40 hockey trivia questions and answers

Easy SHL questions to start with

1. 1. Which club from Gävle dominated Swedish hockey during the 1970s with multiple Swedish championships?

   • A. Brynäs IF
   • B. Leksands IF
   • C. Färjestad BK

   Correct answer: Brynäs IF

   Brynäs won the Swedish Championship in 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1976 and was the dominant team of the 1970s, featuring stars such as Tord Lundström and Inge Hammarström. (Source)

2. 2. For which club did Peter Forsberg play his first senior Elitserien season?

   • A. Modo Hockey
   • B. Brynäs IF
   • C. Färjestad BK

   Correct answer: Modo Hockey

   Peter Forsberg made his Elitserien debut for Modo Hockey during the 1989/90 season and became one of the club's biggest stars before his NHL career. (Source)

3. 3. Which club plays its home games at Löfbergs Arena in Karlstad?

   • A. Färjestad BK
   • B. Leksands IF
   • C. Skellefteå AIK

   Correct answer: Färjestad BK

   Färjestad BK is based in Karlstad, plays at Löfbergs Arena, and has won numerous Swedish Championship titles since joining the top division. (Source)

4. 4. Which club plays its home games at Coop Norrbotten Arena?

   • A. Luleå Hockey
   • B. Timrå IK
   • C. Örebro HK

   Correct answer: Luleå Hockey

   Luleå Hockey plays its home games at Coop Norrbotten Arena in Luleå. (Source)

5. 5. Which Brynäs defenseman became a club legend and later a star with the Toronto Maple Leafs?

   • A. Börje Salming
   • B. Tommy Salo
   • C. Ulf Samuelsson

   Correct answer: Börje Salming

   Börje Salming played for Brynäs IF before becoming one of the first Swedes to make a name for himself in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1973. (Source)

6. 6. Which Modo player became known as Foppa and is considered one of the greatest Swedish hockey stars?

   • A. Peter Forsberg
   • B. Niklas Sundström
   • C. Daniel Alfredsson

   Correct answer: Peter Forsberg

   Peter Forsberg, nicknamed Foppa, came up through Modo and is regarded as one of the greatest Swedish hockey players before his NHL career. (Source)

7. 7. Which two clubs meet in the derby often called the Battle of Skåne?

   • A. Malmö Redhawks and Rögle BK
   • B. Frölunda HC and Färjestad BK
   • C. HV71 and Linköping HC

   Correct answer: Malmö Redhawks and Rögle BK

   The Battle of Skåne is the derby between Malmö Redhawks and Rögle BK. (Source)

8. 8. Which club plays its home games at Hovet and Avicii Arena (formerly Globen)?

   • A. AIK
   • B. Djurgårdens IF
   • C. Hammarby IF

   Correct answer: Djurgårdens IF

   Djurgårdens IF has played its home games at Hovet and Globen, now known as Avicii Arena, for much of its history. (Source)

9. 9. What are Frölunda HC's home colors?

   • A. Red, green, and white
   • B. Blue and yellow
   • C. Black and gold

   Correct answer: Red, green, and white

   Frölunda HC plays in red, green, and white and was long known as the Frölunda Indians. (Source)

10. 10. What is the name of Djurgården's well-known supporters' association?

    • A. Järnkaminerna
    • B. White Lions
    • C. North Power

    Correct answer: Järnkaminerna

    Djurgården's well-known supporters' association is Järnkaminerna. (Source)

11. 11. Which club plays its home games at Catena Arena in Ängelholm?

    • A. Rögle BK
    • B. Malmö Redhawks
    • C. Växjö Lakers

    Correct answer: Rögle BK

    Catena Arena is Rögle BK's home arena in Ängelholm. (Source)

12. 12. Which SHL club has an American-inspired nickname and comes from Småland?

    • A. Växjö Lakers
    • B. Leksands IF
    • C. Linköping HC

    Correct answer: Växjö Lakers

    The Växjö Lakers are the SHL club from Växjö and use the Lakers name. (Source)

13. 13. Which arena is home to Brynäs IF in Gävle?

    • A. Monitor ERP Arena
    • B. Hovet
    • C. Coop Arena

    Correct answer: Monitor ERP Arena

    Brynäs plays its home games at Monitor ERP Arena, formerly known as Gavlerinken. (Source)

14. 14. Which SHL club plays its home games at Scandinavium?

    • A. Frölunda HC
    • B. Färjestad BK
    • C. Leksands IF

    Correct answer: Frölunda HC

    Frölunda HC plays its home games at Scandinavium in Gothenburg. (Source)

NHL questions for a tougher step up

1. 1. In 1945, which player became the first to score 50 goals in 50 games in the NHL?

   • A. Maurice Richard
   • B. Gordie Howe
   • C. Bobby Hull

   Correct answer: Maurice Richard

   Maurice 'Rocket' Richard reached 50 goals in 50 games during the 1944-1945 season with the Montreal Canadiens, a milestone that stood unbroken for 36 years. (Source)

2. 2. How many consecutive Stanley Cups did the Montreal Canadiens win from 1956 to 1960?

   • A. Five
   • B. Four
   • C. Three

   Correct answer: Five

   The Montreal Canadiens won five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956 to 1960, a record that still stands in the NHL. (Source)

3. 3. In what year did Bobby Orr score his famous 'flying goal' that won the Stanley Cup Final for the Boston Bruins?

   • A. 1970
   • B. 1972
   • C. 1968

   Correct answer: 1970

   On May 10, 1970, Bobby Orr scored the decisive goal in overtime against the St. Louis Blues, captured in one of the most famous images in hockey history. (Source)

4. 4. Which legendary center wore number 4 for the Montreal Canadiens and was nicknamed "Le Gros Bill"?

   • A. Jean Béliveau
   • B. Henri Richard
   • C. Yvan Cournoyer

   Correct answer: Jean Béliveau

   Jean Béliveau played his entire NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens and won ten Stanley Cups as a player. (Source)

5. 5. Which Canadian scored the decisive goal in the final game of the 1972 Summit Series?

   • A. Paul Henderson
   • B. Phil Esposito
   • C. Yvan Cournoyer

   Correct answer: Paul Henderson

   Paul Henderson scored the decisive goal with 34 seconds remaining in the eighth and final game in Moscow, a moment that has become iconic in Canadian hockey. (Source)

6. 6. What was the nickname of the bruising Philadelphia Flyers team that dominated the early 1970s?

   • A. Broad Street Bullies
   • B. Orange Crush
   • C. Philly Phantoms

   Correct answer: Broad Street Bullies

   The Philadelphia Flyers earned the nickname Broad Street Bullies for their physical and aggressive style of play in the early 1970s. (Source)

7. 7. Which captain led the Philadelphia Flyers to the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975?

   • A. Bobby Clarke
   • B. Bernie Parent
   • C. Bill Barber

   Correct answer: Bobby Clarke

   Bobby Clarke was the captain and the team's great leader when the Philadelphia Flyers won the Stanley Cup two years in a row. (Source)

8. 8. Which Montreal star nicknamed "The Flower" won the Hart Trophy in 1977 and 1978?

   • A. Guy Lafleur
   • B. Larry Robinson
   • C. Steve Shutt

   Correct answer: Guy Lafleur

   Guy Lafleur, nicknamed The Flower, was the league's dominant forward in the mid-1970s and won the Art Ross Trophy three years in a row. (Source)

9. 9. How many consecutive Stanley Cups did the Montreal Canadiens win from 1976 to 1979?

   • A. Four
   • B. Three
   • C. Five

   Correct answer: Four

   The Montreal Canadiens won four consecutive Stanley Cups from 1976 to 1979 with stars such as Guy Lafleur, Larry Robinson, and Ken Dryden. (Source)

10. 10. Which country won the final of the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off?

    • A. Canada
    • B. Sweden
    • C. USA

    Correct answer: Canada

    Canada won the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off final, defeating the United States in overtime. (Source)

11. 11. In what year did the WHA merge with the NHL and four teams join the league?

    • A. 1979
    • B. 1972
    • C. 1981

    Correct answer: 1979

    In 1979, the WHA merged with the NHL, and the Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets were admitted to the league. (Source)

12. 12. How many Stanley Cups did the Edmonton Oilers win during their dynasty from 1984 to 1990?

    • A. Four
    • B. Three
    • C. Five

    Correct answer: Five

    The Edmonton Oilers won the Stanley Cup in 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1990 during their dynasty years with Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, and several other stars. (Source)

13. 13. Which Edmonton Oilers defenseman won the Norris Trophy in 1985 and 1986?

    • A. Paul Coffey
    • B. Kevin Lowe
    • C. Charlie Huddy

    Correct answer: Paul Coffey

    Paul Coffey was an offensive defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers and won the Norris Trophy two years in a row during the dynasty era. (Source)

14. 14. Which goaltender was in net when the Edmonton Oilers won their four Stanley Cups in the 1980s?

    • A. Grant Fuhr
    • B. Andy Moog
    • C. Bill Ranford

    Correct answer: Grant Fuhr

    Grant Fuhr was the Edmonton Oilers' starting goaltender during four Stanley Cup titles and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003. (Source)

Tre Kronor questions for real fans

1. 1. In which city was Sweden's 1994 Olympic final against Canada played?

   • A. Lillehammer
   • B. Hamar
   • C. Oslo

   Correct answer: Lillehammer

   The 1994 Olympic final was played at Håkons Hall in Lillehammer, where Sweden defeated Canada 3-2 in a shootout. (Source)

2. 2. Which goalie was in net for Sweden in the 1994 Olympic final?

   • A. Tommy Salo
   • B. Tommy Söderström
   • C. Peter Lindmark

   Correct answer: Tommy Salo

   Tommy Salo stopped Paul Kariya's penalty in the decisive round and became the hero of the final alongside Forsberg. (Source)

3. 3. In which year did Tre Kronor win its first World Championship gold?

   • A. 1953
   • B. 1957
   • C. 1962

   Correct answer: 1953

   Sweden won its first World Championship gold in Switzerland in 1953. Canada didn't participate and Czechoslovakia withdrew early, leaving Sweden as the champion. (Source)

4. 4. Which Swedish player became known as the Magic Man during his time in the NHL?

   • A. Kent Nilsson
   • B. Mats Näslund
   • C. Anders Hedberg

   Correct answer: Kent Nilsson

   Kent Nilsson, from Nynäshamn, earned the nickname 'Magic Man' during his time with the Atlanta and Calgary Flames for his elegant style of play. (Source)

5. 5. In which country was the 1991 World Championship held when Sweden won gold?

   • A. Finland
   • B. Czechoslovakia
   • C. Switzerland

   Correct answer: Finland

   The 1991 World Championship was held in Turku, Tampere, and Helsinki. Sweden won the gold medal under Conny Evensson, with Mats Sundin scoring the decisive goal against the Soviet Union. (Source)

6. 6. Which country did Sweden face in the final of the 1998 World Championship in Switzerland?

   • A. Finland
   • B. Czech Republic
   • C. Canada

   Correct answer: Finland

   Sweden defeated Finland in the final in Zurich. Johan Tornberg scored the decisive goal in the 1-0 victory, and Tommy Salo recorded a shutout. (Source)

7. 7. Which head coach led Tre Kronor to the Olympic gold medal in 1994?

   • A. Curt Lundmark
   • B. Curt Lindström
   • C. Hardy Nilsson

   Correct answer: Curt Lundmark

   Curt Lundmark led Tre Kronor to its first Olympic gold medal in Lillehammer in 1994, with Per Mårts as assistant head coach. (Source)

8. 8. What medal did Sweden win at the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo?

   • A. Bronze
   • B. Silver
   • C. Gold

   Correct answer: Bronze

   Tre Kronor won bronze in Sarajevo in 1984 after a 2-0 victory over Canada in the decisive bronze medal match. (Source)

9. 9. Which two Swedes became leading stars on the WHA team Winnipeg Jets in the 1970s alongside Bobby Hull?

   • A. Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson
   • B. Börje Salming and Inge Hammarström
   • C. Kent Nilsson and Lars-Erik Sjöberg

   Correct answer: Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson

   Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson, together with Bobby Hull, formed the Hot Line on the Winnipeg Jets starting in 1974. (Source)

10. 10. What nickname did Mats Näslund receive after his time with the Montreal Canadiens?

    • A. Le Petit Viking
    • B. The Magic Man
    • C. Foppa

    Correct answer: Le Petit Viking

    Mats Näslund was nicknamed Le Petit Viking in Montreal because he was small in stature but a big player on the ice. He won the Stanley Cup with the team in 1986. (Source)

11. 11. Which Swedish stamp was issued in 1995 featuring an image from a hockey event the year before?

    • A. Forsberg's penalty shot in the 1994 Olympic final
    • B. Sundin's highlight-reel goal at the 1992 World Championship
    • C. Salo's save in the 1994 Olympic final

    Correct answer: Forsberg's penalty shot in the 1994 Olympic final

    On March 17, 1995, the Swedish Post issued a stamp featuring Peter Forsberg's penalty shot from the 1994 Olympic final. The nickname 'The Foppa Stamp' has stuck. (Source)

12. 12. Which club did Bengt-Åke Gustafsson play for in the NHL for most of the 1980s?

    • A. Washington Capitals
    • B. Edmonton Oilers
    • C. New York Rangers

    Correct answer: Washington Capitals

    Bengt-Åke Gustafsson played nine seasons with the Washington Capitals and was one of Tre Kronor's most important players in the 1980s. (Source)

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