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04-18-21  With 3 players hitting the 1,000 games played mark, let's see if you can name there 1,000 game players.

Who were the 3 players who hit 1,000 games this week?  Here are some hints:  
1.)  On April 15, this player played his 1,000th game for the Washington Capitals
2.)  The player who hit 1,000th game on April 13th started his career in Boston
3.)  The Carolina Hurricane's player who played his 1,000 game on April 12th started his career as a Pittsburgh Penguin

Patrick Marleau played in his 1,767th game this season.  Who was the NHL Legend he tied in games played?  Who did he pass at 1,756 games?

3 other players who hit the 1,000 games played this season have played for only one team, who are they?

The current NHL GM played in 1,024 games for the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks, who is he?

This defenseman played 1,564 games for one team, the most for a player with more than 1,000 games for one team, can you name him and his team?

New NHL franchise Seattle Kraken's GM played in 1,731 games.  Who is he?

​04-18-21 Answer are here.  Please note that the questions were compiled before the games on 04/18/21.

04-10-21 With the trade deadline coming on Monday, let's test your trade trivia.

True or False:  The San Jose Sharks were the team the drafted Joe Thornton

True or False:  The Philadelphia Flyers drafted Eric Lindros

True or False:  The Colorado Avalanche acquired Patrick Roy from the Montreal Canadiens in 1995

True or False:  Guy Lafleur was traded to the New York Rangers during the summer of 1988

True or False:  The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Matts Sundin from the Quebec Nordiques in 1994

True or False:  The Los Angeles Kings acquired Butch Goring from the New York Islanders in 1980

​04-10-21 Answers.


04-04-21 Even if you don't celebrate, everyone deserves a little chocolate today!

03-27-21 To get ready for next week, here's a coloring page for you.  


03-21-21 NHLBCC Trivia.  No cheating please :)

Who hosted the first NHLBCC?
     a.)  Blueliners     b.)  Red Wing For'em     c.)     Standbys     d.)  NY Rangers Fan Club

Where was the 2002 Convention?
     a.)  New York     b.)  Atlantic City     c.)  New Jersey     d.)  Long Island

Paws in the Sand was the theme for what Convention?
     a.)  2005     b.)  2012      c.)  2004     d.)  2008

What year was not host by the Standbys?
     a.)  1974     b.)  1989     c.)  2008     d.)  2014

Which Canadian City was the first to host a NHLBCC?
     a.)  Winnipeg     b.)  Vancouver     c.)  Edmonton     d.)  Toronto

Which Convention holds the record for greatest attendance?
     a.)  1981     b.)  2004     c.)  1997     d.)  1976

03-21-21 Answers.

03-14-21  With the NHL announcing a new deal with ESPN, let's see what you know about the NHL and ESPN.

Did you know that the NHL first appeared on ESPN about 3 months after ESPN came on the air?  What year was that?
     a.)  1976     b.)  1977     c.)  1978     d.)  1979

The NHL also appeared on ESPN2 days after it debuted.  What year was that?
     a.)  1984     b.)  1985     c.)  1986     d.)  1987

What was the last year the NHL was on the ESPN Networks?
     a.)  2004     b.)  2003     c.)  2002     d.)  2001

When the NHL left the ESPN Networks, where did the go?
     a.)  FOX     b.)  OLN     c.)  ABC     d.)  CBS

03-14-21 Answers.
     

03-07-21  Since I missed posting last week, here are two trivia games inspired by Hockey Weekend Across America.

In what year was the first Hockey Day Across America?
      a.)  2000     b.)  2008     c.)  2011     d.)  2019

In what year was the first NBC coverage of  Hockey Day Across America?
      b.)  2000     b.)  2008     c.)  2011     d.)  2019

Three games were regional during the first NBC coverage, one game was nationally televised.  Which game was nationally televised?
      a.)   Washington Capitals at Buffalo Sabres 
      b.)  Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers
      c.)  Detroit Red Wings at Minnesota Wild
      d.)  Pittsburgh Penguins at Chicago Blackhawks

In what year was the event held on the 35th anniversary of Miracle on Ice?
       a.)   2015     b.)  2005     c.)  2010     d.)  2020 

Next:
Match the US born player to his achievement as a US born player:
Brett Hull                                                                     Most career points, active player
Mike Modano                                                             Played his entire career in the same state
Phil Housley                                                                Most career points, all positions
Pat LaFontaine                                                            Was inducted inti the US Hockey Hall of Fame in 2008
Patrick Kane                                                                Most career points, defensemen
Brian Leetch                                                                Had a cameo in 1992’s The Mighty Ducks movie

03-07-21 Answers.

02-21-21 With the games in Lake Tahoe this weekend, let's see what you know about the outdoor games.

1.)  What year was the first Winter Classic?
a.)  2006     b.)  2007     c.)  2008     d.) 2009

2.)  What teams played in the first Winter Classic
a.)  Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers     b.)  New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres     
c.)  Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres            c.)  Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs

3.)  When was the most recent Winter Classic?
a.)  2017     b.)  2018     c.)  2019     d.)  2020

4.)  Who played in the most recent Winter Classic?
a.)  Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators                 b.)  Nashville Predators and Las Vegas Golden Knights
c.)  Arizona Coyotes and Dallas Stars                      d.)  Dallas Stars and Las Vegas Golden Knights

5.)  Three of the below teams have won two Winter Classics, which team has not won two Winter Classics?
a.)  Washington Capitals                                            b.)  New York Rangers
c.)  Buffalo Sabres                                                       d.)  Boston Bruins

6.)  Which team has the most Winter Classic appearances?
a.)  Buffalo Sabres                                                       b.)  Chicago Blackhawks
c.)  Boston Bruins                                                        d.)  Philadelphia Flyers

02-21-21 Answers


02-14-21 Happy Valentines Day!!

Here is a Valentine Hockey Sticker and coloring page for you!

02-07-21 How well do you remember conventions?  Let's see if you can match the year with the host.  No cheating :)

1. )  St. Louis Blueliners                                           A.)  1992
2.)  New York Rangers Fan Club                            B.)  2013
3.)  Buffalo Sabres Booster Club                           C.)  1971
4.)  Atlanta Flames Fan Club                                  D.)  1997
5.) .California Golden Seals                                    E.)  1978
6.)  New York Islanders Booster Club                   F.)  1985

02-07-21 Answers.

01-31-21  Match Game
Match these 2019-2020 trades.  On the left is the player, on the right is the team he was traded to and the date,

1.)  Brandon Pirri                                                      A.)  Detroit Red Wings 09/26
2.)  Markus Hannikainen                                         B.)  Anaheim Ducks 06/30
3.)  Daniel Sprong                                                   C.)  Chicago Blackhawks 09/28
4.)  Nicholas Deslauriers                                        D.)  Arizona Coyotes 02/24
5.)  Matthew Peca                                                   E.)  Washington Capitals 02/24
6.)  Mark Staal                                                          F.)  Ottawa Senators 02/24

01-31-21 Match Game Answers.



01-24-21  This would normally be All Star Weekend, so here are some All-Star questions to answer.

The first Official All-Star game was held during what season?
a.)  1950-1951         b.)  1947-1948                  c.)  1942-1943                         d.)  1955-56

All=Star games were played prior to the until the middle of the season starting in what year?
a.)  1955                   b.)  1949                           c.)  1966                                  d.)  1970

In what year was the All-Star game replaced by The Challenge Cup?
a.)  1979                   b.)  1975                           c.)  1987                                  d.)  1981

In what year was the All-Star game replaced by Rendez-Vous?
a.)  1979                   b.)  1975                           c.)  1987                                  d.)  1981

CBA disagreements and lockouts forced the cancelation of the All-Star games in what years?
a.)  1994, 1999 & 2012     b.)  1987, 1995, & 2002     c.)  1995, 2005 & 2013     d.)  1992, 2002 & 2013

No All-Star game was played and players went to the Olympics in what years?
a.)  2006, 2010 & 2014   b.)  2002, 2006 & 2010  c.)  1998, 2002 & 2006    d.)  2010, 2014 & 2018

In what year the All-Star game played instead of the players going to the Olympics?
a.)  2010                b.)  2006                             c.)  2014                               d.)  2018

What player appeared in the most All-Star Games?
a.)  Gordie Howe             b.)  Wayne Gretzky          c.)  Frank Mahovlich        d,)  Mark Messier

What player has the most All-Star Games points?
a.)  Gordie Howe             b.)  Wayne Gretzky          c.)  Frank Mahovlich        d,)  Mark Messier​

01-24-21 Trivia Answers.

01-16-21 Are you wearing your team's jersey to watch the games from home?  Here is some number trivia.

The NHL decreed 0 and 00 could no longer be worn beginning in what season?
a.)  1980-81                b.)  1996-97                 c.)  1974-1975                         d.)  1992-93

Who is the first player to wear 0?
a.)  Marty Biron          b.)  Neil Sheehy          c.)   Andy Aitkenhead          d.)  John Davidson

Who is the last player to wear 0?
a.)  Marty Biron          b.)  Neil Sheehy          c.)   Andy Aitkenhead          d.)  John Davidson

The last player to wear 0 was the only player to score wearing that number.  He scored against Bruin goalie:
a.)  Tim Thomas         b.)  Gilles Gilbert        c.)  Andy Moog                     d.)  Tiny Thompson

 Who is the first player to wear 00?
a.)  Marty Biron          b.)  Neil Sheehy          c.)   Andy Aitkenhead          d.)  John Davidson

Who is the last player to wear 00?
a.)  Marty Biron          b.)  Neil Sheehy          c.)   Andy Aitkenhead          d.)  John Davidson 

Of the 5 players to wear 0 or 00, 4 played this position:
a.)  Left Wing             b.)  Goalie                    c.)  Defenseman                   d.)  Center

01-16-21 Trivia Answers


01-10-21  ​The opening of the season this week inspired this week's trivia.  Here are questions related to the new NHL opening the season on December 19, 1917.  

What 4 teams played that night?
a.)  Montreal Canadiens                 b.) Boston Bruins                          c.)  New York Rangers
d.)  Toronto Maple Leafs                e.) Montreal Wanderers               f.)  Ottawa Senators
g.)  Toronto Arenas                         h.) Chicago Blackhawks                i.)  Detroit Red Wings

What 2 players did not join the their team until the second due to a contract dispute?
a.)  Georges Vezina                         b.)  Newsy Lalonde                       c.)  Jack Darragh
d.)  Clint Benedict                           e.)  Hamby Shore                           f.)  Cy Denneny

For which team did the 2 players play for?
a.)  Montreal Canadiens                 b.) Boston Bruins                          c.)  New York Rangers
d.)  Toronto Maple Leafs                e.) Montreal Wanderers               f.)  Ottawa Senators
g.)  Toronto Arenas                         h.) Chicago Blackhawks                i.)  Detroit Red Wings

Who scored the first goal in NHL history?
a.)  Hamby Shore                            b.)  Newsy Lalonde                       c.) Dave Richie               d.)  Clint Benedict

What position did he play?
a.)  Right Wing                                b.)  Left Wing                                  c.) Defensemen             d.)  Center

Whose father, Bert, was a starting goalie in one of the games?
a.)  Gordie Howe                            b.)  Ted Lindsay                               c.) Hobey Baker             d.)  Jack Adams

01-10-21 Trivia Answers


01-01-21 Happy New Year!  Hope everyone has a wonderful 2021.  Here is a coloring page for your enjoyment!!

12-20-20 Match Game
Match these 2016 and 2017 Inductees with the last NHL Team they played for:

1.)     Dave Andreychuk                              a.)     Boston Bruins
2.)     Paul Kariya                                         b.)     Dallas Stars
3.)     Mark Recchi                                       c,)     Boston Bruins
4.)     Teemu Selami                                    d.)     St. Louis Blues
5.)     Eric Lindros                                        e.)     Tampa Bay Lightning
6.)     Sergei Makarov                                  f.)     Dallas Stars
7.)      Rogatein Vachon                               g.)    Anaheim Ducks

12-20-20 Match Game Answers.match_game_12-20-2020_answers.pdf


12-13-2020 - Hockey Terms Word Search.  Click here to download
12-13-2020 - Hockey Word Search Answers

12-05-2020 - Hockey Trivia

Who is often called the Jackie Robinson of ice hockey?
                   a.) Val James     b.) Tony McKegney     c.) Willie O'Ree     d.) Wayne Simmonds

The Jackie Robinson of ice hockey played for which NHL team?
                    a.)  Toronto Maple Leafs    b.) Philadelphia Flyers     c.) Detroit Red Wings     d.) Boston Bruins

Who was the first female to play in the NHL?
                   a.) Cammi Granato     b.) Manon Rheaume     c.) Hayley Wickenheiser     d.) Danielle Goyette

The first female to play in a pro sports league was married to a minor hockey league player.  His name is:
                   a.) Gerry St. Cyr     b.) Pascal Rheaume     c.) Tony Granato     d.) Ray Ferraro

Who was the first female inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?
                   a.) Cammi Granato     b.) Manon Rheaume     c.) Hayley Wickenheiser     d.) Danielle Goyette

The first female to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame is married to a former NHL player.  His name is:
                   a.) Gerry St. Cyr     b.) Pascal Rheaume     c.) Tony Granato     d.) Ray Ferraro

Actress Candace Cameron is married for former NHLer:
                   a.) Pavel Bure     b.) Daniel Sedin     c.) Valeri Bure     d.) Henrik Sedin
12/05/2020 Answers  Note:  As I was typing the answers, the HHOF Fame question should read: she was one of the first

11/27/2020 - Hockey Trivia

What was the last year the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup?
                     a.) 1992          b.) 1993          c.) 1994         d.) 1995

Which of these teams joined the NHL in 1979 when the WHA merged with the NHL?
                     a.) Edmonton Oilers     b.) Montreal Canadiens     c.) Calgary Flames     d.) Toronto Maple Leafs

Which of these 2 teams were part of the Original 6?
                     a.) Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers     b.) Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets
                     c.) Ottawa Senators and Vancouver Canucks     d.) Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs

The Calgary Flames entered the NHL:
                     a.) From the WHA in 1979                                       b.) As an expansion team in 1970 
                     c.) By relocating from Atlanta in 1980                   d.) As an expansion team in 1992

What name has not been used by the Toronto hockey team?
                     a.) Arenas       b.) Blue Jays     c.) Maple Leafs     d.) St. Patricks

The Vancouver Canucks entered the NHL:
                     a.) From the WHA in 1979                                       b.) As an expansion team in 1970 
                     c.) By relocating from Atlanta in 1980                   d.) As an expansion team in 1992

How many Stanley Cups have the Winnipeg Jets won?
                     a.) 0     b.) 1     c.) 2     d.) 3

The Ottawa Senators entered the NHL:
                     a.) From the WHA in 1979                                       b.) As an expansion team in 1970 
                     c.) By relocating from Atlanta in 1980                   d.) As an expansion team in 1992                 

​In case anyone wants to try answering, the answers are below.  Enjoy!!

11-27-2020 Answers
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