History of Professional Goaltending: Quiz #3

By Tomas Hertz, MD BA On September 22, 2011

This is the third of four quizzes in a series. If you haven’t tried quiz #1 or quiz #2 you should give them a go as well!

Curtis Lester "The Silver Fox" Patrick (December 30, 1883 – June 1, 1960). The Lester Patrick Trophy, awarded for outstanding contributions to hockey in the United States.

This quiz will be a real challenge to anyone who has only been following the game in recent years – but it will be a great chance to begin to learn a bit about the history of the game. When you’re done how about leaving a note in the comments and tell us how you did?

History Quiz #3

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Question 1

Hall of Fame goaltender Paddy Moran played all but one professional season for which of the following hockey clubs?

	A.Quebec Hockey Club
	B.Montreal Maroons
	C.Quebec Citadels
	D.Quebec Aces
	E.Shawinigan Cataractes

Question 2

Over the course of his ten year NHL career, how many regular season shutouts did Frank Brimsek (Mr. Zero) register?

	A.27
	B.35
	C.51
	D.40
	E.62

Question 3

For how many years, without missing a single game, did George Vezina play goal for Le Club de Hockey Canadien ?

	A.7
	B.9
	C.11
	D.13
	E.15

Question 4

November 30^th,1959 Jacques Plante emerged from the Montreal Canadien’s dressing room wearing a facemask. He had been struck in the face by a slap shot from which player?

	A.Gordie Howe
	B.Andy Bathgaite
	C.Bobby Hull
	D.Dave Keon
	E.Tim Horton

Question 5

For which of the following NHL clubs was Vladislav Tretiak a goaltending coach at the beginning of the 1990s?

	A.Pittsburg Penguins
	B.Ottawa Senators
	C.Florida Panthers
	D.Chicago Blackhawks
	E. Philadelphia Flyers

Question 6

The first goaltender to win the Stanley Cup with four different organizations is:

	A.Paddy Moran
	B.George Vezina
	C.Harry Holmes
	D.Roger Crozier
	E.Bill Durnan

Question 7

During the Stanley Cup finals versus the Montreal Maroons, this 44-year-old coach and general manager of the New York Rangers was forced into emergency action in goal after Lorne Chabot was injured in Game 2?

	A.Emil ‘The Cat’ Francis
	B.David Kerr
	C.Chuck Rayner
	D.Lester ‘The Silver Fox’ Patrick
	E. Al Rollins

Question 8

In a short seven year professional career, this goaltender won the Vezina Trophy six times?

	A.George Hainsworth
	B.Bill Durnan
	C.Gerry McNeil
	D.Turk Broda
	E.Charlie Hodge

Question 9

The first goaltender to lead two different teams to the Stanley Cup Championship is:

	A.Clint Benedict
	B.Lorne Chabot
	C.Roy Worters
	D.Percy LeSueur
	E.Patrick Roy

Question 10

This goaltender holds the NHL record for longest shutout sequence of 461.29 with six consecutive shutouts. He is:

	A.Alex Connell
	B.Cecil Thompson
	C.Al Rollins
	D.Denis Dejordy
	E.Dominik Hasek

Question 11

Which of the following individuals is credited with designing and manufacturing the leather leg pad ?

	A.Lefty Wilson
	B.Emil ‘Pop’ Kenesky
	C.Emil Francis
	D.Johnny Mowers
	E.Bill Tobin

Question 12

Which of the following goalies came up with the idea of making a pocket at shin level in goalie pads so pucks would drop straight on the ice instead of deflecting off them to an opponent?

	A.Harry ‘Apple Cheeks’ Lumley
	B.Lefty Wilson
	C.Hugh Lehman
	D.Jonny Mowers
	E.Bill Tobin

Question 13

The two goaltender “dress to play” rule came into effect for which season?

	A.1962-1963
	B.1963-1964
	C.1964-1965
	D.1965-1966
	E.1966-1967

Question 14

Upon leaving the NHL for the WHA, for which team did Gerry Cheevers play?

	A.Toronto Toros
	B.Houston Aeros
	C.Cleveland Crusaders
	D.Indianapolis Racers
	E.Winnipeg Jets

Question 15

The first goaltender to spray colored paint on his white fiberglass mask is:

	A.Doug Favell
	B.Glenn ‘Chico” Resch
	C.Wayne Stevenson
	D.Daniel Bouchard
	E.Phil Myre

Question 16

For which of the season’s listed below did Jacques Plante win the Hart Trophy as the league’s Most Valuable Player?

	A.1959-1960
	B.1960-1961
	C.1961-1962
	D.1962-1963
	E.1963-1964

Question 17

For which junior hockey club did Glenn Hall play?

	A.Toronto Marlboros
	B.Winsor Spitfires
	C.Moose Jaw Warriors
	D.Saskatoon Quackers
	E.Regina Pats

Question 18

Which of the following is the home town of Hall of Fame goaltender Glen Hall?

	A.Calgary, Alberta
	B.Brandon, Manitoba
	C.Spruce Grove, Alberta
	D.Humbolt, Saskatchewan
	E.Toronto, Ontario

Question 19

In which NHL selection draft, and in which round, was Grant Fuhr selected by the Edmonton Oilers?

	A.1979, 1st round
	B.1980, 2nd round
	C.1981, 2nd round
	D.1980, 1st round
	E.1981, 1st round

Question 20

Prior to being traded to the Chicago Black Hawks, how many games did Tony Esposito play for the Montreal Canadiens?

	A.10
	B.11
	C.12
	D.13
	E.14

Question 21

Which goaltender listed below is quoted as saying the following: “I don’t care that much about my average. My philosophy has always been that the other team can fill the net on me as long as we get one more goal.”

	A.Martin Brodeur
	B.Gerry Cheevers
	C.Ken Dryden
	D.Mike Palmateer
	E.Terry Sawchuk

Question 22

The first goaltender to win the Hart trophy is:

	A.Cecil ‘Tiny’Thompson
	B.Roy ‘Shrimp’ Worters
	C.Frank ‘Mr. Zerro’ Brimsek
	D.Terry ‘Ukey’ Sawchuk
	E.Dominik ‘Kramer’ Hasek

Question 23

Terry Sawchuk holds the NHL record for the greatest number of tied games. The record is:

	A.123
	B.131
	C.157
	D.172
	E.181

Question 24

To date, the only goaltender in NHL history to record a shutout but never to win a game is:

	A.Tim Bernhardt
	B.Joe Ironstone
	C.Al Jensen
	D.Chris Terreri
	E.Frederic Cassivi

Question 25

The only goaltender in NHL history to combine a shutout with shooting the puck into the opponent’s net is:

	A.Martin Brodeur
	B.Jose Theodore
	C.Mike Smith
	D.Marty Turco
	E.Mario Gosselin

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4 Responses to History of Professional Goaltending: Quiz #3

Bryan says:

September 23, 2011 at 6:51 PM

Getting touygher, 94%, 84% and 75%. Humbling!!!

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Goalie 35 says:

October 11, 2011 at 11:14 AM

Good fun..

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- James DeMarco says:
  
  October 11, 2011 at 2:03 PM
  
  Wow! I THOUGHT I knew alot about the history of goaltending! Where’s my “Save…Hockey’s Greatest Goaltenders” book???????
  
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Aaron says:

December 20, 2011 at 4:13 PM

Ouch. 57%.

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