1.
Who recorded nine power-play goals in San Jose's first 34 games of the 2008-09 season?
Correct Answer
B. Ryane Clowe
Explanation
Ryane Clowe recorded nine power-play goals in San Jose's first 34 games of the 2008-09 season.
2.
Who led San Jose with 253 shots on goal for the 2002-03 NHL season?
Correct Answer
A. Teemu Selanne
Explanation
Teemu Selanne led San Jose with 253 shots on goal for the 2002-03 NHL season.
3.
What was the total score of San Jose's six-game 1999 playoff loss?
Correct Answer
D. 17-19
4.
Which team did former San Jose Shark Owen Nolan join at the start of the 2008-09 season?
Correct Answer
D. Minnesota Wild
Explanation
In the 2008-09 season, Owen Nolan joined the Minnesota Wild.
5.
What was San Jose's record through the first 10 games of their first playoff season?
Correct Answer
B. 36899
6.
Which NHL team was Sandis Ozolinsh with just before rejoining the San Jose Sharks in 2007?
Correct Answer
C. New York Rangers
Explanation
Sandis Ozolinsh was with the New York Rangers just before rejoining the San Jose Sharks in 2007.
7.
Which category did San Jose Shark Jeff Frisen lead the NHL in for the 1997-98 season?
Correct Answer
B. Short Handed Goals
Explanation
Jeff Friesen led the NHL in Short Handed Goals for the 1997-98 season. This means that he scored the most goals while his team was playing shorthanded, meaning they had fewer players on the ice due to a penalty. Friesen's ability to score in these situations shows his skill and effectiveness even when his team was at a disadvantage.
8.
The San Jose Sharks traded which player to get Kelly Kisio from the North Stars in 1991?
Correct Answer
D. Shane Churla
Explanation
In 1991, the San Jose Sharks traded Shane Churla to get Kelly Kisio from the North Stars.
9.
What goalie ended his NHL career with a .227 mark in 28 1997-98 games for San Jose?
Correct Answer
D. Kelly Hrudey
Explanation
Kelly Hrudey is the correct answer because he is the goalie who ended his NHL career with a .227 mark in 28 games for San Jose in the 1997-98 season. This means that Hrudey had a save percentage of .227, indicating that he stopped only 22.7% of the shots he faced during those games. This low save percentage suggests that Hrudey struggled in his final season, leading to his retirement from the NHL.
10.
Who led the San Jose Sharks with 26 goals in the 1992-93 season?
Correct Answer
A. Kelly Kisio
Explanation
Kelly Kisio led the San Jose Sharks with 26 goals in the 1992-93 season.
11.
Ulf Dahlen was traded by the San Jose Sharks to which team on January 25, 1997?
Correct Answer
C. Chicago Blackhawks
Explanation
Ulf Dahlen was traded by the San Jose Sharks to the Chicago Blackhawks on January 25, 1997.
12.
How many games did onetime San Jose Shark Jeff Hackett play in his NHL career?
Correct Answer
B. 500
Explanation
Jeff Hackett played 500 games in his NHL career.
13.
Which team did former San Jose Shark Steve Shields end his NHL career with?
Correct Answer
D. Atlanta Thrashers
Explanation
Steve Shields ended his NHL career with the Atlanta Thrashers.
14.
Marcus Ragnarsson was drafted in 1992 by the San Jose Sharks with which overall pick?
Correct Answer
D. Sixth
Explanation
Marcus Ragnarsson was drafted in 1992 by the San Jose Sharks with the sixth overall pick.
15.
How many games of the 1998-99 season did the San Jose Sharks play before recording a win?
Correct Answer
B. Eight
Explanation
The San Jose Sharks played eight games before recording a win in the 1998-99 season. This means that they had a slow start to the season and struggled to secure a victory in their first few games. It is not uncommon for teams to face challenges and take some time to find their rhythm and start winning games.