1950-51 Detroit Red Wings Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 44-13-13 - 101 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL
Postseason: 2-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-2
Coach: Tommy Ivan (44-13-13)
Location: Detroit, Michigan
1950-51 Detroit Red Wings StatisticsTeam Record: 44-13-13 - 101 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL
Postseason: 2-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-2
Coach: Tommy Ivan (44-13-13)
Location: Detroit, Michigan
1950-51 Detroit Red Wings Results
The Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League ended the 1950-51 season with a record of 44 wins and 13 losses and 13 ties for 101 points, finishing first in the NHL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-4.
The Red Wings scored 236 goals, most in the league. Detroit gave up 139 goals. Gordie Howe netted 43 goals for the team and contributed 43 assists. Terry Sawchuk earned 44 wins for the squad and a team-best 1.99 goals against average, topping qualifying goaltenders.
Tommy Ivan coached the team. The 1950-51 Detroit Red Wings lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sid Abel | C | February 22, 1918 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Melville, SK Canada |
| Steve Black | L | March 31, 1927 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Fort William, ON Canada |
| Joe Carveth | R | March 21, 1918 | 5'10" | 180 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Gerry Couture | R | August 6, 1925 | 6'2" | 185 | R | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Alex Delvecchio | C | December 4, 1932 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Fort William, ON Canada |
| Lee Fogolin | D | February 27, 1926 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Fort William, ON Canada |
| George Gee | C | June 28, 1922 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Stratford, ON Canada |
| Fred Glover | C | January 5, 1928 | 5'9" | 170 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Bob Goldham | D | May 12, 1922 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Georgetown, ON Canada |
| Leo Gravelle | R | June 10, 1925 | 5'9" | 160 | R | Aylmer, QC Canada |
| Gordie Howe | R | March 31, 1928 | 6'0" | 205 | R | Floral, SK Canada |
| Lou Jankowski | R | June 27, 1931 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Red Kelly | C | July 9, 1927 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Simcoe, ON Canada |
| Ted Lindsay | L | July 29, 1925 | 5'8" | 163 | L | Renfrew, ON Canada |
| Clare Martin | D | February 25, 1922 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Waterloo, ON Canada |
| Jim McFadden | C | April 15, 1920 | 5'7" | 178 | L | Belfast, Ireland |
| Max McNab | C | June 21, 1924 | 6'2" | 179 | L | Watson, SK Canada |
| Marty Pavelich | L | November 6, 1927 | 5'11" | 168 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Jimmy Peters | R | October 2, 1922 | 5'11" | 165 | R | Verdun, QC Canada |
| Marcel Pronovost | D | June 15, 1930 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Lac la Tortue, QC Canada |
| Metro Prystai | C | November 7, 1927 | 5'8" | 155 | L | Yorkton, SK Canada |
| Rags Raglan | D | September 4, 1927 | 6'1" | 193 | L | Pembroke, ON Canada |
| Leo Reise | D | June 7, 1922 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Stoney Creek, ON Canada |
| Terry Sawchuk | G | December 28, 1929 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Glen Skov | C | January 26, 1931 | 6'2" | 180 | L | Wheatley, ON Canada |
| Vic Stasiuk | L | May 23, 1929 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Lethbridge, AB Canada |
| Gaye Stewart | L | June 23, 1923 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Fort William, ON Canada |
| Johnny Wilson | L | June 14, 1929 | 5'11" | 168 | L | Kincardine, ON Canada |
| Benny Woit | D | January 7, 1928 | 5'11" | 195 | R | Fort William, ON Canada |
