If You Score Over 80% On This Bruins Quiz, You're A REAL Fan!

The Boston Bruins are one of the National Hockey League's Original Six teams along with the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, and Detroit Red Wings. And while the team is a rival with all five of those teams given their shared history, there's no stronger rivalry than the Bruins and Montreal Canadiens (although Bruins fans won't hesitate to bring up the 4-1 Maple Leafs blown lead in Game 7 of the first round of the 2013 playoffs). The Canadiens and Bruins have had memorable battles in both the regular season and playoffs; in fact, they have met 32 times in the playoffs with the Canadiens emerging victorious 24 times, including an 18-series stretch from 1946 to 1987, but the Canadiens were mostly unstoppable during that era. However, the Bruins won two of the past three playoff series, including in 2011 en route to an appearance in the Stanley Cup Final.

There have been many key figures for the Bruins throughout the rivalry, including legends such as Ray Bourque, Zdeno Chara, Cam Neely, Phil Esposito, and Johnny Bucyk. Even if you're a fan of the Canadiens, or any Bruins rival for that matter, you're going to know quite a bit about the Bruins and the organization's history, but do you know too much? Are you secretly a closet Bruins fan? Or are you just consumed by your hatred of the Bruins to the point where you hate-watch them for fun?

Question 1

Who is this player?

Loved by fans of the Bruins and hated by fans of any other team, this player was once best known for his ability to get under the skin of opposition players - and fans of their team. The gritty 29 year old has recorded at least 80 penalty minutes in each of the last three seasons, but he is becoming more known for his offensive ability. After scoring a career-high 37 goals in 2015-16, he potted 39 last season and already has eight through 12 games in 2017-18.

Question 2

What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

Despite popular belief, the NHL was founded well before the Bruins and the other Original Six franchises came into the league. The league was actually created on November 26, 1917 with four teams - the Montreal Wanderers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Arenas. Years later, the league sought expansion throughout the United States and Boston was a prime market. It became the first American team in the NHL when it joined. The Pittsburgh Pirates (which folded by 1931) were the next American team to join the league.

Question 3

What was the name of the arena the team played in from 1928 to 1995?

The Bruins played its first three seasons at Boston Arena, including its first ever game, a 2-1 win against the Montreal Maroons, but the organization quickly realized it was going to need a new home to keep up with its growing popularity. The Boston Arena was eventually taken over by Northeastern University, while the Bruins moved to this arena, which officially opened on November 17, 1928. It served as the home of both the Bruins and Celtics and was demolished in 1998.

Question 4

Who is this player?

A native of Czech Republic, this left winger was selected by the Bruins with the 25th pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He began his career with the Bruins' AHL affiliate in Providence, but quickly proved himself worthy of playing in the NHL with 28 points in 25 games. He was recently signed to a long-term extension following a 70-point season in which he set career high totals in goals and assists. At 21 years old, the best is yet to come for this player.

Question 5

What is the name of the Bruins' current stadium?

The Bruins and the Celtics found a new home in 1995 as they both moved into what was once known as the Fleet Center. The building is owned by Delaware North, whose CEO, Jeremy Jacobs, is also the majority owner of Bruins. It houses 17,565 for Bruins games, but can seat up to 19,580 for concerts. In addition to Bruins and Celtics games, it is the site of the annual Beanpot college hockey tournament and has hosted the 2012 Sweet 16 and Elite 8 NCAA Division-1 Men's Basketball National Championship.

Question 6

How many Stanley Cups have the Bruins won?

The Stanley Cup is the ultimate prize in hockey and arguably the toughest championship to win; it's also unquestionably the best-looking championship of all major professional sports. While the Bruins haven't won anywhere near the record 24 Stanley Cups won by the Canadiens, the franchise has had its share of successes. It won its first Stanley Cup in 1929 and has since had a streak of 30 consecutive playoff appearances. The franchise is currently tied for fourth in Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Question 7

When did the Bruins win its most recent Stanley Cup?

The Bruins made the playoffs in 30 consecutive seasons from 1966 to 1996, but surprisingly only won two Stanley Cups during that time, both of which came within the first five years. The team was consistently in contention for the Cup, but couldn't get over the hump, which even prompted its longtime captain, Ray Bourque, to chase a championship in Colorado. However, the team recently ended a lengthy Stanley Cup drought, defeating the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Question 8

Who is this player?

This player was selected second overall by the Bruins in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft (the pick acquired from the Maple Leafs in the Phil Kessel trade) and it was thought he would become the franchise center to complement Patrice Bergeron. While he had a great sophomore season with 67 points, he was dealt a little over a year later because Bruins management felt he wasn't mature and enjoyed the Boston nightlife a little too much. He's now one of the game's best centers.

Question 9

When was the last time the Bruins won their division?

The Boston Bruins have played in several different divisions since it first joined the NHL, but now plays out of the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division alongside longtime rivals Montreal, Toronto, and Detroit. While the team only has four modern era conference championships, it has won its division 25 times since first doing so in the 1927-28 season. Since the turn of the 21st century, the Bruins have won its division six times as the team continues to be a model of consistent regular season success.

Question 10

Who was the team's first ever captain?

Even current Bruins fans might have a hard time with this one as you would have to go back nearly 100 years to find this player. While he's not as synonymous with Bruins greatness as legends of later eras such as Milt Schmidt, Phil Esposito, Bobby Orr, and Johnny Bucyk, this player served as captain from 1925 to 1928 and was an integral part of the team during that time. He previously played for the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto St. Patricks, before bringing his veteran experience to the new Boston franchise.

Question 11

How many numbers does the franchise have retired?

The Boston Bruins became only the second team in the NHL to retire a player's number when it did so with defenseman Lionel Hitchman's No. 3 jersey. Hitchman was a native of Toronto who began his career with the Ottawa Senators but joined the Bruins in its first season and played 10 years with the team. Boston has retired multiple jersey numbers since then, including one as recent as 2000 (Ray Bourque). Other players who have had their number retired include Johnny Bucyk, Bobby Orr, and Eddie Shore.

Question 12

Who is this player?

One of the better undrafted free agent signings in recent years, this defenseman was signed by the Bruins following the completion of the 2011-12 season, his third with Michigan State University. Although eligible to return for his senior season, he opted to sign with the Bruins and it has been an absolute steal for the organization. He spent much of his rookie season in the AHL, but has since recorded four consecutive seasons of at least 39 points, including a career-high 51 points last season.

Question 13

Which Bruin didn't win the King Clancy Memorial Trophy?

Even though it was only first awarded in 1988, three Boston Bruins have won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the player who showcases the best leadership qualities on and off the ice. It often goes to players who make a substantial difference in their community through volunteer work or charitable donations. Previous winners include Lanny McDonald, Adam Graves, Jarome Iginla, Henrik Sedin, and Nick Foligno. Three Bruins have won the award, including a pair of players who won the award in consecutive years in 1992 and 1993.

Question 14

Who was the last Bruin to win the Calder Trophy as the league's best rookie?

Goaltender Frank Brimsek was the first ever Boston Bruin to win the Calder Trophy as the league's best rookie when he did so in 1939. Seven other Bruins have won the award since, including five in the post-expansion era, which is pretty impressive considering the fact the Bruins haven't often picked high in the NHL Entry Draft. The last Bruin to win the award was shortly after dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs and was out of the league within a few seasons.

Question 15

Who is this player?

Not many players drafted outside of the first round make the NHL out of their first training camp, but this player is one of the few exceptions. Selected by the Bruins with the 45th pick of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, he scored 16 goals and added 23 assists as an 18 year old rookie. He has since played in over 900 career games and has 261 goals, which is good enough for 10th on the Bruins' all-time list. Eric Staal, Thomas Vanek, Corey Perry, and Ryan Getzlaf are the only players drafted ahead of him who have more career points.

Question 16

Who was the last Bruin to win the Hart Memorial Trophy?

While several Bruins have won the Calder Trophy, it's somewhat surprising that only five Bruins have won the Hart Trophy, especially considering there was only five other teams with players capable of winning the award for so long. However, it should be noted that four of the five Bruins to win the award have done so multiple times, including Bobby Orr, who won the award in three consecutive seasons. Other earlier winners include Eddie Shore, Milt Schmidt, and Bill Cowley.

Question 17

How many times did Bobby Orr win the Norris Trophy?

If you're unaware of Bobby Orr, you should probably stop calling yourself a hockey fan. While Wayne Gretzky gets the bulk of the attention as the best player of all-time due to his ridiculous scoring records, Orr is regarded as the best defenseman of all-time and even the best player among individuals who have seen both he and Gretzky played. Nobody ever skated like Bobby Orr is what they would tell you, and you would have to believe them given the impressive numbers and accolades he posted throughout his career.

Question 18

Who is this player?

Though his career fizzled after the lockout, this Russian winger was a dynamic and crafty player for seven seasons with the Bruins. Selected eighth overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, he scored 47 points as a rookie and won the Calder Trophy. He posted similar numbers in each of the next two seasons and broke out in 2000-01 with a career-high 75 points. He was dealt to the Edmonton Oilers in 2006 and later went on to play for the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes, and Florida Panthers.

Question 19

Who was the last Bruin to win the Norris Trophy?

The James Norris Trophy wasn't awarded until 1954, so you could easily make the case that more Bruins would have won the award (Eddie Shore) for top defenseman, but only three have done so since it was established. However, as with the Hart Trophy, those three players have combined to win the award 14 times, which should give you an idea as to how dominate those players were at their position. In fact, you could make the argument that three of the top five defensemen of all-time are Bruins legends.

Question 20

Who was the Bruins coach to win the Jack Adams Award?

Unfortunately, the NHL didn't begin handing out the Jack Adams Award for the league's best coach until the 1973-74 season, in which Fred Shero of the Philadelphia Flyers earned the honor. Had the league established the trophy along with the founding of the league, there would certainly be more than three Bruins bench bosses to win the award. It should also be noted that the award often goes to the coach of the league's most surprising success story rather than the coach of the league's best team.

Question 21

Which former Bruins coach hosts Coaches Corner on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada?

You don't even have to live in Canada or even know what Canada is to know this answer. You don't even need to be a Bruins or Canadiens fan. Along with Ron McLean, this former Bruins head coach and minor league player has hosted a first intermission segment on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada titled Coach's Corner for over 35 years. He has not only been a fixture on Canadian television, but within the hockey world. While the 83 year old can sometimes go over the line with his comments, his larger-than-life personality keeps him on the air.

Question 22

Who was the last Bruin to win the Vezina Trophy?

The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the league's best goaltender. Unlike some of the other position-based trophies, it has been awarded since the creation of the league. Boston's Tiny Thompson dominated the league throughout the late 1920s and 1930s, winning the award four times, while Frank Brimsek, Thompson's predecessor, followed suit by winning the award twice. Surprisingly, some of the Bruins' best goaltenders didn't win the award, but the team has had recent success with its goaltenders winning the award in three of the past 10 seasons.

Question 23

Who is the Bruins current chairman?

The Boston Bruins are owned by Delaware North Companies and, if you had been paying attention earlier, you would know their CEO is also the owner and chairman of the Bruins. The Bruins have been fortunate enough to have one of the most stable ownership groups in the NHL as its chairman has held majority ownership with the team since 1975; additionally, he serves as chairman of the NHL's Board of Governors. He doesn't necessarily have a great reputation among players, however, as several described him as a bully and blamed him for the most recent NHL lockout.

Question 24

Who is this player?

If his career hadn't been affected by injuries, this player might be remembered as the greatest Bruin of all-time, or at least at the forward position (nobody is surpassing Bobby Orr). Regardless, the former first round pick of the Vancouver Canucks arrived in Boston in 1986 and broke out offensively in his fourth season in the league, scoring 36 goals and finishing the year with 72 points. He went on to top 69 points in each of the following four seasons, but played sparingly the next few seasons as he battled through knee injuries.

Question 25

Who is the Bruins current general manager?

Given the fact the Boston Bruins have been around for over 90 years, it's incredible to think the team has had only eight full-time general managers, especially considering some teams go through two or three within a decade. Conversely, the Bruins hired Art Ross as its first general manager in 1924 and he held the position until the end of the 1953-54 season. Harry Sinden, the team's fifth general manager, held the position from 1972 to 2000. Its current general manager is a former player who was hired in 2015.

Question 26

Who is this player?

Although best known as a Washington Capital, this player was most productive as a member of the Boston Bruins; in 1992-93, his rookie season, he scored 32 goals and added 70 assists for 102 points. In any other year, he would have won the Calder Trophy, but that was the same year Teemu Selanne scored 76 goals, a rookie record that will likely never be broken. He was traded to Washington in 1994 for Al Iafrate and never came close to reaching his rookie season point total.

Question 27

Who is the Bruins current head coach?

It wasn't much of a surprise that the Bruins sought a new head coach when they did last season. The team brought in a new general manager the year prior, which more often than not means the head coach is next, especially if the team struggles early into his tenure. It didn't help that Boston's previous coach had been with the team for over a decade. That coach was subsequently hired by the rival Canadiens after being fired, while the Bruins promoted his assistant coach to the role of head coach.

Question 28

Who holds the record for most points as a Bruin?

Recording over 1,000 points with one team is an incredibly difficult accomplishment. To put it in perspective, 86 players have reached 1,000 points in their career, but most have done so playing with multiple teams. Like the Montreal Canadiens, however, the Boston Bruins have three players who have accomplished the feat, including this player, a defenseman who played 1,518 games with the Bruins through 21 seasons and recorded a whopping 1,506 points to go along with a remarkable plus-494 rating.

Question 29

Who holds the record for most goals as a Bruin?

Only one player has scored over 500 goals as a member of the Boston Bruins, although Cam Neely was well on his way with 344 goals in only 525 games before being limited by a knee injury that ruined his career. Two others have topped 400 goals, while one current player ranks 10th all-time with 261 goals and should at least move into fifth place by the end of his career. The franchise's all-time leader in goals, however, scored 545 in 1,436 games from 1957 to 1978.

Question 30

Who is this player?

A second-round pick of the Bruins in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, this native of the Czech Republic struggled to find his footing in the NHL in his first two seasons, but exploded offensively for 73 points in 82 games during the 2008-09 season, his third in the league. He has since become a consistent point produced for the Bruins and has played all 711 of his career games with the team, compiling 158 goals and 374 assists for 532 points. He is 10th all-time in assists as a Bruin.

Question 31

Who holds the record for most goals in a single season?

If this player played his entire career with the Boston Bruins, his goals and points total would place him atop the franchise's all-time leaderboard. Through 1,282 career games, he scored 717 goals and added 873 assists for a whopping 1,590. He played most of his career with the Bruins, scoring 402 of his 717 goals with the team, but also played six seasons with the New York Rangers and four with the Chicago Blackhawks. He scored an incredible 76 goals in 78 games during the 1970-71 regular season.

Question 32

Who holds the record for most goalie wins?

The Boston Bruins have arguably had some of the best goaltending in the league in recent years, but none of those netminders have played long enough to surpass the franchise's leader in wins. The record is held by a former Vezina Trophy winner who played with the team from 1928 to 1939. During that time, the native of British Columbia won 252 games and recorded 74 shutouts, which is also a franchise record. His wins record could be in danger within the next two seasons, however.

Question 33

Which Bruin famously didn't go to the White House when the team won its 2011 Stanley Cup?

The Pittsburgh Penguins created a bit of a buzz by announcing they would go to the White House a day after President Trump uninvited the Golden State Warriors of the NBA. As much of a talking point as the championship celebration at the White House has been in the past year, it was even more so in 2011 when this Bruins goaltender famously decided not to go to the White House in protest of then President Barack Obama, citing his strong Republican beliefs.

Question 34

Who is the team's play-by-play announcer on NESN?

If you're a Boston Bruins fan, you probably love the enthusiasm and passion the team's play-by-play announcer has throughout the course of a game. However, if you're a fan of a rival team such as the Montreal Canadiens or Toronto Maple Leafs, you have a hard time listening to the man and likely call out his blatant "homerism" on a regular basis (to be fair, he does do play-by-play for a Massachusetts-area network, so it makes sense he would have some rooting interest in the Bruins). The 60 year old has called games for the Bruins since the 2005-06 season.

Question 35

Who is this player?

A native of North York, Ontario, this player was selected 17th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, but played most of his career with the Bruins. He was dealt to the team in 1997 and played four full seasons with Boston, recording a career-high 95 points during the 2000-01 season. He cashed in the following offseason in free agency, signing with the Los Angeles Kings, but played only three more seasons before retiring after the 2005-06 season.

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