Are You A Hockey Champion?
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What was the last year the New York Americans existed in the NHL?
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1982
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1920
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2003
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1941
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Test your knowledge with the 'Are You A Hockey Champion? ' quiz! Dive into the history of NHL teams, exploring the years former teams like the New York Americans and Hartford Whalers existed. Perfect for enthusiasts aiming to assess their understanding of hockey history.
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What was the last year the Montreal Maroons existed in the NHL?
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1918
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2003
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1938
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1967
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A. 1938Explanation
The Montreal Maroons existed in the NHL until 1938. This means that they ceased to exist as a team after that year.Rate this question:
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What was the last year the Montreal Wanderers existed in the NHL?
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1974
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2003
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1970
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1918
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A. 1918Explanation
The Montreal Wanderers existed in the NHL until 1918.Rate this question:
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What was the last year the Minnesota North Stars existed in the NHL?
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2003
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1993
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1976
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1919
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A. 1993Explanation
The correct answer is 1993. The Minnesota North Stars existed in the NHL until 1993 when they relocated to Dallas and became the Dallas Stars.Rate this question:
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What was the last year the Hamilton Tigers existed in the NHL?
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2003
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1997
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1925
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1932
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A. 1925Explanation
The last year the Hamilton Tigers existed in the NHL was 1925.Rate this question:
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What was the last year the Hartford Whalers existed under that name in the NHL?
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1997
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1930
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1976
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2003
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A. 1997Explanation
The correct answer is 1997. The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 to 1997. In 1997, the team relocated to North Carolina and became the Carolina Hurricanes. Therefore, 1997 was the last year the Hartford Whalers existed under that name in the NHL.Rate this question:
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What was the last year the Kansas City Scouts existed in the NHL?
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1976
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2003
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1970
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1941
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A. 1976Explanation
The Kansas City Scouts existed in the NHL until 1976.Rate this question:
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What was the last year the Detroit Cougars existed in the NHL?
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1935
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2003
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1930
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1995
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A. 1930Explanation
The correct answer is 1930. The Detroit Cougars were a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They were one of the original teams of the National Hockey League (NHL) when it was founded in 1926. In 1930, the team was renamed the Detroit Falcons and then later became the Detroit Red Wings in 1932. Therefore, the last year the Detroit Cougars existed in the NHL was 1930.Rate this question:
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What was the last year the Detroit Falcons existed in the NHL?
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1938
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1982
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2003
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1932
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A. 1932Explanation
The correct answer is 1932. The Detroit Falcons existed in the NHL until 1932.Rate this question:
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What was the last year the Colorado Rockies existed in the NHL?
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2003
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1941
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1982
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1967
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A. 1982Explanation
The Colorado Rockies existed in the NHL until 1982.Rate this question:
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What was the last year the Cleveland Barons existed in the NHL?
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1978
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2003
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1974
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1919
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A. 1978Explanation
The Cleveland Barons existed in the NHL until 1978.Rate this question:
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What was the last year the California Golden Seals existed in the NHL?
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1976
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1997
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1974
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1942
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A. 1974Explanation
The correct answer is 1974. The California Golden Seals were a professional ice hockey team that played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1967 to 1976. In 1974, the team was relocated and became the Cleveland Barons. Therefore, 1974 was the last year the California Golden Seals existed in the NHL.Rate this question:
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What was the last year the California Seals existed in the NHL?
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2003
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1978
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1930
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1976
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A. 1976Explanation
The correct answer is 1976. The California Seals were a professional ice hockey team that existed in the NHL until 1976. They were originally known as the Oakland Seals when they joined the league in 1967, but changed their name to the California Golden Seals in 1970. However, due to financial struggles and poor performance, the team was relocated and became the Cleveland Barons after the 1975-1976 season. Therefore, 1976 was the last year the California Seals existed in the NHL.Rate this question:
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What was the last year the Brooklyn Americans existed in the NHL?
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1942
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1920
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1995
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2003
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A. 1942Explanation
The correct answer is 1942. The Brooklyn Americans were a professional ice hockey team that played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1925 to 1942. They were originally known as the New York Americans but changed their name to the Brooklyn Americans in 1941. However, due to financial difficulties and World War II, the team suspended operations after the 1941-1942 season and never returned to the NHL.Rate this question:
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What was the last year the Atlanta Flames existed in the NHL?
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1980
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1926
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1930
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2003
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A. 1980Explanation
The Atlanta Flames existed in the NHL until 1980. This means that they ceased to exist as a team after that year.Rate this question:
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Winnipeg Jets joined the NHL in this year?
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2003
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1979
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1999
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1967
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A. 1979Explanation
The correct answer is 1979. The Winnipeg Jets joined the NHL in 1979.Rate this question:
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The Toronto St. Pats joined the NHL in which year?
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1919
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1918
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1920
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1921
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A. 1919Explanation
The correct answer is 1919 because the Toronto St. Pats joined the NHL in that year.Rate this question:
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Toronto Arenas joined the NHL in which year?
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1917
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1926
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1967
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1996
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A. 1917Explanation
The correct answer is 1917 because the Toronto Arenas joined the NHL in that year.Rate this question:
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What year did the Quebec Nordiques join the NHL?
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1996
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2000
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1979
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1967
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A. 1979Explanation
The correct answer is 1979. The Quebec Nordiques joined the NHL in 1979.Rate this question:
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When did the Quebec Bulldogs join the NHL?
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1974
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1919
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1972
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1926
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A. 1919Explanation
The correct answer is 1919. The Quebec Bulldogs joined the NHL in 1919.Rate this question:
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In what year did the Oakland Seals join the NHL?
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1967
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1926
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1974
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1970
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A. 1967Explanation
The correct answer is 1967. This is the year when the Oakland Seals joined the NHL.Rate this question:
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What year did the New York Americans join the NHL?
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1995
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1980
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1917
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1925
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A. 1925Explanation
The New York Americans joined the NHL in 1925. This was the year when the team was officially accepted into the league.Rate this question:
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The Montreal Wanderers joined the NHL in what year?
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2003
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1967
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1917
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1976
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A. 1917Explanation
The correct answer is 1917 because that was the year when the Montreal Wanderers joined the NHL. This was the inaugural year of the NHL, and the Montreal Wanderers were one of the founding teams.Rate this question:
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In what year did the Cleveland Barons join the NHL?
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1976
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1930
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1926
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1980
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A. 1976Explanation
The Cleveland Barons joined the NHL in 1976. This is the correct answer because the question asks for the year in which the team joined the NHL, and out of the given options, 1976 is the only year mentioned.Rate this question:
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In what year did a team called the California Golden Seals first play in the NHL?
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1926
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1980
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1930
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1970
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A. 1970Explanation
The California Golden Seals first played in the NHL in 1970. This indicates that the team was established and began competing in the league during that year.Rate this question:
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California Seals joined the NHL in which year?
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1967
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1944
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1998
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1932
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A. 1967Explanation
The correct answer is 1967. This is the year when the California Seals joined the NHL.Rate this question:
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Brooklyn Americans joined the NHL in which year?
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1917
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1972
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1992
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1941
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A. 1941Explanation
The Brooklyn Americans joined the NHL in 1941. This expansion team was based in Brooklyn, New York and played in the league for only two seasons before suspending operations due to financial difficulties caused by World War II. The team's short-lived existence makes it a lesser-known part of NHL history, but their inclusion in 1941 is a significant milestone for the league.Rate this question:
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In what year did the Atlanta Flames join the NHL?
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1997
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1917
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2003
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1972
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A. 1972Explanation
The correct answer is 1972. This is the year when the Atlanta Flames joined the NHL.Rate this question:
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Who won the 1989-90 and 1991-92 Lester B. Pearson Trophy?
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Mario Lemieux
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Wayne Gretzky
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Mark Messier
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John Vanbiesbrouck
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A. Mark MessierExplanation
Mark Messier won the 1989-90 and 1991-92 Lester B. Pearson Trophy.Rate this question:
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Who was nicknamed "Mr. Zero" and earned his first Vezina Trophy in 1939?
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Tony Esposito
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Frankie Brimsek
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Dr. John McMullen
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Don Lever
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A. Frankie BrimsekExplanation
Frankie Brimsek was nicknamed "Mr. Zero" due to his exceptional goaltending skills. He earned his first Vezina Trophy in 1939, which is awarded to the best goaltender in the National Hockey League (NHL). This recognition highlights his outstanding performance and contribution to his team during that season.Rate this question:
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