Cyclone Taylor Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. What was Cyclone Taylor’s full name?
A. Frederick William Taylor
B. Frederick Wellington Taylor
C. Francis Wellington Taylor
D. Fredrick Wayne Taylor
Answer: B. Frederick Wellington Taylor
Q2. In which year was Cyclone Taylor born?
A. 1880
B. 1882
C. 1884
D. 1886
Answer: C. 1884
Q3. Where was Cyclone Taylor born?
A. Listowel, Ontario
B. Tara, Ontario
C. Ottawa, Ontario
D. Vancouver, British Columbia
Answer: B. Tara, Ontario
Q4. What was Cyclone Taylor’s approximate height and weight during his playing career?
A. 5’8″, 165 lb
B. 5’10”, 180 lb
C. 6’0″, 175 lb
D. 5’6″, 150 lb
Answer: A. 5’8″, 165 lb
Q5. How did Frederick Taylor primarily acquire the nickname “Cyclone”?
A. From a childhood storm that struck his hometown
B. From a sportswriter (or reference to Governor General Earl Grey) after an outstanding performance showcasing his exceptional speed
C. From teammates who compared him to a weather phenomenon
D. From a newspaper cartoon of a bicycle race
Answer: B. From a sportswriter (or reference to Governor General Earl Grey) after an outstanding performance showcasing his exceptional speed
Q6. In which year was Cyclone Taylor inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?
A. 1945
B. 1961
C. 1950
D. 1947
Answer: D. 1947
Q7. With which team did Cyclone Taylor win his first Stanley Cup?
A. Vancouver Millionaires
B. Renfrew Creamery Kings
C. Ottawa Senators (Hockey Club)
D. Portage Lakes
Answer: C. Ottawa Senators (Hockey Club)
Q8. In what year did Cyclone Taylor win his first Stanley Cup?
A. 1907
B. 1909
C. 1912
D. 1915
Answer: B. 1909
Q9. With which team did Cyclone Taylor win his second Stanley Cup?
A. Vancouver Millionaires
B. Ottawa Senators
C. Toronto Arenas
D. Montreal Wanderers
Answer: A. Vancouver Millionaires
Q10. In what year did the Vancouver Millionaires, led in part by Cyclone Taylor, win the Stanley Cup?
A. 1912
B. 1914
C. 1915
D. 1918
Answer: C. 1915
Q11. Against which team did the Vancouver Millionaires defeat in the 1915 Stanley Cup Final?
A. Toronto Arenas
B. Ottawa Senators
C. Montreal Canadiens
D. Quebec Bulldogs
Answer: B. Ottawa Senators
Q12. In the 1918 Stanley Cup Final, how many goals did Cyclone Taylor score (a total that set a long-standing record for the series)?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
Answer: C. 9
Q13. Approximately how many scoring championships did Cyclone Taylor win in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA)?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Seven
D. Five
Answer: D. Five
Q14. What non-hockey career did Cyclone Taylor pursue for many decades alongside and after his playing days?
A. Professional baseball player
B. Civil servant / immigration official with the Canadian government
C. Sports journalist
D. Arena manager
Answer: B. Civil servant / immigration official with the Canadian government
Q15. Which early professional league did Cyclone Taylor play in that is recognized as the first openly professional hockey league?
A. National Hockey Association
B. Pacific Coast Hockey Association
C. International Hockey League (IHL)
D. Eastern Canada Amateur Hockey Association
Answer: C. International Hockey League (IHL)
Q16. For which high-paying NHA team, known as the “Millionaires,” did Cyclone Taylor play after leaving Ottawa?
A. Renfrew Creamery Kings
B. Montreal Wanderers
C. Quebec Bulldogs
D. Toronto Blueshirts
Answer: A. Renfrew Creamery Kings
Q17. What was notable about Cyclone Taylor’s salary around 1910?
A. It was the lowest among professional players
B. It was among the highest ever paid to a hockey player (and higher than many public officials) at the time
C. He played only for expenses
D. It was paid entirely in land grants
Answer: B. It was among the highest ever paid to a hockey player (and higher than many public officials) at the time
Q18. In which primary position was Cyclone Taylor especially known for playing later in his career (a hybrid offensive-defensive role common in the era)?
A. Goaltender
B. Left wing exclusively
C. Pure defensive defenseman only
D. Rover
Answer: D. Rover
Q19. Which junior hockey team is named in honour of Cyclone Taylor?
A. Tara Tornadoes
B. Listowel Cyclones
C. Vancouver Cyclones
D. Ottawa Whirlwinds
Answer: B. Listowel Cyclones
Q20. What annual team award given by the Vancouver Canucks is named after Cyclone Taylor?
A. Most Valuable Player (Cyclone Taylor Trophy)
B. Best Defenseman Award
C. Rookie of the Year Award
D. Community Service Award
Answer: A. Most Valuable Player (Cyclone Taylor Trophy)
Q21. In what year did Cyclone Taylor pass away?
A. 1969
B. 1975
C. 1979
D. 1984
Answer: C. 1979
Q22. Approximately how old was Cyclone Taylor when he died?
A. 84
B. 89
C. 99
D. 94
Answer: D. 94
Q23. Which of the following is a well-known (though disputed by Taylor himself) legend associated with his playing style?
A. He never scored on a power play
B. He scored a goal while skating backwards
C. He played every game without a stick
D. He scored only with his left hand
Answer: B. He scored a goal while skating backwards
Q24. Who is a notable relative of Cyclone Taylor who also played professional hockey in the NHL?
A. His grandson Mark Taylor
B. His brother Lester Taylor
C. His son Frank Taylor
D. His nephew Bobby Taylor
Answer: A. His grandson Mark Taylor
Q25. In which city did Cyclone Taylor spend the majority of the later part of his professional career and later life?
A. Ottawa
B. Toronto
C. Vancouver
D. Montreal
Answer: C. Vancouver