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unassuming

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Name the 3 NHL arenas that had ice surfaces that were smaller than the standard size of 200' X 85".

The Aud
Chicago Stadium
Boston Garden

I'd also say the Ottawa Civic Centre which housed the Senators for a couple of seasons when they returned to the NHL in '92. I went to a few games there it was noticeable.

Correct!

 

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What hockey player checked another player into the boards so hard that the boards broke,? an arena maintenance man had to hammer the boards back into place.

Name the vicim also.

Larry Robinson on Gary Dornhoefer

Correct!, the boards didn't flex/give back then, it was a massive hit.

 

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Who are the only 2 drivers to have won a race in the NASCAR Cup Series, Formula One, and an Indianapolis 500?
 

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In the mid 90's , there were 2 spectacular "pass maneuvers" in auto racing that occurred in September (same year) name the 2 drivers and describe the pass moves

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Jacques Villeneuve passed Michael Schumacher around the outside on a long right hander turn with his car half on the asphalt and half on dirt at the Portuguese Grand Prix to win the race.


Alex Zanardi passed Bryan Herta on the "Corkscrew" at Laguna Seca to win the race.

 

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Name the player that knocked the wind out of Wayne Gretzky with a clean , devastating, open ice body check.

It was the first time that Gretzy was hit hard in his caree
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Name the player that knocked the wind out of Wayne Gretzky with a clean , devastating, open ice body check.


Bill McCreary Jr.

Correct! He played about 12 NHL games after that hit, and was never to be seen again, "probably black balled" for hitting the league's Marquee Player, lol
 

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What pro sport athlete ( he was not a hockey player) wore a hockey goalie face mask to protect a fractured jaw and cheekbone so that he could continue playing?
 

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What pro athlete inspired his team trainer to invent the "Throat Protector" after his esophagus was pierced in an accident during play?
 

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Name the 2 NHL goalies that prompted goalies to switch from the fibreglass mask to the cages style mask due to career ending eye injuries.