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Glen Skov
ice hockey player
- January 26, 1931 · Wheatley
- September 10, 2013
- 82 years
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|Glen Frederick Skov (January 26, 1931 – September 10, 2013) was a professional ice hockey player. He played as a centre for 12 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks and Montreal Canadiens. Skov won three Stanley Cup championships with Detroit in 1952, 1954 and 1955. His was the younger brother of referee Art Skov.
Skov split his first two seasons between Detroit and the minor leagues before playing four full seasons with Detroit. He then moved to Chicago where he played for five seasons. His final season comprised a mere three games with the Montreal Canadiens. He died on September 10, 2013, in Palm Harbor, Florida.
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1.On what date was Glen Frederick Skov born?
- A.December 10, 1931
- B.January 26, 1931correct
- C.September 10, 2013
- D.January 26, 1935
Glen Frederick Skov was born on January 26, 1931.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What position did Glen Frederick Skov play during his professional hockey career?
- A.Centrecorrect
- B.Defence
- C.Left wing
- D.Goaltender
Glen Frederick Skov was a professional ice hockey player who played as a centre.
Source: biographical introduction
3.Which professional ice hockey league did Glen Frederick Skov play in for 12 seasons?
- A.International Hockey League
- B.World Hockey Association
- C.American Hockey League
- D.National Hockey Leaguecorrect
Glen Frederick Skov played as a centre for 12 seasons in the National Hockey League.
Source: biographical introduction
4.How many Stanley Cup championships did Glen Frederick Skov win during his career?
- A.Four
- B.One
- C.Threecorrect
- D.Two
Glen Frederick Skov won three Stanley Cup championships with Detroit in 1952, 1954 and 1955.
Source: biographical introduction
5.Who was the brother of Glen Frederick Skov?
- A.Frank Skov
- B.Joe Skov
- C.Art Skovcorrect
- D.Bill Skov
Glen Frederick Skov was the younger brother of referee Art Skov.
Source: biographical introduction
6.How many seasons did Glen Frederick Skov play for the Chicago Black Hawks?
- A.Fivecorrect
- B.Four
- C.Six
- D.Three
Glen Frederick Skov moved to Chicago where he played for five seasons.
Source: biographical career summary
7.In which city did Glen Frederick Skov pass away?
- A.Montreal, Quebec
- B.Chicago, Illinois
- C.Detroit, Michigan
- D.Palm Harbor, Floridacorrect
Glen Frederick Skov died on September 10, 2013, in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Source: biographical career summary
8.In which year did Glen Frederick Skov win his first Stanley Cup?
- A.1953
- B.1955
- C.1951
- D.1952correct
Glen Frederick Skov won Stanley Cup championships with Detroit in 1952, 1954, and 1955.
Source: biographical introduction
9.How many games did Glen Frederick Skov play for the Montreal Canadiens?
- A.Fifteen
- B.Twelve
- C.Five
- D.Threecorrect
Glen Frederick Skov's final season consisted of a mere three games with the Montreal Canadiens.
Source: biographical career summary
10.How did Glen Frederick Skov spend his first two professional seasons?
- A.Splitting time between Detroit and the minor leaguescorrect
- B.Playing exclusively for Detroit
- C.Playing exclusively for Chicago
- D.Playing exclusively in the minor leagues
Glen Frederick Skov split his first two seasons between Detroit and the minor leagues.
Source: biographical career summary
11.How many full seasons did Glen Frederick Skov play for the Detroit Red Wings after his first two years?
- A.Six
- B.Three
- C.Fourcorrect
- D.Five
Glen Frederick Skov played four full seasons with Detroit after splitting his first two seasons.
Source: biographical career summary
12.What was the profession of Art Skov?
- A.Ice hockey player
- B.Refereecorrect
- C.Hockey scout
- D.Team manager
Glen Frederick Skov was the younger brother of referee Art Skov.
Source: biographical introduction
13.On what date did Glen Frederick Skov pass away?
- A.January 26, 2013
- B.September 26, 2013
- C.January 10, 2013
- D.September 10, 2013correct
Glen Frederick Skov died on September 10, 2013.
Source: biographical introduction
14.With which team did Glen Frederick Skov win his three Stanley Cup championships?
- A.Chicago Black Hawks
- B.Detroit Red Wingscorrect
- C.Toronto Maple Leafs
- D.Montreal Canadiens
Glen Frederick Skov won three Stanley Cup championships with Detroit in 1952, 1954 and 1955.
Source: biographical introduction
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