Although there's less of it now than in the past, fighting has always been part of the game of hockey. Teams often employed at least one player for the specific purpose of fighting and/or protecting the star players on their own team. Audiences generally love to watch a good fight too. How about you? This quiz will test your knowledge of NHL enforcers.
What was Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer 'Tiger' Williams real name?
If a batter gets a golden sombrero during a game, what did he do?
What Buffalo enforcer played 13.5 seasons with the Sabres in the 1990s and early 2000s?
In 1981-82, this Penguins defender had the 2nd highest penalty minutes total ever with 409. Name him.
What Montreal enforcer had 698 penalty minutes over 2 seasons in the mid 1980s?
What Flyers enforcer had 551 penalty minutes over 2 seasons in the mid 1980s with Philadelphia?
In 1997-98, what Leafs fighter had 365 penalty minutes for Toronto?
For how many teams did NHL enforcer Stu Grimson play during his 14 year career?
Who had a total of 370 penalty minutes playing for Pittsburgh and Kansas City in 1975-76?
What fighter was considered to be Wayne Gretzky's personal protector in Edmonton?
What Quebec Nordiques and St. Louis Blues 1990s enforcer had a total of 10 goals in 445 career games?
What tough guy was considered Wayne Gretzky's personal protector in Los Angeles?
How many penalty minutes does one get for fighting?
If a batter gets a single, a double, a triple, and a home run it one game, what is it called?
What slugger had 326 penalty minutes in only 48 games for San Jose in 1991-92?
What Calgary Flames tough guy had 375 penalty minutes in 1988-89?
What 1970s Philadelphia Flyer enforcer was nicknamed 'The Hammer'?
What current NHL Head Coach had 3149 career penalty minutes over a 17 year NHL career?
Matt Barnaby started his career with 6 seasons in Buffalo. Which other team did he NOT play for?
What Chicago fighter had 653 penalty minutes over 2 seasons with the BlackHawks in the late 80s?
What Detroit Red Wings enforcer had 398 penalty minutes in the 1987-88 season?
Where did Gino Odjick play the majority of his NHL career?
In 1992-93, what tough guy had 17 goals and 325 penalty minutes playing for Hartford?
Which team did long-time NHL enforcer Donald Brashear play with the longest?
What 80s/90s enforcer started and ended his career in Detroit and played with the New York in the middle?
What former Minnesota North Star had 3 straight seasons with over 350 penalty minutes in the late 1980s?
