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Durham Wasps quiz
1. What was the name of the ex-R.C.A.F. airman who was the Wasps' first coach?
2. On October 18th 1947, Durham Wasps played their first competitive game vs Kirkcaldy Flyers. But what was one crucial thing in the rink that had been forgotten about?

3. Durham Wasps played their first ever away game in June 1948, but where was it?
4. Durham Wasps' longest-serving, and legendary player-coach Bill Booth joined in October 1949. How long was he coach for?

5. When did the Wasps win their first Cup Final?
6. In 1958, legendary goalscorer Earl Carlson scored the second-fastest hat-trick in the world.But how fast was it?

7. Norman de Mesquita was famous as 'the voice of Wembley' in the 80s and 90, but he was also a referee in the 1950s. What happened to him durham a Wasps game in 1959?
8. In 1961, senior ice hockey was stopped because of the actions of visiting Scottish teams, and Wasps temporarily disbanded. Why?

9. 1962 saw a six-team North East league established at Durham and Whitley. Two teams from Durham took part. Which one of these was NOT a Durham team in that league?
10. Name this Wasp who was voted "Number 2 Goalie in the World" after the 1962 World Championships in Colorado Springs

11. How many times did the Wasps win the 'Icy' Smith Cup?
12. Name the Wasps' mascot

13. Durham Wasps win the Bluecol Autumn Cup - their first major trophy for 20 years - in 1984. But where was the cup final played?
14. Cadbury's became Wasps' major sponsor from 1987 to 1992. Which Cadbury brand did not appear on Wasps shirts?
15. What was the occupation of Wasps' player and coach Hep Tindale

16. Which former Durham Wasps import is the uncle of NHL superstar Sidney Crosby?
17. Who did Wasps play in the 1992 Heineken Championship semi-final at Wembley Arena
18. Which was the only year between 1986 and 1995 that Durham didn't win the Castle Eden Cup

19. Who played the most games for Durham Wasps during the Heineken League years
20. Who scored the last goal for Durham Wasps in April 1995 before the sale of the team to Newcastle United Sporting Club?