NHL Lockouts Past And Present

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By David Pollak
Test your knowledge of the current NHL lockout -- and previous work stoppages in hockey and other pro sports.

Questions and Answers

1.

This is the NHL’s fourth work stoppage since 1992. How many have been lockouts, with owners initiating the shutdown?
- A.
  
  Four
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  Two
Correct Answer
B. Three

Explanation
B. Three. The only actual strike by players came in April 1992 and caused the cancellation of 30 games before a settlement was reached.

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2.

Since the 1994-95 lockout, a total of 1,698 games have been canceled. Which other pro sport has had more games canceled because of labor problems?
- A.
  
  Major League Baseball
- B.
  
  National Basketball Association
- C.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. None of the above

Explanation
C. In fact the NHL has had more games canceled than the other sports combined: baseball (938) and basketball (504)

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3.

Donald Fehr, the current executive director of the NHL Players Association, previously represented athletes in another pro sport for 20 years. That sport is:
- A.
  
  Major League Baseball
- B.
  
  National Basketball Association
- C.
  
  National Football League
Correct Answer
A. Major League Baseball

Explanation
A. Fehr was at the helm of the players union when a strike over collusion cost baseball part of the 1994 season and World Series.

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4.

Since that strike, how many other work stoppages did Major League Baseball suffer before Fehr left his post with the players’ union in December 2009?
- A.
  
  Two
- B.
  
  One
- C.
  
  Zero
Correct Answer
C. Zero

Explanation
C.Zero. There were no other strikes or lockouts.

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5.

The first lockout under NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came in September 1994. After it was settled on Jan. 11, 1995, the league decided to cancel that season’s All-Star Game in what city?
- A.
  
  Dallas
- B.
  
  San Jose
- C.
  
  Denver
Correct Answer
B. San Jose

Explanation
B. But San Jose was awarded the 1997 game instead.

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6.

A new labor agreement ended the 1994-95 lockout in mid-January. How many games did each team play in that abbreviated regular season?
- A.
  
  40
- B.
  
  48
- C.
  
  52
Correct Answer
B. 48

Explanation
B. The Sharks finished with 42 points – good enough to eek into the playoffs as the eighth seed in the Western Conference.

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7.

Because of that shortened season, it only took 34 points to the be Sharks leading scorer. Who earned that honor in 1994-95?
- A.
  
  Ulf Dahlen
- B.
  
  Jeff Friesen
- C.
  
  Ray Whitney
Correct Answer
A. Ulf Dahlen

Explanation
A. With 11 goals and 23 assists, Dahlen finished nine points ahead of Friesen, Whitney and Sandis Ozolinsh.

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8.

Bob Goodenow was the executive director of the NHLPA during hockey’s 2004 lockout. Before Fehr took over in December 2010, how many others held the union’s top job.?
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Three
Correct Answer
C. Three

Explanation
C. Ted Saskin and Paul Kelly served as executive director while Ian Penny had an interim title for two months before Fehr got the job.

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9.

Fans threatened to boycott the NHL after the entire 2004-05 season was lost. Which of the following statements about attendance the following season is true?
- A.
  
  There was a 2 percent drop overall.
- B.
  
  Attendance was almost identical to the previous season played.
- C.
  
  Attendance increased to an all-time record high.
Correct Answer
C. Attendance increased to an all-time record high.

Explanation
C. On opening night, 11 of the 15 arenas were filled and attendance for the 2005-06 season was 20,854,169 -- a 1.2 percent increase over the previous mark set in 2001–02.

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10.

The two sides in the current dispute are divided by several issues beyond what percentage of NHL revenues should go to players. Which one of the following is NOT on the table?
- A.
  
  Revenue sharing
- B.
  
  Length of season
- C.
  
  Free-agent eligibility
Correct Answer
B. Length of season

Explanation
B. Revenue sharing is a key element of the NHLPA proposal and increase the age for free-agent eligibility.

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NHL Lockouts Past And Present

This is the NHL’s fourth work stoppage since 1992. How many have been lockouts, with owners initiating the shutdown?

Since the 1994-95 lockout, a total of 1,698 games have been canceled. Which other pro sport has had more games canceled because of labor problems?

Donald Fehr, the current executive director of the NHL Players Association, previously represented athletes in another pro sport for 20 years. That sport is:

Since that strike, how many other work stoppages did Major League Baseball suffer before Fehr left his post with the players’ union in December 2009?

The first lockout under NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came in September 1994. After it was settled on Jan. 11, 1995, the league decided to cancel that season’s All-Star Game in what city?

A new labor agreement ended the 1994-95 lockout in mid-January. How many games did each team play in that abbreviated regular season?

Because of that shortened season, it only took 34 points to the be Sharks leading scorer. Who earned that honor in 1994-95?

Bob Goodenow was the executive director of the NHLPA during hockey’s 2004 lockout. Before Fehr took over in December 2010, how many others held the union’s top job.?

Fans threatened to boycott the NHL after the entire 2004-05 season was lost. Which of the following statements about attendance the following season is true?

The two sides in the current dispute are divided by several issues beyond what percentage of NHL revenues should go to players. Which one of the following is NOT on the table?