Hockey Trivia Quiz # 27
This is Hockey Quiz # 27, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Hockey Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Hockey Question 1
The Canucks of Vancouver - In the famous game of the 1982 Stanley Cup run, when Canuck coach Roger Nielson held up a towel on the end of a hockey stick, in protest of the referees. Who were the Canucks playing?
The correct answer is 'Chicago Black Hawks'
It was at the old Chicago Stadium and was the start of towel power that propelled the Canucks to the finals .. that and Richard Brodeur.
Hockey Question 2
Hockey Player Nicknames - NBA: he's a Dallas Mavericks guard: Steve Nash's nickname?
The correct answer is 'Kid Canada'
When Kid Canada appeared in his first NBA All-Star Game, he was the first Canadian to do so.
Hockey Question 3
Hockey's Gunners - Which goalie did Sergei Samsomsonov first score on in his career?
The correct answer is 'John Vanbiesbrouck'
It occurred on October 25, 1997, against Florida.
Hockey Question 4
Great Hockey Stats - How many goals did Chris Pronger get in the 1994-95 season?
The correct answer is '5'
He only played 43 games in the 1994-95 season.
Hockey Question 5
Canadian Stereotypes Eh? - Which of these hairdo's is stereotypical of a Canadian hockey player?
The correct answer is 'mullet'
This hairdo, or should I say hairdon't seems to be coming back...unfortunately, although not all hockey players sport them. Other words for the mullet are: shorty-longback, business upfront-party in the back, a yup-nope and a Kentucky waterfall.
Hockey Question 6
Hardcore Hockey - After retiring from hockey, what suggestion did Patrick Roy have to increase goal scoring?
The correct answer is 'Reduce the size of goalie equipment'
Patrick Roy said this most likely to preserve his career records.
Hockey Question 7
National Hockey League - Which 2001/2002 NHL team had 5 of the top 50 all-time goal scoring leaders playing on their roster?
The correct answer is 'Detroit Red Wings'
Totalling 2865 goals: Detroit has Bret Hull 649, Steve Yzerman 645,Luc Robitaille 590, Pat Verbeek 515 and Brendan Shannahan 466. Gordie Howe with 801 who also played most of his career with Detroit is 2nd All-Time in NHL history. He also played for the Hartford Whalers with his sons Mark and Marty and is the only player in NHL history to play in 6 different decades.
Hockey Question 8
Ultimate Hockey - Who was the first female Canadian player to play on a Finnish Men's league?
The correct answer is 'Hayley Wickenheiser'
Hayley Wickenheiser made it into the Finnish Men's league in the 2001-2002 hockey season. She also played in the 2002-2003 hockey season.
Hockey Question 9
Devils' Hockey Stats - How many points did Patrik Elias have in the 98-99 season?
The correct answer is '50'
Patrik was 1/3 of the Stanley Cup winning "A" line in 2000.
Hockey Question 10
Hockey's Best Part 2 - Which player was the first to win more than two individual trophies in one season?
The correct answer is 'Stan Mikita'
Mikita won the Art Ross trophie (high score), Lady Bing trophy (most gentlemanly player), and Hart trophy (most valuable player) two years in a row with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1966-67 and 1967-68.