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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


01-10-21  ​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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