1.
What future Colorado Avalanche backup goalie won the Calder Cup in 2004?
Correct Answer
C. Andrew Raycroft
Explanation
Andrew Raycroft is the correct answer because he won the Calder Cup in 2004. The Calder Cup is awarded to the champion of the American Hockey League (AHL), which is the primary developmental league for the National Hockey League (NHL). Raycroft's achievement in winning the Calder Cup suggests that he had success as a goalie in the AHL and therefore would be a strong candidate for a backup goalie position in the NHL, such as with the Colorado Avalanche.
2.
What later Colorado Avalanche player was the Belarus player of the year for 2003 and 2004?
Correct Answer
C. Ruslan Salei
Explanation
Ruslan Salei was named the Belarus player of the year for 2003 and 2004. He later played for the Colorado Avalanche.
3.
What team did Ryan Smyth play with after the Oilers but before joining the Colorado Avalanche?
Correct Answer
C. New York Islanders
Explanation
After leaving the Oilers, Ryan Smyth played for the New York Islanders before joining the Colorado Avalanche.
4.
Daniel Tjarnqvist, later with the Colorado Avalanche, represented what country at the 2006 Olympics?
Correct Answer
D. Sweden
Explanation
Daniel Tjarnqvist, a hockey player, represented Sweden at the 2006 Olympics. This can be inferred from the fact that he later played for the Colorado Avalanche, which is not a national team but an NHL team. Therefore, the correct answer is Sweden.
5.
How many seasons did Darcy Tucker play with the Maple Leafs before joining the Colorado Avalanche?
Correct Answer
C. Eight
Explanation
Darcy Tucker played eight seasons with the Maple Leafs before joining the Colorado Avalanche. This indicates that he had a significant tenure with the Maple Leafs before moving on to another team.
6.
For what OHL team did Wojtek Wolski play prior to being drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in 2004?
Correct Answer
A. Brampton Battalion
Explanation
Wojtek Wolski played for the Brampton Battalion before being drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in 2004.
7.
How many games did Eric Messier play for the Colorado Avalanche from 1996-2003?
Correct Answer
D. 385
Explanation
Eric Messier played 385 games for the Colorado Avalanche from 1996-2003.
8.
Who was the general manager of the Colorado Avalanche from 1995-06?
Correct Answer
B. Pierre Lacroix
Explanation
Pierre Lacroix is the correct answer because he served as the general manager of the Colorado Avalanche from 1995-06. During his tenure, Lacroix was instrumental in building a successful team that won two Stanley Cup championships in 1996 and 2001. He made key trades and signings that helped shape the Avalanche into a formidable force in the NHL. Lacroix's leadership and strategic decisions had a significant impact on the team's success during his time as general manager.
9.
What position did Bob Hartley have with the Colorado Avalanche from 1998-02?
Correct Answer
A. Head Coach
Explanation
Bob Hartley served as the Head Coach for the Colorado Avalanche from 1998-02. As the head coach, he was responsible for leading and managing the team, making strategic decisions during games, and overseeing the development and performance of the players.
10.
How many games did Serge Aubin play for the Colorado Avalanche in the 2002-03 season?
Correct Answer
C. 66
Explanation
In the 2002-03 season, Serge Aubin played 66 games for the Colorado Avalanche.
11.
What player was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round and 51st overall in 1996?
Correct Answer
B. Yuri Babenko
Explanation
Yuri Babenko was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round and 51st overall in 1996.
12.
To what team did the Colorado Avalanche trade Bates (Jon) Battaglia in March 2003?
Correct Answer
A. Washington Capitals
Explanation
In March 2003, the Colorado Avalanche traded Bates Battaglia to the Washington Capitals.
13.
How many seasons did Wade Belak play with the Colorado Avalanche prior to the 2000-01 season?
Correct Answer
D. Three
Explanation
Wade Belak played three seasons with the Colorado Avalanche prior to the 2000-01 season.
14.
How many playoff games did Patrice Brisebois play for the Colorado Avalanche in the 2005-06 season?
Correct Answer
D. Nine
Explanation
Patrice Brisebois played nine playoff games for the Colorado Avalanche in the 2005-06 season.
15.
What Avalanche rookie forward made his NHL debut against the Stars on December 6, 2008?
Correct Answer
C. Chris Stewart
Explanation
Chris Stewart is the correct answer because he made his NHL debut against the Stars on December 6, 2008. Brandon Yip, Johan Alcen, and Brian Willsie did not make their NHL debuts on that date.