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Test Your San Jose Sharks Knowledge - Quiz

So you think you know a lot about the Sharks? Here's a hard-hitting quiz that could stump even the most ardent fan of Teal.
By David Pollak
dpollak@mercurynews. Com

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1.

In 1991, Pat Falloon was the first player drafted by the Sharks, No. 2 overall. Who did San Jose select with its next pick?
- A.
  
  Mike Rathje
- B.
  
  Ray Whitney
- C.
  
  Sandis Ozolinsh
Correct Answer
B. Ray Whitney

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.

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2.

The Sharks’ won only 17 games their first season – then things got worse. How many victories did San Jose have in 1992-93?
- A.
  
  15
- B.
  
  13
- C.
  
  11
Correct Answer
C. 11

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

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3.

Next season the Sharks set the NHL record for single-season improvement. How many more points did San Jose have in 1993-94?
- A.
  
  53
- B.
  
  58
- C.
  
  61
Correct Answer
B. 58

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

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4.

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?
- A.
  
  2-1
- B.
  
  3-2
- C.
  
  4-3
Correct Answer
B. 3-2

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

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5.

The Sharks have faced the Red Wings more than any other post-season opponent. How many of their five series have the Sharks won?
- A.
  
  Two
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  Four
Correct Answer
B. Three

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

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6.

Whose overtime shot clanked off the crossbar when the Sharks had a chance to eliminate Toronto after beating Detroit in 1994?
- A.
  
  Johan Garpenlov
- B.
  
  Sandis Ozolinsh
- C.
  
  Ulf Dahlen
Correct Answer
A. Johan Garpenlov

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

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7.

Owen Nolan and Patrick Marleau have served as Sharks captain longer than any other player. How many seasons did each wear the ‘C’?
- A.
  
  Three-plus
- B.
  
  Four-plus
- C.
  
  Five-plus
Correct Answer
B. Four-plus

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

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8.

Of the nine other players who have worn the ‘C’, only two had a single-season term. One was Rob Blake, the other was:
- A.
  
  Doug Wilson
- B.
  
  Todd Gill
- C.
  
  Jeff Odgers
Correct Answer
C. Jeff Odgers

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

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9.

Evgeni Nabokov holds every major franchise record for goalies who played a minimum of 25 games except goals-against average. That is held by:
- A.
  
  Arturs Irbe
- B.
  
  Vesa Toskala
- C.
  
  Brian Boucher
Correct Answer
C. Brian Boucher

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

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10.

Who is the only San Jose netminder to score a goal?
- A.
  
  Arturs Irbe
- B.
  
  Mike Vernon
- C.
  
  Evgeni Nabokov
Correct Answer
C. Evgeni Nabokov

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

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11.

Only one player has ever scored five goals against the Sharks in one game. Later traded to San Jose, he is:
- A.
  
  Igor Larionov
- B.
  
  Mike Ricci
- C.
  
  Teemu Selanne
Correct Answer
B. Mike Ricci

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

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12.

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:
- A.
  
  Owen Nolan and Patrick Marleau
- B.
  
  Owen Nolan and Dany Heatley
- C.
  
  Patrick Marleau and Dany Heatley
Correct Answer
A. Owen Nolan and Patrick Marleau

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

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13.

Only one Shark has won the NHL’s Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year. That distinction goes to:
- A.
  
  Brad Stuart
- B.
  
  Evgeni Nabokov
- C.
  
  Logan Couture
Correct Answer
B. Evgeni Nabokov

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

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14.

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?
- A.
  
  Devin Setoguchi
- B.
  
  Joe Pavelski
- C.
  
  Milan Michalek
Correct Answer
A. Devin Setoguchi

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

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15.

Only two goalies have worn jersey No. 1 for the Sharks. Current back-up Thomas Greiss is one. The other is:
- A.
  
  Jarmo Myllys
- B.
  
  Brian Hayward
- C.
  
  Nolan Schaefer
Correct Answer
B. Brian Hayward

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

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Test Your San Jose Sharks Knowledge

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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?

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