- 1. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are a part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). Established in 1972, the team has a rich history, particularly noted for its dominance in the 1980s when it won five Stanley Cup championships between 1984 and 1990, solidifying its place as one of the NHL's most successful franchises. This era was highlighted by legendary players such as Wayne Gretzky, who is often regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, along with Mark Messier, Jari Kurri, and Paul Coffey. The Oilers play their home games at Rogers Place, a state-of-the-art arena located in the heart of Edmonton, which opened in 2016 and serves as a hub for both sports and entertainment in the city. The team's colors—orange, blue, and white—reflect the vibrancy of the team and its passionate fan base. The Oilers have undergone various phases of rebuilding and resurgence, with notable recent talents such as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the way, bringing excitement and hope back to the franchise as they strive for another championship and aim to enhance their storied legacy.
When were the Edmonton Oilers founded?
A) 1980
B) 1990
C) 1972
D) 1976
- 2. What is the name of the Edmonton Oilers' home arena?
A) MTS Centre
B) Rogers Place
C) Scotiabank Place
D) Air Canada Centre
- 3. Which team did the Oilers beat to win their first Stanley Cup?
A) Philadelphia Flyers
B) Montreal Canadiens
C) Boston Bruins
D) New York Islanders
- 4. How many times have the Oilers won the Stanley Cup?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 5
D) 7
- 5. Who is the team's all-time leading scorer?
A) Lowe
B) Kurri
C) Messier
D) Gretzky
- 6. Which Oilers player is known as 'The Great One'?
A) Paul Coffey
B) Mark Messier
C) Connor McDavid
D) Wayne Gretzky
- 7. In which year did the Oilers relocate to the NHL?
A) 1979
B) 1983
C) 1981
D) 1977
- 8. Who is the current captain of the Edmonton Oilers? (as of 2023)
A) Connor McDavid
B) Leon Draisaitl
C) David Tuukka
D) Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
- 9. Which goalie famously played for the Oilers in the 1980s?
A) Cam Talbot
B) Bill Ranford
C) Grant Fuhr
D) Dwayne Roloson
- 10. What colors are primarily associated with the Edmonton Oilers?
A) Red and White
B) Black and Yellow
C) Blue and Orange
D) Green and Gold
- 11. Who was the Oilers' head coach during their Stanley Cup victories in the 1980s?
A) Tom Renney
B) Todd McLellan
C) Craig MacTavish
D) Glen Sather
- 12. What was the Oilers' original team name?
A) Edmonton Jets
B) Edmonton Oil Kings
C) Edmonton Flyers
D) Edmonton Oilers
- 13. What is the Oilers' mascot's name?
A) Ollie
B) Hunter
C) Striker
D) Moose
- 14. Which Oilers goalie set a franchise record for wins in a season in 2017?
A) Mike Smith
B) Cam Talbot
C) Dwayne Roloson
D) Grant Fuhr
- 15. Against which team did the Oilers have the longest playoff series win streak?
A) St. Louis Blues
B) Los Angeles Kings
C) Boston Bruins
D) New York Islanders
- 16. Which team did the Oilers face in the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals?
A) New Jersey Devils
B) Carolina Hurricanes
C) Buffalo Sabres
D) Tampa Bay Lightning
- 17. Who did the Oilers trade to acquire Ryan Smyth in 2007?
A) Ales Hemsky
B) Dustin Penner
C) Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
D) Robert Nilsson
- 18. What was the Oilers' original logo style?
A) House mounted on top of the puck
B) Circle with a hockey player
C) Just the letters O and E
D) Oil drop
- 19. Who was the Oilers' head coach for the 2019-2020 season?
A) Todd McLellan
B) Dave Tippett
C) Ken Hitchcock
D) Craig McTavish
- 20. In what year did the Oilers host the Heritage Classic?
A) 2005
B) 2009
C) 2013
D) 2003
- 21. Which division do the Oilers play in?
A) Central Division
B) Metropolitan Division
C) Atlantic Division
D) Pacific Division
- 22. In what year did the Oilers last win the Stanley Cup?
A) 1984
B) 1988
C) 1990
D) 1993
- 23. How many seasons did the Oilers play in the WHA?
A) 3
B) 7
C) 10
D) 5
- 24. Which player won the Conn Smythe Trophy while with the Oilers in 1990?
A) Wayne Gretzky
B) Adam Oates
C) Bill Ranford
D) Mark Messier
- 25. Which year did the Oilers win their first Stanley Cup?
A) 1985
B) 1984
C) 1990
D) 1987
- 26. Which notable Oilers player served as the team's captain for over a decade?
A) Paul Coffey
B) Mark Messier
C) Ryan Smyth
D) Kevin Lowe
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