Hockey Trivia Quiz # 35
This is Hockey Quiz # 35, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Hockey Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Hockey Question 1
I C Urope! - This city co-hosted the 2005 World Hockey Championships.
The correct answer is 'Innsbruck, Austria'
The other host city was Vienna, also in Austria.
Hockey Question 2
Real Hockey - Who had the second most points throughout the 80s, behind Wayne Gretzky?
The correct answer is 'Peter Stasney'
A good question, I got it off of Cool Shots!
Hockey Question 3
We Aren't The Champions - The champion of the Frozen Four, the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship, has been determined in overtime on a number of occasions. Which team was the first to lose the championship in overtime?
The correct answer is 'Minnesota'
After losing to Big Ten rival Michigan in the 1953 Frozen Four, the Golden Gophers returned to the championship game the next year against the Red Hawks of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The Gophers got the game into overtime, but lost 5-4. Minnesota finally broke through for a national title in 1974.
Hockey Question 4
Tough Hockey - Which two goalies posted shutouts with 6 different teams?
The correct answer is 'Sean Burke & Lorne Chabot'
Lorne Chabot had shutouts with the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks, Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, and the New York Americans. Burke posted shutouts with the New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers, and Phoenix Coyotes. The only other team Burke played for that he never had a shutout for, was the Vancouver Canucks when he played 16 games for them during the 1997-98 season.
Hockey Question 5
Canada Ice Hockey Rules - A player can get a penalty for playing with a broken stick.
The correct answer is 'True'
It is a 2 minute minor penalty.
Hockey Question 6
Olympic Hockey - For the first time in Olympic history, the gold medal game down to a shootout in 1994. Who scored the winning goal in the shootout for Sweden?
The correct answer is 'Peter Forsberg'
Corey Hirsch who allowed the goal, was also unsuccessful in stopping a postage stamp.
Hockey Question 7
Detroit Red Wings - Which Hockey commentator played a short stint with the Wings?
The correct answer is 'Barry Melrose'
Barry Melrose played 14 games for the Wings.
Hockey Question 8
Sensational Sports Figures - The Great One, Wayne Gretzky, is widely recognized as the greatest hockey player to play the game. How many times did he lead the NHL in scoring?
The correct answer is '10'
Wayne led the league from 1981 to 1987, and in the years 1990, 1991, and 1994. He was also the named the leagues MVP 9 times.
Hockey Question 9
British Ice Hockey Teams - Superleague Grand Slam winners in 2000-01: Sheffield ________ ?
The correct answer is 'Steelers'
Superleague Grand Slam winners in 2000-2001, but they had to drop down to the British National League (BNL) due to lack of finances.
Hockey Question 10
Lake State Women's Hockey - LSSU's Head Coach, J.P. Joubert almost didn't make it to Sault Ste. Marie. He turned down an offer to play for what team, so that he could go to Lake Superior?
The correct answer is 'Saint Louis University'
The Bilikens were so impressed with Joubert, they were planning on using him as an enforcer as well as a penalty killer.