1.
Who was the youngest player on the 1926-27 New York Rangers?
Correct Answer
A. Paul Thompson
Explanation
Paul Thompson was the youngest player on the 1926-27 New York Rangers because he was the only player listed who was born in 1905, making him around 21 years old during that season. Hal Winkler was born in 1904, making him slightly older. Bun Cook and Clarence Abel were both born in 1903, making them older than Thompson and Winkler. Therefore, Paul Thompson is the correct answer as the youngest player on the team during that season.
2.
Whose 15 assists led the New York Rangers in their inaugural season?
Correct Answer
C. Frank Boucher
Explanation
Frank Boucher led the New York Rangers in their inaugural season with 15 assists.
3.
Which team did future New York Rangers goalie John Ross Roach start his NHL career with?
Correct Answer
D. Toronto St. Patricks
Explanation
John Ross Roach started his NHL career with the Toronto St. Patricks.
4.
To what team did the New York Rangers trade Grant Warwick in 1948?
Correct Answer
B. Boston Bruins
Explanation
The New York Rangers traded Grant Warwick to the Boston Bruins in 1948.
5.
What NHL team did former New York Ranger Pentti Lund end his career with?
Correct Answer
D. Boston Bruins
Explanation
Pentti Lund, a former New York Ranger, ended his career with the Boston Bruins.
6.
Who scored eight goals in the New York Rangers' eight 1933 playoff games?
Correct Answer
A. Cecil Dillon
Explanation
Cecil Dillon scored eight goals in the New York Rangers' eight 1933 playoff games.
7.
How many 40+ goal seasons did Andy Bathgate have with the New York Rangers?
Correct Answer
D. One
Explanation
Andy Bathgate had one 40+ goal season with the New York Rangers.
8.
With which NHL team did Clint Smith play four seasons after he left the New York Rangers?
Correct Answer
D. Chicago Blackhawks
Explanation
After leaving the New York Rangers, Clint Smith played four seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks.
9.
Who did the New York Rangers beat to get to the Stanley Cup finals in 1932?
Correct Answer
D. Montreal Canadiens
Explanation
In 1932, the New York Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens to reach the Stanley Cup finals.
10.
What was onetime Rangers skater Jean-Guy Gendron's career season goal high in the NHL?
Correct Answer
B. 24
Explanation
Jean-Guy Gendron's career season goal high in the NHL was 24.
11.
What team traded Pat Egan to the New York Rangers in 1949?
Correct Answer
D. Boston Bruins
Explanation
The Boston Bruins traded Pat Egan to the New York Rangers in 1949.
12.
How many .500+ seasons did Hall of Fame goalie Chuck Rayner have with the New York Rangers?
Correct Answer
D. None
Explanation
Chuck Rayner had none .500+ seasons with the New York Rangers. This means that he did not have a single season where the team's win percentage was above .500.
13.
What team swept the New York Rangers out of the postseason in 1969?
Correct Answer
B. Montreal Canadiens
Explanation
The Montreal Canadiens swept the New York Rangers out of the postseason in 1969. This means that the Canadiens won all of the games in the playoff series against the Rangers, resulting in the Rangers being eliminated from the postseason.
14.
How many 20+ goal seasons did Wally Hergesheimer have with the New York Rangers?
Correct Answer
D. Four
Explanation
Wally Hergesheimer had four 20+ goal seasons with the New York Rangers.
15.
What first name did the two top point scorers for the 1960-61 New York Rangers have in common?
Correct Answer
B. Andy
Explanation
The correct answer is Andy because both of the top point scorers for the 1960-61 New York Rangers had the first name Andy in common.