Original Six Hockey Trivia

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Montreal, Boston, New York, Chicago, Detroit, and Toronto: 6 teams in the NHL that have been around since 1926 or longer and commonly known as 'The Original Six'. How much do you know about these historical NHL franchises? Let's find out!

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Who has the most victories as a coach for the New York Rangers?

Lester Patrick

Alain Vigneault

Emile Francis

Frank Boucher

4 out of 6 teams made the playoffs from 1943 to 1967. In how many years did Montreal miss the playoffs?

never

once

twice

3 times

During the Original 6 era, teams were given exclusive rights to players who lived within ____miles of their city.

100

200

If a batter gets a single, a double, a triple, and a home run it one game, what is it called?

grand slam

the cycle

the Mendoza Line

a complete game

In what year did the NHL add an additional 6 teams to the league to double the total # of teams to 12?

1964

1967

1970

1972

What team did Bobby Orr finish his career with?

Boston

Chicago

New York

Detroit

What team did Gordie Howe play for?

Chicago

Boston

New York

Detroit

What team did Bobby Orr play for during most of his career?

Boston

Toronto

Montreal

New York

Which of the Original 6 teams has won the least Stanley Cups?

Boston

Detroit

Chicago

New York

In all time head to head games, which team has Boston played the most?

Montreal

Toronto

Detroit

New York

Which of the Original 6 teams once had another team in their city known as the Americans?

New York

Detroit

Boston

Chicago

From 1968 to 1970, an Original 6 team played a 1967-68 expansion team in all 3 finals. Which one was it?

Philadelphia

St. Louis

Los Angeles

Minnesota

What team were joined by another franchise in the same city in the early 1970s?

Toronto

Boston

New York

Montreal

Which team is sometimes called 'The Habs'?

Toronto

Montreal

Chicago

Detroit

What team did Bobby Hull play for?

Chicago

Toronto

Montreal

Detroit

If a batter gets a golden sombrero during a game, what did he do?

hit 4 home runs

make 4 errors

get 4 walks

strike out 4 times

In all time head to head games, which team has Boston defeated the most?

Montreal

Toronto

Chicago

New York

Which team is sometimes called 'The Buds'?

Toronto

Montreal

Detroit

Chicago

By far, which team has Chicago defeated the least times in their team history?

Montreal

Boston

New York

Toronto

Which two teams have played each other the most times?

Detroit & Chicago

Boston & New York

Boston & Chicago

Montreal & Toronto

It is common knowledge that Montreal has won the most Stanley Cups. Which Original 6 team has the 2nd most?

Boston

Detroit

Chicago

Toronto

What team did Turk Broda play for?

Toronto

Boston

Chicago

Detroit

What member of an Original 6 team lead the league with 135 points in 1974-75?

Dave Keon

Guy Lafleur

Phil Esposito

Bobby Orr

Which of the Original 6 teams once had another team in their city known as the Maroons?

Toronto

Boston

Detroit

Montreal

Which 2 Original 6 teams were once coached by Scotty Bowman?

Montreal, Toronto

Montreal, Detroit

Montreal, Chicago

Montreal, New York

Starting in 1909, which of the Original 6 teams was the 1st to actually play in the NHL?

Montreal

Toronto

Detroit

Boston

What team did Maurice and Rocket Richard play for?

Montreal

Boston

Toronto

Detroit

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Original Six Hockey Trivia

About This Quiz

Who has the most victories as a coach for the New York Rangers?

4 out of 6 teams made the playoffs from 1943 to 1967. In how many years did Montreal miss the playoffs?

During the Original 6 era, teams were given exclusive rights to players who lived within ____miles of their city.

If a batter gets a single, a double, a triple, and a home run it one game, what is it called?

In what year did the NHL add an additional 6 teams to the league to double the total # of teams to 12?

What team did Bobby Orr finish his career with?

What team did Gordie Howe play for?

What team did Bobby Orr play for during most of his career?

Which of the Original 6 teams has won the least Stanley Cups?

In all time head to head games, which team has Boston played the most?

Which of the Original 6 teams once had another team in their city known as the Americans?

From 1968 to 1970, an Original 6 team played a 1967-68 expansion team in all 3 finals. Which one was it?

What team were joined by another franchise in the same city in the early 1970s?

Which team is sometimes called 'The Habs'?

What team did Bobby Hull play for?

If a batter gets a golden sombrero during a game, what did he do?

In all time head to head games, which team has Boston defeated the most?

Which team is sometimes called 'The Buds'?

By far, which team has Chicago defeated the least times in their team history?

Which two teams have played each other the most times?

It is common knowledge that Montreal has won the most Stanley Cups. Which Original 6 team has the 2nd most?

What team did Turk Broda play for?

What member of an Original 6 team lead the league with 135 points in 1974-75?

Which of the Original 6 teams once had another team in their city known as the Maroons?

Which 2 Original 6 teams were once coached by Scotty Bowman?

Starting in 1909, which of the Original 6 teams was the 1st to actually play in the NHL?

What team did Maurice and Rocket Richard play for?

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