The Hardest NHL Quiz Ever! Can You Score Over 60%?

We all know hockey gets a bad rap when it comes to the four major sports in the United States. The NHL constantly tries to gain the headlines in the sports section but rarely does. You never see the major hockey stars in commercials like you do with legends in the NFL or NBA. The attendance to these events can also be an issue, depending on the location, but with all that said, the NHL still has a dog in the fight.

More and more fans are flocking to the sport and one day, maybe it can be as big of a sport in the States as it is in Canada. Like baseball, the NHL has a rich history that dates back to over a century. That’s decades upon decades of teams, stats, and epic games being played on the ice. This epic quiz covers everything from the NHL’s debut to now.

If you consider yourself the ultimate hockey fan then this quiz is the one for you to take. Everyone is fair game, so you’ll be asked questions about players, coaches, and franchises. With the 2017-’18 season underway, it was the perfect time to unleash this quiz.

Good luck.

Question 1

Which Team Won The 1967 Stanley Cup?

Considered the oldest existing trophy to be given to a professional sports franchise, the Stanley Cup was first commissioned in 1892 as the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup. The trophy would be then be named after Lord Stanley of Preston, a one-time Governor General of Canada and hockey enthusiast. One of the greatest features of this trophy compared to others in professional sports is a new one isn’t made every year. Every year it changes hands to the winning team and that team keeps it until a new winner is crowned.

Question 2

What Year Did The “Original Six” Era Begin?

The NHL would get hit hard and in the process, the league had to revert back to just six teams in the league. The league would be limited to the Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs. For 25 years, these six teams would be the only franchises in the NHL. The league wouldn’t expand again until the Western Hockey League was rumored to declare itself as a major league in the mid-‘60s.

Question 3

How Many Regular Season Points Does Wayne Gretzky Have?

Wayne Gretzky is the greatest hockey player ever, we all know this, but how many of us know how many regular season points he has? The Ontario native was destined to play hockey, by the age of 10, he was already being profiled by major media companies, such as the “Toronto Telegram.” Gretzky’s path to the NHL was different than others. He would begin his career in the defunct World Hockey Association as a member of the Indianapolis Racers before moving onto the Edmonton Oilers and NHL.

Question 4

Which Head Coach Won The Most Stanley Cups?

A team can have all the talent in the world but if they don’t have a captain at the helm of the ship then all that talent could be thrown out the window. To lead a team in professional sports might not be all that it’s cracked up to be. If the franchise is doing terrible, most blame the coach but when the franchise is winning, the players get the credit, in most cases. One of the easier questions on this quiz, if you get this wrong, prepare for a tough time.

Question 5

Wayne Gretzky Holds The Record For Most Regular Season Assists. Who’s Second?

As we mentioned before, Wayne Gretzky is considered the greatest hockey player ever. Don’t take our word for it, just look up the countless records he holds. One of those records he holds is most regular season assists with 1,963. Gretzky hasn’t been playing for years now and still, no one comes close to breaking the record. The only way we see that record being broken is if Gretzky figures out a way to clone himself. Who wouldn’t want to see a Gretzky clone shredding up the ice?

Question 6

How Many Regular Season Wins Does Martin Brodeur Have?

In 1990, Brodeur would be selected by the New Jersey Devils with the 20th overall pick. The pick paid off and Brodeur became one of the greatest goalies ever. Three-time Stanley Cup champion, nine All-Star selections, and a four-time Vezina Trophy winner, Brodeur didn’t disappoint. 2015 would be his last season in the league and Brodeur now focuses his time in the front office of Canada’s national hockey team. As the record holder for most regular season wins, how many does Brodeur have?

Question 7

Detroit Red Wings’ Legend, Steve Yzerman, Was Drafted Which Year?

Steve Yzerman was an absolute beast on the ice and isn’t too shabby in the front office either. Winning the NHL General Manager of the Year as a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2015 just goes to show you Yzerman is one of the greatest hockey talents to ever be a part of the league. A Detroit Red Wing for his entire career, there are just too many accolades Yzerman earned to list on here. The Hall of Famer is truly one of the greatest but do you remember what year he was drafted?

Question 8

Hall of Famer Adam Oates Played Which Position?

Oates not only could skate on the ice, he was a fantastic lacrosse player as well. In 1984 he decided to focus on hockey, which everyone agrees was the right move. Oates would skip his final year of college and signed a four-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings. The contract would make him the highest paid rookie in the league at the time. The move paid off for the Red Wings and Oates would produce like an all-star for most of his career.

Question 9

The New York Islanders Would Win Their First Stanley Cup Against Which Team In 1980?

Founded in 1972, it didn’t take long for the New York Islanders to find success in the NHL. Led by coach Al Arbour and standout players Mike Bossy and Bryan Trottier, the franchise would win four straight Stanley Cups starting in 1980. As most hockey fans know, the Islanders have been one of the worst franchises in the past 30 years so the question is, where did it all go wrong? Maybe someone put a curse on the team after their four straight championships?

Question 10

Which Player Has The Dubious Honor Of Being The All-Time Leader In Penalty Minutes?

Hockey can get a little rough and penalties can occur. Compared to the other sports, one great feature about Hockey is the ability to fight for a few minutes before referees break it up. The NHL has created a laundry list of rules and if a player breaks them, they could be sent off to the penalty box. When a player is in the penalty box, his team is down one player on the ice, given the opposing team an advantage.

Question 11

The Edmonton Oilers Would Win Their First Stanley Cup Which Year?

The Edmonton Oilers struck gold when wealthy businessman Peter Pocklington bought the team in 1976. His brass moves would lead to acquiring Wayne Gretzky and a spot in the NHL when the World Hockey Association went under. The Oilers were ready to roll when they entered the NHL in 1979. At the time, the New York Islanders would become the powerhouse dynasty, however, the Oilers would be the ones to dethrone them in this Stanley Cup final. Do you remember which year?

Question 12

Who Was The First Head Coach In Anaheim Ducks History?

Founded in 1993, the Anaheim Ducks were originally called the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Disney decided it was a great idea to have a hockey franchise after their hit movie, “The Mighty Ducks,” was released in 1992. Their first year resulted in a 33-46-5 record but they did break records for an expansion team, such as the number of wins for a new organization in their first year. Disney would eventually sell the team and get out of hockey but do you remember who the first head coach was?

Question 13

When Did The Boston Bruins Win Their First Stanley Cup?

Founded in 1924, the Boston Bruins would become the first NHL team to be based in the United States. This may not have come to be if it wasn’t for the efforts of grocery king Charles Adams. Adams would fall in love with hockey after watching the 1924 Stanley Cup Finals and assiduously pleaded with the bigwigs to allow a team in Boston. The franchise has gone on to win six Stanley Cups but do you remember the year they won it the first time?

Question 14

What Year Would Jaromir Jagr Be Drafted By The Pittsburgh Penguins?

It’s insane at 45 years old, Jagr is still playing in the NHL. The man holds countless records and only Wayne Gretzky is considered a better player. Arguably the greatest Pittsburgh Penguin ever, Jagr has won the Stanley Cup twice as well as many individual awards, such as the Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, and Lester B. Pearson Award. In Oct. he would sign a one-year deal with the Calgary Flames and although he says he wants to play until 50, he may call it a career at the end of this season.

Question 15

Which Player Did Not Play For More Than One Team?

It seems like players moving from one franchise to another is more common now than ever before. It’s always fun to see how a new player works out for your favorite team but many fans also love players that stay on their team for their entire career. The player and his career can mean a lot more when he’s only been on one team for his entire career. Two examples are Steve Yzerman and Mario Lemieux. Playing for one franchise, through the ugly and good, just adds to their legacy and the fans love them more for it.

Question 16

Pavel Bure Was Drafted By Which Team In 1989?

Known as “The Russian Rocket,” Bure was considered one of the fastest players of his generation. The Russian native would be selected 113th overall in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. His career wouldn’t start until 1991-’92 season, winning the Calder Memorial Trophy. It didn’t take long before he was becoming one of the top scorers in the league and he would help his franchise reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 1994. He would end up being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012 for all his contributions to the sport.

Question 17

What Was The New York Ranger’s Regular Season Record When They Won The Stanley Cup in 1994

Founded in 1926, the New York Rangers would win their first Stanley Cup in only their second season as a member of the league. They would win again in 1932-’33 and 1939-’40, however, the franchise would then go on a five-decade drop before acquiring another championship. In the 1993-’94 season, the Rangers were led by Mark Messier, Brian Leetch, and Mike Richter. It was an incredible season for Rangers fans but do you remember their regular season record that won them the Atlantic Division?

Question 18

Which Record Does Chris Chelios Hold?

Chris Chelios would be selected by the Montreal Canadiens in 1981. He would play for the team for six years and during that time, he became one of the better defensive players in the league. After helping the Canadiens win a Stanley Cup in 1986, he would be traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 1990. Chelios would really shine as a member of the Blackhawks. Chelios would once again be traded, this time in 1999, to the Detroit Red Wings. When it was all said and done, Chelios would have a Hall of Fame career.

Question 19

Which Goalie Would Win The Vezina Trophy In The 1982-’83 Season?

The Vezina Trophy is an annual award given to the best goalie in the league. Named after Georges Vezina, a goaltender of the Montreal Canadiens, he would die from tuberculosis in 1926. That year, the NHL decided to honor him by introducing the Vezina Trophy. George Hainsworth would become the inaugural Vezina Trophy winner, but do you remember who won it at the end of the 1983 season? We can tell you he played for the Boston Bruins and it’s the only time he won it.

Question 20

Which Goalie Couldn’t Stop Wayne Gretzky’s First Goal?

We all know Wayne Gretzky is the greatest player ever but he had to start somewhere before becoming one. As a member of the Edmonton Oilers, it didn’t take long before he would score his first goal. The moment would happen in 1979 against the Vancouver Canucks. The annihilation of the record books would begin that night as Gretzky would practically break every scoring record imaginable. Do you remember the first victim of Gretzky’s reign? Good luck getting this one right.

Question 21

Who Led The League In Regular Season Saves In 1997-’98

The Detroit Red Wings would win the Stanley Cup after Steve Yzerman went on a tear during the playoffs. The season had several interesting highlights, including the Vancouver Canucks and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim opening the season with a two-game series in Japan, the first time an NHL game was ever played outside of North America. The league would also see the record of most shutouts in a season being broken, when 160 shutouts were recorded. This goalie would lead the league in saves, with 2002.

Question 22

True Or False: Bobby Orr Lead The League In Assists In 1970-’71?

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1979, Orr is considered one of the greatest players to ever play in the NHL. He would become a member of the Boston Bruins at the age of 18 in 1966. His rookie year he would score 13 goals and collect 28 assists. After winning the Stanley Cup in 1969-’70, fans of the 1970-’71 season would witness the Bruins going on an unbelievable offensive tear, breaking multiple records. Orr would finish second in the league with points (139) but did he finish first in assists?

Question 23

Scotty Bowman Has The Most Playoff Wins As A Head Coach, Who’s Second?

Scotty Bowman is statistically the greatest coach in hockey. He’s been involved in countless playoff runs and Stanley Cup wins, it’s going to be tough for someone to break any of his records. The head coach makes the whole team run smoothly and without a great coach, a team can be dreadful. Hockey has seen some terrible coaches come and go but out of all horrible coaches, a few legends rise. Do you know which coach is second on the All-Time list of playoff wins?

Question 24

Joel Quenneville Is One Of The Greatest Coaches Around But Which Team Drafted Him As A Player In 1978?

At 59 years old, Quenneville is still thriving as a head coach in the NHL. The Chicago Blackhawks looks like they’ll be making another playoff appearance this season, barring any injuries. Quenneville, like many others, was a player before turning into a coach. He was a solid depth player but nothing more or less. In 1996, he would coach his first NHL team and hasn’t looked back since. If a certain franchise didn’t sign Quenneville in 1978, who knows where his path would have gone.

Question 25

Goalie Patrick Roy Has How Many Playoff Wins?

The Montreal Canadiens would select Roy 51st overall in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. He would play in the minors for a bit before taking over duties as the main goalie for the team in his second season. Roy would go on to have a stellar career. He cemented his legacy when he helped both the Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup twice each in his career. Considered one of the greatest goalies ever, especially in the playoffs, how many playoff wins do you think he has?

Question 26

Who Is The First Woman To Have Their Name Engraved On A Stanley Cup?

A woman breaking into a male-dominated industry isn’t an easy thing to do. It’s becoming more common now, however, decades ago it may have seemed harder to do than climbing Mount Everest without an oxygen tank. The Stanley Cup has a rich history spanning over a decade long. There are a few women that have their names on the trophy. Do you know which woman was the first? Will give you one hint, she became a President of a franchise after her father, James E. Norris, died in 1952.

Question 27

What Year Were The Washington Capitals Founded?

The Washington Capitals have been a great franchise under the Alexander Ovechkin era. Since drafting him in 2004, they’ve been a playoff contender, and one of the more dominant teams in the league. Success and the Capitals wasn’t always a friendly relationship. The franchise has been through some really horrible years but fans can forget all that. The franchise will be very successful as long as Ovechkin is performing. Do you remember when the Capitals became a team in the NHL?

Question 28

Who Was The Second Player To Win The Hart Trophy?

Frank Nighbor would skate his way into becoming the inaugural Hart Trophy winner in 1923-’24. The Ottawa Senator Hall of Famer made history that year, becoming the first player to win an MVP and the award has been an annual tradition ever since. It takes a lot of strength, durability, and focus to be considered as the greatest in a sport. The Hart Trophy has been awarded 92 times to 56 different players since 1924, but do you remember who the second player to earn the award was?

Question 29

Which Player Has The All-Time Record For Most Regular Season Games Played?

Each professional sports league has their iron men. It’s incredible that some of these athletes could be countless games, especially when they’re a member of a physical sport. The NHL isn’t for anyone, it's rough and tough. You can easily get hurt at any moment, making this record very meaningful. This player participated in an amazing 1,767 regular season games. Most people that played in the NHL can’t even come close to that number. Who do you think is the NHL’s iron man?

Question 30

Who Would Win The First Calder Memorial Trophy?

The Calder Memorial Trophy is an award given to the most proficient player in his first year of competition in the NHL. Although “Rookie of the Year” has been around since 1933, the award wasn’t named after the first President of the NHL, Frank Calder, until he died in 1943. Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews won the award last season, but do you remember who the first player to win it was? Will give you one hint, he played for the Detroit Red Wings.

Question 31

Everyone Knows The NHL Was Founded In 1917 But When Was Its Predecessor, The National Hockey Association, Founded?

The National Hockey Association is considered the direct predecessor of today’s National Hockey League. Ambrose O’Brien would be the head honcho to create the organization and introduced ‘six-man hockey’ into the world. In 1917, the owners of the league would become extremely hostile towards each other, especially towards Eddie Livingstone, which created division among them. Several owners would ban together during negotiations and start the NHL as a safety net in case the NHA goes under. The NHA would fall and the NHL would carry on all their rules, accolades, and records.

Question 32

The First Unofficial NHL All-Star Game Was A Benefit Event For Which Player?

The official NHL All-Star game was played on 1947 and fans would witness the Stanley Cup winners play a group of all-stars, however, before 1947, there were all-star games for the purpose of charity. The first detailed all-star game predates the NHL and was played in 1908. The proceeds of the game went to the family of Hod Stuart, who died three months after helping the Montreal Wanderers win the Stanley Cup in 1907. In 1934, the NHL would have their first ever All-Star game, helping a former player. Do you know who?

Question 33

Who Had The Most Regular Season Points On The Montreal Canadiens' 1957-’58 Stanley Cup Championship Team?

The Montreal Canadiens are the New York Yankees of hockey. They are the most successful team around and one of the longest running franchises in the league. Founded in 1909, the team has won 25 Stanley Cups and 24 Division championships. Led by coach Toe Blake during the 1957-’58 season, the Canadiens were on their way to win their third of five straight Stanley Cups. That season they defeated the Boston Bruins in a thrilling playoff run. Do you remember which player had the most points on the team?

Question 34

When Was Clarence Campbell’s Last Year As President Of The NHL?

The Canadian native worked his way up the ladder in the NHL before becoming the authority figure of the league. He would begin his career in the NHL as a referee before taking on a larger role in the league’s front office. World War II would be a major setback for Campbell’s career as he would have enlisted in the Canadian Army. Once the war was won, Campbell would come back to the NHL and accept the presidency. The rest is history.

Question 35

Hap Day Ended His Coaching Career In What Year?

Clarence Henry “Happy” Day played 14 seasons in the NHL before moving onto a career in coaching. One of the most successful players and front office administrators, his name appears on the Stanley Cup seven times. He is one of the original legends of the Toronto Maple Leafs, winning five Stanley Cups as a coach and one as a player. At one point in his career, he had the most wins as a coach for the franchise but would be surpassed by Punch Imlach eventually.

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