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  • 1. 

    How many times from 1967-08 have the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup?

    • A.

      Five Times

    • B.

      Never

    • C.

      Twice

    • D.

      Once

    Correct Answer
    C. Twice
  • 2. 

    What NHL team was based in Pittsburgh from 1925-1930 before the Penguins ?

    • A.

      Pittsburgh Hornets

    • B.

      Pittsburgh Albatross

    • C.

      Pittsburgh Pirates

    • D.

      Pittsburgh Emperors

    Correct Answer
    C. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • 3. 

    What does the large triangle depicted on the Pittsburgh Penguins jersey symbolize?

    • A.

      The Three Arena Doors

    • B.

      A Pyramid

    • C.

      The Three Original Owners

    • D.

      Downtown Pittsburgh

    Correct Answer
    D. Downtown Pittsburgh
  • 4. 

    Who was the first general manager for the Pittsburgh Penguins?

    • A.

      Jack Riley

    • B.

      Sydney Crosby

    • C.

      Ray Shero

    • D.

      Wren Blair

    Correct Answer
    A. Jack Riley
  • 5. 

    Who replaced George Sullivan as head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins?

    • A.

      Scott Bowman

    • B.

      Andy Bathgate

    • C.

      Bryan Watson

    • D.

      Leo Kelly

    Correct Answer
    D. Leo Kelly
  • 6. 

    In how many of their first seven seasons did the Pittsburgh Penguins miss the playoffs?

    • A.

      None

    • B.

      Five

    • C.

      One

    • D.

      Seven

    Correct Answer
    B. Five
  • 7. 

    What jersey number was the first to be retired by the Penguin franchise?

    • A.

      No. 21

    • B.

      No. 33

    • C.

      No. 99

    • D.

      No. 66

    Correct Answer
    A. No. 21
  • 8. 

    Why did Jack Riley stop being general manager for the Pittsburgh Penguins?

    • A.

      Got Married

    • B.

      Died

    • C.

      Fired

    • D.

      Quit

    Correct Answer
    C. Fired
  • 9. 

    Who replaced Jack Riley as general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins?

    • A.

      Jack Button

    • B.

      George Sullivan

    • C.

      Ed Johnston

    • D.

      Les Brinkley

    Correct Answer
    A. Jack Button
  • 10. 

    Why did Ken Schinkel of the Pittsburgh Penguins miss playing in the 1971 NHL All-Star game?

    • A.

      There Was No Game

    • B.

      Missed Practice

    • C.

      Too Tired

    • D.

      Broken Arm

    Correct Answer
    D. Broken Arm
  • 11. 

    Why did the Pittsburgh Penguins change their jersey colors in January 1980?

    • A.

      To Imitate The Bruins

    • B.

      To Save Money

    • C.

      To Honor The Pirates And Steelers

    • D.

      To Honor A Former Coach

    Correct Answer
    C. To Honor The Pirates And Steelers
  • 12. 

    What NHL team protested the Pittsburgh Penguins jersey color change in 1980?

    • A.

      Boston Bruins

    • B.

      Detroit Red Wings

    • C.

      Atlanta Thrashers

    • D.

      Toronto Maple Leafs

    Correct Answer
    A. Boston Bruins
  • 13. 

    Who was the only Penguin to play every regular season and playoff game from 1990-92?

    • A.

      Kevin Stevens

    • B.

      Evgeni Malkin

    • C.

      Paul Coffey

    • D.

      Mario Lemieux

    Correct Answer
    A. Kevin Stevens
  • 14. 

    How many NHL teams besides the Pittsburgh Penguins did John Cullen play for from 1988-99?

    • A.

      None

    • B.

      Three

    • C.

      Ten

    • D.

      One

    Correct Answer
    B. Three
  • 15. 

    What position did Tom Barasso play for the Pittsburgh Penguins?

    • A.

      Center

    • B.

      Bench Warmer

    • C.

      Goalie

    • D.

      Left Wing

    Correct Answer
    C. Goalie

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