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Ron Hextall Tribute Trivia Quiz

This quiz is for all you Ron Hextall fans out there! Let's see how good you are!

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

Author
rattlehead

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,768

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
398

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1. Ron Hextall was born in Brandon, Manitoba.

True

False

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2. As a junior, Ron played in an American College team.

True

False

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3. In what year was Ron drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers? Hint

1987

1982

1984

1985

4. In a 1989 playoff game, Ron took revenge on a Montreal Canadiens player that injured Ron's team-mate Brian Propp a few games earlier. A big fight broke out. But which player did he take his revenge on? Hint

Patrick Roy

John Leclair

Mats Naslund

Chris Chelios

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5. When Ron played with the New York Islanders, he wore what number? Hint

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6. In his rookie season Ron won which two trophies? Hint

Conn Smythe Trophy and Lady byng Trophy

Calder Trophy and Vezina Trophy

Vezina Trophy and Lady Byng Trophy

Vezina Trophy and Conn Smythe Trophy

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7. Ron is the first goaltender ever to have scored two goals. The first in 1987 against the Boston Bruins. The second one was in a 1989 playoff game, but against what team? Hint

Montreal Canadiens

Washington Capitals

New York Rangers

New Jersey Devils

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8. Ron played 15 NHL seasons!

True

False

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9. Where was Ron living in 2003? Hint

Brandon, MB Canada

Newark, NJ

Voorhees, NJ

Philadelphia, PA

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10. Against the Edmonton Oilers in a 1987 playoff game, Ron slashed Kent Nilsson without any real reason?

True

False

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11. Ron has never won the Stanley Cup, but how many finals has he been in? Hint

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12. In his rookie season, Ron played 66 games. But what was his goals against average (GAA)? Hint

2.17

3.00

4.57

4.02

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13. Ron's grandfather won the Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers in 1940?

True

False

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14. How many kids does Ron have? Hint

3 (all girls)

4 (two girls and two boys)

1 (a son)

2 (one girl and one boy)

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15. Finally, this is a question every Hextall fan should know. What's his nickname? Hint

Hexy

Tall Boy

The Hex

The Fierce One

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ron Hextall was born in Brandon, Manitoba.

Answer: True

He was born on May 3rd 1964 in Brandon. Manitoba in Canada.

2. As a junior, Ron played in an American College team.

Answer: False

He played junior hockey in his hometown. The team was called Brandon Wheat Kings and they play in WHL.

3. In what year was Ron drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers?

Answer: 1982

He was drafted in 1982 (sixth Flyers pick, 119th overall).

Answer: Chris Chelios

A few seconds before the game was over, Ron raced out on the ice and hit Chris Chelios in the face. He was very angry.

5. When Ron played with the New York Islanders, he wore what number?

Answer: 72

When playing for the Islanders, Ron wore number 72. But with the Flyers and with the Nordiques he wore number 27.

6. In his rookie season Ron won which two trophies?

Answer: Vezina Trophy and Conn Smythe Trophy

As a result for a very successful rookie year, Ron won the Vezina Trophy (best goaltender) and the Conn Smythe Trophy (best player in the playoffs). He was also runner up for the Calder trophy (best rookie).

7. Ron is the first goaltender ever to have scored two goals. The first in 1987 against the Boston Bruins. The second one was in a 1989 playoff game, but against what team?

Answer: Washington Capitals

Eventhough Ron now is retired, no goaltender in the 20th century has broke this record. But some goaltenders have come close.

8. Ron played 15 NHL seasons!

Answer: False

He played 13 NHL seasons. 11 with the Phildelphia Flyers, and 1 each with the Quebec Nordiques and the New York Islanders.

9. Where was Ron living in 2003?

Answer: Voorhees, NJ

When Ron played for Philadelphia, he lived in Voorhees, New Jersey.

10. Against the Edmonton Oilers in a 1987 playoff game, Ron slashed Kent Nilsson without any real reason?

Answer: True

Another Edmonton player barely touched Ron with his stick, but he got really angry and took out his anger on the closest player, which just happened to be the swedish player Kent Nilsson.

11. Ron has never won the Stanley Cup, but how many finals has he been in?

Answer: 2

Ron has played in two finals, both with the Flyers. In 1987 against Edmonton, and in 1997 against Detroit.

12. In his rookie season, Ron played 66 games. But what was his goals against average (GAA)?

Answer: 3.00

Ron had some better seasons in the 90's with a GAA under 3.00, but for a rookie that was great.

13. Ron's grandfather won the Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers in 1940?

Answer: True

His father, Bryan Jr., his grandfather Bryan Sr., and his uncle Dennis, all played in the NHL.

14. How many kids does Ron have?

Answer: 4 (two girls and two boys)

Ron has 2 daughters named Kristin and Rebecca, and 2 sons named Brett and Jeffrey.

15. Finally, this is a question every Hextall fan should know. What's his nickname?

Answer: Hexy

The right answer is Hexy! A nickname he's got for a long time.

Source: Author rattlehead

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