Hockey Trivia Quiz # 29
This is Hockey Quiz # 29, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Hockey Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Hockey Question 1
Posthumous Inductions - Born in the British West Indies, he handed all of his publications of the "Hockey Guide" to the NHL in 1951. These publications would become the basis of the "NHL Official Guide and Record Book". Who is he?
The correct answer is 'Jim Hendy'
In Hendy's younger years, he ran away from home several times, traveled the world, and had many undesirable careers.
Hockey Question 2
Miscellaneous Sports - In his only season of Junior Hockey (1977-1978 OHL), what team was Gretzky playing for that year?
The correct answer is 'S. S. Marie Greyhounds'
Gretzky didn't often finish second to any one after that.
Hockey Question 3
British Hockey - Who was the leading point scorer in the 1999-00 regular season?
The correct answer is 'Ed Courtenay'
Hockey Question 4
Posthumous Inductions - Conn Smythe resigned as the Hockey Hall of Fame chairman when he learned of this player's induction. He lived the high life and led a life of heavy drinking which would lead to his premature death in 1966. Who is he?
The correct answer is 'Harvey Jackson'
Harvey "Busher" Jackson was a member of the "Kid Line" during the 1930s, teaming with Joe Primeau and Charlie Conacher as his linemates.
Hockey Question 5
The Cutting Edge - With what country was the USA hockey team playing against when Doug (Sweeney's character), got the eye injury?
The correct answer is 'West Germany'
This injury causes Doug to lose his career in hockey forever.
Hockey Question 6
Hockey Tough Guys I - Bobby Clarke was labeled "King Goon", while playing for the Broad Street Bullies in Philly during the mid-1970s.
The correct answer is 'false'
Clarke was actually their star player and Captain. The term "King Goon", was reserved for Dave "The Hammer" Schultz.
Hockey Question 7
AFI's Greatest Love Stories of All Time - Oliver Barrett, a wealthy college hockey player, and Jennifer Cavalleri, a poor music student from the other side of the track fell in love in which 1970, number nine ranked film, that coined a 70's cliche?
The correct answer is 'Love Story'
Based on Erich Segal's bestseller, "Love Story" was 1971's number one box office money maker. Surprisingly, several young actors, including Beau Bridges, Jon Voight, Michael Sarrazin, Michael Douglas, Michael York, Peter Fonda, Jeff Bridges and Keith Carradine, turned down the role of Oliver and the opportunity to say the famous line, "Love means never having to say you're sorry." Instead, Ryan O'Neal of television's "Peyton Place" was cast opposite Ali MacGraw.
Hockey Question 8
Hockey Player Nicknames - Pittsburgh Penguin's superstar Mario Lemieux's nickname is (think: Nintendo)?
The correct answer is 'Super Mario'
Super Mario, overcoming cancer and cronic back problems to return to the NHL in fine form after a 3 year hiatus. Lemeiux is Canada's Team Captain in Salt Lake. 'Big Jagr' is derived from Jagr's nickname 'Little {Mario';} he's good, but he's not quite {'Superman';} and 'Quebec M'? ... I really hope no one ever picks this.
Hockey Question 9
Who Said it In Hockey - 'It's the first time a ref called me into the face-off circle to tell me I had lipstick on my face' .. after being kissed by his wife before his 1,000th NHL game.
The correct answer is 'Doug Wilson'
Hockey Question 10
Hockey - To whom was the first Stanley Cup awarded to?
The correct answer is 'Montreal Amateur Athletic Association Team'
The Montreal Amateur Athletic Team won the Cup in 1893.