Test Your San Jose Sharks Knowledge

1. Who is the only San Jose netminder to score a goal?

Arturs Irbe

Mike Vernon

Evgeni Nabokov

Nabokov became first European goalie to score in the NHL when his shot sealed 7-4 victory in Vancouver on March 10, 2002.

Explanation

Nabokov became first European goalie to score in the NHL when his shot sealed 7-4 victory in Vancouver on March 10, 2002.

2. Jonathan Cheechoo scored 56 goals in 2005-06 to set the franchise record. The two players tied in the runner-up spot with 44 are:

Owen Nolan and Patrick Marleau

Owen Nolan and Dany Heatley

Patrick Marleau and Dany Heatley

Nolan scored his 44 goals in 1999-2000 and Marleau notched his exactly a decade later.

Explanation

Nolan scored his 44 goals in 1999-2000 and Marleau notched his exactly a decade later.

3. The Sharks have faced the Red Wings more than any other post-season opponent. How many of their five series have the Sharks won?

Two

Three

Four

The Sharks have won three, including second-round match-ups in 2010 and 2011.

Explanation

The Sharks have won three, including second-round match-ups in 2010 and 2011.

4. Only one Shark has won the NHL's Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year. That distinction goes to:

Brad Stuart

Evgeni Nabokov

Logan Couture

Nabokov won the trophy in 2001 while both Stuart and Couture finished second in the voting their rookie seasons.

Explanation

Nabokov won the trophy in 2001 while both Stuart and Couture finished second in the voting their rookie seasons.

5. In 1991, Pat Falloon was the first player drafted by the Sharks, No. 2 overall. Who did San Jose select with its next pick?

Mike Rathje

Ray Whitney

Sandis Ozolinsh

Whitney played 200 games as a Shark before being cut and resurrecting his career elsewhere. Last season he led the Phoenix Coyotes in scoring.

Explanation

Whitney played 200 games as a Shark before being cut and resurrecting his career elsewhere. Last season he led the Phoenix Coyotes in scoring.

6. The Sharks' won only 17 games their first season – then things got worse. How many victories did San Jose have in 1992-93?

15

13

11

Eleven, but that’s three more than the 1974-75 Washington Capitals, who hold the NHL record.

Explanation

Eleven, but that’s three more than the 1974-75 Washington Capitals, who hold the NHL record.

7. Next season the Sharks set the NHL record for single-season improvement. How many more points did San Jose have in 1993-94?

53

58

61

Their 58-point jump earned them the eighth seed in the playoffs.

Explanation

Their 58-point jump earned them the eighth seed in the playoffs.

8. In the 1994 playoffs, Jamie Baker scored the most famous goal in Sharks history to upset the Detroit Red Wings. What was the score of that game?

2-1

3-2

4-3

The Sharks won 3-2 with the first-period goals by Sergei Makarov and Johan Garpenlov.

Explanation

The Sharks won 3-2 with the first-period goals by Sergei Makarov and Johan Garpenlov.

9. Owen Nolan and Patrick Marleau have served as Sharks captain longer than any other player. How many seasons did each wear the 'C'?

Three-plus

Four-plus

Five-plus

Four-plus. Nolan was traded before his fifth season ended; Marleau received the captaincy mid-way through 2003-04

Explanation

Four-plus. Nolan was traded before his fifth season ended; Marleau received the captaincy mid-way through 2003-04

10. Only two goalies have worn jersey No. 1 for the Sharks. Current back-up Thomas Greiss is one. The other is:

Jarmo Myllys

Brian Hayward

Nolan Schaefer

Now TV analyst for the Anaheim Ducks, Hayward played 25 games for the Sharks over their first two seasons.

Explanation

Now TV analyst for the Anaheim Ducks, Hayward played 25 games for the Sharks over their first two seasons.

11. Whose overtime shot clanked off the crossbar when the Sharks had a chance to eliminate Toronto after beating Detroit in 1994?

Johan Garpenlov

Sandis Ozolinsh

Ulf Dahlen

Garpenlov’s shot would have won the series for San Jose in six games; instead, the Sharks lost in seven.

Explanation

Garpenlov’s shot would have won the series for San Jose in six games; instead, the Sharks lost in seven.

12. Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau were the top two scorers when the Sharks won the NHL's Presidents Trophy in 2008-09. Who finished third?

Devin Setoguchi

Joe Pavelski

Milan Michalek

Setoguchi’s 65 points put him six ahead of Pavelski and eight ahead of Michalek.

Explanation

Setoguchi’s 65 points put him six ahead of Pavelski and eight ahead of Michalek.

13. Of the nine other players who have worn the 'C', only two had a single-season term. One was Rob Blake, the other was:

Doug Wilson

Todd Gill

Jeff Odgers

Odgers was captain in 1995-96. Wilson and Gill each served two seasons.

Explanation

Odgers was captain in 1995-96. Wilson and Gill each served two seasons.

14. Evgeni Nabokov holds every major franchise record for goalies who played a minimum of 25 games except goals-against average. That is held by:

Arturs Irbe

Vesa Toskala

Brian Boucher

Boucher had a 2.12 goals against average in his 27 games with San Jose over two seasons.

Explanation

Boucher had a 2.12 goals against average in his 27 games with San Jose over two seasons.

15. Only one player has ever scored five goals against the Sharks in one game. Later traded to San Jose, he is:

Igor Larionov

Mike Ricci

Teemu Selanne

Ricci was with the Quebec Nordiques when he scored five on Feb. 17, 1994 in an 8-2 win over San Jose.

Explanation

Ricci was with the Quebec Nordiques when he scored five on Feb. 17, 1994 in an 8-2 win over San Jose.