Can You Identify These Hockey Players from a Photo of Their Buzzer Beater?

By: Kennita Leon
Estimated Completion Time
2 min
Can You Identify These Hockey Players from a Photo of Their Buzzer Beater?
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About This Quiz

A great hockey game is always fun to witness. But what about those rare moments when players make the deciding shot as the buzzer is about to sound? Thrilling, right? You already know that we HowStuffWorks writers can be inspired by just about anything, so in the spirit of that, we want to test just how much of a hockey fan you are by seeing if you can identify the player by his buzzer beater. 

Now, there are many things that could clue you into who the player is; all you need to do is to take in the tiniest of details. For instance, the color of his uniform will tell you his team and the number on the shirt (if shown) will tell you his name. His posture while hitting the puck can say a lot, as does the player's stature, helmet and even hockey stick.  We're also adding in hints that'll help you guess the player's name if you get stuck. 

Now you may be wondering why we're being so helpful. It's because this quiz won't be easy and because this should only be attempted by those who are true fans of the sport. So if you're one of these people and you know your hockey greats, come identify them by their buzzer beaters. 

Wayne Gretsky
Youtube via SPORTSNET
Which hockey all-star is this?
Adam Scott
Manuel Neuer
Wayne Gretzky
Mohamed Salah
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Wayne Gretzky, nicknamed "The Great One," is a Canadian former ice hockey center who is widely regarded by many as "the greatest hockey player ever."

Jaromir Jagr
Youtube via NHL
Can you name this player?
Jaromir Jagr
Gabriel Jesus
Suresh Raina
Bubba Watson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jaromír Jágr is a Czech professional hockey player who currently holds the record for the second most points scored in NHL history.

Mark Messier
Youtube via SPORTSNET
Is this Mark Messier?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mark Messier, who is considered to be one of the greatest NHL players of all time, is a six-time Stanley Cup champion and a 15-time NHL all-star.

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Gordie Howe
Youtube via NHL
Which hockey player is this?
Thomas Muller
Gordie Howe
Saul Alvarez
Lin Dan
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Gordie Howe was a Canadian professional hockey player who, as of 2017, was listed as one of "100 Greatest Hockey Players".

Ron Francis
Youtube via NHL
True or false: Is this Ron Francis?
True
False
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In 2004, Ron Francis ended his professional hockey career with a number of records including the second all-time in career assists.

Marcel Dionne
Youtube via LA KINGS
Which player do you see here?
Marcel Dionne
Felipe Massa
Jason Day
Manuel Neuer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Marcel Dionne, who retired after playing 18 seasons, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992.

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Steve Yzerman
Youtube via NHL
What's this player's name?
Mohamed Salah
Marco Reus
Steve Yzerman
Didier Drogba
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Steve Yzerman is one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" and is currently ranked as the seventh all-time leading scorer in NHL history.

Mario Lemieux
Youtube via NHL
Who is this?
Suresh Raina
Adam Scott
Mario Lemieux
Gabriel Jesus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mario Lemieux is a former player and current owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins who played from 1984 to 1997 and from 2000 to 2006.

Joe Sakic
Youtube via NHL
Is this Joe Sakic or Tom Horn Jr.?
Joe Sakic
Tom Horn Jr
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Joe Sakic, who played for 21 years, was a player for the Quebec Nordiques and the Colorado Avalanche.

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Phil Esposito
Youtube via NHL
Which hockey great's buzzer beater is this?
Phil Esposito
Bubba Watson
Jimmie Johnson
Mario Gotze
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Phil Esposito, the older brother of Tony Esposito, is a former player and head coach for the New York Rangers.

Mark Recchi
Youtube via NHL
Which hockey all-star is this?
Mohamed Salah
Saul Alvarez
Thomas Muller
Mark Recchi
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Former ice hockey player Mark Recchi is a three-time Stanley Cup winner which he won with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins.

Paul Coffey
Youtube via NHL
Can you name this player?
Manuel Neuer
Felipe Massa
Lin Dan
Paul Coffey
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Paul Coffey, who played for nine teams throughout his career, is a retired ice hockey defenseman who is known for his speed and prowess.

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Stan Mikita
Youtube via NHL
Is this Butch Cassidy?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Slovak-born Canadian Stan Mikita is a former ice hockey player who is considered to be one of the best centers of the 1960s.

Teemu Selanne
Youtube via NHL
Which hockey player is this?
Marco Reus
Suresh Raina
Jason Day
Teemu Selanne
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Teemu Selänne, also known as "The Finnish Flash," is a retired Finnish ice hockey winger who played for 21 seasons from 1989 to 2014.

Joe Thorton
Youtube via San Jose Sharks Hockey
True or false: This is Sam Bass.
True
False
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Joe Thornton, nicknamed "Jumbo Joe," is a professional ice hockey player who currently serves as an alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks.

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Bryan Trottier
Youtube via NHL
Which player do you see here?
Bryan Trottier
Adam Scott
Mohamed Salah
Bubba Watson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bryan Trottier, a retired ice hockey center, is a four-time Stanley Cup winner who played for the New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Adam Oates
Youtube via NHL
What's this player's name?
Didier Drogba
Gabriel Jesus
Adam Oates
Saul Alvarez
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Adam Oates is a former ice hockey player who spent his 19-year career with seven teams including the Detroit Red Wings and the Boston Bruins.

Doug Gilmour
Youtube via SPORTSNET
Who is this?
Jimmie Johnson
Lin Dan
Thomas Muller
Doug Gilmour
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Former ice hockey player Doug Gilmour is a two-time All-Star and a member of the 1987 Canada Cup championship team.

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Ray Bourrque
Youtube via NHLAllStarGame
Is this Wyatt Earp or Ray Bourque?
Wyatt Earp
Ray Bourque
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ray Bourque is former ice hockey defenceman who currently holds the record for the most points, assists and career goals earned by a defenseman.

Dale Hawerchuck
Youtube via NHL
Which hockey great's buzzer beater is this?
Manuel Neuer
Felipe Massa
Dale Hawerchuk
Mario Gotze
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dale Hawerchuk, who played for 16 seasons, is the current head coach for the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

Jari Kurri
Youtube via NHL
Which hockey all-star is this?
Suresh Raina
Jari Kurri
Jason Day
Marco Reus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jari Kurri is a former Finnish ice hockey right winger and the current manager of the Finnish team, Jokerit.

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Luc Robitaille
Youtube via NHL
Can you name this player?
Luc Robitaille
Mohamed Salah
Saul Alvarez
Thomas Muller
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Luc Robitaille is a retired ice hockey left winger who played for the New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins during his 19-season NHL career.

Brett Hull
Youtube via SPORTSNET
Is this Brett Hull?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Former ice hockey right winger Brett Hull ended his 19-year career in 2005 with a total of 741 goals, ranking him at number four in NHL history.

Mike Modano
Youtube via NHLWebCastHQ
Which hockey player is this?
Bubba Watson
Mike Modano
Adam Scott
Lin Dan
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mike Modano is a former hockey player who currently holds the highest all-time goal-scoring and points leader among Americans.

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Johnny Bucyk
Youtube via NHL
True or false: This is Johnny Bucyk.
True
False
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Johnny Bucyk is a retired Ukrainian-Canadian ice hockey left winger whose NHL career spanned for 23 seasons from 1955 to 1978.

Brendan Shanhan
Youtube via NHL
Which player do you see here?
Brendan Shanahan
Mohamed Salah
Manuel Neuer
Didier Drogba
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Retired left winger Brendan Shanahan is the only ice hockey player to score over 600 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes.

Guy Lafleur
Youtube via NHL
What's this player's name?
Felipe Massa
Gary Lafleur
Suresh Raina
Gabriel Jesus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Guy Lefleur, nicknamed "The Flower" and "Le Démon Blond," is a former ice hockey right winger whose NHL career spanned for 17 seasons.

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Mats Sundin
Youtube via CanucksHD
Who is this?
Jimmie Johnson
Marco Reus
Mats Sundin
Saul Alvarez
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mats Sundin is a retired Swedish ice hockey player who spent much of his 20-year NHL career with the Quebec Nordiques.

Dave Andreychuk
Youtube via HockeyHallFame
Is this Robert Ford or Dave Andreychuk?
Robert Ford
Dave Andreychuk
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Former ice hockey player Dave Andreychuk is one of the highest scoring left wingers in NHL history.

Denis Savard
Youtube via NHL
Which hockey great's buzzer beater is this?
Thomas Muller
Mohamed Salah
Bubba Watson
Denis Savard
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Retired hockey player Denis Savard is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame as well as one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in history.

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Mike Gartner
Youtube via SPORTSNET
Which hockey all-star is this?
Jason Day
Mike Gartner
Adam Scott
Lin Dan
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mike Gartner is a former ice hockey right winger who played for six NHL teams throughout his 19-season career.

Gilbert Perreault
Youtube via NHL
Can you name this player?
Manuel Neuer
Gilbert Perreault
Suresh Raina
Felipe Massa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Gilbert Perreault is a former hockey player who is considered to be one of the best centers due to his ability to stickhandle in close quarters.

Alex Delvecchio
Youtube via NHL
Is this Alex Delvecchio?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Alex Delvecchio is a retired center/left winger who spent his entire 24-season NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings.

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Jarome Iginla
Youtube via SPORTSNET
Which hockey player is this?
Jarome Iginla
Mohamed Salah
Gabriel Jesus
Didier Drogba
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jarome Iginla, a six-time NHL All-Star, is one of seven players to attain 30 goals in 11 consecutive seasons and one of 20 to score over 600 goals.

Al MacInnic
Youtube via NHL
True or false: This is Al MacInnis.
True
False
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Al MacInnis is a retired defenseman who was forced to end his 23-season career in 2003 due to an eye injury.

Jean Ratelle
Youtube via NHL
Which player do you see here?
Marco Reus
Jean Ratelle
Bubba Watson
Jimmie Johnson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jean Ratelle, a Hockey Hall of Famer, spent his 21-season career playing for the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins.

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Peter Stastny
Youtube via NHL
What's this player's name?
Adam Scott
Thomas Muller
Peter Stastny
Saul Alvarez
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Peter Šťastný, nicknamed "Peter the Great" and "Stosh," is a former ice hockey center who is the second highest scorer of the 1980s.

Phil Housley
Youtube via NHL
Who is this?
Phil Housley
Gabriel Jesus
Suresh Raina
Felipe Massa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Phil Housley is a former ice hockey defenseman who currently serves as the head coach for the NHL Buffalo Sabres.

Norm Ullman
Youtube via Toronto Maple Leafs
Is this Norm Ullman or Joshua Webb?
Norm Ullman
Joshua Webb
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Norm Ullman is a retired ice hockey forward who spent his 22-season career playing for the Detroit Red Wings, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers.

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Jean Beliveau
Youtube via NHL
Which hockey great's buzzer beater is this?
Manuel Neuer
Adam Scott
Jean Beliveau
Mohamed Salah
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jean Béliveau was a professional ice hockey center and Hockey Hall of Famer who is considered to be one of the ten greatest NHL players.

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