Q1. In which city and province was Cale Makar born?
A. Edmonton, Alberta
B. Calgary, Alberta
C. Vancouver, British Columbia
D. Toronto, Ontario
Answer: B. Calgary, Alberta
Q2. What is Cale Makar’s date of birth?
A. October 30, 1998
B. November 15, 1997
C. September 12, 1999
D. December 5, 1998
Answer: A. October 30, 1998
Q3. Which position does Cale Makar play, and which hand does he shoot with?
A. Forward, left
B. Defenseman, right
C. Defenseman, left
D. Center, right
Answer: B. Defenseman, right
Q4. Which team selected Cale Makar in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, and with which overall pick?
A. Calgary Flames, 2nd overall
B. Edmonton Oilers, 3rd overall
C. Toronto Maple Leafs, 5th overall
D. Colorado Avalanche, 4th overall
Answer: D. Colorado Avalanche, 4th overall
Q5. Before joining the NHL, which junior team did Makar play for in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL)?
A. Brooks Bandits
B. Calgary Hitmen
C. Red Deer Rebels
D. Medicine Hat Tigers
Answer: A. Brooks Bandits
Q6. Which university did Cale Makar attend, and for which NCAA team did he play?
A. University of Michigan – Wolverines
B. University of Massachusetts – Minutemen
C. Boston University – Terriers
D. University of Denver – Pioneers
Answer: B. University of Massachusetts – Minutemen
Q7. Which major collegiate award did Makar win in 2019 as the top men’s player in NCAA ice hockey?
A. Hobey Baker Award
B. Calder Memorial Trophy
C. Norris Trophy
D. Lady Byng Trophy
Answer: A. Hobey Baker Award
Q8. In which season did Makar make his NHL debut (appearing in the playoffs)?
A. 2017–18
B. 2020–21
C. 2019–20
D. 2018–19
Answer: D. 2018–19
Q9. What notable feat did Makar achieve in his NHL debut?
A. He recorded a hat trick
B. He scored his first career goal in his first NHL game (in the playoffs)
C. He was named First Star of the Game without scoring
D. He played zero minutes due to injury
Answer: B. He scored his first career goal in his first NHL game (in the playoffs)
Q10. Which trophy did Makar win as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year after the 2019–20 season?
A. Norris Trophy
B. Conn Smythe Trophy
C. Calder Memorial Trophy
D. Hart Memorial Trophy
Answer: C. Calder Memorial Trophy
Q11. In the 2021–22 season, Makar won which three major honors in the same year?
A. Hart, Art Ross, and Stanley Cup
B. Norris Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy, and Stanley Cup
C. Calder, Norris, and Vezina
D. Lady Byng, Norris, and Conn Smythe
Answer: B. Norris Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy, and Stanley Cup
Q12. How many points did Makar record in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs when he won the Conn Smythe Trophy?
A. 18 points (5 goals, 13 assists)
B. 29 points (8 goals, 21 assists)
C. 22 points (6 goals, 16 assists)
D. 35 points (10 goals, 25 assists)
Answer: B. 29 points (8 goals, 21 assists)
Q13. Against which team did the Colorado Avalanche defeat to win the 2022 Stanley Cup, with Makar as Conn Smythe winner?
A. Vegas Golden Knights
B. Edmonton Oilers
C. Dallas Stars
D. Tampa Bay Lightning
Answer: D. Tampa Bay Lightning
Q14. In which seasons has Cale Makar won the James Norris Memorial Trophy (as the NHL’s top defenseman)?
A. 2020–21 and 2022–23
B. 2021–22 and 2024–25
C. 2019–20 and 2021–22
D. 2023–24 and 2025–26
Answer: B. 2021–22 and 2024–25
Q15. What was Makar’s point total in the 2024–25 regular season when he won his second Norris Trophy?
A. 79 points (20 goals, 59 assists)
B. 86 points (28 goals, 58 assists)
C. 92 points (30 goals, 62 assists)
D. 90 points (21 goals, 69 assists)
Answer: C. 92 points (30 goals, 62 assists)
Q16. How many goals did Makar score in the 2024–25 season, becoming the first defenseman to reach that mark since Mike Green in 2008–09?
A. 25
B. 28
C. 30
D. 32
Answer: D. 32
Q17. Approximately how many career regular-season points had Makar recorded through the end of the 2025–26 season (in about 470 games)?
A. Around 350
B. Around 420
C. Around 507
D. Around 580
Answer: C. Around 507
Q18. Makar is one of only a few defensemen in NHL history to average at least a point per game over his career. Which legendary defensemen are typically cited alongside him in this group?
A. Ray Bourque and Nicklas Lidstrom
B. Bobby Orr and Paul Coffey
C. Chris Pronger and Scott Niedermayer
D. Zdeno Chara and Shea Weber
Answer: B. Bobby Orr and Paul Coffey
Q19. What jersey number does Cale Makar wear for the Colorado Avalanche?
A. #8
B. #9
C. #19
D. #29
Answer: A. #8
Q20. What is Makar’s listed height and weight (approximate current figures)?
A. 5ft 10in, 175 lb
B. 6ft 0in, 187 lb
C. 6ft 2in, 210 lb
D. 6ft 4in, 220 lb
Answer: B. 6ft 0in, 187 lb
Q21. In August 2026, Makar signed a record contract with the Avalanche. What were the total value and average annual value (AAV)?
A. 6 years, $72 million ($12M AAV)
B. 8 years, $120 million ($15M AAV)
C. 8 years, $163.2 million ($20.4M AAV)
D. 7 years, $140 million ($20M AAV)
Answer: C. 8 years, $163.2 million ($20.4M AAV)
Q22. Makar reached his 500th career NHL point in his 467th game. How does this rank among defensemen for fewest games to 500 points?
A. Fastest ever
B. Second-fastest
C. Fourth-fastest
D. Tenth-fastest
Answer: C. Fourth-fastest
Q23. Which international tournament did Makar help Canada win in 2025?
A. IIHF World Championship
B. 4 Nations Face-Off
C. World Junior Championship (as an adult)
D. Olympic gold medal
Answer: B. 4 Nations Face-Off
Q24. At the 2026 Winter Olympics (Milano Cortina), what medal did Makar and Team Canada earn?
A. Gold
B. Bronze
C. Silver
D. No medal
Answer: C. Silver
Q25. Before turning professional, Makar was named MVP and top defenseman in which junior leagues/awards in 2016–17?
A. WHL and CHL
B. AJHL and CJHL (Canadian Junior Hockey League)
C. OHL and USHL
D. NCAA and Hockey East only
Answer: B. AJHL and CJHL (Canadian Junior Hockey League)
