And we’re back with another test of your hockey knowledge with “Who Am I?”!
You guys killed it last week, leading me to toughen it up for this edition. I have to wonder how obscure I can get though before it takes less than 10 minutes for someone to figure it out!!!
At any rate, before we get to what I hope will be a much more challenging set of facts for you to put a name to, let’s take a look at last weeks info:
1. I was a first round draft pick. (7th overall in 1985 for the NYR)
2. At the time I was drafted I was the second highest draft pick ever from my country. (Sweden)
3. I played for six NHL teams (NYR, Minnesota North Stars, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals)
4. Since I have stopped playing I have been both an NHL scout and assistant coach. (Dallas Stars)
5. I am currently a head coach. (HV71 in the SEL)
6. I am a two time Olympian (1998 & 2002)
7. I have twice been part of a trade package that saw current NHL Hall of Fame players coming the other way (Traded to Minnesota by NY Rangers with Los Angeles' 4th round choice (previously acquired, Minnesota selected Cal McGowan) in 1990 Entry Draft for Mike Gartner, March 6, 1990. Traded to Chicago by San Jose with Chris Terreri and Michal Sykora for Ed Belfour, January 25, 1997.)
8. I played for a franchise that relocated while I was a member. (Minnesota – Dallas)
9. The beginning of my NHL career was interrupted for two years due to this obligation I had in my home country. (Military service in 1986-87)
10. In my 14 season NHL career I played in one Stanley Cup finals as a member of the losing team. (Minnesota in 1990-91)
Who Am I? I’m…Ulf Dahlen
Now for this week. I hope this one causes you some problems, or at the very least gives you some new hockey knowledge to throw out randomly when the need arises! Good luck to you all. I know you’re all up to the challenge!
1. I am a four time NHL All Star.
2. I have won a major NHL award.
3. I am in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
4. I played for only two teams during my career.
5. I was part of a NHL “first” along with my line mates.
6. I missed an entire season for a rather unique reason.
7. I never won a Stanley Cup.
8. I scored over 200 goals and 300 assists during my career.
9. I also have a family member in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
10. When, as a coach, I placed my son in the lineup and played him, what is generally thought to be a professional hockey record was set.
Give it a go folks, and like I always say, it’s a lot more interesting when you provide info to back up your guess! Good luck to you all, and post those answers in the comments!
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