Can You Score 15/15 on This Alaska Major Sports Teams Quiz?
Iris | 02 - 12 - 2021
Updated: December 2, 2021 11:00 pm IST
People from Alaska are passionate about sports and athletic competitions. Due to the cold weather, you cannot find any Alaska professional sports team. Despite this, there are plenty of outdoor & snow-focused sports and athletic competitions are popular here. Alaska is also known for unique snow sports that are inspired by northern life and landscapes. Play our “Alaska state sports team quiz” to know more unknown facts about sports in Alaska.
1. What Is the Main Sport in Alaska?
Dog Mushing is the official Alaska state sport. The first dog mushing game took place in Nome, Alaska in 1908.
2. What Is the Name of the Hockey Team in Alaska?
The Alaska Aces, also known as the Anchorage Aces until 2003 were a professional ice hockey team in Anchorage, Alaska. The team has won three Kelly Cup championships and the 2013–14 ECHL season championship.
3. Are There Any Professional Sports Teams in Alaska?
No. There are no professional sports teams in Alaska, but you can find several minor leagues and semi-professional teams playing in Alaska, especially in Anchorage.
4. Does Alaska Have an MLB Team?
No. Alaska does not have any Major League Baseball (MLB) team or any other professional team.
5. Why Doesn’t Alaska Have an NHL Team?
Alaska does not have any National Hockey League as the city is not large enough to support the NHL team. And also, the climate conditions are not suitable for professional games.
6. Which State Is Most Popular for Hockey?
Minnesota is also known as the “state of hockey”. The state has produced some of the best American hockey players. It also has had the best college and high school programs for as long as they have existed.
7. Which State Has the Most Professional Sports Teams?
California has the most professional sports team. This Golden State has a total of 16 professional sports teams. They all play in North America's “Big 4” sports leagues like MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL.
8. How Many States Have Professional Sports Teams?
In total, there are 32 NFL teams and they are located in 22 states. And a state like California has multiple teams.
9. Alaskans Have Won Olympic Medals in Cross-Country Skiing.
Yes. It is true. Alaskans have won many Olympic medals. Not only in cross-country skiing, but also in downhill skiing, and snowboarding. Not to mention, Alaskans have the top honors in extreme winter sports.
10. Name the Sports That Are Played Only in Alaska.
In Alaska, all outdoor snow sports are popular. They include dog mushing, cross-country runners and skiers, downhill skiing, mountain climbers, snowboarders, sled dog drivers, and snowmachine drivers.
11. Which Sport Is Most Popular in Alaska?
Other than dog mushing, Hockey is the most popular sport in Alaska. And the best Alaskan hockey players come from Anchorage, the most populous city in Alaska.
12. What Is the Meaning of the Word “Mush” in “Dog Mushing”?
Dog Mushing is the official sport in Alaska. The word “mush” comes from the French word “marche” which means to go or run. In 1860, the term was called mouche which is likely to come from the word marche.
13. The State Legislature Made Mushing the Official Sport in 1972.
Yes. Dog mushing was designated as the official state sport of Alaska in 1972. Today dog mushing is considered a worldwide sport for both professional competition and family recreation.
14. By Which Year Did Alaska Recognize the Alaskan Malamute as the Official State Dog?
In 2010, Alaska recognized the Alaskan malamute as the state official dog. People from all over the world come to participate in Alaska's yearly Iditarod; "The Last Great Race."
15. How Many NHL Hockey Players Were Born in Alaska?
There were around 14 National Hockey League (NHL) players who were born in Alaska.