1.
Which NHL team entered 2008-09 needing 24 wins for 500 in franchise history?
Correct Answer
C. Anaheim Ducks
Explanation
The Anaheim Ducks entered the 2008-09 NHL season needing 24 wins to reach 500 wins in their franchise history.
2.
2007-08 goals leader Alex Ovechkin stayed with which NHL team for 2008-09?
Correct Answer
B. Washington Capitals
Explanation
In 2008-09, Alex Ovechkin, the goals leader of the previous season, stayed with the Washington Capitals. This suggests that he continued playing for the same team in the following season.
3.
2008 Hall of Fame inductee Igor Larionov won Stanley Cups with which team?
Correct Answer
C. Detroit Red Wings
Explanation
Igor Larionov, a 2008 Hall of Fame inductee, won Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings.
4.
New Jersey's Mike Rupp took what type of lessons in the summer of 2008?
Correct Answer
B. Boxing
Explanation
In the summer of 2008, Mike Rupp, a resident of New Jersey, took boxing lessons. This suggests that he was interested in learning and practicing the sport of boxing during that time.
5.
2008 Hall of Fame inductee Glenn Anderson last played in the NHL for whom?
Correct Answer
A. St. Louis Blues
Explanation
Glenn Anderson, a former NHL player, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008. The question asks for the team Anderson last played for in the NHL. The correct answer is the St. Louis Blues.
6.
Which NHL team entered 2008-09 six losses short of 300 all-time?
Correct Answer
B. Columbus Blue Jackets
Explanation
The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the 2008-09 season six losses short of 300 all-time. This means that up until that point, they had lost a total of 294 games in their history.
7.
Steve MacIntyre was waived by which NHL team in September of 2008?
Correct Answer
D. Florida Panthers
Explanation
Steve MacIntyre was waived by the Florida Panthers in September of 2008. This means that the team decided to release him from their roster and make him available for other teams to claim. Waiving a player is a common practice in the NHL when a team wants to remove a player from their active roster without immediately terminating their contract. This allows other teams to potentially claim the player and take on his contract.
8.
Which team was the Atlantic Division champion in 2007-08?
Correct Answer
B. Pittsburgh Penguins
Explanation
The Pittsburgh Penguins were the Atlantic Division champions in the 2007-08 season.
9.
Which team won the Central Division in 2007-08?
Correct Answer
D. Detroit Red Wings
Explanation
In the 2007-08 season, the Detroit Red Wings won the Central Division.
10.
What goalie was 14 wins short of the all-time record going into 2008-09?
Correct Answer
D. Martin Brodeur
Explanation
Martin Brodeur was 14 wins short of the all-time record going into the 2008-09 season. This suggests that Brodeur had already accumulated a significant number of wins in his career and was close to surpassing the current record.
11.
Nikolai Khabibulin was a free agent in 2008 after leaving what NHL team?
Correct Answer
B. Chicago Blackhawks
Explanation
Nikolai Khabibulin left the Chicago Blackhawks in 2008 and became a free agent. This implies that he was previously a member of the Chicago Blackhawks before leaving the team.
12.
Who set a WHA record with 77 goals in the 1974-75 season?
Correct Answer
A. Bobby Hull
Explanation
Bobby Hull set a WHA record with 77 goals in the 1974-75 season.
13.
What award is given each year to the NHL's best goalie?
Correct Answer
D. Vezina Trophy
Explanation
The Vezina Trophy is awarded each year to the NHL's best goalie. This award is named after Georges Vezina, a former goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens. It is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the NHL and is voted on by the league's general managers. The Vezina Trophy recognizes the outstanding performance and skill of the goalie who has demonstrated the highest level of play throughout the regular season.
14.
Which Pittsburgh Penguin won the Playoff MVP Award in both 1991 and 1992?
Correct Answer
A. Mario Lemieux
Explanation
Mario Lemieux won the Playoff MVP Award in both 1991 and 1992. This means that he was recognized as the most valuable player during the playoffs for two consecutive years. This is a significant achievement and highlights Lemieux's exceptional skills and contributions to the Pittsburgh Penguins during those years.
15.
Who was the first goalie to record 100 NHL shutouts?
Correct Answer
B. Terry Sawchuk
Explanation
Terry Sawchuk was the first goalie to record 100 NHL shutouts. This means that in his career as a goalie, he successfully prevented the opposing team from scoring in 100 games. Sawchuk's achievement is significant because it demonstrates his exceptional skill and ability to consistently stop the opposing team from scoring goals.
16.
The NHL team which played two seasons in Kansas City was known by what name?
Correct Answer
B. Scouts
Explanation
The correct answer is Scouts. The question is asking for the name of the NHL team that played two seasons in Kansas City. Out of the given options, only Scouts fits this description. Chiefs is the name of an NFL team, Prairie Dogs is not a known NHL team, and Chill is not associated with a team that played in Kansas City. Therefore, the correct answer is Scouts.
17.
Who did the Columbus Blue Jackets choose with the first pick of the 2002 NHL Draft?
Correct Answer
B. Rick Nash
Explanation
The Columbus Blue Jackets chose Rick Nash with the first pick of the 2002 NHL Draft.
18.
What was the final score of game 6 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals?
Correct Answer
D. Chicago Blackhawks 3û2
Explanation
The final score of game 6 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals was Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
19.
Who beat the Rangers in the 2013 Conference Semifinals?
Correct Answer
D. Boston Bruins
Explanation
In the 2013 Conference Semifinals, the Boston Bruins beat the Rangers.
20.
Who beat the New York Islanders in the 2013 Conference Quarterfinals?
Correct Answer
D. Pittsburgh Penguins
Explanation
In the 2013 Conference Quarterfinals, the New York Islanders were beaten by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
21.
IN the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs who collected 26 points?
Correct Answer
D. David Krejci
Explanation
David Krejci collected 26 points in the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs.
22.
For what team did Scott Niedermayer record two assists in the 2003 Stanley Cup final?
Correct Answer
A. New Jersey Devils
Explanation
Scott Niedermayer recorded two assists in the 2003 Stanley Cup final while playing for the New Jersey Devils.
23.
Which NHL franchise won its 6th Stanley Cup in 2011?
Correct Answer
A. Boston Bruins
Explanation
The correct answer is Boston Bruins. In 2011, the Boston Bruins won their 6th Stanley Cup in the history of the franchise. They defeated the Vancouver Canucks in a seven-game series to claim the championship. The Bruins had a strong team led by players like Tim Thomas, Zdeno Chara, and Patrice Bergeron, who played key roles in their success. This victory marked a significant achievement for the Boston Bruins and solidified their place in NHL history.
24.
Which team won the most games during the 2010-11 NHL regular season?
Correct Answer
B. Vancouver Canucks
Explanation
The Vancouver Canucks won the most games during the 2010-11 NHL regular season.
25.
Who was the only NHL player to score more than 100 points during the 2010-11 season?
Correct Answer
C. Daniel Sedin
Explanation
Daniel Sedin was the only NHL player to score more than 100 points during the 2010-11 season. This means that he had the highest number of points among all players in that season, surpassing the 100-point mark.
26.
The 2011 Stanley Cup Finals lasted how many games?
Correct Answer
B. 7
Explanation
The 2011 Stanley Cup Finals lasted for 7 games. This means that the series between the two teams went the full length, with each team winning 3 games and the final game being the deciding match.
27.
Which Anaheim winger won the Hart Memorial Trophy for the 2010-11 NHL season?
Correct Answer
C. Corey Perry
Explanation
Corey Perry won the Hart Memorial Trophy for the 2010-11 NHL season. The Hart Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team during the regular season. Perry had an outstanding season, scoring 50 goals and totaling 98 points, leading the league in both categories. His exceptional performance and contributions to the Anaheim team made him the deserving recipient of the prestigious award.
28.
Which Rangers goaltender led the NHL in shutouts during the 2010-11 season with 11?
Correct Answer
D. Henrik Lundqvist
Explanation
Henrik Lundqvist led the NHL in shutouts during the 2010-11 season with 11.
29.
Which long-time Senators captain tallied his 1,000th NHL point during the 2010-11 season?
Correct Answer
D. Daniel Alfredsson
Explanation
Daniel Alfredsson, a long-time Senators captain, scored his 1,000th NHL point during the 2010-11 season.
30.
For the 2010-11 NHL season, the league instituted new rules regarding hits to what area?
Correct Answer
B. The Head
Explanation
In the 2010-11 NHL season, the league implemented new rules regarding hits to the head. This means that players were no longer allowed to make direct hits to an opponent's head, as it posed serious risks for concussions and other head injuries. The league took this step to prioritize player safety and reduce the occurrence of head-related injuries during games.