Hockey Trivia Quiz # 13
This is Hockey Quiz # 13, 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 - The animal in the logo of one American Hockey League (AHL) team happened to be the Chinese zodiac's symbol of good luck and wealth. The club's NHL affiliate was the New Jersey Devils. Who was the AHL team?
The correct answer is 'Albany River Rats'
Albany is the state capital of New York. In 1993, the River Rats' logo was named by 'The Hockey News' as the best in minor league hockey. The team was an associate of the NHLs New Jersey Devils from the 1990s to the 2000s.
In the Chinese zodiac system, if a person is born in the Year of the Rat, it is believed they may obtain good luck and wealth.
In the Chinese zodiac system, if a person is born in the Year of the Rat, it is believed they may obtain good luck and wealth.
Hockey Question 2
NHL Goaltending Greats - Who was the first Soviet player to named into the Hockey Hall of Fame?
The correct answer is 'Vladislav Tretiak'
Well known for his performance in the 1972 Summit Series where a national USSR team played a national Canadian hockey team in eight games, four in Moscow, and one each in Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Toronto. Heading into game eight, the series was tied 3-3-1, with the Soviets leading 5-3 going into the third period, things looked grim. Then Phil Esposito and Yvan Cournoyer scored to tie it up. In the last 34 seconds, Paul Henderson won the game with a goal past Tretiak's left side. Canada erupted, and the goal was named "the goal heard around the world". Anyone who watched the series will tell you that Tretiak made sure that the last game was played.
Hockey Question 3
Hockey's Gunners - Chris Drury has won the Stanley Cup.
The correct answer is 'True'
Chris won the Cup with Colorado, the team that drafted him in 1994. He was later traded to Buffalo.
Hockey Question 4
Joe Sakic, Hockey Sensation - When did the Nordiques draft the mighty Joe Sakic?
The correct answer is '1987'
He was selected 2nd Pick, 15th overall.
Hockey Question 5
Australian International Team Names - What is the nickname of the Australian Women's Hockey team?
The correct answer is 'Hockeyroos'
Past World Champions!
Hockey Question 6
General Hockey Information - Who was the captain of the Detroit Red Wings in the 2000-01 season?
The correct answer is 'Steve Yzerman'
Brendan Shanahan and Nicklas Lidstrom were alternate captains.
Hockey Question 7
Gordie Howe - "Mr. Elbows" - How many times does Gordie have his name engraved in Hockey's Holy Grail?
The correct answer is '4'
All 4 times were with the Red Wings.
Hockey Question 8
Hockey Mania II - Name all six NHL Sutter brothers.
The correct answer is 'Brian, Darryl, Rich, Duane, Brent, Ron'
Six of the seven children born to Grace and Louis Sutter of Viking, Alberta, played in the NHL. Their oldest child, Gary, never played in the NHL.
Hockey Question 9
Hockey Awards - Which of these coaches was the last coach to win the Jack Adams award (best coach in regular season) and the Stanley Cup in the same year?
The correct answer is 'Scotty Bowman'
Scotty Bowman accomplished this in 1977. Hitchcock was never awarded the Jack Adams trophy but won the cup in 1999. Glen Sather won 4 cups (84, 85, 87, 88) but the only time he won the Jack Adams was in 1986.
Hockey Question 10
The United Hockey League 2001-02 - What former New York Islanders played signed with the Kalamazoo Wings for this season?
The correct answer is 'Mark Lawrence'
Lawrence is the only player on the K-Zoo roster with NHL expirence.