1.
Mathieu Schneider and who else led the Detroit Red Wings with just 66 penalty minutes in 2006-07?
Correct Answer
B. Robert Lang
Explanation
In the 2006-07 season, Mathieu Schneider and Robert Lang led the Detroit Red Wings with just 66 penalty minutes. This means that they had the fewest penalty minutes among the team's players. Steve Yzerman, Nicklas Lidstrom, and Todd Bertuzzi are not mentioned in relation to penalty minutes, so they are not the correct answer.
2.
The Detroit Red Wings sent which star goalie to the minors in 2003-04?
Correct Answer
C. Curtis JosepH
Explanation
In 2003-04, the Detroit Red Wings sent Curtis Joseph to the minors. This suggests that Joseph, who was a star goalie, was not performing up to expectations or was struggling with his performance during that season. As a result, the team made the decision to send him to the minors in order to give him an opportunity to regain his form or work on improving his skills.
3.
Which Detroit Red Wing scored 21 goals in 2005-06 and played in his 1,000th NHL game?
Correct Answer
D. Mathieu Schneider
Explanation
Mathieu Schneider is the correct answer because he scored 21 goals in the 2005-06 season and also played in his 1,000th NHL game. This indicates that Schneider had a successful career with the Detroit Red Wings, reaching both a significant goal milestone and a significant game milestone in the same season.
4.
Which Detroit Red Wing reached career milestones of 500 goals and 1,000 points in 2001-02?
Correct Answer
B. Brendan Shanahan
Explanation
Brendan Shanahan reached career milestones of 500 goals and 1,000 points in 2001-02.
5.
Who led the Detroit Red Wings in points in the 2004 playoffs and was second in the 2006 postseason?
Correct Answer
B. Robert Lang
Explanation
Robert Lang led the Detroit Red Wings in points in the 2004 playoffs and was second in the 2006 postseason.
6.
Which Detroit Red Wing had 18 points in 18 games to lead the team in the 2007 playoffs?
Correct Answer
A. Nicklas Lidstrom
Explanation
In the 2007 playoffs, Nicklas Lidstrom led the Detroit Red Wings in scoring with 18 points in 18 games. This indicates that he was the most productive player on the team during that postseason, contributing significantly to the team's success.
7.
In 1977, who did the Detroit Red Wings take with the overall number-one draft pick?
Correct Answer
B. Dale McCourt
Explanation
In 1977, the Detroit Red Wings selected Dale McCourt as their overall number-one draft pick.
8.
Which Detroit Red Wing was the first Soviet defector to play in the NHL?
Correct Answer
B. Sergei Fedorov
Explanation
Sergei Fedorov was the first Soviet defector to play in the NHL. He joined the Detroit Red Wings in 1990 and had a successful career with the team. Fedorov's defection was significant because it opened the door for other Soviet players to join the NHL, paving the way for the influx of talented Russian players in the league. He was known for his skill, speed, and versatility, and played a key role in the Red Wings' success during the 1990s, helping them win three Stanley Cup championships.
9.
Which Detroit Red Wing was the first goalie to face a penalty shot in his first two NHL games?
Correct Answer
B. Jimmy Howard
Explanation
Jimmy Howard is the correct answer because he was the first Detroit Red Wings goalie to face a penalty shot in his first two NHL games. This means that in his first two games as a goalie in the NHL, he had to defend against a penalty shot.
10.
Who was the first Detroit Red Wing goalie and third in NHL history to score a goal?
Correct Answer
C. Chris Osgood
Explanation
Chris Osgood is the correct answer because he was not only the first Detroit Red Wing goalie to score a goal, but also the third goalie in NHL history to do so. This achievement highlights Osgood's skill and ability to contribute offensively as a goalie.
11.
Who did the Detroit Red Wings acquire in 2003 by trading away Sean Avery?
Correct Answer
C. Mathieu Schneider
Explanation
In 2003, the Detroit Red Wings acquired Mathieu Schneider by trading away Sean Avery.
12.
Which Detroit Red Wing goalie had a record of 37 wins and eight losses in 2005-06?
Correct Answer
A. Manny Legace
Explanation
Manny Legace is the correct answer because he had a record of 37 wins and eight losses in the 2005-06 season as a goalie for the Detroit Red Wings. This indicates that he had a successful season with a high number of wins and a low number of losses, making him a key contributor to the team's success.
13.
Which Detroit Red Wing used the Stanley Cup for baptizing a baby in 2008?
Correct Answer
B. Tomas Holmstrom
Explanation
Tomas Holmstrom used the Stanley Cup for baptizing a baby in 2008.
14.
The Detroit Red Wings traded what player to Carolina for the draft choice they used for Jiri Hudler?
Correct Answer
A. Aaron Ward
Explanation
The Detroit Red Wings traded Aaron Ward to Carolina for the draft choice they used for Jiri Hudler.
15.
Who ended his Detroit Red Wings career in 2006 and was in the 1989 Frozen Four with Michigan State?
Correct Answer
C. Jason Woolley
Explanation
Jason Woolley ended his Detroit Red Wings career in 2006. He was also a part of the 1989 Frozen Four with Michigan State.