Hockey Quiz

1. Jacques Plante was a revolutionary player. He was the first of his position to actively play the puck outside the crease. He was also the first to use what?

A. Goalie Mask
B. Ice Skates
C. Gloves
D. Fiberglass Stick


2. Hockey jerseys are also called what?

A. Sweaters
B. Uni’s
C. Throwbacks
D. Jackets


3. What are NHL fans strongly discouraged (if not outright prevented) from doing at any time during games?

A. Yell during a fight
B. Walk in the aisles while the puck is in play
C. Wear non-competing team jerseys
D. Drink beer


4. Which team was a member of the Original Six?

A. Tampa Bay Lightning
B. Ottawa Senators
C. St. Louis Blues
D. Boston Bruins


5. Assuming both teams have their goaltender on the ice, which of the following on ice combinations is true if the Buffalo Sabres score a goal on the power play against the Edmonton Oilers?

A. Buffalo 4 / Edmonton 5
B. Buffalo 5 / Edmonton 4
C. Both teams had 5 skaters
D. Both teams had 4 skaters


6. Which is not a hockey player position?

A. Wingers
B. Defensemen
C. Centermen
D. Benchmen


7. What team is commonly referred to as “The Habs”?

A. Chicago Blackhawks
B. Philadelphia Flyers
C. Montreal Canadiens
D. Vancouver Canucks


8. What symbol do the Detroit Red Wings use during the playoffs?

A. Model T Automobile
B. Eagle
C. Silver Puck
D. Octopus


9. Which team was originally named after a Disney movie?

A. Nashville Predators
B. Columbus Blue Jackets
C. Anaheim Ducks
D. Carolina Hurricanes


10. Which of the following teams has won the Stanley Cup?

A. Minnesota Wild
B. Dallas Stars
C. Los Angeles Kings
D. Florida Panthers


11. Assume Chris Thorburn of the Atlanta Thrashers is sent to the penalty box for a minor penalty and the official signals the penalty by pounding his fist into his palm. What penalty has Thorburn committed?

A. Boarding
B. Hooking
C. Charging
D. Roughing


12. Almost all hockey players have a tradition as they stop using something during the start of the playoffs. What is discarded?

A. Deodorant
B. Razors
C. Underwear
D. Stick Tape


13. The Flames were not originally in Calgary. Where did the Flames call home before moving to British Columbia?

A. Quebec
B. California
C. Hartford
D. Atlanta


14. What city or region has a team named after a local mythological monster?

A. Pittsburgh
B. New Jersey
C. Toronto
D. Colorado


15. What team nickname has never been used by the NHL?

A. Nordiques
B. Lancers
C. Seals
D. Jets


16. The NHL team in Vancouver is nicknamed the Canucks. What is a "canuck"?

A. A term derived from the scientific name for the orca whale.
B. A piece of fishing equipment generally used to catch salmon.
C. A sound similar to that of the Kodiak bear makes after hibernating.
D. A slang term for Canadians.


17. Which situation would be called icing in the NHL?

A. A player is in his defensive zone and shoots the puck down the ice
beyond his opponent’s goal line. It is then touched by the opposing team.

B. A player is beyond the center line on the attack and shoots the puck
beyond the opponent’s goal line. It is then touched by the opposing team.

C. A player on a team that is down a man because of penalty and shoots
the puck down the ice beyond his opponent’s goal line from their defensive zone.
It is then touched by the opposing team.

D. A player is in his defensive zone and shoots the puck down the ice
beyond his opponent’s goal line. It is then touched by the opposing team
after intentionally avoiding contact with the puck until it passed the goal
line.


18. The number 99 has been retired in the NHL. Who last wore number 99?

A. Wayne Gretzky
B. Bobby Hull
C. Mario Lemieux
D. Sidney Crosby


19. Where was the 2010 NHL All Star Game played?

A. Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh
B. Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary
C. Bell Centre, Montreal
D. There was no 2010 All Star Game


20. Where was the NHL Winter Classic played on New Year’s Day, 2010?

A. O2 Arena, London
B. Madison Square Garden, New York City
C. Fenway Park, Boston
D. Air Canada Centre, Toronto


21. Which team had the most recent NHL dynasty?

A. New York Islanders
B. Phoenix Coyotes
C. San Jose Sharks
D. Washington Capitals


22. How many ties where there in the NHL regular season last year?

A. About 500 (it’s fairly common)
B. About 250 (it happens from time to time)
C. About 50 (it’s very rare)
D. Absolutely 0 (there are no ties in the NHL)


23. What is a “diving penalty” in the NHL?

A. A goaltender landing on the puck to stop play.
B. A player embellishing his actions to draw a penalty against the opposing team.
C. More than the legal limit of skaters cross over the boards during play.
D. A skater using his hands to move the puck along the ice.


24. What is the standard penalty for fighting in the NHL?

A. There is no penalty.
B. Minor penalty; two minutes in the penalty box.
C. Major penalty; five minutes in the penalty box.
D. Misconduct penalty; suspended for the remainder of the game.


25. When can a team change lines?

A. At almost anytime, even while play is going on.
B. Only after play is stopped because of any whistle.
C. Only if play is stopped because of a minor/major penalty.
D. Only at the start of play between intermissions.


26. Which is not a hockey term?

A. Hat Trick
B. Field Goal
C. Five Hole
D. Off the Pipe


27. What visually distinguishes NHL referees from linesmen?

A. Referees wear striped jerseys and linesmen wear grey jerseys.
B. Referees wear use whistles and linesmen do not.
C. Referees are on the ice and linesmen are off-ice officials.
D. Referees have orange arm bands and linesmen do not.


28. Which statement is false as to why a goalie would leave the crease during play?

A. The other team has committed a penalty but does not have control of the puck.
B. His team is down by a goal and only a limited amount of time remains.
C. The goalie needs an immediate substitution for a different goalie.
D. The puck is behind his net and he wishes to play it.


29. What is it called if a team has a numerical disadvantage in skaters due to penalty or penalties?

A. Penalty Kill
B. Icing
C. Powerplay
D. Offsides


30. What language (besides English) is an official language in the NHL?

A. Russian
B. Spanish
C. French
D. Norwegian


31. What happens when an NHL goal is scored?

A. A red light is illuminated above the goal
B. A minor penalty expires for the team scored against
C. The referee will point to the goal then to the player who scored it
D. All of the above


32. When is replay used in the NHL?

A. To determine the instigator and perpetrators of fights
B. To accurately call suspected major penalties
C. For every potential goal
D. When requested by a coach during the next stoppage in play


33. Youppi is a popular mascot who started his career with a different team. What team did Youppi originally root for?

A. Montreal Expos
B. Minnesota North Stars
C. New York Football Giants
D. Kansas City Scouts


34. What current MLB team is the same name as a now defunct NHL team?

A. Washington Nationals
B. Colorado Rockies
C. Baltimore Orioles
D. Seattle Mariners


35. How many periods in a regulation NHL game?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4


36. Who won the Stanley Cup most recently (in 2010)?

A. Washington Capitals
B. Pittsburgh Penguins
C. Detroit Red Wings
D. Chicago Blackhawks


37. What does the term "attack twice" mean?

A. The side a team will play as the offensive zone twice
B. A type of penalty where the time served in the penalty box is doubled due to the severity of the act
C. A playoff term refering to the team with home ice advantage
D. A reference to traditional "Hockey Night In Canada" television program when commentators will severly critize a team after an extreme loss


38. Which team has won the most Stanley Cup Championships?

A. Toronto Maple Leafs
B. New Jersey Devils
C. Colorado Avalanche
D. Montreal Canadiens


39. In the event of a tie at the end of regulation, what is the format used by the NHL in the playoffs?

A. First team to score wins in a 5 minute period, then a shootout if still tied
B. First team to score wins in a 20 minute period, then a shootout if still tied
C. First team to score wins in as many 20 minute periods as is necessary
D. It is impossible for the score to be tied at the end of regulation in the playoffs


40. The Stanley Cup is infamous as it is only one trophy as compared to other sports that present a trophy to the winning team which is then retained by that team. The Cup is engraved with the names of the winning teams, players, coaches, and other important persons. What errors appears in the engravings?

A. There are no errors. The Cup is perfect.
B. Misspelled teams and players names plus at least one name "X'ed" out.
C. One winning team has been omitted.
D. One losing team has been engraved.


41. What has never occurred during a NHL game?

A. Problems with the ice and temperature causing a dense fog to form over the playing surface
B. Players fighting with fans in the stands
C. The protective glass around the ice being shattered due to a big hit
D. A coach playing the last minute of a game in suit and skates because his team became short on players due to injury during the game


42. What animal is also the name of a style of goaltending?

A. Butterfly
B. Moose
C. Rabbit
D. Fish


43. What is the name of a minor league system whose members are traditionally associated with NHL teams?

A. AHL
B. ECHL
C. Both have member teams associated with NHL teams
D. Neither league has member teams associated with NHL teams


44. What was never the name of a minor league hockey team in the state of Georgia?

A. Macon Whoopie
B. Savannah Sand Nats
C. Columbus Cottonmouths
D. Augusta Lynx


45. The Boston Red Sox of the MLB are famous for their 86 year World Series drought. What NHL team suffered a similar, highly publicized drought from winning the Stanley Cup in 1940 and not repeating the feat until a famous run in 1994?

A. Pittsburgh Penguins
B. Ottawa Senators
C. New York Rangers
D. Vancouver Canucks


46. How many time outs are afforded per team in a regulation NHL game?

A. None
B. One per game
C. One per period
D. Three per game


47. What group is given the nickname "The Keepers of the Cup"?

A. The personal security for the Stanley Cup that travel with it
B. The Canadian Royal Mounties
C. The most recent Stanley Cup Champions
D. The Toronto Maple Leafs


48. How many NHL teams are located in Canada?

A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10


49. Which is not considered a Stanley Cup tradition?

A. A player will never touch the Cup until they have won it
B. The winning team's Captain is presented the Cup, hoists it above his head, and skates a victory lap before handing it off to others who do the same
C. Each player on the Championship team spends one personal day with the Cup during the off season and can do whatever they wish
D. The Cup is never filled with any liquid and drank from, espcially alcoholic beverages


50. What mascot famously had their tongue ripped out during a game by the opposing team's coach?

A. Harvey the Hound from the Calgary Flames
B. Fin the Whale from the Vancouver Canucks
C. Howler the Coyote from the Phoenix Coyotes
D. Iceburgh the Penguin from the Pittsburgh Penguins

Dragon Con Photos (Part 3 of 9)

Correction to previous post title. I already had some pictures posted, so I guess that's one, making the last one (1 of 8), technically two. So this is three of nine.

Moving on. Same deal. Some things I know, some I don't, some I'm a little fuzzy. Feel free to correct or add in comments.

Let's start with what I believe is the rock group from JEM.



And some other school girl with a giant weapon. Is she a video game character? I don't know. The other two are positively video game characters with Princess Peach and Luigi.



A viking. I guess.



I know these guys. Actually, I don't, but I recognize them. R2-D2 and Darth Vader. Duh.



Now we see two classic Batman villians and a mental patient in blood and vines. Poison Ivy and the Penguin make sense, but I don't get the psycho.



Some more Netherworld monsters who look great, compared to the very amateur (but funny in a "aw-he's-trying" kinda way) Jabba the Hutt.



Now, I don't know if this guy is able to ride that old bike. I only saw him standing next to it.



There were plenty of Snooki's running around from True Blood, not to be confused with Sooki from Jersey Shore. I'd say the waitress Snooki was probably the single most popular costume. Steampunks were popular too, but that's not a single character.



This is probably another video game character, but she could be animated. The vampire elf guy I don't know. That little creature moved around too. A little freaky.



These guys are not from a video game. Or are they? I don't know. It's the umbrella guys from Resident Evil. I know it's a movie series, but did it originate as a video game? I don't really remember. Odds are yes, but I'm not positive.



These guys are definately originals from the Marvel comic books. Well, a take on the originals. Captain America and Wolverine.



Now, this character is originally a child's play thing. He's a Lego Man! That rocks.



Here we see another comic book character or two. Don't know the woman, but that is definately Hellboy. A good looking Hellboy too.



There is one thing I learned from Dragon Con, and that is to expect the unexpected. I got lost on the way to a panel and ended up at a pool. And what was in the pool? A couple of Little Mermaids. Oddness. Almost as odd as a woman in garters walking across the street with a gigantic wrench.



This looks awesome, but I have no idea where it hails from. Video game I'm guessing.



The creature below, however, is an original monster that resides in Netherworld.



And this is one of those Ring Wraiths from Lord of the Rings. Actually, this is the King. Amazing costume!



Jesse went around the place as Les Grossman and tons of people wanted pictures with him, included this Jedi Knight and Girl-Robin.



I really only see this costume for what it is not. Why oh why didn't Beaker cover his face with some black mesh? Ah! It would have been great.



Speaking of great, a Superman styled demon was waiting for a different bank of elevators when I asked for this snapshot. I don't know if it's original or from something, but it's a great costume to end on!



TTFN

Dragon Con Photos (Part 1 of 8)

Here are some more photos from Dragon Con. Some things I know what they are called. Some I have a vague recollection. Some I have no idea. My apologies to anything incomplete or inaccurate.

It starts with the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland. A little blurry. Sorry.



Looking around the places you can see a great number of interesting characters. Here we run into some of the Pope's guards in the food court and Superman looking down from a loft bar.



Next we see some puppet work, including that gumball machine thing from Mystery Science Theatre 3000 and Jamie, created and controlled by Puppatoons guru Liz! You may recognize Jamie as one of the Mythbusters. Well, at least an animal adaptation of him.



Moving on, Bane from Batman and some underwater looking guy. I have no clue where's he's from, but he was awesome looking!



Netherworld was out in force with their creatures. They are original and freaky.



Now, I think the girl on the right with a mallet is a video game character, but I'm not positive. I don't know about the blue girl.



There was a band called Cruxshadows there and they had their female members out as well. They aren't exactly ugly. On day one, they were fairies, followed by Snow Angels. Finally, they hung out as metal unicorns. Take a look. If my girlfriend is reading this, I only looked once. I promise!



Can you find Waldo? What about the dragon peeking out from behind that warrior girl's back?



The Devil was there along with some girl in leather with a whip. But not Catwoman. I don't think.



Throughout the Con, there was a blood drive and several costumers encouraged you to give blood. I'm not exactly sure the Joker's offer is voluntary.



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Oops! I guess I did see those unicorns again. How odd. At least I didn't get a picture of me with them. That would be potentially damaging to the relationship.

Some costumes were pretty good, like this set of four from Beauty and the Beast. And Dumbledoor was looking great.



Now, the cross thing I don't get. I'm pretty sure it's a weapon, but I'm not sure. I saw this guy several times.



During the Masqurade Viewing Party on Sunday Night, we were joined by several friends, including the daughter of Kuipers dressed as that girl from CSI. The most impressive part of the costume is how she managed to get all of her hair (which goes halfway down her back) into the wig.



Again, some cosutmes were great. Take this Avatar character and these Conan warriors.



Having a proper body type for the costume you are attempting is not a requirement at Dragon Con...



...though it helps to have the right assests for the character you are portraying.



I know I've seen this monkey character somewhere before, but I can't for the life of me remember where. Dang it dang it dang it! This is bugging me! Oh well. He was either asking for or distributing candy. I was freaked out, so I didn't stay near it for long.



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Okay, so I did get my picutre with the unicorns. Don't tell Stephanie! On the upside, I don't look like a total idiot...

...I look like a complete idiot. There is a difference between total and complete idiots. Total has no hope of normalness, complete are caught in a moment of absolute idiocracy. Like my idiot deer-in-a-headlights look.

TTFN