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1.

Which former all-star centre is now coach of the Barrie Colts?
- A.
  
  Dave Babych
- B.
  
  Morris Lukowich
- C.
  
  Keith Tkachuk
- D.
  
  Dale Hawerchuk
Correct Answer
D. Dale Hawerchuk

Explanation
Dale Hawerchuk is the correct answer because he is a former all-star centre who is now the coach of the Barrie Colts.

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2.

Who were the players the WHA Jets protected in the NHL entry draft in 1979? (Select all that apply)
- A.
  
  Kent Nilsson
- B.
  
  Scott Campbell
- C.
  
  Morris Lukowich
- D.
  
  Terry Ruskowski
- E.
  
  Jude Drouin
- F.
  
  Markus Mattsson
Correct Answer(s)
B. Scott Campbell
C. Morris Lukowich
F. Markus Mattsson

Explanation
The WHA Jets protected Scott Campbell, Morris Lukowich, and Markus Mattsson in the NHL entry draft in 1979.

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3.

Which members of the original NHL Jets are still playing in the league today? (Select all that apply)
- A.
  
  Shane Doan
- B.
  
  Teemu Selanne
- C.
  
  Nikolai Khabibulin
- D.
  
  Danny Briere
Correct Answer(s)
A. Shane Doan
B. Teemu Selanne
C. Nikolai Khabibulin

Explanation
Shane Doan, Teemu Selanne, and Nikolai Khabibulin are the members of the original NHL Jets who are still playing in the league today.

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4.

Which Jet was sold to the Detroit Red Wings for a dollar?
- A.
  
  Jim Nill
- B.
  
  Randy Gilhen
- C.
  
  Mike Amodeo
- D.
  
  Kris Draper
Correct Answer
D. Kris Draper

Explanation
Kris Draper was sold to the Red Wings for $1 in 1993.

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5.

Who scored the last goal for the NHL Jets in 1996?
- A.
  
  Norm Maciver
- B.
  
  Petri Skriko
- C.
  
  Shawn Cronin
- D.
  
  Teppo Numminen
Correct Answer
A. Norm Maciver

Explanation
Norm Maciver scored the last goal for the NHL Jets in 1996.

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6.

Which original Jets scored five goals in a single game? (Select all that apply)
- A.
  
  Willy Lindstrom
- B.
  
  Teemu Selanne
- C.
  
  Paul MacLean
- D.
  
  Alexei Zhamnov
Correct Answer(s)
A. Willy Lindstrom
D. Alexei Zhamnov

Explanation
Willy Lindstrom achieved the feat March 2, 1982, against Philadelphia.
Alexei Zhamnov followed April 1, 1995, against Los Angeles.

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7.

Which WHA Jet led the team in goals in the rebel league?
- A.
  
  Bobby Hull
- B.
  
  Anders Hedberg
- C.
  
  Ulf Nilsson
- D.
  
  Heikki Riihiranta
Correct Answer
A. Bobby Hull

Explanation
Bobby Hull led with 303.

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8.

Which WHA Jet led the team in assists in the rebel league?
- A.
  
  Bobby Hull
- B.
  
  Anders Hedberg
- C.
  
  Ulf Nilsson
- D.
  
  Veli-Pekka Ketola
Correct Answer
C. Ulf Nilsson

Explanation
Ulf Nilsson led with 344.

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9.

Which NHL Jet wore #99?
- A.
  
  Keith Gretzky
- B.
  
  Rick Dudley
- C.
  
  Darren Turcotte
- D.
  
  Kris Draper
Correct Answer
B. Rick Dudley

Explanation
Had Dudley qualified for the All-Star game that year, he would have been able to wear #99 instead of Wayne Gretzky, due to seniority.

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10.

Who was the first European to captain an NHL team?
- A.
  
  Lars-Erik Sjoberg
- B.
  
  Thomas Steen
- C.
  
  Bengt Lundholm
- D.
  
  Arto Blomsten
Correct Answer
A. Lars-Erik Sjoberg

Explanation
Lars-Erik Sjoberg was the first European to captain an NHL team. This means that he was the first player from Europe to be chosen as the captain of a team in the National Hockey League.

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11.

Who pulled off Bobby Hull's toupee during a brawl in the 1977-78 season? (Real name AND his character in Slap Shot.)
- A.
  
  Jeff Carlson (played Jeff Hanson)
- B.
  
  Steve Carlson (played Steve Hanson)
- C.
  
  Jeff Carlson (played Jack Hanson)
- D.
  
  Dave Hanson (played Jack Hanson)
- E.
  
  Paul Newman (played Reggie Dunlop)
- F.
  
  Jack Hanson (played Jack Hanson)
Correct Answer
D. Dave Hanson (played Jack Hanson)

Explanation
Dave Hanson, who played the character Jack Hanson in Slap Shot, pulled off Bobby Hull's toupee during a brawl in the 1977-78 season.

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Winnipeg Jets Trivia Quiz

Which former all-star centre is now coach of the Barrie Colts?

Who were the players the WHA Jets protected in the NHL entry draft in 1979? (Select all that apply)

Which members of the original NHL Jets are still playing in the league today? (Select all that apply)

Which Jet was sold to the Detroit Red Wings for a dollar?

Who scored the last goal for the NHL Jets in 1996?

Which original Jets scored five goals in a single game? (Select all that apply)

Which WHA Jet led the team in goals in the rebel league?

Which WHA Jet led the team in assists in the rebel league?

Which NHL Jet wore #99?

Who was the first European to captain an NHL team?

Who pulled off Bobby Hull's toupee during a brawl in the 1977-78 season? (Real name AND his character in Slap Shot.)