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Quiz questions
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Which seasons define the NHL’s Original Six era?
- 1917-18 through 1941-42
- 1950-51 through 1975-76
- 1932-33 through 1956-57
- 1942-43 through 1966-67
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Which of these teams was NOT one of the Original Six?
- Detroit Red Wings
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Boston Bruins
- New York Rangers
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Which pair were the only Original Six clubs that were NHL charter members in 1917?
- Boston Bruins and New York Rangers
- Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings
- Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins
- Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs
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Which Original Six team became the NHL’s first U.S.-based franchise?
- New York Rangers
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Detroit Red Wings
- Boston Bruins
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Which three future Original Six franchises entered the NHL for the 1926-27 season?
- Detroit, Pittsburgh and Chicago
- New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Cougars
- Boston, Toronto and Montreal
- Rangers, Bruins and Flyers
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What was Detroit’s NHL team originally called in 1926-27?
- Detroit Cougars
- Detroit Falcons
- Detroit Tigers
- Detroit Red Wings
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In which season did Detroit begin using the Red Wings name?
- 1930-31
- 1942-43
- 1932-33
- 1926-27
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How many teams were in the NHL during the Original Six era?
- 6
- 8
- 10
- 12
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What happened to NHL membership for the 1967-68 season?
- It doubled from 6 teams to 12
- It grew from 6 to 8
- It grew from 6 to 10
- It tripled to 18
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Which of these was an Original Six club?
- Los Angeles Kings
- St. Louis Blues
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Chicago Blackhawks