10-24-21  There was a lot of talk this week about the NHL's newest team, so let's see if you know how NHL teams got their names.

Which team was name for a movie?

This relocated team took back its original name.  The original owner was a big NFL fan and named this team after his favorite NFL team.

Name the team who was named after a weather event that occurs more there than anywhere else.

This team's name came from a contest and inhabits the area. Just beating out being called the Scorpions, which also inhabits the area.

This team's name also came from a contest, but the name is not known to be related to the area.

The last team today was also named via a contest.  This name is from an urban legend.
10-17-21  How did you enjoying opening week?  Let's test your knowledge of hockey firsts.

Name the first million dollar hockey player.

Name the first NHL Team Mascot.

Name the first NHL goalie to win 300 games without winning the Stanley Cup.

Name the first NHL draftee to win a Cy Young award.

A puck has lasted entire game, when?  Bonus:  Who were the teams?

Name the first player to receive all 3 stars after a game.

Answers here.
10-10-21 Since it Columbus Day Weekend, here is  a coloring page to relax with.  Click here.
10-02-21 Ok, here is trivia based upon our 2nd NHLBCC hosts.

Who hosted the second NHLBCC?
a.)  Buffalo Sabres Booster Club     b.)  Pittsburgh Penguins Booster Club     c.)  New York Rangers Fan Club     d.) Detroit Red Wing For'em 

The remaining questions are about the team the answer in number 1 supports
After the 1986 season, they had a long running captain.  Before that, who was the captain from 1982 - 1986?
a.)  Danny Gare     b.)  Sidney Crosby     c,)  Mark Messier     d.)  Steve Yzerman

Which defensemen for the team was the first American-born defensemen with 200 career goals?
a.)  Phil Housley     b.) Mike Ramsey     c.)  Brian Leetch     e.)  Reed Larson

In 2000 - 2001, this team prospect accumulated 304 penalty minutes playing for the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks of the AHL...
a.)  Rob Ray     b.)  Chris Chelios      c.)  Steve Avery     d.)  Sean Avery

Who was their first Jack Adam's Trophy winner?
a.)  Ted Nolan     b.)  Bobby Kromm     c.)  Lindy Ruff     d.)  Scott Bowman

This goalie won the Conn Smythe Trophy even though they lost in the Stanley Cup Final
a.)  Roger Crozier     b.)  Dom Hasek     c.)  Mike Richter     d,)  Tom Barrasso

Answers here.
​09-25-21 I thought I'd be more specific this week and have questions about a specific team.  Since St. Louis was the first Convention, I thought I'd start with Blues trivia. 

True or False?  Brendan Shanahan was in a scene in Forest Gump. 

Who scored the first goal in Blues history?  

Who was the Blues first game against? 

What was the Blues first year in the NHL? 

Who scored the Blues first hat trick? 

Who took the Blues first penalty shot?

Answers are here.
09-19-21 A little more history.

Which league was the NHL's predecessor?
a.)  WHA     b.)  WHL     c.)  PCHL     d.) NHA

The NHL predecessor ceased to be an organization in what year?
a.)  1917     b.)  1918     c.)  1919     d.) 1920

Which league had teams absorbed into the NHL?
a.)  WHA     b.)  WHL     c.)  PCHL     d.) NHA

What year did they absorb into the NHL?
a.)  1976     b.)  1979     c.)  1981     d.)  1993

How many teams absorbed into the NHL that year?
a.)  4     b.)  5     c.)     6     d.)  7

How many teams were in the NHL after they absorbed these teams?
a,)  10     b.)  17     c.)  21     d.) 25
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​Answers here.
09-12-21 A little NHL history for this week.  Let's see what you know about the early days.

The NHL was formed after a dispute with what team's owner:
a.)  Toronto Arenas     b.)  Toronto Blueshirts     c:) Toronto St. Patricks     d.)  Toronto Maple Leafs 

The for NHL season, in 1917 - 1918 had how many teams:
a.)  6     b.)  10     c.) 8     d:)  4  

The NHL expanded into the USA in what year?
​a.)  1918     b.)  1921     c.)  1924     d.)  1926

What was the first US team?
a.)  Boston Bruins     b.)  New York Rangers     c.)  Chicago Blackhawks     d.)     Detroit Red Wings

In what year did the NHL emerge as the only major league and the sole competitor for the Stanley Cup?
a.)  1917     b:)  1924     c.)  1933     d.)  1947

In what year did radio broadcasts go coast-to-coast across Canada?
a.)  1917     b:)  1924     c,)  1933     d.)  1947

Answers here.
09-05-21 Being Labor Day weekend, even though not our favorite subject, let's see what you know about NHL labor disputes.

The first NHL labor dispute what in what year?
a.)    1992     b.)  1994     c,) 2004     d.)  2012

What year was the first NHL labor dispute that resulted in a strike?
a.)    1992     b.)  1994     c,) 2004     d.)  2012

What year was the first NHL labor dispute that resulted in a lockout?
a.)    1992     b.)  1994     c,) 2004     d.)  2012

What year was the NHL labor dispute that resulted in 30 games being cancelled?
a.)    1992     b.)  1994     c,) 2004     d.)  2012

What year was the NHL labor dispute that resulted in all games (entire season) being cancelled?
a.)    1992     b.)  1994     c,) 2004     d.)  2012

What 2 years were years where the NHL labor dispute resulted in only 48 games being played?
a.)    1992     b.)  1994     c,) 2004     d.)  2012

Answers here.
​08-28-21 Here are some fun trivia questions.  Let's see how your do.

Who scored the very first goal in NHL history?
a.)  Maurice Richard     b.) Dave Ritchie     c.)  Joe Malone     d.)  Ace Bailey

What NHL team once drafted a player that did not exist?
a.)  New York Rangers     b.)  Toronto Maple Leafs     c.)  Buffalo Sabres     d.)  St. Louis Blues

In 1993, Chris Draper was traded to the Detroit Red Wing for...
a.)  $1     b.) $10     c,) $1,000     d.)  $1,000,000

Who is the only NHL player suspended for life?
a.) Tie Domi     b.)  Rob Ray     c.)  Claude Lemieux     d.)  Billy Coutu

What was the longest shootout in NHL history?
a.)  10 rounds     b.)  20 rounds     c.)  17 rounds     d.)  22 rounds

Who is the shortest player in NHL history?
a.)  Nathan Gerbe     b.)  Darren Pang     c.)  Roy Worters     d.)  Martin St. Louis

​Answers are here.
08-22-21 As I was looking for something fun this week, I came across this fun piece on ​nhl.com:  player's favorite teams outside hockey.  Enjoy!
08-14-21 We would normally be at the Convention today.  So let's look back at conventions through the years
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For Hockey Fun from the beginning to 04-18-21, click here.
For Hockey Fun from the 04-24-21 to 08-08-21, click here.