Legends of the Original Six

Question 1 / 11

What specific design feature distinguished Olympia Stadium in Detroit during the Original Six era, benefiting the home team?

• Heated player benches
• Transparent end boards
• Its egg-shaped design
• A retractable roof

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Question 2 / 11

Which Toronto Maple Leafs boss went off to fight in both the First and Second World Wars, even organizing a 'Sportsman's Battalion'?

• Hap Day
• Frank Calder
• Conn 'The Little Major' Smythe
• Lester Patrick

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Question 3 / 11

What was the typical annual salary for rookies in the Original Six era, forcing many players to find off-season jobs?

• $2,500
• $5,000
• $10,000
• $1,000

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Question 4 / 11

Which Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender led his team to become the first to three-peat and established the first modern-era dynasty in the late 1940s?

• Frank McCool
• Glenn Hall
• Johnny Bower
• Turk Broda

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Question 5 / 11

What unique nickname was given to Rangers goalie Steve Buzinski, known for his bowlegged stance and struggles on the ice?

• 'Steve Buzinski The Puck Goes Inski'
• 'Buzinski the Sieve'
• 'The Swift Current Stopper'
• 'The Five-Hole Fella'

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Question 6 / 11

What historical period of the NHL, characterized by wartime challenges and fierce rivalries, is the subject of Stan Fischler's detailed account?

• The Dead Puck Era
• The Expansion Era
• The Original Six era
• The WHA Years

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Question 7 / 11

Who made history by crossing the racial barrier in the NHL when he was signed by the Boston Bruins in 1957?

• Herbie Carnegie
• Willie O'Ree
• Jackie Robinson
• Maurice Richard

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Question 8 / 11

Sylvio Mantha played his entire 542-game NHL career exclusively for the Montreal Canadiens.

• True
• False

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Question 9 / 11

Eddie Shore's legendary contributions earned him induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

• False
• True

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Question 10 / 11

King Clancy's nickname originated from his father, Tom, who was known as the 'King of the Heelers' for his prowess in Canadian football.

• True
• False

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Question 11 / 11

Ott Heller concluded his professional hockey career at the relatively early age of 35.

• False
• True

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