Q1. In which city was Jari Kurri born?
A. Turku
B. Helsinki
C. Tampere
D. Oulu
Answer: B. Helsinki
Q2. What is Jari Kurri’s date of birth?
A. May 18, 1960
B. June 18, 1960
C. May 18, 1961
D. April 18, 1959
Answer: A. May 18, 1960
Q3. Which position did Jari Kurri primarily play?
A. Centre
B. Left wing
C. Right wing
D. Defence
Answer: C. Right wing
Q4. In which round and overall pick was Kurri selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft?
A. 2nd round, 35th overall
B. 3rd round, 52nd overall
C. 5th round, 88th overall
D. 4th round, 69th overall
Answer: D. 4th round, 69th overall
Q5. How many Stanley Cups did Jari Kurri win, all with the Edmonton Oilers?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer: C. 5
Q6. In which years did Kurri win the Stanley Cup with Edmonton?
A. 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988
B. 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990
C. 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990
D. 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991
Answer: B. 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990
Q7. What was Kurri’s NHL career regular-season totals for goals, assists and points?
A. 550 goals, 750 assists, 1,300 points
B. 601 goals, 797 assists, 1,398 points
C. 620 goals, 810 assists, 1,430 points
D. 580 goals, 780 assists, 1,360 points
Answer: B. 601 goals, 797 assists, 1,398 points
Q8. How many regular-season NHL games did Kurri play?
A. 1,100
B. 1,200
C. 1,251
D. 1,300
Answer: C. 1,251
Q9. Which trophy did Kurri win in the 1984–85 season for combining high performance with sportsmanship?
A. Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
B. Frank J. Selke Trophy
C. Hart Memorial Trophy
D. Conn Smythe Trophy
Answer: A. Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Q10. In the 1985–86 season, Kurri led the NHL in goals with how many?
A. 62
B. 68
C. 71
D. 73
Answer: B. 68
Q11. In 1984–85, Kurri set a then-record for goals by a right winger with how many?
A. 71
B. 68
C. 65
D. 75
Answer: A. 71
Q12. How many points did Kurri record in the 1984–85 regular season (his career high)?
A. 120
B. 128
C. 135
D. 142
Answer: C. 135
Q13. At the time of his retirement, Kurri ranked where all-time in Stanley Cup playoff points?
A. First
B. Second
C. Fourth
D. Third
Answer: D. Third
Q14. What were Kurri’s career Stanley Cup playoff totals?
A. 90 goals, 110 assists, 200 points in 180 games
B. 106 goals, 127 assists, 233 points in 200 games
C. 100 goals, 120 assists, 220 points in 190 games
D. 112 goals, 130 assists, 242 points in 210 games
Answer: B. 106 goals, 127 assists, 233 points in 200 games
Q15. In the 1985 playoffs, Kurri tied the then-NHL record for most goals in a single postseason with how many?
A. 15
B. 17
C. 19
D. 21
Answer: C. 19
Q16. Kurri was the first Finnish-born player to achieve which of the following milestones?
A. 100-point season and 50-goal season
B. Scoring 40 goals in a season
C. Winning the Hart Trophy
D. Playing in an NHL All-Star Game
Answer: A. 100-point season and 50-goal season
Q17. Which NHL teams did Kurri play for after leaving the Edmonton Oilers?
A. Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Colorado Avalanche
B. Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Colorado Avalanche
C. Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers, Anaheim, San Jose Sharks
D. Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim, Colorado Avalanche
Answer: A. Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Colorado Avalanche
Q18. In which year was Kurri inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, becoming the first Finnish player to receive the honour?
A. 1998
B. 2000
C. 2001
D. 2003
Answer: C. 2001
Q19. Kurri’s jersey number 17 has been retired by which of the following?
A. Only the Edmonton Oilers
B. Edmonton Oilers, Jokerit and the Finnish national team
C. Only Jokerit
D. Only the Finnish national team
Answer: B. Edmonton Oilers, Jokerit and the Finnish national team
Q20. At the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, what medal did Kurri and Finland win?
A. Bronze
B. Silver
C. Gold
D. No medal
Answer: A. Bronze
Q21. In the 1998 Olympic bronze-medal game against Canada, Kurri scored the opening goal. Who was the opposing star he faced for the last time in international play?
A. Mario Lemieux
B. Mark Messier
C. Wayne Gretzky
D. Steve Yzerman
Answer: C. Wayne Gretzky
Q22. How many times was Kurri named to the NHL First All-Star Team?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Four times
Answer: B. Twice
Q23. Before joining the NHL, Kurri played for which Finnish club?
A. HIFK
B. TPS Turku
C. Jokerit Helsinki
D. Tappara
Answer: C. Jokerit Helsinki
Q24. After the 1990–91 season, Kurri played one season in which European league and for which team?
A. Swedish Elitserien with Djurgården
B. Italian Serie A with Devils Milano
C. German Bundesliga with Mannheim
D. Swiss Nationalliga with Bern
Answer: B. Italian Serie A with Devils Milano
Q25. Kurri became the eighth player in NHL history to score 600 career goals during which season?
A. 1995–96
B. 1996–97
C. 1997–98
D. 1994–95
Answer: C. 1997–98
