1938-39 Boston Bruins Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 36-10-2 - 74 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL
Postseason: 8-4
Won Stanley Cup
Semi-Finals - Defeated New York Rangers 4-3
Stanley Cup Finals - Defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1
Coach: Art Ross (36-10-2)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1938-39 Boston Bruins StatisticsTeam Record: 36-10-2 - 74 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL
Postseason: 8-4
Won Stanley Cup
Semi-Finals - Defeated New York Rangers 4-3
Stanley Cup Finals - Defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1
Coach: Art Ross (36-10-2)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1938-39 Boston Bruins Results
The Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League ended the 1938-39 season with a record of 36 wins and 10 losses and 2 ties for 74 points, finishing first in the NHL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 8-4.
The Bruins scored 156 goals, most in the league. Boston yielded 76 goals, fewest in the league. Roy Conacher netted 26 goals for the team, while Bill Cowley contributed 34 assists. Frank Brimsek earned 33 wins for the squad and a team-best 1.56 goals against average, leading regular goalies.
Art Ross coached the team. The 1938-39 Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Bauer | R | February 16, 1915 | 5'6" | 150 | R | Waterloo, ON Canada |
| Frank Brimsek | G | September 26, 1915 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Eveleth, MN USA |
| Dit Clapper | D | February 9, 1907 | 6'2" | 195 | R | Newmarket, ON Canada |
| Roy Conacher | L | October 5, 1916 | 6'2" | 175 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Bill Cowley | C | June 12, 1912 | 5'10" | 165 | L | Briston, QC Canada |
| Jack Crawford | D | October 26, 1916 | 5'11" | 200 | R | Dublin, ON Canada |
| Woody Dumart | L | December 23, 1916 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Harry Frost | R | August 17, 1914 | 5'11" | 165 | R | Keer Lake, ON Canada |
| Ray Getliffe | C | April 3, 1914 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Galt, ON Canada |
| Red Hamill | L | January 11, 1917 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mel Hill | R | February 15, 1914 | 5'10" | 175 | R | Glenboro, MB Canada |
| Flash Hollett | D | April 13, 1912 | 6'0" | 180 | L | North Sydney, NS Canada |
| Pat McReavy | C | January 16, 1918 | 5'11" | 165 | R | Owen Sound, ON Canada |
| Gord Pettinger | C | November 11, 1911 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Jack Portland | D | July 30, 1912 | 6'2" | 185 | R | Collingwood, ON Canada |
| Terry Reardon | C | April 6, 1919 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Charlie Sands | R | March 23, 1911 | 5'9" | 160 | R | Fort William, ON Canada |
| Milt Schmidt | C | March 5, 1918 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Jack Shewchuk | D | June 19, 1917 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Brantford, ON Canada |
| Eddie Shore | D | November 25, 1902 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Fort Qu'Appelle, SK Canada |
| Tiny Thompson | G | May 31, 1903 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Sandon, BC Canada |
| Cooney Weiland | C | November 5, 1904 | 5'7" | 150 | L | Edmondville, ON Canada |
