Hockey Trivia Quiz # 12
This is Hockey Quiz # 12, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Hockey Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Hockey Question 1
Minor League Hockey - Of the following American Hockey League (AHL) teams, which was once part of the International Hockey League (IHL)?
The correct answer is 'Grand Rapids Griffins'
After the IHL closed down, the Grand Rapids team was absorbed into the AHL. It did not change its nickname or location.
Hockey Question 2
Non-Important Sports - A hockey puck weighs in at?
The correct answer is '.38 lbs'
Although getting hit with one is a different story.
Hockey Question 3
Hockey Goons - On Oct. 17, 1995, Tie Domi sucker-punched a player who called him "Tie Dummy". Who was that player?
The correct answer is 'Ulf Samuelsson'
For his efforts, Domi received an 8-game suspension from the league.
Hockey Question 4
Interesting Hockey Tidbits - Four fans once attended 3 hockey games on 1 night?
The correct answer is 'True'
March 3, 1983, was the first time the New Jersey Devils, the New York Islanders, and the New York Rangers played at home on the same night. 4 fans, Joel Bierenbaum, Julian Kaplan, Steven Lefland, and Mike Eisenberg made history by attending one period at all three rinks, the first in New Jersey, the second at Madison Square Garden, and the third at the Nassau Coliseum.
Hockey Question 5
Ultimate Hockey - Gordie Howie became only the second player in the NHL to have scored 500 career goals. Who was the First?
The correct answer is 'Maurice (Rocket) Richard'
In the 1957-58 NHL season, Jean, along with team captain, Maurice Richard led the Montreal Canadiens to being only the second team in history to win 3 straight Stanley Cups. Way to go, Jean!
Hockey Question 6
Hockey Knowledge - The first NHL team in North Carolina called which place home?
The correct answer is 'Raleigh'
The Carolina Hurricanes were the first NHL team in North Carolina, and still called Raleigh home.
Hockey Question 7
Francis, Lemieux, Roy, Messier, and Gretzky - Ron Francis was one of the games most overlooked stars. His prime was in the days of Gretzky and Lemieux, but he did make quite an impact in the hockey world. Which of the following was not an actual accomplishment of Francis?
The correct answer is '2nd all-time in points'
Ron Francis had accomplished all of these feats except being second in all-time points. From the 1981-82 season to the 1993-94 season, Ron Francis consistently scored more than 20 goals. He was also second in all-time assists, with a grand total of 1249. He also won the Lady Byng Trophy in 1995, 1998, and 2002.
Hockey Question 8
Hobey Baker: Great Hockey Player - Hobey was a legendary college athlete from 1911-1914. Which Ivy League institution did he attend?
The correct answer is 'Princeton'
The plans for Baker Rink were announced in 1921, and it is located on Princeton's New Jersey campus, only an hour or so from Hobey's birthplace of Wissahickon, PA.
Hockey Question 9
Hockey's Best Part 2 - Which player was drafted #1 overall in the very first NHL entry draft held in 1963, and was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens?
The correct answer is 'Garry Monahan'
Monahan was traded to Detroit from Montreal with Doug Piper for Pete Mahovlich and Bart Crashley, June 6, 1969. On June 12, 1969, the NHL staged its first amateur draft where all junior prospects were eligible to be drafted because the old sponsorship system had been phased out.
Hockey Question 10
Hockey Goons - Who was suspended for first twelve games of 1989-90 season by the NHL, for attacking Chris Chelios of the Montreal Canadiens in his team's final playoff game, May 11, 1989 (Wales Conference Final)?
The correct answer is 'Ron Hextall'
Not many goons played between the pipes, but Hexy was as close as they come. He was also suspended eight games by NHL for slashing in May 1987.