MSHSL Trivia --- January 2023
Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 1:56 PM
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1. What former League Associate Director officiated nearly 2,000 hockey games during a 30-year career?
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John Bartz. He began his career as a hockey official in the 1961-62 season and retired in 1992. He retired from League service in 2001 to complete a 43-year career in education.
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2. What St. Paul Johnson High School graduate is a nationally-known sports artist?
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Terrence Fogarty. His expansive coverage includes annual artistry for the cover of the souvenir hockey state tournament programs.
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3. Who was the president of the Minnesota State High School League’s Board of Directors during the 1997-98 school year?
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St. Paul’s Becky Montgomery
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4. What member school was the first from Greater Minnesota to win a girls hockey championship?
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Hibbing. During the 1997 state tournament, the Bluejackets defeated three metro-area schools en route to the championship. Hibbing defeated Roseville 4-3 in the quarterfinals; Blaine 4-2 in the semifinals and Eagan 6-3 in the championship game.
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5. Which activity had the most registered officials during the 1993-94 school year?
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Basketball with 1,665. Football was second with 1,024 and baseball third at 879. During the 1993-94 school year, there were 6,384 registered officials in 13 activities.
