NHL - Montreal Canadiens Trivia

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1.

In 1994, which former Montreal Canadien declined to be Governor General of Canada?
- A.
  
  Guy Lafleur
- B.
  
  Jean Beliveau
- C.
  
  Larry Robinson
- D.
  
  Maurice Richard
Correct Answer
B. Jean Beliveau
2.

Which Montreal Canadien was the Rookie of the Year after being Playoff MVP the previous season?
- A.
  
  Guy Lafleur
- B.
  
  Ken Dryden
- C.
  
  Peter Mahovlich
- D.
  
  Steve Shutt
Correct Answer
B. Ken Dryden
3.

Who was the Playoff MVP when the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup in 1986 and 1993?
- A.
  
  Kirk Muller
- B.
  
  Eric Desjardins
- C.
  
  Patrick Roy
- D.
  
  Bob Gainey
Correct Answer
C. Patrick Roy
4.

Which Montreal Canadien was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals and 100 points in six straight seasons?
- A.
  
  Guy Lafleur
- B.
  
  Peter Mahovlich
- C.
  
  Yvan Cournoyer
- D.
  
  Frank Mahovlich
Correct Answer
A. Guy Lafleur
5.

Which Montreal Canadien continued his career after battling cancer and a serious eye injury?
- A.
  
  Saku Koivu
- B.
  
  Pierre Turgeon
- C.
  
  Kirk Muller
- D.
  
  Mike Keane
Correct Answer
A. Saku Koivu
6.

Who coached the Montreal Canadiens from 1983-85 after winning eight Stanley Cups with them as a player?
- A.
  
  Larry Robinson
- B.
  
  Claude Ruel
- C.
  
  Bob Berry
- D.
  
  Jacques Lemaire
Correct Answer
D. Jacques Lemaire
7.

Why did Montreal Canadien Ken Dryden take off a season near the beginning of his NHL career?
- A.
  
  To Push For A Higher Salary
- B.
  
  To Recover From A Broken Leg
- C.
  
  To Travel The World
- D.
  
  To Be A Lawyer In Toronto
Correct Answer
D. To Be A Lawyer In Toronto
8.

Who were the provincial rivals of the Montreal Canadiens during the 1980's?
- A.
  
  Quebec Nordiques
- B.
  
  Toronto Maple Leafs
- C.
  
  Vancouver Canucks
- D.
  
  Hartford Whalers
Correct Answer
A. Quebec Nordiques
9.

What happened in the career of the NHL's Maurice "Rocket" Richard at the end of the 1959-60 season?
- A.
  
  He Retired
- B.
  
  He Bought The Montreal Canadiens
- C.
  
  He Was Fired
- D.
  
  He Was Traded
Correct Answer
A. He Retired
10.

With 28, what Montreal Canadien holds the record for the most shorthanded goals?
- A.
  
  Maurice Richard
- B.
  
  Steve Shutt
- C.
  
  Guy Lafleur
- D.
  
  Guy Carbonneau
Correct Answer
D. Guy Carbonneau
11.

When the Colorado Avalanche won the 1996 Stanley Cup, which fact hurt the Montreal Canadiens most?
- A.
  
  They Had Mocked The Canadiens
- B.
  
  They Were Led By Patrick Roy
- C.
  
  They Were Long-Standing Rivals
- D.
  
  They Had Been Based In Canada
Correct Answer
B. They Were Led By Patrick Roy
12.

Who took over as head coach of the Montreal Canadiens after Toe Blake retired in 1968?
- A.
  
  Claude Ruel
- B.
  
  Newsy Lalonde
- C.
  
  Jacques Demers
- D.
  
  Jack Laviolette
Correct Answer
A. Claude Ruel
13.

What was the popular nickname of Montreal Canadiens icon Maurice Richard?
- A.
  
  The Great One
- B.
  
  Rocket
- C.
  
  Ringer
- D.
  
  The Intimidator
Correct Answer
B. Rocket
14.

Who did the Montreal Canadiens hire as General Manager at the end of their 2002-03 season?
- A.
  
  Bob Gainey
- B.
  
  Patrick Roy
- C.
  
  Maurice Richard
- D.
  
  Wayne Gretzky
Correct Answer
A. Bob Gainey
15.

What team knocked the Montreal Canadiens out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the 2003-04 season?
- A.
  
  Buffalo Sabres
- B.
  
  Boston Bruins
- C.
  
  Colorado Avalanche
- D.
  
  Tampa Bay Lightning
Correct Answer
D. Tampa Bay Lightning

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NHL - Montreal Canadiens Trivia

In 1994, which former Montreal Canadien declined to be Governor General of Canada?

Which Montreal Canadien was the Rookie of the Year after being Playoff MVP the previous season?

Who was the Playoff MVP when the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup in 1986 and 1993?

Which Montreal Canadien was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals and 100 points in six straight seasons?

Which Montreal Canadien continued his career after battling cancer and a serious eye injury?

Who coached the Montreal Canadiens from 1983-85 after winning eight Stanley Cups with them as a player?

Why did Montreal Canadien Ken Dryden take off a season near the beginning of his NHL career?

Who were the provincial rivals of the Montreal Canadiens during the 1980's?

What happened in the career of the NHL's Maurice "Rocket" Richard at the end of the 1959-60 season?

With 28, what Montreal Canadien holds the record for the most shorthanded goals?

When the Colorado Avalanche won the 1996 Stanley Cup, which fact hurt the Montreal Canadiens most?

Who took over as head coach of the Montreal Canadiens after Toe Blake retired in 1968?

What was the popular nickname of Montreal Canadiens icon Maurice Richard?

Who did the Montreal Canadiens hire as General Manager at the end of their 2002-03 season?

What team knocked the Montreal Canadiens out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the 2003-04 season?