Question 1

True or false: Guy Lafleur was originally drafted first overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 1971.

Accepted Answer

False. He was drafted first overall, but by the Montreal Canadiens in 1971—yes, that part is true. Wait, the statement is false because it says 'originally' implying he wasn't, but he was. Correction: This is actually TRUE. Let me fix: Lafleur was drafted first overall by the Canadiens in 1971.

Question 2

True or false: Lafleur never won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP during his career.

Accepted Answer

False. He won the Hart Trophy twice, in 1977 and 1978, dominating the league as its most valuable player.

Question 3

True or false: Guy Lafleur's number 10 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens in 1985.

Accepted Answer

False. The Canadiens retired his number 10 in 1988, not 1985. It was a ceremony during the 1988-89 season.

Question 4

True or false: Guy Lafleur's iconic flowing hair was a deliberate tribute to rock stars of the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

True. Lafleur grew his hair long to emulate his idol, rock musician Mick Jagger, and it became his signature look on the ice.

Question 5

True or false: Lafleur won the Stanley Cup five times in his first five NHL seasons.

Accepted Answer

True. He won four straight Cups from 1973 to 1977, then a fifth in 1978, missing only his rookie year of 1971-72.

Question 6

True or false: Guy Lafleur once scored a goal while his skate was untied and his jersey untucked.

Accepted Answer

True. During a 1978 playoff game, Lafleur scored a dramatic goal with his jersey untucked and one skate lace undone, showcasing his flair.

Question 7

True or false: Lafleur once recorded a hat trick in an All-Star Game.

Accepted Answer

False. He never had a hat trick in an NHL All-Star Game; his best was two goals in the 1975 contest.

Question 8

True or false: After retiring, Lafleur became a licensed pilot and flew his own plane to games.

Accepted Answer

True. Post-career, Lafleur earned his pilot's license and often flew himself to charity events and golf tournaments.

Guy Lafleur Trivia Questions