1947-48 Boston Bruins Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 23-24-13 - 59 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL
Postseason: 1-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1
Coach: Dit Clapper (23-24-13)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1947-48 Boston Bruins StatisticsTeam Record: 23-24-13 - 59 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL
Postseason: 1-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1
Coach: Dit Clapper (23-24-13)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1947-48 Boston Bruins Results
The Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League ended the 1947-48 season with a record of 23 wins and 24 losses and 13 ties for 59 points, finishing third in the NHL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-4.
The Bruins netted 167 goals and conceded 168. Pete Babando scored 23 goals for Boston, while Don Gallinger contributed 21 assists. Frank Brimsek earned 23 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 2.80 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Dit Clapper coached the team. The 1947-48 Boston Bruins lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Babando | L | May 10, 1925 | 5'9" | 187 | L | South Porcupine, ON Canada |
| Frank Brimsek | G | September 26, 1915 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Eveleth, MN USA |
| Joe Carveth | R | March 21, 1918 | 5'10" | 180 | R | Regina, SK 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 |
| Pat Egan | D | April 25, 1918 | 5'10" | 195 | R | Blackie, AB Canada |
| Fern Flaman | D | January 25, 1927 | 5'10" | 190 | R | Dysart, SK Canada |
| Don Gallinger | C | April 16, 1925 | 6'0" | 170 | L | Port Colborne, ON Canada |
| Ed Harrison | C | July 25, 1927 | 6'0" | 165 | L | Mimico, ON Canada |
| Murray Henderson | D | September 5, 1921 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Arnie Kullman | C | October 9, 1927 | 5'7" | 170 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Pentti Lund | R | December 6, 1925 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Karijoki, Finland |
| Ray Manson | L | December 3, 1926 | 5'11" | 180 | L | St. Boniface, MB Canada |
| Clare Martin | D | February 25, 1922 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Waterloo, ON Canada |
| Johnny Peirson | R | July 21, 1925 | 5'11" | 170 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Jimmy Peters | R | October 2, 1922 | 5'11" | 165 | R | Verdun, QC Canada |
| John Quilty | C | January 21, 1921 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Paul Ronty | C | June 12, 1928 | 6'0" | 160 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Ed Sandford | L | August 20, 1928 | 6'1" | 180 | R | New Toronto, ON Canada |
| Milt Schmidt | C | March 5, 1918 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Ken Smith | L | May 8, 1924 | 5'7" | 150 | L | Moose Jaw, SK Canada |
| Billy Taylor | C | May 3, 1919 | 5'9" | 150 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Grant Warwick | R | October 11, 1921 | 5'6" | 155 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Wally Wilson | C | May 25, 1921 | 5'11" | 165 | R | Berwick, NS Canada |
