Hockey Trivia Quiz # 5
This is Hockey Quiz # 5, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Hockey Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Hockey Question 1
Controversial Sports Stars II - Hockey is a violent sport. Fighting is not only part of the game but it is encouraged at times. However, in 2004, this NHL all-star for the Vancouver Canucks went a little too far when he sucker-punched Colorado Avalanche rookie Steve Moore, sending him to the hospital with a concussion and three broken vertebrae in his neck. Who was suspended from the NHL for over a year for his heinous crime?
The correct answer is 'Todd Bertuzzi'
Todd Bertuzzi was re-instated on August 8, 2005, exactly 17 months after the incident. He came out in tears and apologized to Moore, his family, and all the NHL fans. Unfortunately Moore remains out of hockey and the incident may have cost him his career.
Hockey Question 2
Hockey Tough Guys II - What Montreal tough guy died shortly after playing in the 1919 Stanley Cup Finals?
The correct answer is 'Joe Hall'
Bad Joe Hall, one of the NHL's earliest tough guys, contracted Spanish Influenza and died shortly after playing in the finals against Seattle. A champion was not crowned because so many players became ill. This marks the first time in history that this has occurred.
Hockey Question 3
This Quiz is Not About Video Games! - This Canadian-born Pittsburgh hockey player spent seventeen years on the team before buying it out prior to his retirement. His surname is Lemieux. What is his first name?
The correct answer is 'Mario'
Mario Lemieux retired from professional hockey in 2006 and won the Stanley Cup twice during his career. He was captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins for many years and ended up breaking many records. In 2004, he was inducted as a name on Canada's Walk of Fame in downtown Toronto. His jersey showed the number 66.
Mario is also the name of one of the most iconic characters in the history of video gaming. The Italian plumber/Goomba-stomper extraordinaire has appeared in numerous games spanning all of Nintendo's consoles and handheld systems.
Mario is also the name of one of the most iconic characters in the history of video gaming. The Italian plumber/Goomba-stomper extraordinaire has appeared in numerous games spanning all of Nintendo's consoles and handheld systems.
Hockey Question 4
Famous Hockey Lines - Which players were on the "UKE Line"?
The correct answer is 'Bronco Horvath, Johnny Bucyk, Vic Stasiuk'
The Boston Bruins' UKE line was Bronco Horvath, Johnny Bucyk, and Vic Stasiuk, all of whom were of Ukrainian decent. Johnny Bucyk was the only one of these fine players to make it to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Hockey Question 5
Miscellaneous Hockey - Which goalie had a stitch painted on his mask for every time he was hit in the face?
The correct answer is 'Gerry Cheevers'
Cheevers was hit so many times by the end of his career the mask was nothing but stitch marks.
Hockey Question 6
The Legendary Hockeyroos - Who was the youngest member of the Hockeyroos squad that played in Sydney 2000?
The correct answer is 'Angie Skirving'
Angie was 19 yrs old. She's from Queensland.
Hockey Question 7
Minor League Hockey - Which one of these teams has had 5 consecutive 50-win seasons?
The correct answer is 'Quad City Mallards'
Their 5th 50-win season was 00-01. Only the NHL's Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens have come close to the Mallards' run, with four consecutive seasons of 50 wins.
Hockey Question 8
Who Am I? - There is an award named after me given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Bill Masterton'
This trophy was named in honor of the Minnesota North Stars' center, who died in 1968 of head injuries suffered during a game.
Hockey Question 9
Ottawa Senators Hockey Club - The Senators were an Eastern Conference team. What division were they in the 2003-2004 season?
The correct answer is 'Northeast Division'
The other teams in the Northeast division were Buffalo, Boston, Toronto, and Montreal. The Southeast and Atlantic divisions are the other two divisions in the Eastern Conference. There is no Canadian division in the NHL but there is one in the AHL.
Hockey Question 10
Hockey Volume 3 - Who was the first St. Louis Blue to score 50 goals in one season?
The correct answer is 'Wayne Babych'
Babych accomplished this in 1981 scoring 54 goals. He also played for the Penguins, Nordiques, and Whalers.