History of Ice Hockey

What is ice hockey often described as a combination of?

• Speed, skill, and strategy

• Blood, sweat, and beauty

• Goals, penalties, and teamwork

• Ice, sticks, and pucks

Which game influenced the elements of ice hockey according to the text?

• Cricket

• Field hockey and lacrosse

• Baseball

• Rugby

Who is often credited with both the early rules of hockey and the organization of the first recorded public indoor game?

• Lord Stanley of Preston

• James Creighton

• Frederick Arthur

• The Montreal committee

Where was the first recorded public indoor game of ice hockey played?

• Toronto, Ontario

• Montreal, Quebec

• Kingston, Ontario

• Halifax, Nova Scotia

What was the name of the cup donated by the Canadian governor-general to be given annually to the top Canadian team?

• The Creighton Cup

• The Canada Cup

• The Stanley Cup

• The NHL Trophy

When was the Amateur Hockey Association (AHA) of Canada formed?

• 1875

• 1885

• 1893

• 1908

What year did the National Hockey Association (NHA) disband to form the National Hockey League (NHL)?

• 1917

• 1921

• 1967

• 1974

How many teams were there in the NHL at its peak period during 1926-31?

• 6

• 10

• 12

• 21

Which player is credited with helping to popularize the game of hockey in the United States?

• Wayne Gretzky

• Bobby Orr

• Mario Lemieux

• Gordie Howe

How many teams from the WHA were merged into the NHL?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8