Original Six Hockey Trivia

Montreal, Boston, New York, Chicago, Detroit, and Toronto: 6 teams in the NHL that have been around since 1926 or longer and commonly known as 'The Original Six'. How much do you know about these historical NHL franchises? Let's find out!

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Starting in 1909, which of the Original 6 teams was the 1st to actually play in the NHL?

It is common knowledge that Montreal has won the most Stanley Cups. Which Original 6 team has the 2nd most?

Which two teams have played each other the most times?

Which of the Original 6 teams has won the least Stanley Cups?

In all time head to head games, which team has Boston defeated the most?

What team did Gordie Howe play for?

What team did Bobby Hull play for?

If a batter gets a golden sombrero during a game, what did he do?

In what year did the NHL add an additional 6 teams to the league to double the total # of teams to 12?

What member of an Original 6 team lead the league with 135 points in 1974-75?

What team were joined by another franchise in the same city in the early 1970s?

What team did Bobby Orr play for during most of his career?

4 out of 6 teams made the playoffs from 1943 to 1967. In how many years did Montreal miss the playoffs?

What team did Turk Broda play for?

Which 2 Original 6 teams were once coached by Scotty Bowman?

By far, which team has Chicago defeated the least times in their team history?

What team did Maurice and Rocket Richard play for?

If a batter gets a single, a double, a triple, and a home run it one game, what is it called?

What team did Bobby Orr finish his career with?

During the Original 6 era, teams were given exclusive rights to players who lived within ____miles of their city.

Which of the Original 6 teams once had another team in their city known as the Americans?

Who has the most victories as a coach for the New York Rangers?

In all time head to head games, which team has Boston played the most?

Which team is sometimes called 'The Habs'?

From 1968 to 1970, an Original 6 team played a 1967-68 expansion team in all 3 finals. Which one was it?

Which of the Original 6 teams once had another team in their city known as the Maroons?

Which team is sometimes called 'The Buds'?

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