Q1. What was Tony Esposito’s full given name?
A. Anthony James Esposito
B. Anthony Joseph Esposito
C. Thomas Anthony Esposito
D. Anthony Philip Esposito
Answer: A. Anthony James Esposito
Q2. What was Tony Esposito’s popular nickname?
A. Tony the Tiger
B. Tony O
C. Big Tony
D. Espo
Answer: B. Tony O
Q3. Where was Tony Esposito born?
A. Toronto, Ontario
B. Montreal, Quebec
C. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
D. Chicago, Illinois
Answer: C. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Q4. When was Tony Esposito born?
A. April 23, 1943
B. May 15, 1942
C. June 12, 1944
D. March 8, 1945
Answer: A. April 23, 1943
Q5. What position did Tony Esposito play?
A. Centre
B. Defence
C. Goaltender
D. Right wing
Answer: C. Goaltender
Q6. Which NHL team did Tony Esposito play the majority of his career with?
A. Montreal Canadiens
B. Boston Bruins
C. New York Rangers
D. Chicago Blackhawks
Answer: D. Chicago Blackhawks
Q7. How many seasons did Tony Esposito spend with the Chicago Blackhawks?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
Answer: C. 15
Q8. With which team did Tony Esposito win the Stanley Cup?
A. Chicago Blackhawks
B. Montreal Canadiens
C. Boston Bruins
D. Detroit Red Wings
Answer: B. Montreal Canadiens
Q9. In which year did Tony Esposito win the Stanley Cup?
A. 1967
B. 1969
C. 1971
D. 1973
Answer: B. 1969
Q10. Which award did Tony Esposito win as NHL Rookie of the Year?
A. Calder Memorial Trophy
B. Hart Memorial Trophy
C. Vezina Trophy
D. Conn Smythe Trophy
Answer: A. Calder Memorial Trophy
Q11. In which season did Tony Esposito win the Calder Memorial Trophy?
A. 1968–69
B. 1969–70
C. 1970–71
D. 1971–72
Answer: B. 1969–70
Q12. How many times did Tony Esposito win the Vezina Trophy?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C. 3
Q13. In which years did Tony Esposito win the Vezina Trophy?
A. 1969, 1971, 1973
B. 1970, 1972, 1974
C. 1971, 1973, 1975
D. 1970, 1971, 1972
Answer: B. 1970, 1972, 1974
Q14. What modern-era single-season NHL record did Tony Esposito set in 1969–70?
A. 15 shutouts
B. Most wins by a goaltender
C. Lowest goals-against average
D. Most saves in a season
Answer: A. 15 shutouts
Q15. Approximately how many career regular-season wins did Tony Esposito record?
A. 350
B. 400
C. 423
D. 475
Answer: C. 423
Q16. Approximately how many career regular-season shutouts did Tony Esposito record?
A. 50
B. 65
C. 90
D. 76
Answer: D. 76
Q17. Approximately how many regular-season NHL games did Tony Esposito play?
A. 886
B. 800
C. 700
D. 950
Answer: A. 886
Q18. What was Tony Esposito’s career goals-against average (approximate)?
A. 2.50
B. 2.93
C. 3.20
D. 3.50
Answer: B. 2.93
Q19. Which goaltending style is Tony Esposito credited with helping to popularize?
A. Stand-up style
B. Poke-check focused style
C. Hybrid style only
D. Butterfly style
Answer: D. Butterfly style
Q20. In what year was Tony Esposito inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?
A. 1984
B. 1986
C. 1988
D. 1990
Answer: C. 1988
Q21. Which jersey number did the Chicago Blackhawks retire in honor of Tony Esposito?
A. 35
B. 30
C. 1
D. 39
Answer: A. 35
Q22. Who was Tony Esposito’s famous older brother, also a Hockey Hall of Famer?
A. Phil Esposito
B. Mark Esposito
C. Bobby Esposito
D. Dave Esposito
Answer: A. Phil Esposito
Q23. Which university did Tony Esposito attend and help win an NCAA championship?
A. University of Michigan
B. Michigan Tech
C. Boston University
D. University of Minnesota
Answer: B. Michigan Tech
Q24. In which year did Michigan Tech win the NCAA championship with Tony Esposito?
A. 1963
B. 1965
C. 1967
D. 1969
Answer: B. 1965
Q25. For which international event did Tony Esposito play for Team Canada in 1972?
A. World Championships
B. Olympics
C. Canada Cup
D. Summit Series against the Soviet Union
Answer: D. Summit Series against the Soviet Union
