NHL Hockey Trivia Quiz! Ultimate Questions

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What we have here is an NHL hockey trivia quiz! The year 2008-09 has been an interesting one in the history of the sport, and a serious hockey fan should know why that is. Do you know enough to pass this challenging quiz? Well, the best way to find out is for you to take it up and see how See morewell you will do. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    Against what team did Darryl Sittler score ten points in one NHL game in February 1976?

    • Vancouver Canucks

    • Boston Bruins

    • Montreal Canadiens

    • New York Islanders

    Correct Answer
    A. Boston Bruins
    Explanation
    Darryl Sittler scored ten points in one NHL game in February 1976 against the Boston Bruins.

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  • 3. 

    How many fifty or more goal seasons did Mike Bossy have in his NHL career?

    • 10

    • 9

    • 6

    • 12

    Correct Answer
    A. 9
    Explanation
    Mike Bossy had nine fifty or more goal seasons in his NHL career. This means that in nine different seasons, he scored at least fifty goals.

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  • 4. 

    Who in the NHL had Hodgkin's disease and did not play in 1990?

    • Mario Lemieux

    • Teemu Selanne

    • Jeremy Roenick

    • Pavel Bure

    Correct Answer
    A. Mario Lemieux
    Explanation
    Mario Lemieux had Hodgkin's disease and did not play in 1990.

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  • 5. 

    Which team ended up with 117 points in the 1989 NHL season?

    • Calgary Flames

    • Detroit Red Wings

    • Edmonton Oilers

    • Montreal Canadiens

    Correct Answer
    A. Calgary Flames
    Explanation
    In the 1989 NHL season, the Calgary Flames ended up with 117 points. This means that they had a successful season and accumulated a high number of points throughout their games. The other teams listed (Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, and Montreal Canadiens) did not reach this point total, indicating that the Calgary Flames had the highest number of points among these teams in the 1989 season.

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  • 6. 

    Which hockey bad boy appeared in the 1995 movie, "Bad Boys"?

    • Dave Brown

    • Bob Probert

    • Marty McSorley

    • Tie Domi

    Correct Answer
    A. Marty McSorley
    Explanation
    Marty McSorley is the correct answer because he is a former professional ice hockey player who appeared in the 1995 movie "Bad Boys". McSorley was known for his aggressive playing style and was often involved in on-ice altercations, earning him the reputation of a "bad boy" in the hockey world. His appearance in the movie further solidifies his association with the term "bad boy".

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  • 7. 

    Which NHL player once scored 50 goals in 39 games?

    • Pavel Bure

    • Wayne Gretzky

    • Steve Yzerman

    • Gordie Howe

    Correct Answer
    A. Wayne Gretzky
    Explanation
    Wayne Gretzky is the correct answer because he is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. He achieved numerous records throughout his career, including scoring 50 goals in just 39 games during the 1981-1982 season. This remarkable feat showcases Gretzky's exceptional skill and goal-scoring ability.

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  • 8. 

    Which WHA team won the most Avco World Trophies?

    • Houston Aeros

    • Winnipeg Jets

    • Edmonton Oilers

    • New England Whalers

    Correct Answer
    A. Winnipeg Jets
    Explanation
    The Winnipeg Jets won the most Avco World Trophies.

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  • 9. 

    Who won the NHL's Norris Trophy every year from 1968 to 1975?

    • Bobby Orr

    • Wayne Gretzky

    • Larry Robinson

    • Bobby Hull

    Correct Answer
    A. Bobby Orr
    Explanation
    Bobby Orr is the correct answer because he won the NHL's Norris Trophy every year from 1968 to 1975. This award is given to the best defenseman in the league, and Orr's dominance during this period is evident from his consistent recognition as the top defenseman. His exceptional skills and contributions to the game made him a standout player during those years.

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  • 10. 

    What hockey team was Eric Lindros drafted by?

    • Philadelphia Flyers

    • Montreal Canadiens

    • Hartford Whalers

    • Quebec Nordiques

    Correct Answer
    A. Quebec Nordiques
    Explanation
    Eric Lindros was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques.

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  • 11. 

    Which team had the most wins during the 1995-96 NHL regular season?

    • Detroit Red Wings

    • Los Angeles Kings

    • New York Rangers

    • Florida Panthers

    Correct Answer
    A. Detroit Red Wings
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the Detroit Red Wings. During the 1995-96 NHL regular season, the Detroit Red Wings had the most wins.

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  • 12. 

    Which NHL goaltender was born in South Africa?

    • Troy Murray

    • Olaf Kolzig

    • Jim Hrivnak

    • Peter Sidorkiewicz

    Correct Answer
    A. Olaf Kolzig
    Explanation
    Olaf Kolzig is the correct answer because he is the only NHL goaltender born in South Africa. Troy Murray, Jim Hrivnak, and Peter Sidorkiewicz were not born in South Africa.

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  • 13. 

    Who was the first NHL player to mark stitches on his mask, when hit in the face with a puck?

    • Bernie Parent

    • Ken Dryden

    • Gerry Cheevers

    • Jacques Plante

    Correct Answer
    A. Gerry Cheevers
    Explanation
    Gerry Cheevers was the first NHL player to mark stitches on his mask when hit in the face with a puck. This innovation allowed him to keep track of the imaginary stitches he would have received if he wasn't wearing a mask. Cheevers' unique design became iconic and set a trend for future goaltenders to personalize their masks.

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  • 14. 

    Which of these players did not win a Stanley Cup with multiple teams?

    • Patrick Roy

    • Mark Messier

    • Bryan Trottier

    • Wayne Gretzky

    Correct Answer
    A. Wayne Gretzky
    Explanation
    Wayne Gretzky is the correct answer because he did not win a Stanley Cup with multiple teams. While Gretzky is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, he only won the Stanley Cup four times in his career, all with the Edmonton Oilers. He did not win it with any other team, making him the only player among the options given who did not win a Stanley Cup with multiple teams.

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  • 15. 

    Who won the NHL's Selke Trophy for best defensive forward for the 1992-93 season?

    • Sergei Fedorov, Detroit

    • Guy Carbonneau, Montreal

    • Doug Gilmour, Toronto

    • Adam Oates, Boston

    Correct Answer
    A. Doug Gilmour, Toronto
    Explanation
    Doug Gilmour won the NHL's Selke Trophy for best defensive forward for the 1992-93 season.

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  • 16. 

    Who was the first pick in the 1996 NHL Draft?

    • Boyd Devereaux

    • Jean-Pierre Dumont

    • Chris Phillips

    • Andrei Zyuzin

    Correct Answer
    A. Chris Phillips
    Explanation
    Chris Phillips was the correct answer because he was indeed the first pick in the 1996 NHL Draft. He was selected by the Ottawa Senators as the first overall pick in that draft.

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  • 17. 

    Which two goalies were awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy twice?

    • Bernie Parent And Patrick Roy

    • Bernie Parent And Ron Hextall

    • Martin Brodeur And Arturs Irbe

    • Patrick Roy And Mike Richter

    Correct Answer
    A. Bernie Parent And Patrick Roy
    Explanation
    Bernie Parent and Patrick Roy were both awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy twice. The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded to the most valuable player during the NHL playoffs. Bernie Parent won the trophy in 1974 and 1975 while playing for the Philadelphia Flyers, leading them to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships. Patrick Roy won the trophy in 1986 and 1993, with the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche respectively. Both goalies had exceptional performances throughout their playoff runs, making significant contributions to their teams' success.

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  • 18. 

    What was the name of Cleveland's entry in the World Hockey Association?

    • The Lumberjacks

    • The Spiders

    • The Crusaders

    • The Barons

    Correct Answer
    A. The Crusaders
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Crusaders. The question asks for the name of Cleveland's entry in the World Hockey Association. Out of the given options, The Crusaders is the only one that fits this description. The Lumberjacks, The Spiders, and The Barons do not match the given criteria.

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  • 19. 

    Who got the assist on Wayne Gretzky's historic 802nd career goal?

    • Tony Granato

    • Jari Kurri

    • Marty McSorley

    • Kelly Hrudey

    Correct Answer
    A. Marty McSorley
    Explanation
    Marty McSorley got the assist on Wayne Gretzky's historic 802nd career goal.

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    Who was the first player to score his first NHL goal on a penalty shot?

    • Rick Foley

    • Reggie Meserve

    • Ralph "Scotty" Bowman

    • Illka Sinasalo

    Correct Answer
    A. Illka Sinasalo
    Explanation
    Illka Sinasalo was the first player to score his first NHL goal on a penalty shot.

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