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  • 1. 

    On what street would a fan of the Carolina Hurricanes find the RBC Center?

    • A.

      RBC Avenue

    • B.

      Edward Mill Road

    • C.

      RBC Boulevard

    • D.

      Hurricane Way

    Correct Answer
    B. Edward Mill Road
    Explanation
    A fan of the Carolina Hurricanes would find the RBC Center on Edward Mill Road. This is inferred from the fact that the question asks for the street where the RBC Center is located, and the only option that mentions a street is Edward Mill Road.

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  • 2. 

    Who owned the Hartford Whalers and decided to move the team from Connecticut to Carolina in 1997?

    • A.

      Ted Turner

    • B.

      Rod Brind'Amour

    • C.

      Jim Rutherford

    • D.

      Peter Karmanos

    Correct Answer
    D. Peter Karmanos
    Explanation
    Peter Karmanos owned the Hartford Whalers and made the decision to move the team from Connecticut to Carolina in 1997.

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  • 3. 

    Which Carolina Hurricane scored an overtime game-winner in Game 5 of the 2005-2006 Eastern Finals?

    • A.

      Justin Williams

    • B.

      Aaron Ward

    • C.

      Cory Stillman

    • D.

      Rod Brind'Amour

    Correct Answer
    C. Cory Stillman
    Explanation
    Cory Stillman scored an overtime game-winner in Game 5 of the 2005-2006 Eastern Finals.

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  • 4. 

    What Carolina Hurricane came off the injury list to play in the 2005-2006 Stanley Cup Finals Game 6?

    • A.

      Erik Cole

    • B.

      Cam Ward

    • C.

      Cory Stillman

    • D.

      Aaron Ward

    Correct Answer
    A. Erik Cole
    Explanation
    Erik Cole came off the injury list to play in the 2005-2006 Stanley Cup Finals Game 6.

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  • 5. 

    Which Carolina Hurricane scored the first goal in the Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena?

    • A.

      Andrei Kovalenko

    • B.

      Ron Francis

    • C.

      Keith Primeau

    • D.

      Rod Brind'Amour

    Correct Answer
    A. Andrei Kovalenko
    Explanation
    Andrei Kovalenko scored the first goal in the Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena.

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  • 6. 

    Which franchise moved to Carolina in 1997 and became the Hurricanes?

    • A.

      St. Louis Blues

    • B.

      Buffalo Sabres

    • C.

      Hartford Whalers

    • D.

      New York Islanders

    Correct Answer
    C. Hartford Whalers
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Hartford Whalers. The Hartford Whalers, a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL), moved to Carolina in 1997 and became the Hurricanes. The team was originally based in Hartford, Connecticut, and played there from 1972 until their relocation. The Hurricanes have since become a successful franchise in Carolina, winning the Stanley Cup in 2006.

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  • 7. 

    What was the original name of the Carolina Hurricanes franchise?

    • A.

      Hartford Whalers

    • B.

      Charlotte Bobcats

    • C.

      New England Whalers

    • D.

      Carolina Cougars

    Correct Answer
    C. New England Whalers
    Explanation
    The original name of the Carolina Hurricanes franchise was the New England Whalers. This name was used when the team was based in Hartford, Connecticut before they relocated to North Carolina and became the Carolina Hurricanes.

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  • 8. 

    The Carolina Hurricanes are located in which city?

    • A.

      Charlotte

    • B.

      Raleigh

    • C.

      Greensboro

    • D.

      Charleston

    Correct Answer
    B. Raleigh
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Raleigh because the Carolina Hurricanes, a professional ice hockey team, are based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They play their home games at the PNC Arena in Raleigh. Charlotte, Greensboro, and Charleston are cities in North Carolina and South Carolina, but they do not have a professional ice hockey team called the Carolina Hurricanes.

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  • 9. 

    Who is the official mascot of the Carolina Hurricanes?

    • A.

      Hurricane Shane

    • B.

      Stormy Ice Hog

    • C.

      Wally the Wave

    • D.

      Carolina Bob

    Correct Answer
    B. Stormy Ice Hog
    Explanation
    Stormy Ice Hog is the official mascot of the Carolina Hurricanes. The name "Stormy" is a reference to hurricanes, which are characterized by strong storms. The term "Ice Hog" suggests that Stormy is a creature that thrives in icy conditions, which is fitting for a mascot of a hockey team. This mascot represents the team's identity and adds to the overall fan experience during games and events.

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  • 10. 

    Which Carolina Hurricane won the Lady Byng Trophy for Gentlemanly Play in 2002?

    • A.

      Jeff O'Neill

    • B.

      Martin Gerber

    • C.

      Ron Francis

    • D.

      Rod Brind'Amour

    Correct Answer
    C. Ron Francis
    Explanation
    Ron Francis won the Lady Byng Trophy for Gentlemanly Play in 2002. The Lady Byng Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct, and a high standard of playing ability. Ron Francis was known for his skillful play and his ability to avoid penalties throughout his career, making him a deserving recipient of the award.

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  • 11. 

    What was the first NHL team to draft future Carolina Hurricane Kevin Grimson?

    • A.

      Toronto Maple Leafs

    • B.

      Montreal Canadiens

    • C.

      Calgary Flames

    • D.

      Detroit Red Wings

    Correct Answer
    D. Detroit Red Wings
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Detroit Red Wings. The question asks which NHL team was the first to draft Kevin Grimson, who would later play for the Carolina Hurricanes. Out of the given options, the Detroit Red Wings were the team that drafted him.

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  • 12. 

    Carolina Hurricane Gary Roberts was sixth in the NHL for the 1997-98 season in what category?

    • A.

      Short Handed Goals

    • B.

      Ties/Overtime (Goalie)

    • C.

      Shooting Percentage

    • D.

      Game-Winning Goals

    Correct Answer
    C. Shooting Percentage
    Explanation
    Gary Roberts was sixth in the NHL for the 1997-98 season in the category of Shooting Percentage. This means that out of all the shots he took during that season, he had a high percentage of them result in goals. This statistic indicates his accuracy and effectiveness as a shooter, making him one of the top players in the league in terms of converting shots into goals.

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  • 13. 

    What was the largest margin of victory for the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1998-99 season?

    • A.

      One Goal

    • B.

      Three Goals

    • C.

      Two Goals

    • D.

      Five Goals

    Correct Answer
    D. Five Goals
    Explanation
    In the 1998-99 season, the Carolina Hurricanes had a margin of victory of five goals, which means they won a game by a difference of five goals against their opponent. This suggests that they had a dominant performance in that particular game, outscoring their opponent by a significant margin.

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  • 14. 

    How many seasons did Keith Primeau play in Hartford before the team moved to Carolina?

    • A.

      Five

    • B.

      None

    • C.

      One

    • D.

      12

    Correct Answer
    C. One
    Explanation
    Keith Primeau played only one season in Hartford before the team moved to Carolina.

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  • 15. 

    What player did the Carolina Hurricanes receive for Kirk McLean in 1998?

    • A.

      Esa Tikkanen

    • B.

      Greg Adams

    • C.

      Ray Sheppard

    • D.

      Radek Dvorak

    Correct Answer
    C. Ray Sheppard
    Explanation
    In 1998, the Carolina Hurricanes received Ray Sheppard in exchange for Kirk McLean.

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