1969–70 NHL season facts for kids

The 1969–70 NHL season was the 53rd season of the National Hockey League (NHL). This was a big year for ice hockey! Twelve teams played 76 games each to see who was the best.

The Boston Bruins ended up winning the famous Stanley Cup. They beat the St. Louis Blues in the final series, winning all four games. It was an exciting time for hockey fans!

Regular Season Highlights

The regular season is when all the teams play many games to earn points. The teams with the most points get to move on to the playoffs.

How Teams Ranked

Here's a look at how some teams finished in the standings. Teams in bold made it to the playoffs!

Top Scorers of the Season

These players scored the most points during the regular season. Points are earned by scoring goals or helping teammates score (assists).

Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Road to the Championship

After the regular season, the best teams compete in the playoffs. This is a knockout tournament where teams play series of games. The team that wins four games in a series moves on, and the losing team is out. The final winner gets the Stanley Cup!

Playoff Bracket

This chart shows how the teams played against each other in the playoffs. The team that won each series is shown in bold.

NHL Awards and Honors

At the end of the season, special awards are given to players and teams for their amazing achievements.

• Prince of Wales Trophy: Awarded to the best team in the East Division during the regular season.
  • Winner: Chicago Black Hawks
• Clarence S. Campbell Bowl: Awarded to the best team in the West Division during the regular season.
  • Winner: St. Louis Blues
• Art Ross Trophy: Given to the player who scores the most points (goals + assists) in the regular season.
  • Winner: Bobby Orr
• Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy: For the player who shows great sportsmanship, perseverance, and dedication to hockey.
  • Winner: Pit Martin
• Calder Memorial Trophy: Given to the best rookie (first-year player) in the NHL.
  • Winner: Tony Esposito
• Conn Smythe Trophy: Awarded to the most valuable player (MVP) during the Stanley Cup playoffs.
  • Winner: Bobby Orr
• Hart Memorial Trophy: Given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team during the regular season.
  • Winner: Bobby Orr
• James Norris Memorial Trophy: Awarded to the best defense player in the NHL.
  • Winner: Bobby Orr
• Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: For the player who shows the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
  • Winner: Phil Goyette
• NHL Plus/Minus Award: Given to the player with the best plus/minus rating (how many goals their team scores vs. gives up when they are on the ice).
  • Winner: Bobby Orr
• Vezina Trophy: Awarded to the best goaltender (goalie) in the NHL.
  • Winner: Tony Esposito
• Lester Patrick Trophy: Honors people who have made great contributions to ice hockey in the United States.
  • Winners: Edward W. Shore, James C. V. Hendy

All-Star Teams

At the end of the season, the very best players are chosen to be on "All-Star" teams. These are like dream teams made up of the top players at each position.