1937 Stanley Cup Finals
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The 1937 Stanley Cup Finals were held from April 6 to April 15, 1937 in a best-of-five series between the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Rangers. Detroit would win the series 3–2 to win their second, and second straight, Stanley Cup.
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[edit] Paths to the Final
Detroit defeated Montreal Canadiens in a best-of-five 3–2 to advance to the finals. The Rangers had to play two best-of three series; winning 2–0 against Toronto Maple Leafs, and 2–0 against the Montreal Maroons.
[edit] The series
New York could not use Madison Square Garden after game one because of the annual circus visit.
Earl Robertson, goaltender for the Wings, became the first rookie goaltender to post two shutouts in the finals. He would not play again for the Wings.
The Wings became the first U.S. based team to win the Cup two years in a row.
Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers
| Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6 | Detroit Red Wings | 1 | New York Rangers | 5 | |
| April 8 | New York Rangers | 2 | Detroit Red Wings | 4 | |
| April 11 | New York Rangers | 1 | Detroit Red Wings | 0 | |
| April 13 | New York Rangers | 0 | Detroit Red Wings | 1 | |
| April 15 | New York Rangers | 0 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 |
Detroit wins best-of-five series 3–2.
[edit] Detroit Red Wings 1937 Stanley Cup champions
Doug Young (D-Captain), Normie Smith(goal), Larry Aurie(RW), Earl Robertson(goal), Jimmy Franks, (goal substitution), Syd Howe(C), Ebbie Goodfellow (D-Acting Captain), Gord Pettinger(C), Ralph Bowman(D), John Sorrell(LW), Mud Bruneteau(RW), Wally Kilrea(RW), Bucko McDonald(D), Hec Kilrea(LW), Marty Barry(C), Herbie Lewis(LW), Rolly Roulston(D), John Gallagher(D), John Sherf(LW), Howard Mackie(D)†, Pete Kelly(RW)†.
- Doug Young missed most of season, due an ankle injury. Ebbie Goodfellow served as Captain in his place.
- Non-players
James Norris Sr. (President/Owner), James D. Norris Jr. (Vice President/Owner), Arthur Wirtz Sr. (Secretary-Treasurer/Owner), Honey Walker (Trainer), Jack Adams(Manager-Coach), Carl Mattson (Ass’t Trainer/left off cup/qualified).
[edit] Stanley Cup engraving
- Initially, the engraving for 1936 and 1937 included each player's position, and playoff scores. Hec Kilrea's position was listed as 'General Utility' instead of 'Left Wing'. When the Cup was redone during 1957–58 season all positions and playoff scores for both years were left off the cup.
- 2 players Pete Kelly†, Howard Mackie† were included on the original ring in 1937. Their names are not on the newer ring, now retired to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Carl Mattson (Ass't Trainer) was not included on the Cup in 1936, 1937. There is more than enough room for 3 three members to have been engraved on the ring.
[edit] See also
[edit] References & notes
- NHL (2000). Total Stanley Cup. Dan Diamond & Associates.
- Podnieks, Andrew; Hockey Hall of Fame (2004). Lord Stanley's Cup. Triumph Books, 12, 50. ISBN 1–55168–261–3
| Preceded by Detroit Red Wings 1936 |
Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup Champions 1937 |
Succeeded by Chicago Black Hawks 1938 |
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