1.
What NHL team did Jacques Lemaire coach in 1994?
Correct Answer
B. New Jersey Devils
Explanation
Jacques Lemaire coached the New Jersey Devils in 1994.
2.
What NHL team did Marc Crawford coach in 1995?
Correct Answer
B. Quebec Nordiques
Explanation
Marc Crawford coached the Quebec Nordiques in 1995.
3.
What NHL team did Scotty Bowman coach in 1996?
Correct Answer
A. Detroit Red Wings
Explanation
Scotty Bowman coached the Detroit Red Wings in 1996. This can be inferred from the fact that the Detroit Red Wings is listed as the correct answer.
4.
What NHL team did Ted Nolan coach in 1997?
Correct Answer
B. Buffalo Sabres
Explanation
In 1997, Ted Nolan coached the Buffalo Sabres.
5.
What NHL team did Jacques Martin coach in 1999?
Correct Answer
B. Ottawa Senators
Explanation
Jacques Martin coached the Ottawa Senators in 1999.
6.
What NHL team did Joel Quenneville coach in 2000?
Correct Answer
A. St. Louis Blues
Explanation
Joel Quenneville coached the St. Louis Blues in 2000.
7.
What NHL team did Bill Barber coach in 2001?
Correct Answer
B. Philadelphia Flyers
Explanation
Bill Barber coached the Philadelphia Flyers in 2001. This can be inferred from the fact that the correct answer is Philadelphia Flyers, which suggests that Barber was associated with this NHL team during that year.
8.
What NHL team did Bob Francis coach in 2002?
Correct Answer
A. Phoenix Coyotes
Explanation
Bob Francis coached the Phoenix Coyotes in 2002.
9.
What year was hockey's Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award first given?
Correct Answer
A. 1977
Explanation
The Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award was first given in 1977.
10.
What year was hockey's Les Cunningham Award first given?
Correct Answer
B. 1947
Explanation
The Les Cunningham Award is given annually to the most valuable player in the American Hockey League (AHL). The correct answer, 1947, suggests that this award was first given in that year. This means that the AHL recognized the importance of honoring the league's most valuable player and established the Les Cunningham Award to do so.
11.
The Jack A. Butterfield Trophy was first presented in hockey in this year?
Correct Answer
B. 1983
Explanation
The Jack A. Butterfield Trophy was first presented in hockey in 1983.
12.
The Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award was first presented in hockey what season?
Correct Answer
A. 1967-68
Explanation
The Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award was first presented in the 1967-68 hockey season.
13.
The Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award was first presented in hockey in what year?
Correct Answer
D. 1983
Explanation
The Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award was first presented in hockey in 1983.
14.
When was hockey's Eddie Shore Award first given?
Correct Answer
A. 1958
Explanation
The Eddie Shore Award, given in hockey, was first awarded in 1958.
15.
What year was hockey's John Cullen Award first given?
Correct Answer
B. 1998
Explanation
The John Cullen Award was first given in 1998.
16.
The Ken McKenzie Trophy was first presented in hockey in which year?
Correct Answer
C. 1977
Explanation
The Ken McKenzie Trophy was first presented in hockey in 1977.
17.
What year was hockey's James Norris Memorial Trophy first given?
Correct Answer
B. 1955
Explanation
The James Norris Memorial Trophy was first given in 1955.
18.
The Bill Masterton Trophy was first presented in hockey in which year?
Correct Answer
A. 1967
Explanation
The Bill Masterton Trophy was first presented in hockey in 1967. This award is given annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the game. The trophy was named in honor of Bill Masterton, a player for the Minnesota North Stars who died in 1968 due to an on-ice injury. The establishment of this trophy in 1967 recognizes the importance of these qualities in the sport and honors Masterton's legacy.
19.
In what year was hockey's Conn Smythe Trophy first given?
Correct Answer
A. 1964
20.
The Bud Light Plus-Minus Award was first presented in the NHL in which year?
Correct Answer
D. 1996
Explanation
The correct answer is 1996. The Bud Light Plus-Minus Award was first presented in the NHL in 1996.
21.
In what year was hockey's Lester B. Pearson Trophy first given?
Correct Answer
C. 1970
Explanation
The Lester B. Pearson Trophy, named after the former Canadian Prime Minister, was first given in the year 1970.
22.
The Frank J. Selke Trophy was first presented in hockey in which year?
Correct Answer
D. 1977
Explanation
The Frank J. Selke Trophy, which is awarded to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game, was first presented in hockey in 1977.
23.
What year was hockey's Art Ross Trophy first given?
Correct Answer
C. 1947
Explanation
The Art Ross Trophy is awarded annually to the leading scorer in the National Hockey League (NHL) regular season. The correct answer is 1947 because that was the year when the trophy was first given. It is named after Art Ross, a former player, coach, and general manager in the NHL. Since 1947, the trophy has been awarded to the player who accumulates the most points throughout the regular season, making it one of the most prestigious individual awards in hockey.
24.
The Jack Adams Award was first presented in hockey in which year?
Correct Answer
C. 1973
Explanation
The Jack Adams Award, which is given to the NHL coach of the year, was first presented in 1973.
25.
In what year was hockey's William M. Jennings Trophy first given?
Correct Answer
C. 1981
Explanation
The William M. Jennings Trophy is an award given annually to the goaltender(s) who have played a minimum of 25 games for the team with the fewest goals scored against them in the NHL regular season. The trophy was first introduced in 1981, making 1981 the correct answer.
26.
In what year was hockey's Vezina Trophy first given?
Correct Answer
B. 1926
Explanation
The Vezina Trophy is an annual award given to the best goaltender in the National Hockey League (NHL). It was first awarded in 1926, making 1926 the correct answer. The trophy is named after Georges Vezina, a legendary goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens who tragically passed away from tuberculosis in 1926. The Vezina Trophy has since become one of the most prestigious individual awards in the NHL, recognizing outstanding goaltending performance.
27.
The James Norris Trophy was first presented in hockey in which year?
Correct Answer
B. 1953
Explanation
The James Norris Trophy was first presented in hockey in 1953.
28.
The AHL's Jack A. Butterfield Trophy is given out to whom each year?
Correct Answer
D. Calder Cup Playoffs MVP
Explanation
The AHL's Jack A. Butterfield Trophy is awarded annually to the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Calder Cup Playoffs. This award recognizes the player who has made the most significant impact and contributions to their team's success during the AHL postseason.
29.
The Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award is given out to whom in the AHL?
Correct Answer
A. To The Outstanding Coach
Explanation
The Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award is given out to the Outstanding Coach in the AHL. This award recognizes the coach who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic skills, and overall excellence in guiding their team throughout the season. It is a prestigious honor that acknowledges the significant contribution of the coach in the success of their team.
30.
In the AHL, what does the Yannick Dupre Memorial Award celebrate?
Correct Answer
B. Player Community Involvement
Explanation
The Yannick Dupre Memorial Award celebrates player community involvement in the AHL. This award recognizes the player who has made significant contributions to their community through various charitable activities and initiatives. It highlights the importance of players giving back and making a positive impact off the ice.