Are You A Hockey Lover?

Esa Tikkanen broke Wayne Gretzky's fastest 2 shorthanded goals record less than a week later.

Patrick Marleau, Brendan Witt, Peter Nedved, and Chris Osgood all played for the Seattle Thunderbirds.

In 2012没13, Dan Boyle skated for the San Jose Sharks.

Joe Sakic played junior hockey in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

The Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in the 1995-1996 season.

Stan Mikita was the first European-born player to lead the NHL in scoring. Mikita, who was born in Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), had an illustrious career with the Chicago Blackhawks. He won the Art Ross Trophy four times as the league's leading scorer, with his first title coming in the 1963-64 season. Mikita's skill and offensive prowess made him a dominant force in the NHL, and his achievement as the first European-born player to lead the league in scoring is a testament to his talent and impact on the game.

The New York Rangers were the first American NHL team to win the Stanley Cup. They achieved this feat in the 1927-1928 season, defeating the Montreal Maroons in the finals. The Rangers' victory marked a significant milestone in American hockey history, as it demonstrated that American teams could compete and succeed at the highest level of professional hockey.

Esposito and Cournoyer assisted on Paul Henderson's game 8 goal in the Canada/Russia '72 series.

Art Ross is the correct answer because he scored only 1 career NHL goal and had a trophy named after him. The Art Ross Trophy is awarded annually to the player who leads the National Hockey League in scoring points during the regular season. This trophy was named after Art Ross in recognition of his contributions to the sport as a player, coach, and general manager.

Mike Marson was the second black player to play in the NHL. He made his debut in the NHL in 1974, following in the footsteps of Willie O'Ree, who was the first black player in the league. Marson played for the Washington Capitals and had a successful career, paving the way for future black players in the NHL.

During the 1960's, the Montreal Canadiens won five Stanley Cups. This team was highly successful during this period, dominating the competition and establishing themselves as one of the greatest teams in NHL history. Led by legendary players such as Jean Beliveau and Henri Richard, the Canadiens showcased their exceptional skill and teamwork, earning them multiple championships. Their consistent success during this decade solidified their place as one of the most successful franchises in NHL history.

Mario Lemieux and Patrick Roy were born on the same day.

Claude Vilgrain was born in Haiti.

Rod Langway, the former Norris Trophy winner, was born in Taiwan.

The nickname "Marlboros" was never used by an NHL team. This is because "Marlboros" is a brand of cigarettes, and it would not be appropriate or allowed for a team to have a nickname associated with a tobacco product. The other three options, Yellow Jackets, Maroons, and Eagles, have all been used as nicknames by NHL teams at some point in history.

Fred Taylor is the correct answer because he is the player who had the nickname "Cyclone".

Russ Blinco was the first NHL'er to wear glasses while playing. This means that he was the first professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League to wear glasses during games.

Eric Lindros played for the Oshawa Generals in junior hockey.

Bernie Geoffrion was known as "Boom Boom" due to his powerful slapshot in hockey. This nickname was given to him because of the booming sound his shot made when it hit the net. Geoffrion was renowned for his ability to score goals with his powerful and accurate slapshot, which made him a feared and respected player in the game.

The correct answer is hockey because the Seattle Thunderbirds are indeed a minor league hockey team.

Tom Barrasso is the only goalie to play in the NHL straight from high school because he was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres at the age of 17 and made his NHL debut shortly after graduating from high school. Barrasso had an impressive career, winning the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie and later winning two Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins. His ability to transition directly from high school to the professional level demonstrates his exceptional talent and skill as a goaltender.

The Arthur Ross net design was abandoned because it had the potential to cause bad injuries. This suggests that the design posed a safety risk to players or individuals using the net.

Terry Sawchuk played for the Los Angeles Kings.

Bobby Orr and Terry Crisp were both born in Parry Sound, Ontario. Bobby Orr is a former NHL defenseman who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Terry Crisp is a former NHL coach who won two Stanley Cups as a player and another as a coach. Both individuals hail from Parry Sound, Ontario.

Vincent Damphousse is the correct answer because he led his team in scoring for three consecutive years, but he played for three different teams during that time. This means that he was able to consistently perform at a high level and be the top scorer for his team, regardless of which team he was playing for.

Mario Lemieux was the first and only NHL player to score every type of goal in one game. This means that he scored an even-strength goal, a power-play goal, a shorthanded goal, and a penalty shot goal all in the same game. Bobby Hull, Wayne Gretzky, and Mark Messier may have had impressive scoring records, but none of them achieved this feat.

Owen Nolan was the number one pick in the 1990-91 NHL Draft.

Mario Lemieux was not playing for the Canucks when he scored his 600th NHL goal.

The St. Louis Eagles played for St. Louis in the early 1930's.

Pelle Lindbergh was the first goalie to be named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.