Q 01/05

Which entertainment giant founded the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in 1993?

A) Walt Disney

B) Universal Studios

C) Warner Bros.

D) Paramount

Answer · why

A) Walt Disney

The name came from the 1992 film about a struggling youth hockey team.

Q 02/05

Half of Disney's $50 million entrance fee went directly to which team to 'share' the market?

A) Winnipeg Jets

B) Los Angeles Kings

C) San Jose Sharks

D) Florida Panthers

Answer · why

B) Los Angeles Kings

The Florida Panthers were awarded at the same time in December 1992.

Q 03/05

Whom did the Ducks select fourth overall in the 1993 entry draft, their franchise face for a decade?

A) Rob Niedermayer

B) Paul Kariya

C) Chris Pronger

D) Jason Arnott

Answer · why

B) Paul Kariya

Their first expansion-draft picks were goalies Guy Hebert and Glenn Healy.

Q 04/05

Who was the Ducks' first head coach?

A) Pierre Page

B) Bryan Murray

C) Craig Hartsburg

D) Ron Wilson

Answer · why

D) Ron Wilson

Jack Ferreira, who had helped build the Sharks, was the first general manager.

Q 05/05

Who captained the Ducks in their record-setting 33-win expansion season?

A) Steve Rucchin

B) Bobby Dollas

C) Randy Ladouceur

D) Troy Loney

Answer · why

D) Troy Loney

The payroll of $7.9 million was the lowest in the NHL.