National Hockey League! Trivia Questions Quiz

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How much do you know about the national hockey league? The New York Rangers are considered the richest team when it comes to the NHL. If you consider yourself a major fan of the sport, the quiz below is exactly what you need to refresh your understanding. How about you give it a shot and see how well you will do.

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1.

Who holds the record for most goals scored in one NHL Game?
- A.
  
  Joe Malone - 7
- B.
  
  Newsy Lalonde - 7
- C.
  
  Cyclone Taylor - 6
- D.
  
  Howie Morenz - 6
- E.
  
  Wayne Gretzky - 7
Correct Answer
A. Joe Malone - 7

Explanation
Joe Malone scored 7 goals on Jan. 20, 1920 for the Quebec Bulldogs against Toronto St. Patricks. Final score 10-6.

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2.

In what Year and which City was the NHL founded?
- A.
  
  1924 - Toronto
- B.
  
  1922 - Ottawa
- C.
  
  1920 - New York
- D.
  
  1917 - Montreal
- E.
  
  1916 - Boston
Correct Answer
D. 1917 - Montreal

Explanation
NHL was founded in Montreal on Nov 26, 1917.

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3.

First NHL Player to get 50 goals in 50 games from the start of the season?
- A.
  
  Brett Hull
- B.
  
  Wayne Gretzky
- C.
  
  Rocket Richard
- D.
  
  Mario Lemieux
- E.
  
  Cam Neely
Correct Answer
C. Rocket Richard

Explanation
Rocket Richard was also the first player to score 50 goals in one season.

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4.

First player to score 100 points in one season?
- A.
  
  Phil Esposito
- B.
  
  Bobby Hull
- C.
  
  Rocket Richard
- D.
  
  Guy Lafleur
- E.
  
  Gordie Howe
Correct Answer
A. pHil Esposito

Explanation
Phil Esposito ended up with 126 points in the 1968-69 season.

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5.

First U.S. based team to win the Stanley Cup?
- A.
  
  Brooklyn Americans
- B.
  
  New York Rangers
- C.
  
  Boston Bruins
- D.
  
  Detroit Wheels
- E.
  
  Seattle Metropolitans
Correct Answer
E. Seattle Metropolitans

Explanation
Seattle won the Stanley Cup in 1917.

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6.

The first Goalie to wear a face Mask?
- A.
  
  Glenn Hall
- B.
  
  Turk Broda
- C.
  
  Clint Benedict
- D.
  
  Jacques Plante
- E.
  
  Terry Sawchuk
Correct Answer
C. Clint Benedict

Explanation
It was actually Clint Benedict who wore a mask for one game in the 1920s and not Jacques Plante who was credited for starting the trend in the 1950s.

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7.

When and where was the first hockey game televised in the United States?
- A.
  
  1956 - Boston
- B.
  
  1942 - Brooklyn
- C.
  
  1943 - Chicago
- D.
  
  1932 - St. Louis
- E.
  
  1940 - New York
Correct Answer
E. 1940 - New York

Explanation
The first hockey game televised in the U.S. was between the New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens at MSG on Feb 25, 1940.

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8.

The original Ottawa Senators moved to which city in 1934?
- A.
  
  St. Louis
- B.
  
  Cleveland
- C.
  
  Baltimore
- D.
  
  Kansas City
- E.
  
  Buffalo
Correct Answer
A. St. Louis

Explanation
After winning six Stanley Cups and were also called the Silver Seven ended up moving to St. Louis in 1934.

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9.

Why did Florida Panthers Fans throw Rats on the Ice when their team scored?
- A.
  
  There are so many in the Miami area
- B.
  
  Fans were attacked by a pack of Rats before a Game
- C.
  
  A Rat was found in the Dressing Room and was terminated
- D.
  
  The Rat is Florida's national animal
- E.
  
  A Rat was found wearing Blue Socks
Correct Answer
C. A Rat was found in the Dressing Room and was terminated

Explanation
In the home opener in the 1995-96 year, a Rat ran across the Dressing Room floor and was one-timed against the wall by Scott Mellanby and he later went on and scored two goals and was called a Rat Trick.

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10.

When and who won the first Conn Smythe trophy?
- A.
  
  1965 - Jean Beliveau
- B.
  
  1966 - Roger Crozier
- C.
  
  1967 - Dave Keon
- D.
  
  1968 - Glenn Hall
- E.
  
  1969 - Serge Savard
Correct Answer
A. 1965 - Jean Beliveau

Explanation
Jean Beliveau won the first-ever Conn Smythe trophy in 1965 for being the MVP in the Playoffs.

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National Hockey League! Trivia Questions Quiz

Who holds the record for most goals scored in one NHL Game?

In what Year and which City was the NHL founded?

First NHL Player to get 50 goals in 50 games from the start of the season?

First player to score 100 points in one season?

First U.S. based team to win the Stanley Cup?

The first Goalie to wear a face Mask?

When and where was the first hockey game televised in the United States?

The original Ottawa Senators moved to which city in 1934?

Why did Florida Panthers Fans throw Rats on the Ice when their team scored?

When and who won the first Conn Smythe trophy?