National Hockey League! Trivia Questions Quiz

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    In what Year and which City was the NHL founded?

    • 1924 - Toronto
    • 1922 - Ottawa
    • 1920 - New York
    • 1917 - Montreal
    • 1916 - Boston
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How much do you know about the national hockey league? The New York Rangers are considered the richest team when it comes to the NHL. If you consider yourself a major fan of the sport, the quiz below is exactly what you need to refresh your understanding. How about you give it a shot and see how well you will do.

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  • 2. 

    Why did Florida Panthers Fans throw Rats on the Ice when their team scored?

    • There are so many in the Miami area

    • Fans were attacked by a pack of Rats before a Game

    • A Rat was found in the Dressing Room and was terminated

    • The Rat is Florida's national animal

    • A Rat was found wearing Blue Socks

    Correct Answer
    A. A Rat was found in the Dressing Room and was terminated
    Explanation
    In the home opener in the 1995-96 year, a Rat ran across the Dressing Room floor and was one-timed against the wall by Scott Mellanby and he later went on and scored two goals and was called a Rat Trick.

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  • 3. 

    First NHL Player to get 50 goals in 50 games from the start of the season?

    • Brett Hull

    • Wayne Gretzky

    • Rocket Richard

    • Mario Lemieux

    • Cam Neely

    Correct Answer
    A. Rocket Richard
    Explanation
    Rocket Richard was also the first player to score 50 goals in one season.

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  • 4. 

    When and who won the first Conn Smythe trophy?

    • 1965 - Jean Beliveau

    • 1966 - Roger Crozier

    • 1967 - Dave Keon

    • 1968 - Glenn Hall

    • 1969 - Serge Savard

    Correct Answer
    A. 1965 - Jean Beliveau
    Explanation
    Jean Beliveau won the first-ever Conn Smythe trophy in 1965 for being the MVP in the Playoffs.

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    Who holds the record for most goals scored in one NHL Game?

    • Joe Malone - 7

    • Newsy Lalonde - 7

    • Cyclone Taylor - 6

    • Howie Morenz - 6

    • Wayne Gretzky - 7

    Correct Answer
    A. Joe Malone - 7
    Explanation
    Joe Malone scored 7 goals on Jan. 20, 1920 for the Quebec Bulldogs against Toronto St. Patricks. Final score 10-6.

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    When and where was the first hockey game televised in the United States?

    • 1956 - Boston

    • 1942 - Brooklyn

    • 1943 - Chicago

    • 1932 - St. Louis

    • 1940 - New York

    Correct Answer
    A. 1940 - New York
    Explanation
    The first hockey game televised in the U.S. was between the New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens at MSG on Feb 25, 1940.

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  • 7. 

    First player to score 100 points in one season?

    • Phil Esposito

    • Bobby Hull

    • Rocket Richard

    • Guy Lafleur

    • Gordie Howe

    Correct Answer
    A. Phil Esposito
    Explanation
    Phil Esposito ended up with 126 points in the 1968-69 season.

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  • 8. 

    The original Ottawa Senators moved to which city in 1934?

    • St. Louis

    • Cleveland

    • Baltimore

    • Kansas City

    • Buffalo

    Correct Answer
    A. St. Louis
    Explanation
    After winning six Stanley Cups and were also called the Silver Seven ended up moving to St. Louis in 1934.

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  • 9. 

    The first Goalie to wear a face Mask?

    • Glenn Hall

    • Turk Broda

    • Clint Benedict

    • Jacques Plante

    • Terry Sawchuk

    Correct Answer
    A. Clint Benedict
    Explanation
    It was actually Clint Benedict who wore a mask for one game in the 1920s and not Jacques Plante who was credited for starting the trend in the 1950s.

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    First U.S. based team to win the Stanley Cup?

    • Brooklyn Americans

    • New York Rangers

    • Boston Bruins

    • Detroit Wheels

    • Seattle Metropolitans

    Correct Answer
    A. Seattle Metropolitans
    Explanation
    Seattle won the Stanley Cup in 1917.

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