1935-36 NHL season facts for kids
The 1935–36 NHL season was the 19th season for the National Hockey League (NHL), which is a major professional ice hockey league. Eight teams played 48 games each. The Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup, which is the championship trophy in ice hockey. They beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in the final series, winning three games to one.
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Teams and Divisions
The NHL had two divisions during this season: the Canadian Division and the American Division. Teams played against each other to earn points. A win gave two points, a tie gave one point, and a loss gave zero points. The teams with the most points qualified for the playoffs.
Canadian Division Teams
In the Canadian Division, the Montreal Maroons finished first. They were followed by the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Americans. These three teams earned a spot in the playoffs. The Montreal Canadiens did not make it to the playoffs this season.
American Division Teams
The Detroit Red Wings were the top team in the American Division. The Boston Bruins and the Chicago Black Hawks also qualified for the playoffs. The New York Rangers just missed out on a playoff spot.
Top Players and Scorers
Many talented players competed in the 1935–36 NHL season. Players earned points for scoring goals or helping their teammates score goals (called assists).
Leading Scorers
The player who scored the most points was Sweeney Schriner from the New York Americans. He had 45 points, with 19 goals and 26 assists. Other top scorers included Marty Barry of the Detroit Red Wings and Paul Thompson of the Chicago Black Hawks, both with 40 points. Bill Thoms and Charlie Conacher from the Toronto Maple Leafs were also among the top scorers, each with 38 points.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Journey
The playoffs are where the best teams compete to win the Stanley Cup. Teams played a series of games, and the first team to win a certain number of games moved on.
Playoff Matchups
The playoffs started with two series. The Toronto Maple Leafs played against the Boston Bruins, and the Maple Leafs won. The New York Americans faced the Chicago Black Hawks, and the Americans won that series.
In the next round, the Detroit Red Wings, who were the top team in the American Division, played the Montreal Maroons, the top team in the Canadian Division. The Red Wings won this series, moving closer to the Stanley Cup. The Toronto Maple Leafs then played the New York Americans, and the Maple Leafs won, earning their spot in the final.
The Stanley Cup Final
The final series was between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Red Wings played very well and won the series three games to one. This meant the Detroit Red Wings became the Stanley Cup winners for the 1935–36 season!
NHL Awards and Honors
At the end of the season, the NHL gives out special awards to players and teams for their achievements.
Player Awards
- The Calder Memorial Trophy is given to the best new player (rookie). It was won by Mike Karakas from the Chicago Black Hawks.
- The Hart Memorial Trophy goes to the player judged most valuable to his team. Eddie Shore of the Boston Bruins won this award.
- The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is for the player who shows the best sportsmanship and skill. Doc Romnes from the Chicago Black Hawks received this.
- The Vezina Trophy is given to the best goaltender. Tiny Thompson of the Boston Bruins won it.
Team Trophies
- The O'Brien Cup was awarded to the Montreal Maroons as the Canadian Division champions.
- The Prince of Wales Trophy was given to the Detroit Red Wings as the American Division champions.
All-Star Teams
At the end of the season, the best players at each position are chosen for the All-Star teams. There is a First Team and a Second Team.
- Goaltenders: Tiny Thompson (Boston Bruins) was on the First Team, and Wilf Cude (Montreal Canadiens) was on the Second Team.
- Defencemen: Eddie Shore and Babe Siebert (both Boston Bruins) were on the First Team. Earl Seibert (Chicago Black Hawks) and Ebbie Goodfellow (Detroit Red Wings) were on the Second Team.
- Centre: Hooley Smith (Montreal Maroons) was the First Team Centre, and Bill Thoms (Toronto Maple Leafs) was on the Second Team.
- Wingers: Charlie Conacher (Toronto Maple Leafs) and Sweeney Schriner (New York Americans) were the First Team Wingers. Cecil Dillon (New York Rangers) and Paul Thompson (Chicago Black Hawks) were on the Second Team.
- Coaches: Lester Patrick (New York Rangers) was the First Team Coach, and Tommy Gorman (Montreal Maroons) was the Second Team Coach.
