1.
How many points did the Minnesota Wild score during the 2007-08 season?
Correct Answer
A. 98
Explanation
During the 2007-08 season, the Minnesota Wild scored a total of 98 points.
2.
What is the name of the Minnesota Wild's mascot, introduced in 2007?
Correct Answer
A. Nordy
Explanation
Nordy is the correct answer for the name of the Minnesota Wild's mascot, introduced in 2007.
3.
Who on the Minnesota Wild's 2008 team wears a jersey with the number "18,001"?
Correct Answer
D. Nordy, The Mascot
Explanation
Nordy, The Mascot, is the correct answer because mascots often wear jerseys with unique numbers, and "18,001" is an example of a number that would not typically be worn by a player. The other options are all players on the team, and it is unlikely for any of them to wear such a high number.
4.
How many players did the Minnesota Wild call up from their minor league affiliates during November 2008?
Correct Answer
A. Two
Explanation
During November 2008, the Minnesota Wild called up two players from their minor league affiliates.
5.
According to the Minnesota Wild's anthem, what were players and fans raised with?
Correct Answer
A. A Stick And A Pair Of Blades
Explanation
The correct answer is "A Stick And A Pair Of Blades". This is because the Minnesota Wild's anthem suggests that both players and fans were raised with the essential equipment for ice hockey, which includes a stick and a pair of blades for ice skates. This answer aligns with the context of the question and the theme of the Minnesota Wild hockey team.
6.
Minnesota Wild fans are also known by which name?
Correct Answer
D. Team Of 18,000
Explanation
The correct answer is "Team Of 18,000". This is because Minnesota Wild fans are famously known for their passionate support and dedication to the team. The name "Team Of 18,000" represents the large number of fans who come together to support the Minnesota Wild, creating a strong and united fan base.
7.
How many wins did the Minnesota Wild's Niklas Backstrom have during the 2007-08 season?
Correct Answer
D. 33
Explanation
During the 2007-08 season, Niklas Backstrom, the goaltender for the Minnesota Wild, had 33 wins.
8.
The Minnesota Wild retired the number 37 in honor of whom?
Correct Answer
B. Wes Walz
Explanation
The Minnesota Wild retired the number 37 in honor of Wes Walz.
9.
How many different team captains did the Minnesota Wild have in 2008?
Correct Answer
B. Five
Explanation
In 2008, the Minnesota Wild had five different team captains. This suggests that there were multiple changes in leadership throughout the year, possibly due to various factors such as performance, injuries, or other circumstances. The team may have made these changes in an attempt to find the most effective captain to lead them to success.
10.
Who was the Minnesota Wild's captain during the 2008 playoffs?
Correct Answer
B. Marian Gaborik
Explanation
Marian Gaborik was the captain of the Minnesota Wild during the 2008 playoffs.
11.
In 2008, Minnesota Wild's Andrew Brunette signed a 3-year contract for what total amount?
Correct Answer
A. $7 million
Explanation
Andrew Brunette signed a 3-year contract with the Minnesota Wild in 2008 for a total amount of $7 million.
12.
The Minnesota Wild won their 2008-09 season opener against which team?
Correct Answer
C. Boston Bruins
Explanation
The Minnesota Wild won their 2008-09 season opener against the Boston Bruins.
13.
Which Minnesota Wild player was the first to receive a penalty during the 2008-09 opener?
Correct Answer
A. Brent Burns
Explanation
Brent Burns was the first Minnesota Wild player to receive a penalty during the 2008-09 opener.
14.
Kim Johnsson, who joined the Minnesota Wild in 2006, started his NHL career with which team?
Correct Answer
B. New York Rangers
Explanation
Kim Johnsson started his NHL career with the New York Rangers.
15.
Minnesota Wild's Kim Johnsson represented Sweden in which Winter Olympics?
Correct Answer
A. XIX
Explanation
Kim Johnsson represented Sweden in the XIX Winter Olympics.