Hockey trivia questions and answers

Are you an ultimate hockey expert? Think you know everything about the game, the league, and the players? Test your knowledge here with our ultimate hockey trivia questions and answers. From legendary players to iconic moments, put your love of the sport to the test.

Who was the first NHL player to score 50 goals in a season?

In the 81-82 season, Wayne Gretzky became the first NHL player to reach 50 goals in a single season while playing for the Edmonton Oilers. This accomplishment has only been equaled by Mario Lemieux and Brett Hull since.

Who was the first NHL player to win Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year? 

In 1970, Bobby Orr was the first hockey player to win the coveted Sportsman of the Year award.

Where is the Hockey Hall of Fame located? 

The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto.

What is the most goals scored by one player in a single NHL game?

Joe Malone of the Montreal Canadiens holds the record for most goals scored in a single NHL game – a remarkable 8 – on January 31st, 1920. This incredible feat was accomplished during a 10-2 victory over the Toronto St. Patrick’s and remains unmatched.

Who holds the record for most points scored in a single NHL season?

Wayne Gretzky’s record-breaking 215 points in the 1985-86 season is one of the most iconic feats in sports history. Gretzky’s remarkable season with the Edmonton Oilers saw him score an unparalleled 215 points (92 goals and 123 assists).

What is the longest unbeaten streak recorded by an NHL team?

The Philadelphia Flyers possess the all-time longest unbeaten sequence in the NHL, having gone 35 games without a defeat from October 14th, 1979, to January 6th, 1980. This amazing accomplishment has yet to be equaled by any other team, with 25 victories and 10 draws during the streak.

Who’s won the most Stanley Cup Championships as a player?

Henri Richard is the player who has won the most Stanley Cup championships as a player. He played for the Montreal Canadiens from 1956 to 1973 and won 11 titles.

What is the oldest professional hockey team in the NHL?

The Montreal Canadiens team was established in 1909.

Which player recorded the highest tally of goals in one season?

In 1981-1982, Wayne Gretzky set a record for the most goals scored in one season with 92.

What country won gold at the men’s Olympic Hockey tournament in 2018? 

Russia won gold at the men’s Olympic Hockey tournament 2018 held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, beating Germany 4-3 after overtime shootouts.

Who is the only NHL player ever to receive a life suspension? 

Billy Coutu (“Wild Beaver”) was suspended for life after losing game 4 in the Stanley Cup and committing a brutal assault on referee Jerry Laflamme. Note: the ban was lifted eventually, but Coutu never played again.

When did the NHL first introduce the offsides rule?

The offsides rule was passed at the NHL Governors’ meeting in 1930.

Who has been awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy as Most Valuable Player more than once? 

Wayne Gretzky has been awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy as Most Valuable Player 8 times between 1980–1987 and 1989–1991.

Who was the first woman to have her name on the Stanley Cup? 

The first woman to have her name on the Stanley Cup was Detroit Red Wings president Marguerite Norris, after the team’s 1954 and 1955 wins.

What year was the NHL founded?

The National Hockey League (NHL) was founded in 1917.

What’s the record for the longest NHL game ever played? 

The longest NHL game ever played lasted over 6 hours. On March 24th, 1936, the Detroit Red Wings beat Montreal Maroons 1-0 after 176 minutes of playtime. The game featured an overtime period of more than 82 minutes, which still stands as a record for the longest extra session today.

When was the first organized hockey game ever played? 

The first organized ice hockey game was played in Montreal, Canada, in 1875. It has since become one of the most popular sports worldwide.

Who is the shortest NHL player ever?

Roy Worters (better known as Roy Shrimp Worters), goaltender for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Americans, and the Montreal Canadiens, was only 5’3” tall.

When did men’s hockey become an official Olympic sport?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) added Ice Hockey as an official Olympic sport for men’s teams starting from the 1920 Summer Games.

When did women’s hockey become an official Olympic sport?

Although it was approved in 1992, Women’s hockey wasn’t played in the Olympics until the 1998 Winter Games.

When was the first Stanley Cup awarded?

The first Stanley Cup was awarded in 1893.

Who won the first Stanley Cup?

The first Stanley Cup was awarded to Canada’s Montreal Hockey Club.

How many total teams are in the NHL?

The NHL is made up of 31 teams across North America today.

Who was the oldest NHL coach in history? 

In 2007, at 75 years young, Al Arbour coached his 1500th game for the NY Islanders – a game in which he came out of retirement for one night to coach.

How many teams are Canadian, and how many are American in the NHL?

There are 7 Canadian and 24 American teams in the NHL.

Where does the modern game of hockey originate? 

While this fact is up for debate in some circles, modern day ice Hockey’s birthplace is Canada, but it’s now played professionally in many countries.

What NHL team notoriously drafted a nonexistent player? 

In 1974, the Buffalo Sabers drafted Japanese player Taro Tsujimoto, who wasn’t a real player.

What are the 2 main types of hockey? 

The 2 main types of hockey are field and ice hockey. Ice hockey is the most popular form today, and it’s estimated that over 1 million players worldwide play it.

At what rink was the first official game of hockey played? 

The first official hockey game was at Montreal’s Victoria Skating Rink.

On what date was the first official game of hockey played? 

The first official game of hockey was played on March 3rd, 1875.

Who invented hockey? 

The game of ice hockey is widely believed to have been invented by James Creighton.

How many (and which) Canadian cities have hosted the Winter Olympics?  

Two – Calgary hosted in 1988 and Vancouver in 2010.

Who scored the first-ever NHL goal? 

Dave Ritchie of the Montreal Wanderers scored the first goal ever against the Toronto Arenas in 1917.

Who was nicknamed “The Golden Jet”?

Bobby Hull was called “The Golden Jet.”

Who was the NHL’s first commissioner? 

Gary Bettman was named the NHL’s first commissioner in 1992.

Who holds the record for most points in one game? 

Darryl Sittler earned 10 points in a single game with 6 goals and 4 assists in a Toronto v Boston game in 1976.

What was the longest NHL shootout in history? 

The longest shootout in NHL history was in the Panthers-Capitals 2014 game that went a mind-blowing (and exhausting!) 20 rounds – the previous record was 15 rounds.

What is the only NHL team named after a Disney movie? 

The Anaheim Ducks were named after the 1992 Disney movie “The Mighty Ducks.”

Who is “The Russian Rocket”?

Player Pavel Bure is nicknamed The Russian Rocket.

How many career points did Bobby Orr have by the end of his career? 

Bobby Orr had 915 points at the end of his hockey career.

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