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1.

Who was the first Detroit Red Wing to be named the NHL's top goalie?
- A.
  
  Johnny Mowers
- B.
  
  Red Kelly
- C.
  
  Norm Smith
- D.
  
  Terry Sawchuk
Correct Answer
C. Norm Smith

Explanation
Norm Smith was the first Detroit Red Wing to be named the NHL's top goalie. This means that he was recognized as the best goalie in the league during his time with the Detroit Red Wings.

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What Detroit Red Wing scored 43 goals in the 2007-08 season to led his team?
- A.
  
  Pavel Datsyuk
- B.
  
  Dan Cleary
- C.
  
  Brad Stuart
- D.
  
  Henrik Zetterberg
Correct Answer
D. Henrik Zetterberg

Explanation
Henrik Zetterberg is the correct answer because he scored 43 goals in the 2007-08 season, leading his team, the Detroit Red Wings.

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3.

How many Detroit Red Wing players scored more than 30 goals in the 2007-08 season?
- A.
  
  4 Players
- B.
  
  2 Players
- C.
  
  6 Players
- D.
  
  0 Players
Correct Answer
B. 2 Players

Explanation
In the 2007-08 season, only 2 Detroit Red Wing players scored more than 30 goals.

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In whose lap did Detroit Red Wing Steve Yzerman place his team's 1998 Stanley Cup?
- A.
  
  Gordie Howe's
- B.
  
  Vladimir Konstantinov's
- C.
  
  Bobby Hull's
- D.
  
  Wayne Gretzky's
Correct Answer
B. Vladimir Konstantinov's

Explanation
Steve Yzerman placed his team's 1998 Stanley Cup in Vladimir Konstantinov's lap. This suggests that Konstantinov played a significant role in the team's victory or had a special connection with Yzerman.

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In which of these years did the Detroit Red Wings host the NHL All-Star Game?
- A.
  
  1965
- B.
  
  2000
- C.
  
  1980
- D.
  
  2008
Correct Answer
C. 1980

Explanation
The correct answer is 1980. In that year, the Detroit Red Wings hosted the NHL All-Star Game.

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6.

How many game-winning goals did Johan Franzen score in the 2007-08 season?
- A.
  
  5 Goals
- B.
  
  8 Goals
- C.
  
  4 Goals
- D.
  
  2 Goals
Correct Answer
B. 8 Goals

Explanation
Johan Franzen scored 8 game-winning goals in the 2007-08 season. This means that out of all the goals he scored that season, 8 of them were the deciding goals that led his team to victory.

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7.

Who knocked the Detroit Red Wings out of the 1994 playoffs in the first round?
- A.
  
  Dallas Stars
- B.
  
  Colorado Avalanche
- C.
  
  Philadelphia Flyers
- D.
  
  San Jose Sharks
Correct Answer
D. San Jose Sharks

Explanation
The San Jose Sharks knocked the Detroit Red Wings out of the 1994 playoffs in the first round.

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8.

In which decade did the Detroit Red Wings fail to appear in a Stanley Cup Finals series?
- A.
  
  1950's
- B.
  
  1970's
- C.
  
  1990's
- D.
  
  1960's
Correct Answer
B. 1970's

Explanation
During the 1970's, the Detroit Red Wings failed to appear in a Stanley Cup Finals series. This means that they did not reach the championship round of the NHL playoffs during that decade.

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What team did the Detroit Red Wings sweep in the 1999 post-season?
- A.
  
  Anaheim Mighty Ducks
- B.
  
  Tampa Bay Lightning
- C.
  
  Colorado Avalanche
- D.
  
  Florida Panthers
Correct Answer
A. Anaheim Mighty Ducks

Explanation
In the 1999 post-season, the Detroit Red Wings swept the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. This means that the Red Wings won all the games in the series against the Mighty Ducks and did not allow them to win a single game.

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10.

In what year did the Detroit Red Wings win their first playoff series?
- A.
  
  1989
- B.
  
  1933
- C.
  
  1955
- D.
  
  1967
Correct Answer
B. 1933

Explanation
In 1933, the Detroit Red Wings won their first playoff series.

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11.

In 1997, the Detroit Red Wings won their first Stanley Cup in how many years?
- A.
  
  22 Years
- B.
  
  10 Years
- C.
  
  42 Years
- D.
  
  30 Years
Correct Answer
C. 42 Years

Explanation
The Detroit Red Wings won their first Stanley Cup in 1997 after a drought of 42 years. This means that the last time they had won the Stanley Cup was 42 years prior to 1997.

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Who did the Detroit Red Wings face in the first round of the 2002 playoffs?
- A.
  
  Dallas Stars
- B.
  
  Vancouver Canucks
- C.
  
  Atlanta Thrashers
- D.
  
  Carolina Hurricanes
Correct Answer
B. Vancouver Canucks

Explanation
In the first round of the 2002 playoffs, the Detroit Red Wings faced the Vancouver Canucks.

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Who led the Detroit Red Wings in penalty minutes with 116 for the 2007-08 season?
- A.
  
  Aaron Downey
- B.
  
  Brad Stuart
- C.
  
  Brian Rafalski
- D.
  
  Kris Draper
Correct Answer
A. Aaron Downey

Explanation
Aaron Downey led the Detroit Red Wings in penalty minutes with 116 for the 2007-08 season.

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14.

In what year were the Detroit Red Wings named the Detroit Falcons?
- A.
  
  1960
- B.
  
  1930
- C.
  
  1940
- D.
  
  1950
Correct Answer
B. 1930

Explanation
In 1930, the Detroit Red Wings were named the Detroit Falcons. This suggests that prior to 1930, the team was known by a different name, which was later changed to the Detroit Red Wings.

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The New Year's Day 2009 Red Wings game was scheduled to be in what stadium?
- A.
  
  Wrigley Field
- B.
  
  Yankee Stadium
- C.
  
  Fenway Park
- D.
  
  Lambeau Field
Correct Answer
A. Wrigley Field

Explanation
The New Year's Day 2009 Red Wings game was scheduled to be in Wrigley Field.

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Do You Know NHL - Detroit Red Wings?

Who was the first Detroit Red Wing to be named the NHL's top goalie?

What Detroit Red Wing scored 43 goals in the 2007-08 season to led his team?

How many Detroit Red Wing players scored more than 30 goals in the 2007-08 season?

In whose lap did Detroit Red Wing Steve Yzerman place his team's 1998 Stanley Cup?

In which of these years did the Detroit Red Wings host the NHL All-Star Game?

How many game-winning goals did Johan Franzen score in the 2007-08 season?

Who knocked the Detroit Red Wings out of the 1994 playoffs in the first round?

In which decade did the Detroit Red Wings fail to appear in a Stanley Cup Finals series?

What team did the Detroit Red Wings sweep in the 1999 post-season?

In what year did the Detroit Red Wings win their first playoff series?

In 1997, the Detroit Red Wings won their first Stanley Cup in how many years?

Who did the Detroit Red Wings face in the first round of the 2002 playoffs?

Who led the Detroit Red Wings in penalty minutes with 116 for the 2007-08 season?

In what year were the Detroit Red Wings named the Detroit Falcons?

The New Year's Day 2009 Red Wings game was scheduled to be in what stadium?