Canadian Sports History

Question 1

When was the first organized indoor ice hockey game played?

Answer 1

1875

The first organized indoor game took place in Montreal.

Question 2

What trophy is awarded as the championship for hockey in Canada?

Answer 2

The Stanley Cup

Established in 1893 and named after Lord Stanley of Preston.

Question 3

What year was the first Grey Cup game played?

Answer 3

1909

It is the championship game for Canadian football.

Question 4

Who is known as Canada’s greatest all-around athlete?

Answer 4

Lionel Conacher

He excelled in hockey, lacrosse, football, and baseball.

Question 5

In which year did Canada win its first Olympic gold medal in hockey?

Answer 5

1920

The victory occurred at the Antwerp Olympics, represented by the Winnipeg Falcons.

Question 6

Who became the first Canadian to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating?

Answer 6

Barbara Ann Scott

She won the gold in 1948 at the Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.

Question 7

What period did the Montreal Canadiens dominate the NHL?

Answer 7

1950s–60s

They won five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956 to 1960.

Question 8

What trophy did Canada capture in tennis for the first time in 1954?

Answer 8

Davis Cup

Led by Lorne Main and Bob Bedard.

Question 9

What iconic moment occurred during the Summit Series in 1972?

Answer 9

Paul Henderson’s game-winning goal

This goal symbolized national pride for Canada.

Question 10

In what year was the Canadian Football League (CFL) established?

Answer 10

1958

The CFL formalized the structure of Canadian football.

Question 11

Who was Canada’s first alpine skiing Olympic gold medalist?

Answer 11

Nancy Greene

She won in 1968 in Grenoble.

Question 12

What was significant about the Montreal Olympics in 1976?

Answer 12

Canada hosted the Summer Olympics but did not win a gold medal

Nadia Comaneci achieved the first perfect 10 in gymnastics during these games.

Question 13

What was Terry Fox known for?

Answer 13

Marathon of Hope

He ran across Canada to raise awareness for cancer research.

Question 14

What happened at the Seoul Olympics in 1988 related to Ben Johnson?

Answer 14

Johnson’s gold medal was revoked due to doping allegations

He initially won gold in the 100m sprint.

Question 15

What was notable about the Calgary Olympics in 1988?

Answer 15

Canada hosted its first Winter Olympics

Known for Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards and the Jamaican bobsled team.

Question 16

What is Sidney Crosby famous for in the 2010 Winter Olympics?

Answer 16

Scoring the overtime-winning goal

This secured a gold medal for Canada and set a record for the most golds won by a host country.

Question 17

What achievement did Christine Sinclair accomplish in 2012?

Answer 17

Scored a hat trick in the Olympic semifinal

This match was against the U.S.

Question 18

What historic win did the Toronto Raptors achieve in 2019?

Answer 18

Won the NBA Championship

They became the first Canadian team to win the title.

Question 19

Who became the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles tennis title?

Answer 19

Bianca Andreescu

She won the U.S. Open in 2019, defeating Serena Williams.

Question 20

What significant victory did the Canadian women’s soccer team achieve in 2021?

Answer 20

Won their first-ever Olympic gold medal

This occurred in Tokyo, led by Christine Sinclair.

Question 21

What is a recurring theme in Canadian sports history?

Answer 21

Hockey Dominance

Hockey is central to Canada’s national identity.

Question 22

What impact have women athletes had on Canadian sports?

Answer 22

Elevated women’s sports in Canada

Athletes like Nancy Greene, Christine Sinclair, and Bianca Andreescu are notable examples.

Question 23

How many Olympics has Canada hosted?

Answer 23

Three

Montreal 1976, Calgary 1988, Vancouver 2010.

Question 24

What cultural impact did Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope have?

Answer 24

Transcended sports to become a cultural milestone

Fox became a national hero through his efforts.

Question 25

Who was the first Canadian to win Olympic gold?

Answer 25

George Orton in Athletics, 1900. ## Footnote He won in the 2500m steeplechase.

Question 26

Which Canadian woman won an Olympic gold in athletics?

Answer 26

Ethel Catherwood in 1928. ## Footnote She won gold in the women's high jump.

Question 27

In which year did Percy Williams win gold in both the 100m and 200m sprints?

Answer 27

1928 in Amsterdam. ## Footnote He achieved this during the Summer Olympics.

Question 28

Which team won the first Olympic gold in hockey?

Answer 28

Winnipeg Falcons in 1920. ## Footnote This marked the beginning of Canada's early dominance in Olympic hockey.

Question 29

Who was the first-ever Olympic champion in rhythmic gymnastics for Canada?

Answer 29

Lori Fung in 1984. ## Footnote She won in Los Angeles.

Question 30

Which event did Anne Ottenbrite win a gold medal in during the 1984 Olympics?

Answer 30

200m breaststroke. ## Footnote This was part of her swimming achievements.

Question 31

What significant achievement did Simon Whitfield accomplish in 2000?

Answer 31

Captured gold in the first-ever Olympic triathlon. ## Footnote This event took place in Sydney.

Question 32

Who won Canada's first-ever Olympic gold in artistic gymnastics?

Answer 32

Kyle Shewfelt in 2004. ## Footnote He won on the floor exercise.

Question 33

In which event did Derek Drouin win gold in 2016?

Answer 33

Men's high jump. ## Footnote This event was held in Rio de Janeiro.

Question 34

Which Canadian team won its first-ever gold medal in soccer?

Answer 34

Canadian Women’s Soccer Team in 2021. ## Footnote They achieved this at the Tokyo Olympics.

Question 35

Who was the first Canadian to win Olympic gold in figure skating?

Answer 35

Barbara Ann Scott in 1948. ## Footnote This was a significant achievement in Winter Olympics.

Question 36

In which year did the Canadian Men's Ice Hockey Team reclaim its hockey dominance?

Answer 36

2002 in Salt Lake City. ## Footnote This followed a 50-year drought.

Question 37

Which event did Nancy Greene win gold in at the 1968 Olympics?

Answer 37

Giant slalom in Alpine Skiing. ## Footnote This took place at the Grenoble Olympics.

Question 38

How many gold medals did Gaétan Boucher win in the 1984 Winter Olympics?

Answer 38

Two gold medals in 1000m and 1500m. ## Footnote These events were held in Sarajevo.

Question 39

Who were the iconic figure skaters that won gold in 2010 and 2018?

Answer 39

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. ## Footnote They won in Vancouver and PyeongChang.

Question 40

What achievement is notable about the Canadian Women’s Ice Hockey Team?

Answer 40

They have been a dominant force in Olympic history. ## Footnote They won gold in 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022.

Question 41

Who became Canada's first freestyle skiing gold medalist?

Answer 41

Jean-Luc Brassard in 1994. ## Footnote Alexandre Bilodeau defended his gold in 2010 and 2014.

Question 42

Which event did Catriona Le May Doan dominate in the Winter Olympics?

Answer 42

500m speed skating. ## Footnote She won back-to-back gold medals in 1998 and 2002.

Question 43

How many times has the Men's Curling Team won Olympic gold?

Answer 43

Three times: 2006, 2010, 2014. ## Footnote Curling is closely tied to Canada’s national identity.

Question 44

Who won the first-ever women’s curling gold medal?

Answer 44

Sandra Schmirler’s team in 1998. ## Footnote This was a historic moment for women in curling.

Question 45

Fill in the blank: Canada has won gold in rowing, including the men’s eight in 1992 and the women’s eight in _______.

Answer 45

2021

Question 46

True or False: Canada excels more in Summer Olympics than Winter Olympics.

Answer 46

False. ## Footnote Canada shines particularly in Winter sports like hockey and skiing.

Question 47

What historic moment is associated with Sidney Crosby?

Answer 47

His 'Golden Goal' in 2010. ## Footnote This moment is a highlight of Canadian Olympic history.