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"ESPN NHL 2K5" for PS2 Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on some of the features from "ESPN NHL 2K5" for Playstation 2.

A multiple-choice quiz by Rockhound6165. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Rockhound6165

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
286,878

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
217

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Question 1 of 10

1. "ESPN NHL 2K5" for PS2 was released in August of 2004. What was the significance of the year of release? Hint

It was ESPN's final NHL video game.

ESPN was not going to be renewing their contract with the NHL.

Due to the lockout, there was no NHL season for 2004-05

All of the Above

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was on the cover for "ESPN NHL 2K5"? Hint

Martin St. Louis

Jaromir Yagr

Jerome Iginila

Peter Forsberg

3. In the NHL, there are a few teams that have moved from different cities. In this game, you can unlock the uniforms of these teams from those former cities with one exception. Which team is that exception? Hint

Carolina Hurricanes

Colorado Avalanche

Phoenix Coyotes

New Jersey Devils

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of the commentators for "ESPN NHL 2K5" is Bill Clement. True or False: Bill Clement scored a goal in the Stanley Cup Finals?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. You can also unlock several historical teams. Which of these teams is not an unlockable historical team in "ESPN NHL 2K5"? Hint

1975 Washington Capitals

1975 Philadelphia Flyers

1984 Edmonton Oilers

1993 Chicago Blackhawks

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Question 6 of 10

6. During Season or Franchise mode you can participate in the NHL All-Star Game skills competition. Which of these is a skill event you can participate in? Hint

All of these

Hardest Shot

Breakaway Relay

Fastest Skater

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Question 7 of 10

7. In create-a-team mode, there are several team names and logos to choose from. However, one team name actually has 2 logos. Which one is it? Hint

Maroons

Jets

Falcons

Goons

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Question 8 of 10

8. Can you use a created team in season or franchise mode?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Of all the historical teams you can unlock, which was not a playoff team? Hint

1981 Minnesota North Stars

1975 Washinton Capitals

1993 New York Islanders

2003 Minnesota Wild

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Question 10 of 10

10. There are also many international teams in "ESPN NHL 2K5". Which country is not represented? Hint

Belarus

Denmark

Kazakhstan

Italy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "ESPN NHL 2K5" for PS2 was released in August of 2004. What was the significance of the year of release?

Answer: All of the Above

Due to the lockout, there was no hockey season in 2004-2005. When it was resolved, ESPN didn't renew their contract with the NHL hence "ESPN NHL 2K5" was the last to have the ESPN label.

2. Who was on the cover for "ESPN NHL 2K5"?

Answer: Martin St. Louis

Martin St. Louis graced the cover of "ESPN NHL 2K5". St. Louis was the captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning who had won the Stanley Cup in 2003-04.

Answer: Carolina Hurricanes

The Hurricanes used to be the Hartford Whalers. The Whalers began play in 1972 as the New England Whalers. In 1997 the Whalers franchise moved to the Research Triangle in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina and became the Carolina Hurricanes.

4. One of the commentators for "ESPN NHL 2K5" is Bill Clement. True or False: Bill Clement scored a goal in the Stanley Cup Finals?

Answer: True

Bill Clement scored the eventual game winning goal for the Philadelphia Flyers in game 6 of the 1975 Stanley Cup finals against the Buffalo Sabres. That allowed the Flyers to win their 2nd consecutive Stanley Cup.

5. You can also unlock several historical teams. Which of these teams is not an unlockable historical team in "ESPN NHL 2K5"?

Answer: 1975 Philadelphia Flyers

There are 2 historical Flyers teams you can unlock. The 1974 Broad Street Bullies who were Stanley Cup Champions and the 1987 Flyers who lost in the finals to the Edmonton Oilers in 7 games. The 1975 Flyers are an unlockable team in "NHL 2K6".

6. During Season or Franchise mode you can participate in the NHL All-Star Game skills competition. Which of these is a skill event you can participate in?

Answer: All of these

You also compete in 1-on-1 with the opposing goaltender, shot accuracy, and puck control. You can also compete in these events during international scouting in Franchise Mode.

7. In create-a-team mode, there are several team names and logos to choose from. However, one team name actually has 2 logos. Which one is it?

Answer: Jets

Even there is only one Jets team, there are 2 separate logos. One is the old Winnipeg Jets logo. The other is a picture of a fighter jet over top of the word "Jets".

8. Can you use a created team in season or franchise mode?

Answer: Yes

You can use your created team in franchise or season mode. However, in order to do so you must remove a current team. The benefit of doing this means that the team you remove has it's players dropped to the free agent pool.

9. Of all the historical teams you can unlock, which was not a playoff team?

Answer: 1975 Washinton Capitals

All historical teams in "ESPN NHL 2K5" are either former championship teams or playoff teams. The only exception are the 1975 Washington Capitals who finished this their inaugural season at 8-67-5.

10. There are also many international teams in "ESPN NHL 2K5". Which country is not represented?

Answer: Italy

Even though Italy has had teams in the Olympics, they are not represented in this game. However, there are 16 other international teams to choose from.

Source: Author Rockhound6165

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