1944-45 Boston Bruins Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 16-30-4 - 36 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL
Postseason: 3-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Detroit Red Wings 4-3
Coach: Art Ross (16-30-4)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1944-45 Boston Bruins StatisticsTeam Record: 16-30-4 - 36 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL
Postseason: 3-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Detroit Red Wings 4-3
Coach: Art Ross (16-30-4)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1944-45 Boston Bruins Results
The Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League ended the 1944-45 season with a record of 16 wins and 30 losses and 4 ties for 36 points, finishing fourth in the NHL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 3-4.
The Bruins potted 179 goals and gave up 219. Herb Cain scored 32 goals for Boston, while Bill Cowley contributed 40 assists. Harvey Bennett topped the squad with 10 wins and a team-best 4.20 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Art Ross coached the team. The 1944-45 Boston Bruins lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Bennett | G | July 23, 1925 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Edington, SK Canada |
| Paul Bibeault | G | April 13, 1919 | 5'9" | 160 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Tom Brennan | R | January 22, 1922 | 5'9" | 155 | R | Philadelphia, PA USA |
| Herb Cain | L | December 24, 1912 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Newmarket, ON Canada |
| Norm Calladine | C | July 30, 1916 | 5'9" | 155 | L | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Dit Clapper | D | February 9, 1907 | 6'2" | 195 | R | Newmarket, 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 |
| Bill Cupolo | R | January 8, 1924 | 5'8" | 170 | R | Niagara Falls, ON Canada |
| Pat Egan | D | April 25, 1918 | 5'10" | 195 | R | Blackie, AB Canada |
| Marcel Fillion | R | May 28, 1923 | 5'7" | 175 | L | Thetford Mines, QC Canada |
| Fern Flaman | D | January 25, 1927 | 5'10" | 190 | R | Dysart, SK Canada |
| Armand Gaudreault | L | July 14, 1921 | 5'9" | 155 | L | Lac St.Jean, QC Canada |
| Jean-Paul Gladu | L | June 20, 1921 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Saint-Hyacinthe, QC Canada |
| Murray Henderson | D | September 5, 1921 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Art Jackson | C | December 15, 1915 | 5'8" | 165 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Bill Jennings | R | June 28, 1917 | 5'10" | 165 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Pete Leswick | R | July 12, 1916 | 5'7" | 163 | R | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Frank Mario | C | February 25, 1921 | 5'8" | 170 | L | Esterhazy, SK Canada |
| Jack McGill | C | September 19, 1920 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Gino Rozzini | C | October 24, 1918 | 5'8" | 150 | L | Shawinigan Falls, QC Canada |
| Jack Shewchuk | D | June 19, 1917 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Brantford, ON Canada |
| Ken Smith | L | May 8, 1924 | 5'7" | 150 | L | Moose Jaw, SK Canada |
| Bill Thoms | C | March 5, 1910 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Newmarket, ON Canada |
