Ultimate Hockey Quiz
- 1.
Who won the 2008 NHL Winter Classic?
- A.
Pittsburgh
- B.
Buffalo
- C.
Detroit
- D.
St. Louis
Correct Answer
A. PittsburghExplanation
The Pittsburgh Penguins won the 2008 NHL Winter Classic in a shootout. Watch it here.Rate this question:
-
- 2.
Who was the oldest player to play a game in the NHL?
- A.
Bobby Smith
- B.
Chris Chelios
- C.
Nicklas Lidstrom
- D.
Gordie Howe
Correct Answer
D. Gordie HoweExplanation
At the age of 52, forward Gordie Howe.Rate this question:
-
- 3.
Which of the following teams was part of the Original Six?
- A.
Pittsburgh Penguins
- B.
New York Rangers
- C.
Philadelphia Flyers
- D.
Minnesota Wild
Correct Answer
B. New York Rangers -
- 4.
What is the most goals a player has scored in a single season?
- A.
92
- B.
147
- C.
101
- D.
79
Correct Answer
A. 92Explanation
Wayne Gretzky scored 92 goals in the 1981-82 season which was the most a player has ever scored in one season. Watch him break the record here.Rate this question:
-
- 5.
What is St. Louis' hockey team called?
- A.
Senators
- B.
Blues
- C.
Blackhawks
- D.
Lakers
Correct Answer
B. Blues -
- 6.
What is Tampa Bay's hockey team called?
- A.
Sting Rays
- B.
Lightning
- C.
Oilers
- D.
Sharks
Correct Answer
B. Lightning -
- 7.
Who was the first European-born player to be drafted 1st overall in an NHL draft?
- A.
Nicklas Lidstrom
- B.
Pavel Bure
- C.
Mats Sundin
- D.
Daniel Alfredsson
Correct Answer
C. Mats Sundin -
- 8.
Which goaltender holds the record for most Vezina Trophy wins?
- A.
Ed Belfour
- B.
Curtis Joseph
- C.
Jacques Plante
- D.
Corey Crawford
Correct Answer
C. Jacques Plante -
- 9.
Which player is nicknamed the "Finnish Flash"?
- A.
Petr Nedved
- B.
Peter Forsberg
- C.
Saku Koivu
- D.
Teemu Selanne
Correct Answer
D. Teemu Selanne -
- 10.
Who won the Calder Trophy in the 2005-06 NHL season?
- A.
Alexander Ovechkin
- B.
Sidney Crosby
- C.
Mike Richards
- D.
Eric Staal
Correct Answer
A. Alexander Ovechkin -
- 11.
What's the fastest a player has ever scored a hat-trick in an NHL game?
- A.
1 minute and 34 seconds
- B.
3 minutes and 5 seconds
- C.
21 seconds
- D.
47 seconds
Correct Answer
C. 21 secondsExplanation
Bill Mosienko holds the record for fastest hat-trick in NHL history when he scored three goals in a span of 21 seconds during the 1952 season. Watch it here.Rate this question:
-
- 12.
Which of the following players is top five in all-time NHL points?
- A.
Steve Yzerman
- B.
Ron Francis
- C.
Stan Mikita
- D.
Jarome Iginla
Correct Answer
B. Ron Francis -
- 13.
Who was drafted first overall in the 1988 NHL draft by the Minnesota North Stars?
- A.
Ryan Smyth
- B.
Mike Modano
- C.
Jamie Benn
- D.
Ray Whitney
Correct Answer
B. Mike ModanoExplanation
Watch the video of his selection here.Rate this question:
-
- 14.
What's the record for most consecutive NHL games played?
- A.
1047
- B.
407
- C.
964
- D.
795
Correct Answer
C. 964Explanation
With 964 consecutive games played, Doug Jarvis holds this record.Rate this question:
-
- 15.
Which player scored the Stanley Cup winning goal in the 2000 NHL finals between the New Jersey Devils and Dallas Stars?
- A.
Martin Brodeur
- B.
Jason Arnott
- C.
Patrick Elias
- D.
Matt Cooke
Correct Answer
B. Jason ArnottExplanation
Watch the dramatic goal here.Rate this question:
-
- 16.
At what overall was Pavel Datsyuk drafted by the Detroit Red Wings?
- A.
2nd
- B.
171st
- C.
101st
- D.
456th
Correct Answer
B. 171st -
- 17.
Which team was Jarome Iginla drafted by?
- A.
Calgary Flames
- B.
Minnesota North Stars
- C.
Dallas Stars
- D.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Correct Answer
C. Dallas Stars -
- 18.
What's the record for most penalty minutes by a single player in one NHL game?
- A.
91
- B.
67
- C.
41
- D.
39
Correct Answer
B. 67Explanation
Randy Holt had 67 penalty minutes in a single game, setting the record.Rate this question:
-
- 19.
What's the fastest a player has scored 50 goals?
- A.
39 games
- B.
47 games
- C.
50 games
- D.
37 games
Correct Answer
A. 39 gamesExplanation
Wayne Gretzky holds the record. See a segment on it here.Rate this question:
-
- 20.
Who is the youngest captain in NHL history?
- A.
Gabriel Landeskog
- B.
Sidney Crosby
- C.
Vincent Lecavalier
- D.
Wayne Gretzky
Correct Answer
A. Gabriel LandeskogExplanation
At just 19 years and 286 days, forward Gabriel Landeskog was named captain of the Avalanche, making him the youngest in history.Rate this question:
-
- 21.
What was the longest shootout in NHL history?
- A.
20 rounds
- B.
12 rounds
- C.
15 rounds
- D.
37 rounds
Correct Answer
A. 20 roundsExplanation
The longest shootout in NHL history was 20 rounds, between the Panthers and Capitals in the 2014-15 season.Rate this question:
-
- 22.
What are the most teams a single player has played for?
- A.
12
- B.
17
- C.
7
- D.
10
Correct Answer
A. 12Explanation
Mike Sillinger played on 12 teams over his career.Rate this question:
-
- 23.
What's the longest continuous shutout by a goaltender?
- A.
101 minutes, 23 seconds
- B.
461 minutes, 29 seconds
- C.
347 minutes, 56 seconds
- D.
231 minutes, 21 seconds
Correct Answer
B. 461 minutes, 29 secondsExplanation
In the 1927-28 season, Alec Connell held a shutout for 461 minutes and 29 seconds (seven games, two periods).Rate this question:
-
- 24.
What are the most hat-tricks a player has had in a single season?
- A.
10
- B.
4
- C.
7
- D.
15
Correct Answer
A. 10Explanation
Wayne Gretzky had 10 hat-tricks in one season.Rate this question:
-
- 25.
Which goaltender has the most career shutouts?
- A.
Felix Potvin
- B.
Martin Brodeur
- C.
Terry Sawchuk
- D.
Jonathan Bernier
Correct Answer
B. Martin Brodeur -
- 26.
Which player has played the most career playoff games?
- A.
Patrick Roy
- B.
Chris Chelios
- C.
Jaromir Jagr
- D.
Henrik Sedin
Correct Answer
B. Chris Chelios -
- 27.
Which player was drafted after Alexander Ovechkin in the 2004 NHL draft?
- A.
Evgeni Malkin
- B.
Steve Yzerman
- C.
Jonas Hiller
- D.
Zach Parise
Correct Answer
A. Evgeni Malkin -
- 28.
How many goals did Steve Yzerman finish his NHL career with?
- A.
756
- B.
554
- C.
304
- D.
692
Correct Answer
D. 692 -
- 29.
What is the Dallas Stars' home arena?
- A.
Air Canada Centre
- B.
American Airlines Center
- C.
TD Garden
- D.
Madison Square Garden
Correct Answer
B. American Airlines Center -
- 30.
Which NHL player was known as "Foppa"?
- A.
Peter Forsberg
- B.
Kris Letang
- C.
Brett Hull
- D.
Marcus Foligno
Correct Answer
A. Peter Forsberg -
- 31.
What's the record for most consecutive Stanley Cup wins?
- A.
Five
- B.
Four
- C.
Two
- D.
Seven
Correct Answer
A. FiveExplanation
The Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup five straight years from 1956 to 1960.Rate this question:
-
- 32.
How many Stanley Cups has Martin Brodeur won over his career?
- A.
Three
- B.
Five
- C.
Six
- D.
One
Correct Answer
A. Three -
- 33.
Which of the following teams have NEVER won a Stanley Cup?
- A.
Toronto Maple Leafs
- B.
St. Louis Blues
- C.
Calgary Flames
- D.
Los Angeles Kings
Correct Answer
B. St. Louis Blues -
- 34.
Which player was known as "The Eagle"?
- A.
Curtis Joseph
- B.
Ed Belfour
- C.
Paul Edwards
- D.
Jonathan Quick
Correct Answer
B. Ed Belfour -
- 35.
Which team won the Gold Medal in the 2006 Winter Olympics?
- A.
Finland
- B.
Sweden
- C.
Canada
- D.
USA
Correct Answer
B. Sweden -
- 36.
How many NHL teams did Bobby Orr play for?
- A.
Two
- B.
One
- C.
Seven
- D.
Three
Correct Answer
A. TwoExplanation
Bobby Orr played for two NHL teams: Boston (631 GP) and Chicago (26 GP).Rate this question:
-
- 37.
In what round was Henrik Lundqvist drafted by the New York Rangers?
- A.
Seventh
- B.
First
- C.
Second
- D.
Undrafted
Correct Answer
A. Seventh -
- 38.
Which team drafted goaltender Tim Thomas?
- A.
Florida Panthers
- B.
Boston Bruins
- C.
Quebec Nordiques
- D.
Vancouver Canucks
Correct Answer
C. Quebec Nordiques -
- 39.
Which player holds the New York Islanders record for most goals in a single season?
- A.
John Tavares
- B.
Michael Grier
- C.
Paul Coffey
- D.
Mike Bossy
Correct Answer
D. Mike BossyExplanation
Forward, Mike Bossy, who had 69 in the 1978-79 NHL season.Rate this question:
-
- 40.
How many Stanley Cups did goaltender Chris Osgood win?
- A.
4
- B.
3
- C.
5
- D.
1
Correct Answer
B. 3Explanation
Goaltender Chris Osgood won three Stanley Cups over his NHL career (all with Detroit).Rate this question:
-
- 41.
How many teams did Mario Lemieux play on?
- A.
10
- B.
4
- C.
1
- D.
2
Correct Answer
C. 1Explanation
Mario Lemieux played his entire career with Pittsburgh.Rate this question:
-
- 42.
What are the most points Jaromir Jagr has had in a single season?
- A.
101
- B.
149
- C.
183
- D.
97
Correct Answer
B. 149Explanation
In the 1995-96 NHL season, Jaromir Jagr had his career-high, 149 points.Rate this question:
-
- 43.
Which NHL player is known for his famous knee-sliding celebration with the Calgary Flames?
- A.
Nazem Kadri
- B.
Carey Price
- C.
Theo Fleury
- D.
Martin St. Louis
Correct Answer
C. Theo Fleury -
- 44.
In what round did the Ottawa Senators draft forward Daniel Alfredsson?
- A.
Second
- B.
Sixth
- C.
Third
- D.
Fifth
Correct Answer
B. Sixth -
- 45.
From 1979-1997, what was Hartford's NHL team called?
- A.
Mighty Ducks
- B.
Whalers
- C.
North Stars
- D.
Whales
Correct Answer
B. Whalers -
- 46.
Which player has the highest NHL career earnings?
- A.
Alexander Ovechkin
- B.
Jaromir Jagr
- C.
Wayne Gretzky
- D.
Luc Robitaille
Correct Answer
B. Jaromir JagrExplanation
According to CapGeek, Jaromir Jagr has earned over 120 M over his career. More than anyone else.Rate this question:
-
- 47.
What's the goaltender record for most shutouts in a single post-season?
- A.
Ten
- B.
Six
- C.
Four
- D.
Seven
Correct Answer
D. SevenExplanation
With seven shutouts back in the 2003 playoffs, Martin Brodeur set this record.Rate this question:
-
- 48.
In what year did the NHL begin?
- A.
1901
- B.
1917
- C.
1967
- D.
1892
Correct Answer
B. 1917 -
- 49.
What's the name of the trophy given to the team that finishes first in the NHL regular season?
- A.
Stanley Cup
- B.
Hart Trophy
- C.
Presidents' Trophy
- D.
Lady Byng
Correct Answer
C. Presidents' Trophy -
- 50.
Who is the NHL's all-time leader in goals scored?
- A.
Mark Messier
- B.
Wayne Gretzky
- C.
Zdeno Chara
- D.
Bobby Holik
Correct Answer
B. Wayne Gretzky -
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Dec 18, 2015Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Apr 19, 2014Quiz Created by
TalkHockey
- American Football Quizzes
- Archery Quizzes
- Auto Racing Quizzes
- Badminton Quizzes
- Baseball Quizzes
- Basketball Quizzes
- Bowling Quizzes
- Boxing Quizzes
- Cheerleading Quizzes
- Coach Quizzes
- Commonwealth Game Quizzes
- Cricket Quizzes
- Cycling Quizzes
- Fishing Quizzes
- Football Quizzes
- Formula 1 Quizzes
- Golf Quizzes
- Gymnastics Quizzes
- Hunting Quizzes
- IAAF Quizzes
- Lacrosse Quizzes
- Martial Arts Quizzes
- Netball Quizzes
- Olympics Quizzes
- Racing Quizzes
- Roller Derby Quizzes
- Rowing Quizzes
- Running Quizzes
- Shooting Quizzes
- Skateboarding Quizzes
- Skating Quizzes
- Skiing Quizzes
- Soccer Quizzes
- Softball Quizzes
- Sports Therapist Quizzes
- Swimming Quizzes
- Tennis Quizzes
- Track And Field Quizzes
- Volleyball Quizzes
- World Cup Quizzes
- Wrestling Quizzes
- WWE Quizzes
Back to top