1971-72 Boston Bruins Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 54-13-11 - 119 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL's East Division
Postseason: 12-3
Won Stanley Cup
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1
Semi-Finals - Defeated St. Louis Blues 4-0
Stanley Cup Finals - Defeated New York Rangers 4-2
Coach: Tom Johnson (54-13-11)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1971-72 Boston Bruins StatisticsTeam Record: 54-13-11 - 119 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL's East Division
Postseason: 12-3
Won Stanley Cup
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1
Semi-Finals - Defeated St. Louis Blues 4-0
Stanley Cup Finals - Defeated New York Rangers 4-2
Coach: Tom Johnson (54-13-11)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1971-72 Boston Bruins Results
The Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League ended the 1971-72 season with a record of 54 wins and 13 losses and 11 ties for 119 points, finishing first in the NHL's East Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 12-3.
The Bruins led the league with 330 goals. Boston surrendered 204 goals. Phil Esposito scored 66 goals for the team, while Bobby Orr and John Bucyk tallied 30 or more also. Bobby Orr recorded 80 assists. Gerry Cheevers and Eddie Johnston apiece earned 27 wins in front of the net for the squad, and Gerry Cheevers registered a 2.50 goals against average, leading goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Tom Johnson coached the team. The 1971-72 Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Awrey | D | July 18, 1943 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Garnet Bailey | L | June 13, 1948 | 5'11" | 192 | L | Lloydminster, SK Canada |
| Nick Beverley | D | April 21, 1947 | 6'2" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Ivan Boldirev | C | August 15, 1949 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Zranjanin, Yugoslavia |
| John Bucyk | L | May 12, 1935 | 6'0" | 215 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Wayne Cashman | L | June 24, 1945 | 6'1" | 208 | R | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Gerry Cheevers | G | December 7, 1940 | 5'11" | 185 | L | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Phil Esposito | C | February 20, 1942 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Ted Green | D | March 23, 1940 | 5'10" | 200 | R | Eriksdale, MB Canada |
| Chris Hayes | L | August 24, 1946 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Rouyn, QC Canada |
| Ken Hodge | R | June 25, 1944 | 6'2" | 210 | R | Birmingham, England |
| Eddie Johnston | G | November 24, 1935 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Ron Jones | D | April 11, 1951 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Vermillion, AB Canada |
| Reggie Leach | R | April 23, 1950 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Riverton, MB Canada |
| Don Marcotte | L | April 15, 1947 | 5'11" | 183 | L | Arthabaska, QC Canada |
| John McKenzie | R | December 12, 1937 | 5'9" | 175 | R | High River, AB Canada |
| Terry O'Reilly | R | June 7, 1951 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Niagara Falls, ON Canada |
| Bobby Orr | D | March 20, 1948 | 6'0" | 197 | L | Parry Sound, ON Canada |
| Garry Peters | C | October 9, 1942 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Matt Ravlich | D | July 12, 1938 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Doug Roberts | R | October 28, 1942 | 6'2" | 212 | R | Detroit, MI USA |
| Derek Sanderson | C | June 16, 1946 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Niagara Falls, ON Canada |
| Dallas Smith | D | October 10, 1941 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Hamiota, MB Canada |
| Rick Smith | D | June 29, 1948 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Fred Stanfield | C | May 4, 1944 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Bob Stewart | D | November 10, 1950 | 6'1" | 206 | L | Charlottetown, PE Canada |
| Carol Vadnais | D | September 25, 1945 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Mike Walton | C | January 3, 1945 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Kirkland Lake, ON Canada |
| Ed Westfall | R | September 19, 1940 | 6'1" | 197 | R | Belleville, ON Canada |
