Hockey Trivia Quiz # 1
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Commonwealth Games: 2002 - The hockey event was always fiercely fought at the Commonwealth Games. Which two nations won the men and women's hockey event at Manchester?
The correct answer is 'Australia & India'
The New Zealand men's hockey team surprised everybody by reaching the finals ahead of Pakistan. India did not take part in men's hockey, but upset strong favourites Australia and England to win the women's event.
Hockey Question 2
Broad Street Brainbuster ! - Bobby Clarke and Reggie Leach were both teammates on what junior hockey team before being drafted to the NHL?
The correct answer is 'Flin Flon Bombers'
Leach and Clarke both played for the Flin Flon Bombers before being drafted to the NHL.
Hockey Question 3
Old-Timer Hockey Nicknames - Alf Pike was a lifetime member of the New York Rangers that played during the 1940’s. He once yelled at his coach for being too “soft”. What was his nickname?
The correct answer is 'The Embalmer'
Alf Pike played out his entire major league career with the New York Rangers organization. He was a tough hockey player that once yelled at his coach Frank Boucher for not being more stern with general manager Lester Patrick. It is said that Alf Pike wanted additional money to his contract before playing for the New York Rangers during the 1939-40 season. Frank Boucher knew that Lester Patrick would not fork out the extra money and then suggested that he himself would help pay for the additional money. When Alf Pike found out that Boucher was going to pay the money, he yelled at him and called him "soft".
Hockey Question 4
Hobey Baker: Great Hockey Player - While Hobey was renowned for his scoring. There was one amazing fact about Hobey's college hockey career that made him stand out. He was penalized only one time in his entire college career. What was his single penalty for?
The correct answer is 'Slashing'
It was in a game against Harvard in 1913. He also visited the opposing team's locker room after every game. Can you imagine any of today's athletes doing that?
Hockey Question 5
Brian McFarlane: His Hockey Days - What pen name did Brian's father use when he wrote the famous "The Hardy Boys" series of books?
The correct answer is 'Franklin W. Dixon'
Brian's father wrote twenty of "The Hardy Boys" books, starting with "The Tower Treasure" in 1926 and ending with "The Phantom Freighter" in 1946.
Hockey Question 6
Women's Hockey Gold Medal - Canada's win ended the country's _____ year string without a Gold Medal?
The correct answer is '50'
Canada had not won a gold since 1952.
Hockey Question 7
Hockey Mania II - Who scored the gold medal winning goal in the 1998 Olympics?
The correct answer is 'Petr Svoboda'
Svoboda scored in the third period of a 1-0 Czech win over Russia.
Hockey Question 8
Krueger and Voorhees Sittin' In A Tree - Who is the only actor to have donned Jason's hockey mask for more than one movie?
The correct answer is 'Kane Hodder'
Kane played Jason the first time in "Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood", and reprised the role in "Jason Takes Manhattan" "Jason Goes To Hell" and "Jason X". Unfortunately, he was not cast in "Freddy vs. Jason." C.J. Graham played Jason in Part 6, Richard Brooker played him in Part 3, and Warrington Gilette played him in Part 2.
Hockey Question 9
Athletes in Commercials - Which NHL player appeared in a commercial featuring a road hockey tournament?
The correct answer is 'Sidney Crosby'
In this commercial, many fans including Rimouski players were chasing Sidney.
Hockey Question 10
Total Hockey - In the 1988-89 season, 4 players finished with 150 points or more. Who were these 4 players?
The correct answer is 'Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Steve Yzerman, Bernie Nicholls'
In the 1988/89 season, Mario Lemieux finished with 199 points to lead the league, in second was Wayne Gretzky with 168 points, in third was Steve Yzerman with 155 points, and in fourth was Bernie Nicholls with 150 points.