Pavel Datsyuk Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which city was Pavel Datsyuk born?
A. Moscow
B. Sverdlovsk
C. St. Petersburg
D. Kazan
Answer: B. Sverdlovsk
Q2. What is Pavel Datsyuk’s date of birth?
A. July 20, 1978
B. June 15, 1979
C. August 12, 1977
D. May 3, 1980
Answer: A. July 20, 1978
Q3. By which NHL team was Pavel Datsyuk drafted in 1998?
A. Colorado Avalanche
B. Detroit Red Wings
C. New York Rangers
D. Chicago Blackhawks
Answer: B. Detroit Red Wings
Q4. In which round and overall pick was Datsyuk selected in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft?
A. 3rd round, 85th overall
B. 4th round, 120th overall
C. 6th round, 171st overall
D. 5th round, 150th overall
Answer: C. 6th round, 171st overall
Q5. What is Pavel Datsyuk’s well-known nickname?
A. The Magic Man
B. The Russian Rocket
C. The Great One
D. The Professor
Answer: A. The Magic Man
Q6. For how many seasons did Datsyuk play in the NHL, all with the Detroit Red Wings?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16
Answer: C. 14
Q7. How many regular-season games did Datsyuk play in the NHL?
A. 850
B. 900
C. 953
D. 1,000
Answer: C. 953
Q8. How many career NHL goals did Pavel Datsyuk score?
A. 250
B. 314
C. 350
D. 400
Answer: B. 314
Q9. How many career NHL assists did Datsyuk record?
A. 500
B. 550
C. 650
D. 604
Answer: D. 604
Q10. What was Datsyuk’s total career NHL points?
A. 850
B. 900
C. 918
D. 950
Answer: C. 918
Q11. In which two years did Datsyuk win the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings?
A. 2002 and 2008
B. 2001 and 2007
C. 2003 and 2009
D. 2004 and 2010
Answer: A. 2002 and 2008
Q12. How many times did Datsyuk win the Frank J. Selke Trophy (best defensive forward)?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Four times
Answer: C. Three times
Q13. In which consecutive seasons did Datsyuk win the Selke Trophy?
A. 2006–2008
B. 2007–2009
C. 2008–2010
D. 2009–2011
Answer: C. 2008–2010
Q14. How many times did Datsyuk win the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy?
A. Four
B. Three
C. Two
D. Five
Answer: A. Four
Q15. In which consecutive seasons did Datsyuk win the Lady Byng Trophy?
A. 2004–2007
B. 2006–2009
C. 2005–2008
D. 2007–2010
Answer: B. 2006–2009
Q16. What jersey number did Datsyuk wear throughout his NHL career with Detroit?
A. 9
B. 13
C. 19
D. 91
Answer: B. 13
Q17. In which year was Pavel Datsyuk inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?
A. 2024
B. 2023
C. 2022
D. 2025
Answer: A. 2024
Q18. Datsyuk was named one of the “100 Greatest NHL Players” in which year?
A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2018
Answer: C. 2017
Q19. What position did Datsyuk primarily play?
A. Left wing
B. Center
C. Right wing
D. Defense
Answer: B. Center
Q20. Which hand did Datsyuk shoot with?
A. Right
B. Both equally
C. Left
D. Switch-hitter
Answer: C. Left
Q21. In which year did Datsyuk win Olympic gold (as part of the Olympic Athletes from Russia)?
A. 2002
B. 2006
C. 2014
D. 2018
Answer: D. 2018
Q22. Which medal did Datsyuk win at the 2002 Winter Olympics?
A. Bronze
B. Silver
C. Gold
D. None
Answer: A. Bronze
Q23. In which year did Datsyuk win gold at the IIHF World Championship?
A. 2005
B. 2010
C. 2012
D. 2016
Answer: C. 2012
Q24. What exclusive club did Datsyuk join after winning Olympic gold in 2018?
A. Triple Gold Club
B. 500-Goal Club
C. 1,000-Point Club
D. Conn Smythe Club
Answer: A. Triple Gold Club
Q25. With which KHL team did Datsyuk win the Gagarin Cup in 2017?
A. CSKA Moscow
B. Dynamo Moscow
C. SKA Saint Petersburg
D. Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
Answer: C. SKA Saint Petersburg