08-08-21 Ok, we are a week away from our traditional Convention weekend. So let's take a quick poll. Answer by 2 pm EST, Sunday, August 14, 2021.
Who is your favorite singer?
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07-31-21 - Buffalo, NY - Normally we would be getting ready to head to Convention in a week or two, depending on Pre-Convention activities. At the end of May, I received an email from Roger that I have been holding for a special post. I thought now would be a good time to use it. "Hi Lori, I found this website after doing research..." "Recently discovered at an estate sale,,," "I attached a picture, feel free to post or use it in any way. I think the boosters would enjoy seeing it! Have a great day, Roger" There was more to the email, which I will share next week. Take that time to see if you can figure out what he found. Have fun! Lori - Webmaster
08-08-21 - Did you guess what was in the picture? Here is the entire email from Roger: "Hi Lori, I found this website after doing research on an old mug I own. Recently discovered at an estate sale in Minneapolis. It is a commemorative mug from the 1972 convention in Detroit. I believe it was the 2nd one. Must be pretty rare as I read there were only roughly 60 people in attendance! I attached a picture, feel free to post or use it in any way. I think the boosters would enjoy seeing it! Have a great day, Roger"
Does anyone know whose mug it was? Let me know if you do. I did not attend that Convention and would be curious to know whose it was. Email or post it to the Facebook Page. Thank you!
07-24-21 The first round of the NHL Draft was last night and rounds 2-7 are on now. Let's see what you know about the NHL Draft.
When was the first NHL Draft? a.) 1917 b.) 1938 c.) 1946 d.) 1963
It was originally known as the NHL Amateur Draft until what year, when it became the NHL Entry Draft. a.) 1979 b.) 1965 c.) 1976 d.) 1930
In what year did the NHL Draft Lottery become the way the draft order was decided? a.) 1979 b.) 1983 c.) 1995 d.) 2004
When was the first public draft? a.) 1963 b.) 1979 c.) 1980 d.) 1994
Where was the first public draft? a.) Montreal b.) Toronto c.) Boston d.) New York
Who is eligible for the draft? a.) All players who will be 18 years old on or before September 15 and not older than 19 years old before December 31 of the draft year are eligible for selection for that year's NHL Entry Draft. In addition, non-North American players over the age of 20 are eligible b.) All players who will be 18 years old on or before September 15 of the draft year are eligible for selection for that year's NHL Entry Draft. In addition, non-North American players over the age of 20 are eligible c,) All players who are not older than 19 years old before December 31 of the draft year are eligible for selection for that year's NHL Entry Draft. In addition, non-North American players over the age of 20 are eligible d.) All players who will be 18 years old on or before September 15 and not older than 21 years old before December 31 of the draft year are eligible for selection for that year's NHL Entry Draft. In addition, non-North American players over the age of 20 are eligible
07-18-21 As the expansion draft approaches, let's see what you know about NHL expansion.
The Original Six have been the Original Six since: a.) 1942 b.) 1917 c.) 1925 d.) 1930
The Original Six became the Original Six with the demise of what team? a.) Montreal Maroons b.) Quebec Bulldogs c.) Brooklyn Americans d.) Vancouver Millionaires
What year did the NHL double the number of teams from 6 to 12? a.) 1958 b.) 1967 c.) 1946 d.) 1954
What two teams came in in the 1970 expansion? a.) Atlanta Flames and NY Islanders b.) Atlanta Flames and Buffalo Sabres c.) NY Islanders and Vancouver Canucks d.) Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks
What two teams came in in the 1972 expansion? a.) Atlanta Flames and NY Islanders b.) Atlanta Flames and Buffalo Sabres c.) NY Islanders and Vancouver Canucks d.) Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks
What year were the Kansas City Scouts and Washington Capitals added? a.) 1970 b.) 1974 c.) 1968 d.) 1971
What year did the NHL add 4 WHA teams? a.) 1972 b.) 1974 c.) 1979 d.) 1980
07-11-21 Now that Tampa Bay won The Cup, let's see what you know about past winners.
Which team has not won back-to-back Stanley Cups? a.) Tampa Bay Lightning b.) Philadelphia Flyers c.) NY Islanders d.) St. Louis Blues
Which team was the first expansion team to win back-to-back Cups? a.) Tampa Bay Lightning b.) Philadelphia Flyers c.) NY Islanders d.) St. Louis Blues
There are 11 teams that have not won The Cup, which team has won The Cup? a.) Vancouver Canucks b.) Florida Panthers c.) Calgary Flames d.) Winnipeg Jets
Which team won The Cup 5 years in a row? a.) Montreal Canadiens b.) Boston Bruins c.) NY Islanders d.) Edmonton Oilers
Which team has lost in the most Finals? a.) Montreal Canadiens b.) Boston Bruins c.) NY Islanders d.) Edmonton Oilers
Which team made the most consecutive appearances in the Finals? a.) Montreal Canadiens b.) Boston Bruins c.) NY Islanders d.) Edmonton Oilers
06-13-21 Let's see what you know about another trophy: Jack Adams Trophy
Who was the first winner? a.) Scotty Bowman b.) Don Cherry c.) Al Arbour d.) Fred Shero
What season was that first award for? a.) 1965-1966 b.) 1968-1969 c.) 1971-1972 d.) 1973-1974
Who won for the 1986-1987 and 1987-1988 season? a.) Pat Burns b.) Jacques Demers c.) Glen Sather d.) Mike Keenan
Which coach was second runner up in 1997-1998 and 1998-1999 and first runner up in 1996-1997? a.) Ken Hitchcock b.) Pat Quinn c,) Jacques Martin d.) Terry Crisp
Who is the only coach to win 3 times? a.) Pat Burns b.) Jacques Demers c.) Glen Sather d.) Mike Keenan
Three of the four teams below are tied with 4 winners each. Do you which one has had less than 4? a.) Philadelphia Flyers b.) Montreal Canadiens c.) Detroit Red Wings d.) Boston Bruins
06-06-21 The NHL has begun announcing award finalists. Let's see what you know about Calder Trophy winners. Let's see if you can figure out who below won the Calder Trophy.
Grant Fuhr, Edmonton Oilers Bryan Trotttier, New York Islanders Ken Dryden, Montreal Canadiens Richard Martin, Buffalo Sabres Wendel Clark, Toronto Maple Leafs Luc Roitaille, Los Angeles Kings Darren Pang, Chicago Blackhawks Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins Steve Mason, Columbus Blue Jackets Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks
05-30-21 Round 2 is starting. let's see if you know these series win streaks.
Which of these teams has won a series in at least 6 consecutive seasons and did not win a Stanley Cup during those years? a.) Chicago Blackhawks b.) New York Islanders c.) Philadelphia Flyers d.) Montreal Canadiens
Which of these teams has won a series in at least 6 consecutive seasons and won the most Stanley Cups during those years? a.) Chicago Blackhawks b.) New York Islanders c.) Philadelphia Flyers d.) Montreal Canadiens
Which of these teams has won a series in 5 consecutive seasons and did win a Stanley Cup during those years? a.) Toronto Maple Leafs b.) New York Rangers c.) Detroit Red Wings d.) Boston Bruins
Which of these teams has won a series in 5 consecutive seasons twice? a.) Toronto Maple Leafs b.) New York Rangers c.) Detroit Red Wings d.) Boston Bruins
Which of these teams has won a series in the most consecutive seasons? a.) Toronto Maple Leafs b.) New York Rangers c.) Detroit Red Wings d.) Boston Bruins
How many seasons is the streak from the question above? a.) 10 b.) 29 c.) 15 d.) 5
05-01-21 Do you know how choosing three stars after a hockey game started?
The three stars of the game were first awarded in what season? a.) 2007-2008 b.) 1976-1977 c.) 1936-1937 d.) 1917-1918
The weekly and monthly awards were renamed to be the three stars of the week/month in what year? a.) 2007-2008 b.) 1976-1977 c.) 1936-1937 d.) 1917-1918
The three stars of the game started on which broadcast/network/game of the week? a.) ESPN b.) Versus c.) NBC d.) HNIC
The three stars were created with an oil company that wanted to promote their 'Three Star" brand of gasoline. What company was this? a.) Sunoco b.) Mobil c.) Imperial Oil d.) Texico
In what year did the sponsorship end? a.) 1945 b.) 1952 c.) 1968 d.) 1976
04-24-21 There have been 15 goals by goalies in the NHL. Let's see what you know about them.
Which goalie scored three goals during his career. a.) Marty Biron b.) Marty Brodeur c.) Marty Turco d.) Martin Gerber
The goalie who was the first goaltender to score a NHL goal when he was given credit for the goal following an own goal. Who was he? a.) Billy Smith b.) Ron Hextall c.) Marty Brodeur d.) Tom Barrasso
This goalie was the first to score on a shot, who was he? a.) Billy Smith b.) Ron Hextall c.) Marty Brodeur d.) Tom Barrasso
This goalie was the first to have a goal in a game in which he had a shutout, who is he? a.) Jose Theodore b.) Marty Brodeur c.) Damian Rhodes d.) Marty Turco
There are two goals who had a goal in both the AHL and NHL, which goalie below is one of them? a.) Chris Mason b.) Tom Barrasso c.) Mike Smith d.) Marty Brodeur
This goalie was one of two to score on a power play, who was he? a.) Chris Mason b.) Tom Barrasso c.) Mike Smith d.) Marty Brodeur