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Hockey Digest, Summer, 2002

1. Martin Brodeur and Patrick Roy each won over 30 games this season, tying an NHL record for consecutive 30-victory seasons by a goalie with seven. What all-time great did they tie?

2. Canada, of course, won the 2002 Olympic gold medal in men's hockey. What country finished dead last in 14th place?

3. The Montreal Canadiens' home ice will have a new name next season. What will the Molson Centre be redubbed: Enron Arena, Selig Skating Rink, the Forum Redux, or the Bell Centre?

4. The 1995-96 Red Wings captured the Presidents' Trophy, finishing a record 27 points ahead of the next-highest team. What team, which ironically eliminated Detroit from the playoffs, was the runner-up?

5. The Calgary Flames Jarome Iginla led the NHL with 52 goals this season. Who was the last player to lead the league in goals while scoring less than 50?

6. Who was the last Calgary Flames player to score 50 goals in a season?

7. Which defenseman joined Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey, and Larry Murphy in the 1,200-point club this season?

8. Roger Neilson took over the helm of the Ottawa Senators for the final two games of the 2001-02 season to give the veteran coach 1,000 career games behind the bench. How many NHL clubs has Neilson now coached?

9. Patrick Roy has never won which of the following trophies: Conn Smythe (playoffs MVP), Hart (regular season MVP), Vezina (outstanding goalie), or Jennings (lowest goals-against average)?

10. Since 1969, how many goalies have been selected No. 1 overall in the NHL draft?

Quick Quiz Answers

1. Tony Esposito (1969-70 to 1975-76). 2. France. 3. Bell Centre. 4. Colorado. 4. Teemu Selanne, with 47 in 1998-99. 6. Gary Roberts, with 51 in 1991-92. 7. Chicago's Phil Housley. 8. Eight (Toronto, Buffalo, Vancouver, Los Angeles, N.Y. Rangers, Florida, and Philadelphia). 9. The Hart. 10. One (Rick DiPietro). Caption: Joe Murphy