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French for "Northerner", the Quebec Nordiques were so named because they were one of the the northernmost professional hockey teams.
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∙ 10y ago"Nordic" is another name for cross-country skiing. The equivalent name for downhill skiing is "Alpine."
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What is nordique?
French for "Northerner", the Quebec Nordiques were so named because they were one of the the northernmost professional hockey teams.
What does nordique combine mean in english?
"Nordic Combined" - an Olympic sport combining the events of downhill skiing and cross-country skiing
What goalie made the most saves in a game?
Ron Tugnutt of Quebec Nordique, He made 77 saves in a game against Boston Bruins
What do New Caledonians use for transport?
French Original Copy La Nouvelle-Calédonie est peut-être dessus des territoires les plus peu développés au monde. La plupart des personnes sont des chasseur-ramasseurs, et habituellement la promenade autour, cependant, dans la région nordique, certaines des célébrités les plus riches au monde de phase là, et lui est belle. Je vis dans la région nordique, et je dois dire qu'elle est belle. Nous voyageons par la voiture ou chemin de fer. Ainsi, je devine qu'il dépend d'où vous vivez. Wiki Answer's English Translation New Caledonia is perhaps on of the most undeveloped territories in the world. Most people are hunter-gatherers, and usually walk around, however, in the northern region, some of the richest celebrities in the world live there, and it is beautiful. I live in the northern region, and I have to say it is beatiful. We travel by car or train. So, I guess it depends on where you live.
How many Stanley Cups did Wayne Gretzky win?
Four (4), all with the Edmonton Oilers. In '84, '85, '87, and '88.
Who wore first number 99 in the NHL?
A quick visit to the Montreal Canadians website answers this: there was a player back in the mid 30's who wore number 99, Joe Lamb was his name,.. During the 1934-1935 NHL season - The Montreal Canadians had three players wear #99: Joe Lamb, Desse Roche and Leo Bourgault. This can be verified by referencing any Montreal Canadians Media Guide which lists all players who have ever laced up for the Habs. Wilf Paiement, when he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, wore #99 from December 29, 1979 until the 1982 entry draft when he became a Nordique. Wayne Gretzky is the most well known hockey player to wear 99 in the modern era. Some say he choose it because he was originally signed for 99 years. The more popular story is that Wayne decided that he would wear number 99 to honor his favorite player, Mr Hockey, Gordie Howe, who played most of his career with Detroit Red Wings. Wayne started wearing a single number 9, like Howe did, but went to a double 9 when he got to the Ontario Junior A league, to be sure he would all ways be able to have that number. == == After Gretzky's retirement from the ice as a player, the NHL retired the number 99, in honor of Great One, for the entire league so that no one can ever wear that number again .
