Howie Morenz Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. Where was Howie Morenz born?
A. Montreal, Quebec
B. Stratford, Ontario
C. Mitchell, Ontario
D. Toronto, Ontario
Answer: C. Mitchell, Ontario
Q2. What was Howie Morenz’s full birth name?
A. Howard William Morenz
B. Howarth William Morenz
C. Henry William Morenz
D. Harold William Morenz
Answer: A. Howard William Morenz
Q3. On which date was Howie Morenz born?
A. September 21, 1902
B. March 8, 1902
C. June 21, 1902
D. September 21, 1900
Answer: A. September 21, 1902
Q4. Which nickname was Howie Morenz given for his hometown speed?
A. The Quebec Flash
B. The Montreal Meteor
C. The Toronto Tornado
D. The Stratford Streak
Answer: D. The Stratford Streak
Q5. What other speed-related nickname did Morenz earn from his birthplace?
A. The Mitchell Meteor
B. The Ottawa Comet
C. The Hamilton Hurricane
D. The Kingston Rocket
Answer: A. The Mitchell Meteor
Q6. What popular American sports comparison was often applied to Howie Morenz?
A. The Lou Gehrig of Hockey
B. The Ty Cobb of Hockey
C. The Babe Ruth of Hockey
D. The Jackie Robinson of Hockey
Answer: C. The Babe Ruth of Hockey
Q7. What primary position did Howie Morenz play?
A. Defence
B. Right wing
C. Centre
D. Goaltender
Answer: C. Centre
Q8. Approximately what was Howie Morenz’s listed height and weight during his career?
A. 6’0″, 180 lb
B. 5’9″, 165 lb
C. 5’11”, 190 lb
D. 5’7″, 155 lb
Answer: B. 5’9″, 165 lb
Q9. With which team did Howie Morenz begin his NHL career in 1923?
A. Toronto Maple Leafs
B. Chicago Black Hawks
C. Montreal Canadiens
D. New York Rangers
Answer: C. Montreal Canadiens
Q10. How many Stanley Cups did Howie Morenz win, all with the Montreal Canadiens?
A. Three
B. Two
C. Four
D. One
Answer: A. Three
Q11. In which years did Howie Morenz win the Stanley Cup?
A. 1924, 1930, and 1931
B. 1925, 1929, and 1932
C. 1924, 1928, and 1930
D. 1926, 1930, and 1931
Answer: A. 1924, 1930, and 1931
Q12. How many times did Howie Morenz win the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. One
Answer: B. Three
Q13. In which seasons did Howie Morenz win the Hart Trophy?
A. 1928, 1931, and 1932
B. 1927, 1930, and 1931
C. 1929, 1931, and 1933
D. 1928, 1930, and 1932
Answer: A. 1928, 1931, and 1932
Q14. What notable scoring milestone did Howie Morenz achieve in the 1927–28 season?
A. First player to score 40 goals in a season
B. First player to record 100 points in a season
C. First player to record 50 points in a single season
D. First player to score 30 goals in a season
Answer: C. First player to record 50 points in a single season
Q15. How many points did Howie Morenz record in the 1927–28 season when he led the league?
A. 58
B. 57
C. 51
D. 55
Answer: C. 51
Q16. In the 1929–30 season, how many goals did Howie Morenz score in 44 games?
A. 35
B. 40
C. 45
D. 30
Answer: B. 40
Q17. Approximately how many regular-season games did Howie Morenz play in his NHL career?
A. 450
B. 500
C. 550
D. 600
Answer: C. 550
Q18. Approximately how many regular-season goals did Howie Morenz score in his NHL career?
A. 250
B. 271
C. 300
D. 220
Answer: B. 271
Q19. Which two other NHL teams did Howie Morenz play for besides the Montreal Canadiens?
A. Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings
B. Chicago Black Hawks and New York Rangers
C. Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators
D. New York Americans and Pittsburgh Pirates
Answer: B. Chicago Black Hawks and New York Rangers
Q20. In what year was Howie Morenz traded from the Montreal Canadiens to the Chicago Black Hawks?
A. 1932
B. 1933
C. 1934
D. 1935
Answer: C. 1934
Q21. On what date did Howie Morenz suffer the career-ending leg injury?
A. January 28, 1937
B. March 8, 1937
C. December 15, 1936
D. February 14, 1937
Answer: A. January 28, 1937
Q22. Against which team and player did the injury occur that ended Morenz’s career?
A. Boston Bruins, Eddie Shore
B. Chicago Black Hawks, Earl Seibert
C. New York Rangers, Ching Johnson
D. Toronto Maple Leafs, King Clancy
Answer: B. Chicago Black Hawks, Earl Seibert
Q23. How was Howie Morenz’s left leg described as being broken in the 1937 injury?
A. In two places
B. In three places
C. In four places
D. A clean single fracture
Answer: C. In four places
Q24. What was the official medical cause of Howie Morenz’s death on March 8, 1937?
A. Pneumonia
B. Stroke
C. Infection from the leg wound
D. Coronary embolism (blood clot)
Answer: D. Coronary embolism (blood clot)
Q25. At what age did Howie Morenz die?
A. 32
B. 34
C. 36
D. 38
Answer: B. 34