Teemu Selanne Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which city and country was Teemu Selanne born?
A. Stockholm, Sweden
B. Helsinki, Finland
C. Oslo, Norway
D. Turku, Finland
Answer: B. Helsinki, Finland
Q2. What is Teemu Selanne’s commonly known nickname?
A. The Finnish Flash
B. The Flying Finn
C. The Helsinki Hurricane
D. The Nordic Express
Answer: A. The Finnish Flash
Q3. In which year was Selanne selected in the NHL Entry Draft, and by which team?
A. 1987, Edmonton Oilers
B. 1988, Winnipeg Jets (10th overall)
C. 1989, Calgary Flames
D. 1990, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Answer: B. 1988, Winnipeg Jets (10th overall)
Q4. What NHL record for most goals by a rookie in a single season does Selanne still hold?
A. 53 goals
B. 64 goals
C. 76 goals
D. 82 goals
Answer: C. 76 goals
Q5. In his record-setting 1992–93 rookie season with the Winnipeg Jets, how many points did Selanne accumulate?
A. 109
B. 120
C. 132
D. 145
Answer: C. 132
Q6. Which trophy did Selanne win as the NHL’s top rookie following the 1992–93 season?
A. Calder Memorial Trophy
B. Hart Memorial Trophy
C. Art Ross Trophy
D. Conn Smythe Trophy
Answer: A. Calder Memorial Trophy
Q7. Which Finnish club team did Selanne play for before joining the NHL, winning a SM-liiga championship in 1991–92?
A. HIFK
B. TPS Turku
C. Jokerit
D. Tappara
Answer: C. Jokerit
Q8. On February 7, 1996, Selanne was traded from the Winnipeg Jets to which team?
A. San Jose Sharks
B. Colorado Avalanche
C. Los Angeles Kings
D. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Answer: D. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Q9. With which NHL team did Selanne win the Stanley Cup in 2007?
A. Winnipeg Jets
B. Anaheim Ducks
C. San Jose Sharks
D. Colorado Avalanche
Answer: B. Anaheim Ducks
Q10. How many career NHL goals did Selanne finish with upon retirement?
A. 601
B. 684
C. 732
D. 801
Answer: B. 684
Q11. How many career NHL points did Selanne record?
A. 1,325
B. 1,401
C. 1,457
D. 1,512
Answer: C. 1,457
Q12. Selanne is the all-time leading Finnish-born player in NHL history in which statistical categories?
A. Goals and assists only
B. Assists and plus/minus
C. Games played and penalty minutes
D. Goals and points
Answer: D. Goals and points
Q13. Which trophy did Selanne win in 1998–99 as the NHL’s leading goal scorer (the inaugural season of the award)?
A. Art Ross Trophy
B. Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy
C. Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
D. Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Answer: B. Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy
Q14. Which award recognizing perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey did Selanne receive in 2005–06?
A. Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
B. King Clancy Memorial Trophy
C. Hart Memorial Trophy
D. Frank J. Selke Trophy
Answer: A. Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Q15. In how many Olympic Games did Selanne represent Finland?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
Answer: C. Six
Q16. How many Olympic medals did Selanne win with Finland?
A. One silver and two bronzes
B. Four bronzes
C. Two silvers and two bronzes
D. One silver and three bronzes
Answer: D. One silver and three bronzes
Q17. At the 2014 Sochi Olympics, what individual honor was Selanne awarded?
A. Best Defenseman
B. Tournament MVP
C. Top Goal Scorer only
D. Fair Play Award
Answer: B. Tournament MVP
Q18. Selanne holds the all-time record for most points scored in Olympic men’s ice hockey. Approximately how many points does he have?
A. 43
B. 37
C. 31
D. 51
Answer: A. 43
Q19. Which jersey number was primarily associated with Selanne during his long tenure with the Anaheim Ducks and was later retired by the franchise?
A. 13
B. 8
C. 10
D. 9
Answer: B. 8
Q20. In what year was Selanne inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?
A. 2014
B. 2015
C. 2017
D. 2019
Answer: C. 2017
Q21. Selanne played parts of his NHL career with all of the following teams except which one?
A. Detroit Red Wings
B. Anaheim Ducks
C. Winnipeg Jets
D. San Jose Sharks
Answer: D. Detroit Red Wings
Q22. Approximately how many regular-season NHL games did Selanne play in his career?
A. 1,200
B. 1,351
C. 1,451
D. 1,551
Answer: C. 1,451
Q23. In which year did the Anaheim Ducks officially retire Selanne’s No. 8 jersey?
A. 2014
B. 2015
C. 2016
D. 2017
Answer: B. 2015
Q24. Selanne was named to how many NHL All-Star Games during his career?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
Answer: C. 10
Q25. What position did Selanne primarily play?
A. Center
B. Left wing
C. Right wing
D. Defenseman
Answer: C. Right wing