The Ultimate Hockey Quiz - 2

In 2004, free agent Mike Ricci signed with the NHL team Phoenix.

Wayne Gretzky scored his first NHL goal on Glen Hanlon.

Wayne Gretzky played for 4 NHL teams in his career. This means that he had the opportunity to showcase his skills and contribute to the success of multiple teams throughout his career. Playing for different teams also allowed him to experience different coaching styles, teammates, and playing environments, which likely contributed to his growth and success as a player.

Wayne Gretzky is the correct answer because he was drafted into the World Hockey Association (WHA) instead of the NHL. In 1978, Gretzky was selected by the Indianapolis Racers of the WHA before being traded to the Edmonton Oilers. After the WHA merged with the NHL, Gretzky continued his career in the NHL, but technically he was not drafted by an NHL team.

Brett Hull's first team in the NHL was the Calgary Flames.

During the late 1970's, the hockey team known as the "Broad Street Bullies" was the Philadelphia Flyers. This nickname was given to the team due to their aggressive and physical playing style, which often involved fights and intimidation tactics. The Flyers gained a reputation for their tough and hard-hitting gameplay, making them a formidable force on the ice during that time period.

In the 2003-04 NHL Stanley Cup finals, the 7th game score was Tampa 2 Calgary 1.

The 7th game of the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals was played on Monday.

The correct answer is "The 'Bulin Wall." This nickname refers to Nikolai Khabibulin's exceptional skills as a goaltender, often described as an impenetrable wall by opposing players. The nickname highlights his ability to block shots and protect the net effectively.

The Calgary Flames won the first game of the 2004 Stanley Cup finals.

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The Detroit Red Wings had the best record in the 2003-04 NHL season.

Martin St. Louis played for the Calgary Flames before joining Tampa Bay.

Columbus had the worst record in the 2003-2004 NHL season.

The Boston Bruins led the Northeast Division at the end of the 2003-04 NHL season.

Philadelphia led the Atlantic division in the NHL at the end of the 2003-2004 season.

Martin St Louis led the NHL in total points for the 2003-2004 regular season.

In 2002, Kevyn Adams, Bret Hedican, and Tomas Malec were acquired by the Carolina Hurricanes in a player exchange. Therefore, the correct answer is Carolina Hurricanes.

Jacques Martin was named coach of the Panthers in 2004. This can be inferred from the question which asks which NHL team he coached in that year.

Ryan Malone, a former NHL player, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This information can be inferred from the question itself, which asks for the city of his birth.

In the 2003-04 NHL season, Joe Sakic had more points than Brad Richards, Brett Hull, and Jaromir Jagr.

Ilya Kovalchuk had the most points in the 2003-2004 hockey season.

Martin Brodeur had a .917 save percentage for the Devils.

Wayne Gretzky became a managing partner of the Phoenix Coyotes in 2000.

In the 2003-2004 NHL season, Brett Hull scored 25 goals and accumulated 68 points. This means that he was a consistent scorer throughout the season, contributing significantly to his team's offense. While he did not reach the 100-point mark, his 68 points still demonstrate his skill and impact on the game.

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Rick Nash led the Blue Jackets with 41 goals in the 2003-04 season.

In the 2001-2002 regular-season standings, Carolina led the NHL's Southeast division.

In the 2001-2002 regular season standings, Colorado led the NHL's Northwest division.

Mike Knuble signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2004.