Larry Robinson Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which year was Larry Robinson born?
A. 1949
B. 1951
C. 1953
D. 1955
Answer: B. 1951
Q2. Where was Larry Robinson born?
A. Montreal, Quebec
B. Toronto, Ontario
C. Winchester, Ontario
D. Ottawa, Ontario
Answer: C. Winchester, Ontario
Q3. What position did Larry Robinson primarily play in the NHL?
A. Centre
B. Right wing
C. Goaltender
D. Defenceman
Answer: D. Defenceman
Q4. What was Larry Robinson’s approximate height and playing weight?
A. 5’11”, 185 lb
B. 6’1″, 200 lb
C. 6’4″, 225 lb
D. 6’6″, 240 lb
Answer: C. 6’4″, 225 lb
Q5. By which team and in what overall draft position was Larry Robinson selected in the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft?
A. Toronto Maple Leafs, 5th overall
B. Montreal Canadiens, 20th overall
C. Boston Bruins, 12th overall
D. Chicago Blackhawks, 30th overall
Answer: B. Montreal Canadiens, 20th overall
Q6. What nickname was commonly given to Larry Robinson?
A. Big Bird
B. The Rocket
C. The Flower
D. Boom Boom
Answer: A. Big Bird
Q7. How many Stanley Cups did Larry Robinson win as a player with the Montreal Canadiens?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
Answer: C. Six
Q8. In which seasons did the Montreal Canadiens win four consecutive Stanley Cups with Robinson on the roster?
A. 1971–74
B. 1973–76
C. 1983–86
D. 1976–79
Answer: D. 1976–79
Q9. In which year did Robinson win his first Stanley Cup (as a rookie)?
A. 1971
B. 1973
C. 1976
D. 1978
Answer: B. 1973
Q10. How many times did Larry Robinson win the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s top defenceman?
A. One
B. Four
C. Three
D. Two
Answer: D. Two
Q11. In which seasons did Robinson win the Norris Trophy?
A. 1975–76 and 1978–79
B. 1976–77 and 1979–80
C. 1977–78 and 1980–81
D. 1979–80 and 1985–86
Answer: B. 1976–77 and 1979–80
Q12. Which trophy did Robinson win as playoff MVP in 1978?
A. Conn Smythe Trophy
B. Hart Memorial Trophy
C. Art Ross Trophy
D. Calder Memorial Trophy
Answer: A. Conn Smythe Trophy
Q13. What is Larry Robinson’s career NHL regular-season plus/minus rating (widely cited as the all-time record)?
A. +550
B. +650
C. +722
D. +850
Answer: C. +722
Q14. In the 1976–77 season, what remarkable plus/minus rating did Robinson achieve?
A. +85
B. +100
C. +140
D. +120
Answer: D. +120
Q15. Approximately how many regular-season NHL games did Robinson play in his career?
A. 1,100
B. 1,250
C. 1,384
D. 1,500
Answer: C. 1,384
Q16. How many career regular-season points did Robinson record?
A. 958
B. 850
C. 750
D. 1,050
Answer: A. 958
Q17. How many regular-season goals and assists did Robinson finish with?
A. 150 goals, 600 assists
B. 180 goals, 700 assists
C. 208 goals, 750 assists
D. 250 goals, 800 assists
Answer: C. 208 goals, 750 assists
Q18. How many consecutive seasons did Robinson appear in the Stanley Cup playoffs?
A. 15
B. 20
C. 17
D. 22
Answer: B. 20
Q19. How many career playoff games did Robinson play (a long-standing NHL record at the time of his retirement)?
A. 180
B. 200
C. 210
D. 227
Answer: D. 227
Q20. With which two other defencemen did Robinson form the famous “Big Three” on the Montreal Canadiens blue line?
A. Doug Harvey and Tom Johnson
B. Serge Savard and Guy Lapointe
C. Chris Chelios and Petr Svoboda
D. Jacques Laperriere and J.C. Tremblay
Answer: B. Serge Savard and Guy Lapointe
Q21. For how many seasons did Robinson play with the Montreal Canadiens?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 17
D. 20
Answer: C. 17
Q22. With which team did Robinson finish his playing career (1989–92)?
A. New Jersey Devils
B. Los Angeles Kings
C. Detroit Red Wings
D. Boston Bruins
Answer: B. Los Angeles Kings
Q23. In which year was Larry Robinson inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?
A. 1995
B. 1993
C. 1990
D. 1998
Answer: A. 1995
Q24. What jersey number did Robinson wear that was later retired by the Montreal Canadiens?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 19
D. 29
Answer: C. 19
Q25. As an interim head coach, which team did Robinson lead to the Stanley Cup in 2000?
A. Los Angeles Kings
B. Montreal Canadiens
C. St. Louis Blues
D. New Jersey Devils
Answer: D. New Jersey Devils