1934–35 Montreal Canadiens season
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The 1934–35 Montreal Canadiens
season was the team's 26th
season
of play. The Canadiens again qualified for the playoffs, finishing third in their division. The club met and lost to the New York Rangers
in the playoffs.
, Lorne Chabot
, and Marty Burke
going to Chicago for Leroy Goldsworthy
, Roger Jenkins, and Lionel Conacher
. The Canadiens then traded Lionel Conacher
and Herb Cain
to the Maroons for Nels Crutchfield
.
, who had placed third in the American Division. The Canadiens lost the two-games total-goals series 5–6 (1–2, 4–4).
In the first game, there was a bench-clearing brawl after Nels Crutchfield cut Bill Cook
on the head with his stick. The police were needed to end the brawl. Crutchfield was given a match penalty with no substitution. The Canadiens played the thirteen minutes one man short and two minutes two men short. Bill Cook returned wearing a helmet over his bandages to score the second Rangers goal.
In the second game, the Canadiens were down 4–1 on the game and tied it with three straight goals in the third. The Canadiens could not get another goal to tie the series.
New York Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens
Goaltending
Goaltending
Defence
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Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
season was the team's 26th
Montreal Canadiens seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Montreal Canadiens professional ice hockey club. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Canadiens completed in both the National Hockey Association and the National Hockey League .-NHA :Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins,...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
of play. The Canadiens again qualified for the playoffs, finishing third in their division. The club met and lost to the New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
in the playoffs.
Regular season
A bombshell trade was made with Howie MorenzHowie Morenz
Howard William Morenz was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played centre for three National Hockey League teams: the Montreal Canadiens , the Chicago Black Hawks, and the New York Rangers...
, Lorne Chabot
Lorne Chabot
Lorne "Chabotsky" Chabot was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:Lorne played in the National Hockey League from 1926 to 1937. During this time, he played for the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks, Montreal Maroons, and New York Americans...
, and Marty Burke
Marty Burke
Martin Alphonsos Burke was a defenceman in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Black Hawks. He was on two Stanley Cup championship teams in 1930 and 1931 with Montreal.- External links :...
going to Chicago for Leroy Goldsworthy
Leroy Goldsworthy
Leroy "Goldy" Goldsworthy was an American ice hockey forward.Goldsworthy started his National Hockey League career with the New York Rangers in 1929. He also played for the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, and New York Americans. He retired from the NHL...
, Roger Jenkins, and Lionel Conacher
Lionel Conacher
Lionel Pretoria Conacher, MP , nicknamed "The Big Train", was a Canadian athlete and politician. Voted the country's top athlete of the first half of the 20th century, he won championships in numerous sports. His first passion was football; he was a member of the 1921 Grey Cup champion Toronto...
. The Canadiens then traded Lionel Conacher
Lionel Conacher
Lionel Pretoria Conacher, MP , nicknamed "The Big Train", was a Canadian athlete and politician. Voted the country's top athlete of the first half of the 20th century, he won championships in numerous sports. His first passion was football; he was a member of the 1921 Grey Cup champion Toronto...
and Herb Cain
Herb Cain
Herbert James Cain was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Maroons, Montreal Canadiens, and Boston Bruins.-Playing career:Herbert Cain grew up in Newmarket and played junior hockey for the Newmarket Redmen and the...
to the Maroons for Nels Crutchfield
Nels Crutchfield
William Ian Nelson Crutchfield , known as Nels Crutchfield, was a Canadian professional ice hockey player....
.
Game log
| Regular season results | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
| 1 | L | November 10, 1934 | 1–2 OT | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1934–35 1934–35 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1934–35 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's eighteenth season of play in the National Hockey League . The Maple Leafs placed first in the Canadian Division, and won two playoff series to advance to the Stanley Cup final, only to lose to the Montreal Maroons.-Game log:-Regular... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | L | November 17, 1934 | 0–3 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1934–35 1934–35 Detroit Red Wings season The 1934–35 Detroit Red Wings season was the ninth season for the Detroit NHL franchise, third as the Red Wings. The Red Wings finished fourth in the American Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
0–2–0 |
| 3 | L | November 22, 1934 | 3–4 | New York Americans New York Americans The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals... (1934–35 1934–35 New York Americans season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
0–3–0 |
| 4 | L | November 24, 1934 | 1–3 | @ Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1934–35 1934–35 Montreal Maroons season The 1934–35 Montreal Maroons season involved winning the Stanley Cup.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
0–4–0 |
| 5 | W | November 27, 1934 | 3–2 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1934–35 1934–35 New York Rangers season The 1934–35 New York Rangers season was the ninth season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers finished in third place in the American Division with 50 points, and qualified for the playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rangers defeated the... ) |
1–4–0 |
| 6 | L | December 1, 1934 | 0–2 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1934–35 1934–35 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
1–5–0 |
| 7 | W | December 4, 1934 | 5–3 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1934–35 1934–35 New York Rangers season The 1934–35 New York Rangers season was the ninth season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers finished in third place in the American Division with 50 points, and qualified for the playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rangers defeated the... ) |
2–5–0 |
| 8 | L | December 8, 1934 | 0–4 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1934–35 1934–35 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
2–6–0 |
| 9 | T | December 9, 1934 | 2–2 OT | @ New York Americans New York Americans The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals... (1934–35 1934–35 New York Americans season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
2–6–1 |
| 10 | W | December 11, 1934 | 4–1 | Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1934–35 1934–35 Montreal Maroons season The 1934–35 Montreal Maroons season involved winning the Stanley Cup.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
3–6–1 |
| 11 | T | December 15, 1934 | 1–1 OT | St. Louis Eagles St. Louis Eagles The St. Louis Eagles were a professional ice hockey team and a former member of the National Hockey League based in St. Louis, Missouri. The Eagles existed for only one year, playing in the 1934–35 NHL season.... (1934–35 1934–35 St. Louis Eagles season The 1934–35 St. Louis Eagles season was the Eagles' only season in the NHL. The Ottawa Senators franchise relocated to St. Louis in the summer of 1934 due to financial losses in Ottawa. Despite good attendance at the St. Louis Arena, the Eagles would have financial problems, due to travel costs... ) |
3–6–2 |
| 12 | T | December 18, 1934 | 1–1 OT | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1934–35 1934–35 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1934–35 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's ninth season in the NHL. The Hawks qualified for the playoffs, but lost to the Montreal Maroons in the semi-finals.-Offseason:... ) |
3–6–3 |
| 13 | W | December 22, 1934 | 2–1 | @ St. Louis Eagles St. Louis Eagles The St. Louis Eagles were a professional ice hockey team and a former member of the National Hockey League based in St. Louis, Missouri. The Eagles existed for only one year, playing in the 1934–35 NHL season.... (1934–35 1934–35 St. Louis Eagles season The 1934–35 St. Louis Eagles season was the Eagles' only season in the NHL. The Ottawa Senators franchise relocated to St. Louis in the summer of 1934 due to financial losses in Ottawa. Despite good attendance at the St. Louis Arena, the Eagles would have financial problems, due to travel costs... ) |
4–6–3 |
| 14 | W | December 23, 1934 | 4–1 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1934–35 1934–35 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1934–35 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's ninth season in the NHL. The Hawks qualified for the playoffs, but lost to the Montreal Maroons in the semi-finals.-Offseason:... ) |
5–6–3 |
| 15 | L | December 25, 1934 | 2–6 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1934–35 1934–35 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1934–35 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's eighteenth season of play in the National Hockey League . The Maple Leafs placed first in the Canadian Division, and won two playoff series to advance to the Stanley Cup final, only to lose to the Montreal Maroons.-Game log:-Regular... ) |
5–7–3 |
| 16 | L | December 29, 1934 | 1–3 | New York Americans New York Americans The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals... (1934–35 1934–35 New York Americans season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
5–8–3 |
| 17 | L | January 1, 1935 | 3–5 | @ New York Americans New York Americans The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals... (1934–35 1934–35 New York Americans season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
5–9–3 |
| 18 | L | January 3, 1935 | 1–2 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1934–35 1934–35 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
5–10–3 |
| 19 | L | January 5, 1935 | 1–3 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1934–35 1934–35 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1934–35 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's eighteenth season of play in the National Hockey League . The Maple Leafs placed first in the Canadian Division, and won two playoff series to advance to the Stanley Cup final, only to lose to the Montreal Maroons.-Game log:-Regular... ) |
5–11–3 |
| 20 | L | January 6, 1935 | 2–6 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1934–35 1934–35 Detroit Red Wings season The 1934–35 Detroit Red Wings season was the ninth season for the Detroit NHL franchise, third as the Red Wings. The Red Wings finished fourth in the American Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
5–12–3 |
| 21 | W | January 12, 1935 | 3–2 | Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1934–35 1934–35 Montreal Maroons season The 1934–35 Montreal Maroons season involved winning the Stanley Cup.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
6–12–3 |
| 22 | W | January 17, 1935 | 4–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1934–35 1934–35 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1934–35 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's eighteenth season of play in the National Hockey League . The Maple Leafs placed first in the Canadian Division, and won two playoff series to advance to the Stanley Cup final, only to lose to the Montreal Maroons.-Game log:-Regular... ) |
7–12–3 |
| 23 | W | January 19, 1935 | 4–1 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1934–35 1934–35 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
8–12–3 |
| 24 | L | January 20, 1935 | 1–7 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1934–35 1934–35 New York Rangers season The 1934–35 New York Rangers season was the ninth season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers finished in third place in the American Division with 50 points, and qualified for the playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rangers defeated the... ) |
8–13–3 |
| 25 | L | January 22, 1935 | 0–7 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1934–35 1934–35 New York Rangers season The 1934–35 New York Rangers season was the ninth season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers finished in third place in the American Division with 50 points, and qualified for the playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rangers defeated the... ) |
8–14–3 |
| 26 | W | January 24, 1935 | 2–1 | @ Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1934–35 1934–35 Montreal Maroons season The 1934–35 Montreal Maroons season involved winning the Stanley Cup.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
9–14–3 |
| 27 | W | January 26, 1935 | 3–2 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1934–35 1934–35 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
10–14–3 |
| 28 | T | January 31, 1935 | 4–4 OT | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1934–35 1934–35 Detroit Red Wings season The 1934–35 Detroit Red Wings season was the ninth season for the Detroit NHL franchise, third as the Red Wings. The Red Wings finished fourth in the American Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
10–14–4 |
| 29 | T | February 2, 1935 | 1–1 OT | @ St. Louis Eagles St. Louis Eagles The St. Louis Eagles were a professional ice hockey team and a former member of the National Hockey League based in St. Louis, Missouri. The Eagles existed for only one year, playing in the 1934–35 NHL season.... (1934–35 1934–35 St. Louis Eagles season The 1934–35 St. Louis Eagles season was the Eagles' only season in the NHL. The Ottawa Senators franchise relocated to St. Louis in the summer of 1934 due to financial losses in Ottawa. Despite good attendance at the St. Louis Arena, the Eagles would have financial problems, due to travel costs... ) |
10–14–5 |
| 30 | L | February 5, 1935 | 1–4 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1934–35 1934–35 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1934–35 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's ninth season in the NHL. The Hawks qualified for the playoffs, but lost to the Montreal Maroons in the semi-finals.-Offseason:... ) |
10–15–5 |
| 31 | W | February 7, 1935 | 4–1 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1934–35 1934–35 Detroit Red Wings season The 1934–35 Detroit Red Wings season was the ninth season for the Detroit NHL franchise, third as the Red Wings. The Red Wings finished fourth in the American Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
11–15–5 |
| 32 | W | February 9, 1935 | 4–2 | St. Louis Eagles St. Louis Eagles The St. Louis Eagles were a professional ice hockey team and a former member of the National Hockey League based in St. Louis, Missouri. The Eagles existed for only one year, playing in the 1934–35 NHL season.... (1934–35 1934–35 St. Louis Eagles season The 1934–35 St. Louis Eagles season was the Eagles' only season in the NHL. The Ottawa Senators franchise relocated to St. Louis in the summer of 1934 due to financial losses in Ottawa. Despite good attendance at the St. Louis Arena, the Eagles would have financial problems, due to travel costs... ) |
12–15–5 |
| 33 | W | February 14, 1935 | 2–0 | Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1934–35 1934–35 Montreal Maroons season The 1934–35 Montreal Maroons season involved winning the Stanley Cup.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
13–15–5 |
| 34 | W | February 17, 1935 | 3–1 | @ New York Americans New York Americans The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals... (1934–35 1934–35 New York Americans season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
14–15–5 |
| 35 | L | February 19, 1935 | 1–3 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1934–35 1934–35 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
14–16–5 |
| 36 | L | February 21, 1935 | 1–3 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1934–35 1934–35 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1934–35 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's ninth season in the NHL. The Hawks qualified for the playoffs, but lost to the Montreal Maroons in the semi-finals.-Offseason:... ) |
14–17–5 |
| 37 | W | February 23, 1935 | 4–2 | New York Americans New York Americans The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals... (1934–35 1934–35 New York Americans season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
15–17–5 |
| 38 | W | February 28, 1935 | 4–2 | St. Louis Eagles St. Louis Eagles The St. Louis Eagles were a professional ice hockey team and a former member of the National Hockey League based in St. Louis, Missouri. The Eagles existed for only one year, playing in the 1934–35 NHL season.... (1934–35 1934–35 St. Louis Eagles season The 1934–35 St. Louis Eagles season was the Eagles' only season in the NHL. The Ottawa Senators franchise relocated to St. Louis in the summer of 1934 due to financial losses in Ottawa. Despite good attendance at the St. Louis Arena, the Eagles would have financial problems, due to travel costs... ) |
16–17–5 |
| 39 | W | March 2, 1935 | 3–2 OT | @ St. Louis Eagles St. Louis Eagles The St. Louis Eagles were a professional ice hockey team and a former member of the National Hockey League based in St. Louis, Missouri. The Eagles existed for only one year, playing in the 1934–35 NHL season.... (1934–35 1934–35 St. Louis Eagles season The 1934–35 St. Louis Eagles season was the Eagles' only season in the NHL. The Ottawa Senators franchise relocated to St. Louis in the summer of 1934 due to financial losses in Ottawa. Despite good attendance at the St. Louis Arena, the Eagles would have financial problems, due to travel costs... ) |
17–17–5 |
| 40 | L | March 3, 1935 | 0–3 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1934–35 1934–35 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1934–35 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's ninth season in the NHL. The Hawks qualified for the playoffs, but lost to the Montreal Maroons in the semi-finals.-Offseason:... ) |
17–18–5 |
| 41 | L | March 5, 1935 | 3–10 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1934–35 1934–35 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1934–35 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's eighteenth season of play in the National Hockey League . The Maple Leafs placed first in the Canadian Division, and won two playoff series to advance to the Stanley Cup final, only to lose to the Montreal Maroons.-Game log:-Regular... ) |
17–19–5 |
| 42 | T | March 7, 1935 | 2–2 OT | @ Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1934–35 1934–35 Montreal Maroons season The 1934–35 Montreal Maroons season involved winning the Stanley Cup.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
17–19–6 |
| 43 | L | March 9, 1935 | 3–5 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1934–35 1934–35 Detroit Red Wings season The 1934–35 Detroit Red Wings season was the ninth season for the Detroit NHL franchise, third as the Red Wings. The Red Wings finished fourth in the American Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
17–20–6 |
| 44 | W | March 12, 1935 | 4–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1934–35 1934–35 New York Rangers season The 1934–35 New York Rangers season was the ninth season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers finished in third place in the American Division with 50 points, and qualified for the playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rangers defeated the... ) |
18–20–6 |
| 45 | W | March 14, 1935 | 5–4 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1934–35 1934–35 New York Rangers season The 1934–35 New York Rangers season was the ninth season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers finished in third place in the American Division with 50 points, and qualified for the playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rangers defeated the... ) |
19–20–6 |
| 46 | L | March 16, 1935 | 3–5 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1934–35 1934–35 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1934–35 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's eighteenth season of play in the National Hockey League . The Maple Leafs placed first in the Canadian Division, and won two playoff series to advance to the Stanley Cup final, only to lose to the Montreal Maroons.-Game log:-Regular... ) |
19–21–6 |
| 47 | L | March 17, 1935 | 2–6 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1934–35 1934–35 Detroit Red Wings season The 1934–35 Detroit Red Wings season was the ninth season for the Detroit NHL franchise, third as the Red Wings. The Red Wings finished fourth in the American Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
19–22–6 |
| 48 | L | March 19, 1935 | 2–4 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1934–35 1934–35 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1934–35 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's ninth season in the NHL. The Hawks qualified for the playoffs, but lost to the Montreal Maroons in the semi-finals.-Offseason:... ) |
19–23–6 |
Playoffs
In the first round the Canadiens met the New York RangersNew York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
, who had placed third in the American Division. The Canadiens lost the two-games total-goals series 5–6 (1–2, 4–4).
In the first game, there was a bench-clearing brawl after Nels Crutchfield cut Bill Cook
Bill Cook
William Osser Xavier Cook was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League and Saskatoon Crescents in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association....
on the head with his stick. The police were needed to end the brawl. Crutchfield was given a match penalty with no substitution. The Canadiens played the thirteen minutes one man short and two minutes two men short. Bill Cook returned wearing a helmet over his bandages to score the second Rangers goal.
In the second game, the Canadiens were down 4–1 on the game and tied it with three straight goals in the third. The Canadiens could not get another goal to tie the series.
New York Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens
| Date | Visitor | Home | Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24 | Montreal Canadiens | New York Rangers | 1 - 2 | 1 - 2 |
| March 26 | New York Rangers | Montreal Canadiens | 4 - 4 | - |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 48 | 12 | 19 | 31 | 16 | |
| RW | 33 | 20 | 9 | 29 | 13 | |
| LW | 48 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 18 | |
| RW | 48 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 12 | |
| LW | 46 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 6 | |
| D/LW | 42 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 14 | |
| C | 47 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 4 | |
| D | 47 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 36 | |
| LW | 44 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 34 | |
| C | 41 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | |
| RW/D | 45 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 63 | |
| RW | 23 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | |
| D | 41 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
| RW | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
| D | 48 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 56 | |
| RW | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| F | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| RW | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| RW/D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| C/LW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2960 | 48 | 19 | 23 | 6 | 145 | 2.94 | 1 | |
| Team: | 2960 | 48 | 19 | 23 | 6 | 145 | 2.94 | 1 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| RW | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| RW/D | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| LW | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | |
| RW | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| LW | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| D/LW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3.00 | 0 | |
| Team: | 120 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3.00 | 0 |
Transactions
- October 3, 1934 - Traded Howie MorenzHowie MorenzHoward William Morenz was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played centre for three National Hockey League teams: the Montreal Canadiens , the Chicago Black Hawks, and the New York Rangers...
, Marty Burke and Lorne ChabotLorne ChabotLorne "Chabotsky" Chabot was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:Lorne played in the National Hockey League from 1926 to 1937. During this time, he played for the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks, Montreal Maroons, and New York Americans...
to Chicago BlackhawksChicago BlackhawksThe Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
for Roger Jenkins, Lionel ConacherLionel ConacherLionel Pretoria Conacher, MP , nicknamed "The Big Train", was a Canadian athlete and politician. Voted the country's top athlete of the first half of the 20th century, he won championships in numerous sports. His first passion was football; he was a member of the 1921 Grey Cup champion Toronto...
and Leroy GoldsworthyLeroy GoldsworthyLeroy "Goldy" Goldsworthy was an American ice hockey forward.Goldsworthy started his National Hockey League career with the New York Rangers in 1929. He also played for the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, and New York Americans. He retired from the NHL...
. - October 3, 1934 - Traded Lionel Conacher to Montreal MaroonsMontreal MaroonsThe Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935...
with the rights to Herb CainHerb CainHerbert James Cain was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Maroons, Montreal Canadiens, and Boston Bruins.-Playing career:Herbert Cain grew up in Newmarket and played junior hockey for the Newmarket Redmen and the...
for the rights to Nels CrutchfieldNels CrutchfieldWilliam Ian Nelson Crutchfield , known as Nels Crutchfield, was a Canadian professional ice hockey player....
. - October 17, 1934 - Traded Leroy Goldsworthy to Chicago for cash.
- December 18, 1934 - Received Leroy Goldsworthy from Chicago for cash.
Roster
Goaltenders- 1 Wilf CudeWilf CudeWilfred Reginald Cude was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Quakers, Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, and Montreal Canadiens.-Playing career:Born in Wales, Cude was raised and learned to...
Defence
- 2 Sylvio ManthaSylvio ManthaSylvio Mantha was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins.-Playing career:...
(Captain) - 3 Gerry Carson
- 5 Albert Leduc
- 6 Georges ManthaGeorges ManthaGeorges Leon Mantha was a Canadian ice hockey forward born in Lachine, Quebec, Canada.Mantha played his National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens. His career lasted from 1928 to 1941. His brother Sylvio Mantha also played in the NHL...
- 12, 99 Leo BourgeaultLeo BourgeaultJ. Antonio "Leo" Bourgeault was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He was born in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario....
- 12 Gordon 'Tony' SavageGordon SavageGordon Donald "Tony" Savage was professional ice hockey player who played 49 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens. He was born in Calgary, Alberta.- References :...
- 75 Jack PortlandJack PortlandJack Frederick Portland was a defenceman in the NHL from 1933 - 1943. He was born in Collingwood, Ontario. He also participated in the high jump and triple jump events at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles....
Forwards
- 4 Aurel JoliatAurel JoliatAurèle Émile "Mighty Atom, Little Giant" Joliat was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens....
- 5 Paul RungePaul Runge (ice hockey)Paul A. Runge was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 138 games in the National Hockey League. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, he played for the Boston Bruins , Montreal Maroons , and Montreal Canadiens .-External links:...
- 8 Wildor LarochelleWildor LarochelleWildor Larochelle was a Canadian ice hockey forward.Larochelle started his National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1925. He also played with the Chicago Black Hawks. He went on to win two Stanley Cups with Montreal in 1930 and 1931. He retired after the 1937...
- 9 Alfred Pit LepinePit LepineAlfred Pierre "Pit" Lépine was a Canadian ice hockey forward and coach. He was born in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec....
- 12 Bob McCully
- 22 Nels CrutchfieldNels CrutchfieldWilliam Ian Nelson Crutchfield , known as Nels Crutchfield, was a Canadian professional ice hockey player....
- 33 Jack Riley
- 48 Johnny GagnonJohnny GagnonJean "Black Cat" Gagnon was a Canadian ice hockey forward.Johnny played in the National Hockey League from 1930 to 1940. During this time, he played for the New York Americans, Boston Bruins, and Montreal Canadiens. He also played for the Providence Reds of the American Hockey League...
- 48 Paul RaymondPaul Raymond (ice hockey)Paul Marcel Raymond was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 65 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens. He was born in Montreal, Quebec.-External links:...
- 48 Norman CollingsNorman CollingsNorman Edward "Norm, Dodger" Collings was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played in one National Hockey League game for the Montreal Canadiens during the 1934–35 NHL season.-External links:...
- 55 John McGill
- 64 Armand MondouArmand MondouArmand Mondou was a Canadian ice hockey forward.Mondou played his entire National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens. He made his NHL debut in 1928 and would retire following the 1940 season. He went on to win two Stanley Cups with Montreal in 1930 and 1931...
- 75 Leroy GoldsworthyLeroy GoldsworthyLeroy "Goldy" Goldsworthy was an American ice hockey forward.Goldsworthy started his National Hockey League career with the New York Rangers in 1929. He also played for the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, and New York Americans. He retired from the NHL...
- 75,99 Desse Roche
- 88 Roger Jenkins
- 99 Joe LambJoe LambJoseph Gordon Lamb was a professional ice hockey forward who played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Maroons, Ottawa Senators, New York Americans, Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Eagles and Detroit Red Wings...
Sources:
- Mouton, p. 160