1939-40 Boston Bruins Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 31-12-5 - 67 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL
Postseason: 2-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to New York Rangers 4-2
Coach: Cooney Weiland (31-12-5)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1939-40 Boston Bruins StatisticsTeam Record: 31-12-5 - 67 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL
Postseason: 2-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to New York Rangers 4-2
Coach: Cooney Weiland (31-12-5)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1939-40 Boston Bruins Results
The Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League ended the 1939-40 season with a record of 31 wins and 12 losses and 5 ties for 67 points, finishing first in the NHL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-4.
The Bruins scored 170 goals, best in the league. Boston conceded 98 goals. Woody Dumart and Milt Schmidt netted 22 goals for the team each, while Milt Schmidt contributed 30 assists. Frank Brimsek earned 31 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 1.99 goals against average, leading regular goalies.
Cooney Weiland coached the team. The 1939-40 Boston Bruins lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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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 |
| Herb Cain | L | December 24, 1912 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Newmarket, ON Canada |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Art Jackson | C | December 15, 1915 | 5'8" | 165 | L | Toronto, ON 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 |
| 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 |
| Des Smith | D | February 22, 1914 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Eddie Wiseman | R | December 28, 1912 | 5'7" | 160 | R | Newcastle, NB Canada |
