In what year was the first official ice hockey game played in Canada?
a) 1800
b) 1875
c) 1901
d) 1920
Answer: b) 1875
The “Original Six” refers to the six teams that comprised the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1942 to 1967. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
Which Canadian city is known as the “Hockey Capital of the World?
a) Montreal
b) Toronto
c) Edmonton
d) Vancouver
Answer: b) Toronto
The “Stanley Cup” is awarded to the champion of which hockey league?
a) American Hockey League (AHL)
b) Canadian Hockey League (CHL)
c) National Hockey League (NHL)
d) Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)
Answer: c) National Hockey League (NHL)
The “Hockey Hall of Fame” is located in which Canadian city?
a) Montreal
b) Toronto
c) Vancouver
d) Calgary
Answer: b) Toronto
In Canadian hockey culture, the “Original Six” teams are the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, and which other team?
a) Vancouver Canucks
b) Ottawa Senators
c) Edmonton Oilers
d) New York Rangers
Answer: d) New York Rangers
The “Montreal Canadiens” have won the most Stanley Cup championships in NHL history. How many have they won?
a) 20
b) 22
c) 24
d) 26
Answer: a) 20
The “Canada Cup” (now known as the World Cup of Hockey) is an international tournament primarily featuring NHL players. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The “Great One” is a nickname for which legendary Canadian hockey player?
a) Wayne Gretzky
b) Mario Lemieux
c) Bobby Orr
d) Gordie Howe
Answer: a) Wayne Gretzky
The “Rocket” is a nickname for which iconic Montreal Canadiens player?
a) Jean Béliveau
b) Guy Lafleur
c) Maurice Richard
d) Patrick Roy
Answer: c) Maurice Richard
The “Gordie Howe Hat Trick” refers to a player achieving a goal, an assist, and a fight in a single game. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
In Canadian hockey terminology, what does “to drop the gloves” mean?
a) To give up
b) To start a fight
c) To score a goal
d) To switch players
Answer: b) To start a fight
The “Golden Goal” refers to the game-winning goal scored by which Canadian player in the 2010 Winter Olympics?
a) Sidney Crosby
b) Wayne Gretzky
c) Mario Lemieux
d) Steve Yzerman
Answer: a) Sidney Crosby
The “Toronto Maple Leafs” and “Montreal Canadiens” have one of the longest-standing rivalries in hockey history. What is this rivalry called?
a) Battle of Alberta
b) Battle of Ontario
c) Original Six Rivalry
d) Habs-Leafs Rivalry
Answer: b) Battle of Ontario
The “Stanley Cup Playoffs” are known for their intense competition and are often referred to as:
a) The Frosty Battles
b) The Frozen Frenzy
c) The Cold War
d) The Quest for Lord Stanley’s Cup
Answer: d) The Quest for Lord Stanley’s Cup
“Don Cherry” is a Canadian ice hockey commentator known for his colorful and opinionated style. Which popular segment did he host on “Hockey Night in Canada?
a) “Cherry’s Corner”
b) “Grapes of Wrath”
c) “Cherry’s Picks”
d) “Don’s Delights”
Answer: a) “Cherry’s Corner”
The “Bobby Orr Statue” is a famous landmark in which Canadian city?
a) Toronto
b) Montreal
c) Vancouver
d) Boston
Answer: c) Vancouver
Which Canadian hockey player is known for his famous “flying through the air” goal celebration after scoring in overtime to win the Stanley Cup?
a) Wayne Gretzky
b) Bobby Orr
c) Mario Lemieux
d) Mark Messier
Answer: b) Bobby Orr
The “Olympic Saddledome” is the home arena of which Canadian NHL team?
a) Calgary Flames
b) Edmonton Oilers
c) Ottawa Senators
d) Vancouver Canucks
Answer: a) Calgary Flames
The “Miracle on Ice” refers to the historic victory of the United States ice hockey team over which rival team at the 1980 Winter Olympics?
a) Canada
b) Sweden
c) Soviet Union
d) Finland
Answer: c) Soviet Union
The “Hockey Night in Canada” theme song, composed by Dolores Claman, is a recognizable Canadian tune. What is the song’s title?
a) “Maple Leaf Forever”
b) “O Canada”
c) “The Hockey Song”
d) “Hockey Night”
Answer: d) “Hockey Night”
The “Canada-Russia Series” is an annual ice hockey tournament between Canadian and Russian teams. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
Which Canadian city is home to the “Hockey Canada” headquarters, overseeing amateur ice hockey in the country?
a) Montreal
b) Toronto
c) Calgary
d) Vancouver
Answer: c) Calgary
The “Hockeyville” program is an initiative that recognizes and supports local communities with a strong hockey culture. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The “Canada’s Game” documentary series focuses on the history and impact of which sport in Canada?
a) Soccer
b) Basketball
c) Baseball
d) Ice Hockey
Answer: d) Ice Hockey
The “Canada’s Walk of Fame” in Toronto features inductees from various fields, including ice hockey. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
“Gretzky’s Office” is a term used to describe a specific area on the ice where Wayne Gretzky was known for his playmaking skills. What is this area?
a) The goal crease
b) The blue line
c) Behind the net
d) The faceoff circle
Answer: c) Behind the net
The “Molson Canadian World Juniors” is an annual tournament featuring the best young players from around the world. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
“The Code” is a term often used to refer to the unwritten rules and traditions of conduct in ice hockey. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The “Hockey Fights Cancer” campaign is an initiative by the NHL to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The “NHL Winter Classic” is an annual outdoor ice hockey game held on New Year’s Day. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The “Ottawa Senators” and “Toronto Maple Leafs” have a longstanding rivalry known as the:
a) Battle of Alberta
b) Battle of Ontario
c) Canada’s Game Series
d) Northern Clash
Answer: b) Battle of Ontario
The “Hockey Night in Canada” broadcasts are known for their distinctive theme music. Who composed the iconic theme?
a) John Williams
b) Hans Zimmer
c) Dolores Claman
d) Ennio Morricone
Answer: c) Dolores Claman
The “Hockey Canada Foundation” supports various programs and initiatives related to ice hockey development in Canada. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
“The Summit Series” refers to a historic ice hockey competition between Canada and which other country?
a) United States
b) Soviet Union
c) Sweden
d) Finland
Answer: b) Soviet Union
The “Hockey Night in Canada” broadcasts are a long-standing Canadian tradition, often including a segment called:
a) “Cherry’s Corner”
b) “Gretzky’s Picks”
c) “The Hockey Hour”
d) “Slapshot Special”
Answer: a) “Cherry’s Corner”
The “World Juniors” is an annual international ice hockey tournament featuring national junior teams. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The “Hockey Night in Canada” broadcasts are primarily aired on which Canadian television network?
a) TSN
b) CBC
c) Sportsnet
d) Global
Answer: b) CBC
The “Molson Cup” is an award presented to the player who earns the most points throughout the NHL season. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
The “Hockey Night in Canada” broadcasts often feature segments discussing various aspects of the game, known as:
a) “On Thin Ice”
b) “Puck Perspectives”
c) “Rink Rundown”
d) “Hot Stove”
Answer: d) “Hot Stove”
The “Hockey Canada” organization oversees amateur ice hockey development in the country. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The “Punch-up in Piestany” was a famous bench-clearing brawl during an international junior ice hockey game. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The “Heritage Classic” is an NHL outdoor ice hockey game that takes place in a historic Canadian venue. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The “Hockey Night in Canada” broadcasts have been a cultural staple for Canadians since which decade?
a) 1940s
b) 1960s
c) 1980s
d) 2000s
Answer: b) 1960s
The “Tim Hortons” coffee and fast-food chain has a strong association with Canadian hockey culture. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
“The Hockey Sweater” is a beloved Canadian story written by Roch Carrier. What sport does it focus on?
a) Soccer
b) Baseball
c) Ice Hockey
d) Basketball
Answer: c) Ice Hockey
The “Canada Cup” (now known as the World Cup of Hockey) was first held in which year?
a) 1972
b) 1987
c) 1996
d) 2004
Answer: a) 1972
The “Bobby Baun Game” is remembered for an iconic moment when Bobby Baun played through an injury and scored an overtime-winning goal. Which team was he playing for?
a) Montreal Canadiens
b) Toronto Maple Leafs
c) Edmonton Oilers
d) Detroit Red Wings
Answer: b) Toronto Maple Leafs
The “Heritage Classic” outdoor game often features a match between which two Canadian teams?
a) Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs
b) Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers
c) Ottawa Senators and Calgary Flames
d) Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens
Answer: c) Ottawa Senators and Calgary Flames
The “Top 50 NHL Players of All-Time” list, released in 2017, featured several iconic Canadian players. Who was ranked #1 on the list?
a) Mario Lemieux
b) Wayne Gretzky
c) Bobby Orr
d) Gordie Howe
Answer: b) Wayne Gretzky
