Behind the Benches: NHL Power & Management

Question 1 / 11

In what year did Rocky Wirtz assume control of the Chicago Blackhawks organization, initiating a significant transformation?

• 2002
• 2010
• 2007
• 1997

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Question 2 / 11

How many Stanley Cup championships did the Chicago Blackhawks secure during Rocky Wirtz's tenure in the 2010s?

• Two
• One
• Four
• Three

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Question 3 / 11

Rocky Wirtz, as owner of the Chicago Blackhawks, is a member of which influential group of 10 owners that helps shape the NHL's future vision?

• NHL executive committee
• NHL Owners' Revenue Sharing Panel
• NHL Strategic Planning Board
• NHL Franchise Development Council

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Question 4 / 11

John McDonough, whom Rocky Wirtz hired as the Blackhawks' president, was highly regarded for his business acumen with which other Chicago sports franchise?

• Chicago Bulls
• Chicago Bears
• Chicago White Sox
• Chicago Cubs

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Question 5 / 11

Shortly after Rocky Wirtz took control in 2007, how much capital did the Blackhawks' controller report was needed to cover the hockey players' remaining pay periods?

• $5 million to $10 million
• $50 million to $60 million
• $10 million to $15 million
• $35 million to $40 million

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Question 6 / 11

In Rocky Wirtz's first year overseeing the Blackhawks after taking control, how many sellouts did the team record, surpassing the total from the previous five years combined?

• 20
• 10
• 15
• 5

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Question 7 / 11

What specific advice did Chicago White Sox and Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf give Rocky Wirtz regarding Blackhawks management after his father's passing?

• Invest heavily in stadium upgrades.
• Focus on cultivating young talent.
• Prioritize community outreach programs.
• You need a full-time president.

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Question 8 / 11

Who was ranked #1 on The Hockey News' 2020 "People of Power & Influence" list?

• Jeremy Jacobs
• Sidney Crosby
• Gary Bettman
• Connor McDavid

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Question 9 / 11

What is the name of the special publication that features The Hockey News' "People of Power & Influence" list?

• Hockey Business Insider
• Money & Power
• Executive Hockey Review
• Power Play Quarterly

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Question 10 / 11

Which NHL team owner was ranked #10 on The Hockey News' 2020 "People of Power & Influence" list?

• Rocky Wirtz (Chicago Blackhawks Owner)
• Craig Leipold (Minnesota Wild Owner)
• Ted Leonsis (Washington Capitals Owner)
• Jeremy Jacobs (Boston Bruins Owner)

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Question 11 / 11

How many professional categories across the hockey world does The Hockey News' editorial team consider for its rankings?

• 5 categories
• 10 categories
• 14 categories
• 20 categories

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