Q 01/05

In which season did the Golden Knights begin play?

A) 2015-16

B) 2017-18

C) 2016-17

D) 2014-15

Answer · why

B) 2017-18

They were the first major pro sports franchise in Las Vegas.

Q 02/05

Which two NHL teams played the first outdoor game between NHL clubs, outside Caesars Palace in 1991?

A) Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche

B) Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens

C) Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings

D) Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers

Answer · why

D) Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers

The Kings later staged 'Frozen Fury' preseason games in the city against Colorado.

Q 03/05

Which billionaire led the consortium that founded the Golden Knights in 2017?

A) Sheldon Adelson

B) Jerry Bruckheimer

C) Steve Wynn

D) Bill Foley

Answer · why

D) Bill Foley

The Maloof family, founders of the Palms, were his original partners.

Q 04/05

How many season-ticket deposits was Foley's 2015 drive aiming for to prove interest?

A) 5,000

B) 8,000

C) 10,000

D) 15,000

Answer · why

C) 10,000

It drew 5,000 in a day and a half and passed 13,200 by June 2015.

Q 05/05

Which company's bid to revive the Nordiques competed with Las Vegas in the 2015 expansion process?

A) Quebecor

B) Bell Canada

C) Molson Coors

D) Rogers

Answer · why

A) Quebecor

Quebecor's application went through the same phases but was not approved.