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Sports Media and the Stanley Cup Finals

Description: Test your knowledge on the media coverage and historical moments surrounding the Stanley Cup Finals, the championship series of the National Hockey League (NHL).
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Which television network has been the exclusive broadcaster of the Stanley Cup Finals in the United States since 1999?

  1. ESPN

  2. NBC

  3. CBS

  4. Fox


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NBC has held the exclusive broadcasting rights for the Stanley Cup Finals in the United States since 1999.

Who is the current host of NBC's Stanley Cup Finals coverage?

  1. Mike Emrick

  2. Doc Emrick

  3. Kenny Albert

  4. Bob Costas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Doc Emrick has been the lead play-by-play commentator for NBC's Stanley Cup Finals coverage since 2011.

Which iconic hockey player is widely regarded as the greatest of all time and has won the Stanley Cup four times?

  1. Wayne Gretzky

  2. Mario Lemieux

  3. Bobby Orr

  4. Gordie Howe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wayne Gretzky is considered the greatest hockey player of all time, having won the Stanley Cup four times with the Edmonton Oilers and once with the Los Angeles Kings.

In which city was the first Stanley Cup Finals game played in 1893?

  1. Montreal

  2. Toronto

  3. Ottawa

  4. Winnipeg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Stanley Cup Finals game was played in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 1893.

Which team holds the record for the most Stanley Cup victories?

  1. Montreal Canadiens

  2. Toronto Maple Leafs

  3. Boston Bruins

  4. Detroit Red Wings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Montreal Canadiens hold the record for the most Stanley Cup victories with 24.

Which player holds the record for the most points in a single Stanley Cup Finals series?

  1. Wayne Gretzky

  2. Mario Lemieux

  3. Bobby Orr

  4. Gordie Howe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wayne Gretzky holds the record for the most points in a single Stanley Cup Finals series with 34 points in 1985.

Which team won the Stanley Cup in 2022?

  1. Colorado Avalanche

  2. Tampa Bay Lightning

  3. New York Rangers

  4. Edmonton Oilers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 2022, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games.

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winning team of the Stanley Cup Finals?

  1. Stanley Cup

  2. Lord Stanley's Cup

  3. NHL Championship Trophy

  4. President's Trophy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Stanley Cup is the trophy awarded to the winning team of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Which player holds the record for the most Stanley Cup Finals appearances?

  1. Wayne Gretzky

  2. Mark Messier

  3. Chris Chelios

  4. Patrick Roy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chris Chelios holds the record for the most Stanley Cup Finals appearances with 26.

Which team won the first Stanley Cup Finals in 1893?

  1. Montreal Canadiens

  2. Ottawa Hockey Club

  3. Quebec Bulldogs

  4. Winnipeg Victorias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Montreal Canadiens won the first Stanley Cup Finals in 1893, defeating the Ottawa Hockey Club.

Which player holds the record for the most goals in a single Stanley Cup Finals game?

  1. Maurice Richard

  2. Bobby Hull

  3. Wayne Gretzky

  4. Mario Lemieux


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maurice Richard holds the record for the most goals in a single Stanley Cup Finals game with 5 goals in 1944.

Which team won the Stanley Cup in 2021?

  1. Tampa Bay Lightning

  2. Colorado Avalanche

  3. Montreal Canadiens

  4. Vegas Golden Knights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup in 2021, defeating the Montreal Canadiens in five games.

Which player holds the record for the most assists in a single Stanley Cup Finals series?

  1. Wayne Gretzky

  2. Mario Lemieux

  3. Bobby Orr

  4. Gordie Howe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wayne Gretzky holds the record for the most assists in a single Stanley Cup Finals series with 21 assists in 1985.

Which team won the Stanley Cup in 2020?

  1. Tampa Bay Lightning

  2. Dallas Stars

  3. New York Islanders

  4. Vegas Golden Knights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup in 2020, defeating the Dallas Stars in six games.

Which team won the Stanley Cup in 2019?

  1. St. Louis Blues

  2. Boston Bruins

  3. San Jose Sharks

  4. Carolina Hurricanes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The St. Louis Blues won the Stanley Cup in 2019, defeating the Boston Bruins in seven games.

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