How Long Will It Take You To Complete This NHL Quiz?
- by Clayton Leir
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Are you ready for a tough NHL quiz? If you are, then keep scrolling and see just how much you know about the NHL...and why not see just how quickly you can do the quiz as well. Anyone can just pick an answer and hope but let's see if you can get the job done quickly while still paying attention to the questions. Why not? NHL players test their skills every day...do you?
In this quiz, we will cover all sorts of things. We'll cover team trophies, player trophies, NHL regulations, puck material, stadiums, jerseys, players, goalies, records...we're going to be covering a lot in a short space of only 35 questions. But the amount of knowledge required to get those 35 questions correct is pretty significant.
Do you think you have what it takes to take on the National Hockey League and compete to be the top of The Quiz league of people who take NHL quizzes in their spare time!? If you are, then you're just the right person to be here and taking this comprehensive hockey quiz. Now, get those skates on the ice and make your parents proud. It's time to play some hockey!
Who is the youngest player in the NHL to score 100pts?
The player in question reached this milestone, at 18 years 11 months of age, with their team in the 1981-82 season. This is no small feat. Imagine being only 18-years-old and making that sort of record. Not even Sidney Crosby seemed to be able to make that record and he's one of the top players in the League and was one of the youngest to do as well as he did...of course, no one had as good a debut as Auston Matthews.
Which of these teams did NOT win a Stanley Cup?
These are probably a number of teams that you've never even heard of before unless you are really up on your NHL history. These were some of the teams that existed back in the early 20th century. For those of you who can grasp that far back, these teams were winning cups between 1905 and 1920 for the most part. There are pretty clear reasons as to why you haven't heard of these teams since then, but we will always have the original six still in the game.
What was the first team ever to win a Stanley Cup?
The Stanley Cup, the oldest trophy which professional athletes in North America vie for, is hockey's crown jewel, and some say, the Holy Grail of sports. It contains the names of every team -- and most of the players -- who have won since 1893. The Cup weighs 36 pounds and stands 35 1/4 inches high. It's probably worth noting that there are two years when the Stanley Cup was not awarded since 1914. In 1919 because of the Spanish Flu and in 2005 because of the NHL lockout.
Who is known as The Great One?
In 1978, The Great One signed with the Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association, before being traded to the Edmonton Oilers. When the WHA folded, the Oilers joined the NHL, where he established many scoring records and led his team to four Stanley Cup championships. His trade to the Los Angeles Kings had an immediate impact on the team's performance, eventually leading them to the Stanley Cup Finals. He played briefly for the St. Louis Blues before finishing his career with the New York Rangers. He captured nine Hart Trophies as the most valuable player, 10 Art Ross Trophies for most points in a season, two Conn Smythe Trophies as playoff MVP, and five Lester B. Pearson Awards
What is the hocey puck made of?
The hockey puck is obviously one of the most important parts of the game of hockey. Without it, you'd just have a bunch of people skating around on the ice looking for a fight. That being said, the material that the puck is made out of is also a very important thing. It's the material that allows the sort of play the game has. That being said, if the pucks are not frozen before gameplay, the puck becomes far too bouncy.
Which of these players wore a Bauer helmet?
Once upon a time, it was a choice for players to wear helmets or not. It was almost a sign of weakness if you did. Of course, after enough injuries it became a requisite to have and wear a helmet during gameplay. But there all sorts of helmets out there to be worn and you can get them customized in a ton of different ways. One of the more popular brands of sporting equipment is Bauer and surprisingly only one of the guys below wears a Bauer helmet.
Which teams are the Original Six?
Sure, the Stanley Cup was first awarded in 1893 but there wasn't a National Hockey League at that point. There were many leagues that vied for control and power and they often faced each other and tried to drive the other one out of business. Plenty of mergers happened and many leagues folded also along with many teams. The Original Six refers to the six teams that started the official NHL and played from the 1942-43 season until the expansion in '67.
Who was the first NHL player to get 100 pts in one season?
In 1968-69 the player in question became the first player to score 100 points he scored a total of 126 points in 74 games! That is a ridiculous number of points to get in one season. From 1968 onwards, there have only been 109 total players to achieve this feat. Considering how many players there are in the NHL and how many new players are added every year, only 109 in 50 years should show just how difficult it is to achieve such an amazing record. And this player nailed 126!
Why have octopi been thrown on NHL ice?
During the 1995 playoffs, Bob Dubisky and Larry Shotwell, co-workers at a meat and seafood retail company near Detroit, tossed a 38-pound octopus onto the ice during the National Anthem prior to Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The year after, the duo struck again with a 50-pounder in the Conference Finals. Although the feat received no air time on the nationally broadcast game, the octopus was proudly displayed on the hood of the Zamboni between periods. Those are pretty big octopi!
Who was the first player to reach 50 goals in one season?
This amazing player was the first NHL player to score fifty goals in one season. He reached the 50 goal mark in 50 games in the 1944-45 season. That means that this guy was so good that, even if his team lost any of those 50 games in a row, he still managed to score a single goal. This guy is probably one of the greatest NHL players not just only of his day but of all time as well.
Which team is currently top of the NHL?
The current team that is leading the National Hockey League overall is holding 117pts right now. That is at least two over the next best team and this is a team that I don't think anyone expected to do so well. In fact, this is a team that has never done so well ever in the history of their franchise. This particular team has never gone into the playoffs as the number one team to beat. That's a pretty solid achievement.
Who scored full-strength, power play, short-handed, penalty shot, and open net goals in one game?
This particular player on New Year's Eve in 1988 against the New Jersey Devils, managed to score five goals. That means that not only did he get a hat trick but he also managed to score goals on top of that. And to make things even better...he managed to score a regular, full-strength goal, a power play goal, a short-handed goal, a penalty shot goal, and a final open net goal at the end of the game. That's got to add some insult to injury!
Who was the first woman to play for the NHL?
On Wednesday, September 23rd, 1992, this woman made sports history by being the first woman to play in one of the four major sports leagues in the United States. She goaltended for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League in a pre-season game against the St. Louis Blues. Oh, and it might be worth mentioning here as well that she is the only woman to have ever played an NHL game...and likely will be the last as well.
What number is Jose Theodore?
Theodore played major junior in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, where he won a President's Cup as QMJHL champions and competed in the Memorial Cup with the Hull Olympiques in 1995. He won both the Ford Cup as the top defensive player and Guy Lafleur Trophy as playoff MVP in 1995 and is a two-time QMJHL Second Team All-Star. Drafted 44th overall by the Canadiens in 1994, Theodore played eight seasons in Montreal, where he won the Vezina and Hart trophies, both in 2002.
When did the Toronto Maple Leafs last win the Cup?
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been out of the game for a long time making a trip to the playoffs every so often. The expansion of the NHL stopped a lot of teams like Toronto, Montreal, and others from taking as many Cups as they were used to. The Leafs made the playoffs last year though and they are looking like one of the best teams from the Eastern Conference this year If Babcock keeps it up, maybe they'll have another Cup soon enough!
Who has won the most Vezina Trophies in the NHL?
The Vezina Trophy used to be awarded to the goalie who happened to have the least number of goals scored on them by the end of any given season. The award came to be after a player of the same name collapsed during a game and died shortly thereafter of Tuberculosis. In modern hockey, the Vezina Trophy is no awarded to the best goalie overall as decreed by a vote. The highest number to ever be won by a goalie is seven!
What is another word often used to refer to a hockey jersey?
NHL players have worn their colours fro the very beginning. Of course, they alternate depending on whether they are home or away. Their uniforms shirts are typically called jerseys and the material is fairly specific. These uniforms used to be made of another material entirely though and therefore were called by a different name. So, "jersey" is actually a relatively new term when it comes to talking about what the hockey players are wearing on the ice or what fans are wearing in the seats.
How thick is the ice for an NHL rink?
The thickness of the ice in an NHL game is pretty important for a number of reasons. First of all, a number of layers are cut into after each period so the ice must be thick enough to last at the very least three periods before even thinking about overtime. In addition to that, the markings for the crease and the specific regulation lines are all painted within the layers of the ice, so without proper layering and the correct number of layers, this paint could vanish mid-game.
Who managed to win the Conn Smythe and the Hart trophies twice in two consecutive years?
The legendary player in question won three straight league Hart trophies as league MVP in the early 1970s. In two of those years (1970 and 1972), he also captured the Conn Smythe trophy as the most valuable playoff performer. Considering the amount of skill required to do this, don't think that many other players have managed this feat over the years. This guy was definitely one of the greatest players to have ever skated on NHL ice and I'm sure you couldn't deny that.
What does it mean to get a Hat Trick?
The concept of the Hat Trick is very strange to me but it is a great part of the NHL. I don't know if you know how much those official NHL hats cost but watching fans throw them all onto the ice makes me think that either people are very stupid with their money or a lot of people have a lot more money than I thought. Both are possible. Either way, when this particular thing happens, fans toss their hats joyfully onto the ice!
Where was Gretzky's last game in Canada played?
Ok, to be fair, his VERY last game ever was played in Madison Square Garden, which makes sense since he was playing for the New York Rangers at the time but his last game in Canada was something different. In fact, the game was so different that, since everyone knew this would be his last game in his country of birth, they awarded him with each of the three stars for the game. The specific game was a 2-2 tie in the second last game of the 98-99 season.
Where does the Canadiens' nickname 'The Habs' come from?
In 1924, Madison Square Garden owner Tex Rickard was told by someone that the "H" stood for a French word that in those days was used to denote the farmers of Quebec. Rickard was told that the French players on the team came from the farms and that they were therefore "habs". At the time, the Canadiens were recognized as the French team of Montreal as opposed to the Montreal Maroons, the English team. On a side note, the Montreal logo of the C wrapped around the H stands for Club de Hockey Canadien.
Who is the first goalie in the NHL to be credited with a goal?
On November 28, 1979, this particular goalie became the first goaltender in NHL history to be credited with a goal. That's a pretty incredible feat. Sure, there are others who have done it. Typically, you'd expect that they manage that goal because of an empty net, but that is actually not all of the cases. Some goalies are just really lucky...at least on one end of the ice. The goalie on the receiving end of that goal must feel really ashamed.
Who is listed as the greatest NHL player of all time!?
In May 2015, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announced that a new international bridge spanning the Detroit River would be named in honour of this great player. The International Bridge carrying this player's name is set to open in 2020. On June 27, 2016, it was announced that a bridge in his hometown would be named after him as well. He was awarded the Order of Canada by the Governor General of Canada, Queen Elizabeth II's representative in the country.
Who is the Toronto Maple Leafs' starting goalie?
During the 2017-18 season, this guy bested his career-high in wins, with his 36th win of the season in a game against the Florida Panthers. On the same day, he helped the Leafs set a new franchise record of 27 wins on home ice after beating the Panthers 4-3. In the following game on 30 March 2018, against the New York Islanders he recorded his 37th win of the season, tying the record for most wins by a Leafs goalie. On 7 April 2018, the last game of the Leafs regular season, Andersen passed the Leafs all-time wins record with a 4-2 over the Montreal Canadiens.
Who was the first goalie to record at least 20 shutouts in one season?
This amazing goalie recorded 22 shutouts in 1928-29. They played just 44 games back then. He is still the only goalie to ever break 20 shutouts in a season. The next four down the list have only ever hit as high as 15 and the next down from those goalies sits at 14 and it's the same goalie who set the record at 22! The only two goalies in the top 25 of the shutout list who are not Canadian goalies are Dominik Hasek and Henrik Lundqvist.
Who is the starting goalie for the Montreal Canadiens?
Internationally, this guy has represented Canada at various tournaments at junior levels, winning silver medals at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge in 2004 and the IIHF World U18 Championship in 2005. He won a gold medal at the 2007 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Sweden. In 2014, he was named to the Canadian Olympic Hockey Team and won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Sochi. his play also earned him the tournament's top goaltending award, from the IIHF directorate. In 2016 he went undefeated to win his first World Cup Of Hockey championship. He is widely considered as one of the best goaltenders in the world.
Who was the first goalie to wear a mask?
This guy was the first goalie to ever wear a mask, after a shot by Howie Mornez knocked him unconscious back in 1927. The mask was made out of leather, but when wearing it he could not see low shots, so it didn't last. It wasn't until November 1, 1959, when a goalie of the Montreal Canadiens became the second goalie to put on a mask. He had been using his self made creations during practice but knew it wasn't an accepted idea to use one in a real game. However, when Andy Bathgate's shot clipped him in the head, the goalie refused to go back on the ice without a mask. After a long fight Toe Blake, the Canadiens' coach, let him wear it and the rest is history.
Where do the Ottawa Senators call home ice?
The Ottawa Senators have been paying the same ice for many years now but the building has changed ownership several times since their franchise came back to the NHL. A new stadium is currently under development closer to downtown Ottawa (which is a mistake) but the specific stadium they have right now in Kanata is called what? Oh, and just so you know, each of the possible answers are also names of what this building used to be called. So make sure you get the right one!
Who was the first American-born player in the NHL?
The first United States-born NHL player was born in Yonkers, NY, on November 20, 1900. He played for the Hamilton Tigers, the New York Americans, the Boston Bruins, and the Chicago Blackhawks. Considering he was the first American-born player, he managed a pretty decent career, spanning all of those teams to end up playing for one of the Original Six. That's a tough gig to manage playing for one of those teams. At least back then. Having only so many positions to cover with only six teams.
Who is the only player to have a 4-goal NHL debut?
This player had one of the greatest NHL debuts ever! What is really sad about this game is that while he did manage to score four goals in the game, his team still lost the bloody game! That must have been very frustrating for him but considering he was only an 18-year-old player and he managed to break an NHL record in his very first NHL game ever, I think he was probably more happy than not. And I'm sure his team felt great about the record as well. They go on to play the Bruins this Thursday in the playoffs!
Who won the Vezina Trophy in the 1990-91 season?
For his success, this goalie received the Calder Memorial Trophy for outstanding play by a rookie, and is the first person to receive the award under the Makarov Rule because he was a year under the new cutoff age of eligibility (26), the Vezina Trophy for best goaltender and the William M. Jennings Trophy for fewest team goals-against. He was also nominated for the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player, unprecedented at that time for a goaltender and rookie. He would win the Vezina Trophy again in 1993 and the Jennings Trophy in 1993, 1995, and 1999.
Who managed 100pts with less than 20 wins?
In the 1990-91 NHL season this specific player managed to score 100 points with his team making less than 20 wins in the season. That's insane! theThe number of goals scored for this player must have been outrageous that year. And it's sadly no wonder why the Quebec Nordiques ended up being bought out and moved to Colorado to form the Colorado Avalanche. That being said, this is still one of the most impressive records. It's just sad that it requires a team to suck in order to achieve.
If a player is thrown out of a game for starting a fight, how many penalty minutes does he get for the fight?
If you happen to know exactly how penalty minutes are divvied up in an NHL game, then you'll know the answer pretty easily. There are a certain number of penalty minutes for having a fight. Then there are also an additional number of minutes for being the one to start the fight. And beyond that, there is another number of penalty minutes for misconduct. You can end up with a ton of penalty minutes in one game, but for this specific action, there is a limit for this player.
How many Stanley Cups have the Nashville Predators won?
The Nashville Predators have been hitting the ice in the NHL since 1998. that means that this year is actually their 20th anniversary. And it's a good time for them to enjoy this anniversary. As it stands right now, they are at the top of the National Hockey League, and it seems as though the have a pretty good shot at the Stanley Cup. They open up their first playoff series of this season with the Colorado Avalanche this coming Thursday!