Q1. In which city and country was Rod Langway born?
A. Boston, USA
B. Taipei, Taiwan
C. Montreal, Canada
D. Randolph, Massachusetts
Answer: B. Taipei, Taiwan
Q2. What is Rod Langway’s exact date of birth?
A. May 3, 1957
B. March 5, 1957
C. May 3, 1955
D. June 3, 1957
Answer: A. May 3, 1957
Q3. Where did Rod Langway grow up after his family returned to the United States?
A. New York City
B. Randolph, Massachusetts
C. Detroit, Michigan
D. Chicago, Illinois
Answer: B. Randolph, Massachusetts
Q4. At approximately what age did Rod Langway begin playing organized ice hockey?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 13
D. 16
Answer: C. 13
Q5. Which university did Rod Langway attend, where he starred in both hockey and football?
A. University of New Hampshire
B. University of Michigan
C. Boston University
D. Harvard University
Answer: A. University of New Hampshire
Q6. In which round and overall pick was Rod Langway selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft?
A. 1st round, 6th overall
B. 2nd round, 36th overall
C. 3rd round, 50th overall
D. 4th round, 72nd overall
Answer: B. 2nd round, 36th overall
Q7. Which World Hockey Association team drafted and signed Rod Langway in 1977?
A. Houston Aeros
B. Winnipeg Jets
C. Birmingham Bulls
D. Quebec Nordiques
Answer: C. Birmingham Bulls
Q8. With which NHL team did Rod Langway win the Stanley Cup in 1979?
A. Montreal Canadiens
B. Washington Capitals
C. Boston Bruins
D. New York Islanders
Answer: A. Montreal Canadiens
Q9. In what year was Rod Langway traded from the Montreal Canadiens to the Washington Capitals?
A. 1980
B. 1981
C. 1982
D. 1983
Answer: C. 1982
Q10. Which two players did the Washington Capitals send to Montreal in the major 1982 trade that brought Rod Langway to Washington?
A. Mike Gartner and Dennis Maruk
B. Ryan Walter and Rick Green
C. Scott Stevens and Kevin Hatcher
D. Dale Hunter and Al Iafrate
Answer: B. Ryan Walter and Rick Green
Q11. What prestigious individual award did Rod Langway win in both the 1982–83 and 1983–84 NHL seasons?
A. Hart Memorial Trophy
B. Calder Memorial Trophy
C. Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
D. James Norris Memorial Trophy
Answer: D. James Norris Memorial Trophy
Q12. Rod Langway was the first player of which nationality to win the Norris Trophy?
A. American
B. Canadian
C. Swedish
D. Finnish
Answer: A. American
Q13. What nickname did Rod Langway earn for his elite defensive play with the Washington Capitals?
A. The Great One
B. Mr. Hockey
C. Secretary of Defense
D. The Rocket
Answer: C. Secretary of Defense
Q14. Approximately how many regular-season NHL games did Rod Langway play in his career?
A. 750
B. 850
C. 994
D. 1,100
Answer: C. 994
Q15. How many career NHL goals did Rod Langway score?
A. 51
B. 101
C. 151
D. 201
Answer: A. 51
Q16. What was Rod Langway’s career NHL point total (goals + assists)?
A. 229
B. 279
C. 379
D. 329
Answer: D. 329
Q17. In how many consecutive NHL All-Star Games did Rod Langway appear from 1981 to 1986?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
Answer: C. Six
Q18. In which years was Rod Langway named to the NHL First All-Star Team?
A. 1981 and 1982
B. 1983 and 1984
C. 1984 and 1985
D. 1985 and 1986
Answer: B. 1983 and 1984
Q19. Which jersey number did the Washington Capitals retire in honor of Rod Langway?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 9
Answer: A. 5
Q20. In what year was Rod Langway inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?
A. 1999
B. 2000
C. 2002
D. 2005
Answer: C. 2002
Q21. In what year was Rod Langway inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame?
A. 1995
B. 1997
C. 2001
D. 1999
Answer: D. 1999
Q22. Rod Langway served as captain of Team USA in which international tournaments?
A. 1980 Olympics and 1984 Olympics
B. 1981, 1984, and 1987 Canada Cups
C. 1976 and 1980 Canada Cups
D. 1988 and 1992 Olympics
Answer: B. 1981, 1984, and 1987 Canada Cups
Q23. What was Rod Langway’s primary playing position throughout his professional career?
A. Defense
B. Left wing
C. Center
D. Goaltender
Answer: A. Defense
Q24. Which hand did Rod Langway shoot with?
A. Right
B. Left
C. Both equally
D. Primarily right, occasionally left
Answer: B. Left
Q25. Approximately what was Rod Langway’s listed playing height and weight?
A. 5’11”, 185 lb
B. 6’1″, 200 lb
C. 6’3″, 218 lb
D. 6’5″, 230 lb
Answer: C. 6’3″, 218 lb
