Well, we asked, and you answered! Congratulations to Cannon readers Spring45 and BGBengal, who have both won tickets to the Blue Jackets Social Station on the suite level for Thursday’s game!
Here are the trivia questions we asked for this week’s contest:
Question #1: How many Norwegians have suited up for the Blue Jackets, and what are their names?
A: 2 Norwegians have suited up for the Jackets so far – former All Star Epsen Knutsen, and current Modo captain Ole-Kristian Tollefsen.
Question #2: Rick Nash scored the most points in a season with the Jackets (79). Who scored the second most in any season?
A: Ray Whitney scored 76 points in the 2002-2003 season.
Question #3: Who conducted the ceremonial faceoff at the very first pro hockey game in Springfield, MA on December 1, 1926?
A: Boxing promoter “Tex” Rickard.
Question #4: In what book does the Columbus management and scouting staff feature prominently leading up to the NHL draft?
A: Future Greats and Heartbreaks, by Gare Joyce
Question #5: There were four professional ice hockey teams in Columbus before the Blue Jackets. Name all four.
A: The Columbus Owls, Columbus Seals, Columbus Checkers, and Columbus Chill.
Congratulations again to our winners, and keep your eyes peeled – this is not the only giveaway we plan to run this season!