain of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes during their Stanley Cup victory in 2006. He was also a member of the Flyers and the Blues. He was a consecutive winner of the Frank Selke trophy and never had trouble sweeping ladies of their feet by saying his love for them in French. Who was this player?

Answer: Rod Brind'Amour

Rod Brind'Amour was drafted in the first round, ninth overall by the St. Louis Blues during the 1988 NHL entry draft. He played two more seasons for the Blues before he was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers. He played nine seasons in Philadelphia before being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes.

In his career, he compiled more than 1100 points and won the Frank Selke trophy consecutively in 2006 and 2007, respectively.

2. Just hearing this player's name was enough to remind any hockey fan of February 14. Although he was relatively unknown, he will always be remembered for his incredibly thematic name. Who was this player?

Answer: Chris Valentine

Chris Valentine was drafted by the Washington Capitals 194th overall in the 1981 NHL entry draft. He appeared in 105 NHL games for the Capitals, recording 43 goals and 52 assists for a total of 95 points. After his NHL magic had disappeared, he spent the rest of his career playing for Duesseldorf of the German Elite League.

3. This former NHLer was loved by the ladies because of his name. His name was similar to that of the circulatory system's control unit and the symbol of Valentine's love. What was this player's name?

Answer: Gerry Hart

Gerry Hart was an undrafted player who played for the Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, Quebec Nordiques, and St. Louis Blues. He played in 730 career games, recording 179 points and a tremendous total of 1240 penalty minutes. Those penalty minutes would be equivalent to nearly 21 total games of penalty time. Players on the opposite teams never got to see Gerry Hart's loving heart.

4. This NHL player, besides playing hockey, loved to lock lips with the ladies. He was a great NHLer and a great person to be around. Fitting with his lip-locking, what was this player's name?

Answer: Kelly Kisio

Kelly Kisio was an undrafted player from Red Deer, who "kissed" his way into the NHL. Kisio played 761 games for the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, and Calgary Flames from 1982-1995. In 761 career games, Kisio recorded 229 goals, 429 assists, and 658 career points.

He was also very loving during his games, recording an average of just over one penalty minute a game. February 14, was definitely his day of glory!

5. This player was popular among everyone, from botanists to women who'd get his love. This "Guy" never hesitated to give flowers to people, as long as those flowers were French, of course. Who was this player?

Answer: Guy Lafleur

There has been no definitive evidence to support that he gave flowers, but it has been proven that he was a great hockey player. Drafted 1st overall in the 1971 entry draft, Guy Lafleur proved his hockey abilities to the world. In 17 NHL seasons for the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Quebec Nordiques, Guy Lafleur played in 1127 games, recording 560 goals, 793 assists and 1353 points.

6. This Canadian hockey player was so loaded with flowers that his very name reflects a "theory" that he was made of them. After his draft in 1987, this player showed his ability to bloom and eventually become a 1000-point scorer. Who was he?

Answer: Theoren Fleury

Theoren Fleury was drafted 166th overall by the Calgary Flames in 1987. In his 15 NHL seasons, Fleury played in 1084 games for the Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks. In those 1084 contests, Fleury recorded 455 goals, 633 assists and 1088 points.

Despite his flowery name, Fleury never backed down from getting into people's faces. In his career he compiled 1840 penalty minutes. His most penalty minutes occurred in 2001-02 when he gathered 216 penalty minutes in 82 games.

7. Valentine's Day features three of the gentlest colors. This former NHLer was neither red, nor pink because he was much "lighter". Also named after a famous Easter-time rabbit, this player highlighted the best of Easter and Valentine's together. What was his name?

Answer: Peter White

Peter White was drafted 92nd overall in the 1989 NHL draft. He appeared in 220 career NHL games for the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, and Chicago Blackhawks. He recorded 23 goals and 37 assists for a total of 60 career points.

8. Although this NHL player had not been known to face rejection, everyone can agree that they feel like his last name when they suffer Valentine's Day heartbreak. What was this player's name?

Answer: Kurt Sauer

Kurt Sauer was drafted 88th overall by the Colorado Avalanche, in the 2000 entry draft. He started his career for the Anaheim Ducks in the 2002-03 season. He recorded 3 points in 80 games. He played another season for Anaheim before returning to his draft team of Colorado. There, he fluctuated between the minors and the big league. I guess that left him feeling a little bit "Sauer".

9. To truly show someone the ultimate Valentine's Day experience, money is an important requirement. If someone seems to be made of money, their name might just reflect that. This former NHLer seemed to be named after money for a reason. What was this player's name?

Answer: Wayne Cashman

Wayne Cashman was not made of money, but his name led many to believe in his value. Soon after appearing in the NHL, his impact began to earn him a lot in cash. In 1027 career games for the Boston Bruins, Cashman 277 goals and 516 assists for a career total of 793 points. It was without question that he did spend some of his cash to show his love for his wife.

10. To satisfy the mood on Valentine's Day, a person might take his or her significant other to a romantic dinner. This particular NHLer did not like romantic dinners unless the food was "tough" to eat. Who was this player?

Answer: Jeff Eatough

Jeff Eatough was drafted in 1981 by the Buffalo Sabres. He was selected in the 4th round, 80th overall. Throughout his career, Eatough fluctuated throughout minor leagues around the world. The culmination of his career occurred when he made his lone NHL appearance for the Sabres in the 1981-82 season. He got no goals, assists, or penalty minutes in his single game.

Source: Author Bruce007

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Valentines, a day for love and a day to cherish the ones we have. Some NHL players happen to have their names related to Valentine, so they can share their love with the hockey world. Do you know these hockey players by their description?

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