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CaptainCrunch · 02-20-2024, 05:29 PM

1928-29

When we talk about impactful and memorable players throughout the history of the NHL Eddie Shore has to be one of the first names that comes to mind.

While the NHL at this era had superstars as forwards with players like Morenz, and Bill Cook and incredible goalies like Alex Connell and George Hainsworth. Defensemen really weren't noticed. They were there to prevent goals and get the puck to the forwards.

Eddie Shore came to the NHL from the defunct PCHA and he bought a brash no no nonsense personality, and he created mayhem every time he hit the ice. In his second year in the league he racked up 163 minutes in penalties and because of that the blue collar Boston Bruins fans adopted him as one of their own.

Eddie Shore was vicious, there's no denying that and his name will become notorious and linked to the NHL Allstar games forever. But he was also incredibly tough. He broke three ribs in a game in New York and the Ranger's left him there to be cared for by a physician while they headed to Montreal. Meanwhile Eddie hailed a cab to Grand Central Station and bought a late train ticket to Montreal and played the next night.

Shore also revolutionized the game. In the early NHL era, defensemen stayed near their blueline and rarely rushed the puck up the ice. Shore broke that rule because he was not only vicious, but he was a great skater and he would rush the puck up the ice. In 1928-29 he scored 12 goals and 7 assists, and this led him to win 4 hart trophies in the 1930's. When you look at Shore who was teamed up with Lionel Hitchman they were an exceptional defensive pairing and allowed Boston goalie Cecil "Tiny" Thompson to put up a 1.18 gaa. With Shore on the blueline and Thompson in goal the Bruins managed to upset the vaunted Canadians and knock off the powerful Rangers to win their first Stanley Cup.

Shore will show up many times in the write ups, first for his on ice performances and later in his roles as a coach and minor league team owners.

Trivia

The NHL now allows forward passing in the defensive and neutral zone as well as forward passing into the attacking zone from the neutral zone, but forward passing is still not allowed in the offensive zone.
A delay of game penalty will now be called on any player who delays the game by passing the puck backwards into his own defensive zone.
Regulation ties will now result in a 10 minute non sudden death overtime period
Despite all of the rule changes to encourage offence George Vezina racks up 22 shutouts and a .98 gaa.
The Canadian's dominate the Canadian Division with a 22-7-15 record
Toronto rookie Ace Bailey leads the league with 22 goals and 32 points.
Chicago sets a unbeatable record by being shutout 8 games in a row.
The Canadians riding a hot George Hainsworth rip off a 17 game undefeated streaks.
New York Rangers center Franch Boucher leads the league in assists with 16 and wins his second straight Lady Byng trophy.
The Rangers trade Lorne Chabot to the Leafs and name John Roach as their goalie, he posts a 1.48 gaa.
The Rangers Bread line of Bill Cook, Frank Boucher and Bun cook dominates as all three players hit double digits in goals.
The playoffs debut a new format. The first, second and third place team from each division play their opposite number in the other division.
In the opening round Toronto and Detroit who each finished third in their division face off in a two goal total goal series, Toronto destroys Detroit 7-2.
The Ranger's and American's face off in a inter city series and the Rangers clinch with a goal in double overtime in game 2.
Montreal and Boston face off in a best of 5 match up but the Bruins pull one of the greatest upsets of all time and sweep the Habs.
The Rangers face Toronto in the second round while Boston receives a bye to the finals.
The best of three semi final see's the Rangers beat the Leafs.
In the inals Tiny Thompson of the Bruins shutout the Rangers in game one and Bill Caroson breaks a 1-1 tie with 58 seconds left as the Bruins take homes the Stanley Cup.

02-20-2024, 05:29 PM	#58
CaptainCrunch Norm! Join Date: Jun 2002 Exp:	1928-29 When we talk about impactful and memorable players throughout the history of the NHL Eddie Shore has to be one of the first names that comes to mind. While the NHL at this era had superstars as forwards with players like Morenz, and Bill Cook and incredible goalies like Alex Connell and George Hainsworth. Defensemen really weren't noticed. They were there to prevent goals and get the puck to the forwards. Eddie Shore came to the NHL from the defunct PCHA and he bought a brash no no nonsense personality, and he created mayhem every time he hit the ice. In his second year in the league he racked up 163 minutes in penalties and because of that the blue collar Boston Bruins fans adopted him as one of their own. Eddie Shore was vicious, there's no denying that and his name will become notorious and linked to the NHL Allstar games forever. But he was also incredibly tough. He broke three ribs in a game in New York and the Ranger's left him there to be cared for by a physician while they headed to Montreal. Meanwhile Eddie hailed a cab to Grand Central Station and bought a late train ticket to Montreal and played the next night. Shore also revolutionized the game. In the early NHL era, defensemen stayed near their blueline and rarely rushed the puck up the ice. Shore broke that rule because he was not only vicious, but he was a great skater and he would rush the puck up the ice. In 1928-29 he scored 12 goals and 7 assists, and this led him to win 4 hart trophies in the 1930's. When you look at Shore who was teamed up with Lionel Hitchman they were an exceptional defensive pairing and allowed Boston goalie Cecil "Tiny" Thompson to put up a 1.18 gaa. With Shore on the blueline and Thompson in goal the Bruins managed to upset the vaunted Canadians and knock off the powerful Rangers to win their first Stanley Cup. Shore will show up many times in the write ups, first for his on ice performances and later in his roles as a coach and minor league team owners. Trivia The NHL now allows forward passing in the defensive and neutral zone as well as forward passing into the attacking zone from the neutral zone, but forward passing is still not allowed in the offensive zone. A delay of game penalty will now be called on any player who delays the game by passing the puck backwards into his own defensive zone. Regulation ties will now result in a 10 minute non sudden death overtime period Despite all of the rule changes to encourage offence George Vezina racks up 22 shutouts and a .98 gaa. The Canadian's dominate the Canadian Division with a 22-7-15 record Toronto rookie Ace Bailey leads the league with 22 goals and 32 points. Chicago sets a unbeatable record by being shutout 8 games in a row. The Canadians riding a hot George Hainsworth rip off a 17 game undefeated streaks. New York Rangers center Franch Boucher leads the league in assists with 16 and wins his second straight Lady Byng trophy. The Rangers trade Lorne Chabot to the Leafs and name John Roach as their goalie, he posts a 1.48 gaa. The Rangers Bread line of Bill Cook, Frank Boucher and Bun cook dominates as all three players hit double digits in goals. The playoffs debut a new format. The first, second and third place team from each division play their opposite number in the other division. In the opening round Toronto and Detroit who each finished third in their division face off in a two goal total goal series, Toronto destroys Detroit 7-2. The Ranger's and American's face off in a inter city series and the Rangers clinch with a goal in double overtime in game 2. Montreal and Boston face off in a best of 5 match up but the Bruins pull one of the greatest upsets of all time and sweep the Habs. The Rangers face Toronto in the second round while Boston receives a bye to the finals. The best of three semi final see's the Rangers beat the Leafs. In the inals Tiny Thompson of the Bruins shutout the Rangers in game one and Bill Caroson breaks a 1-1 tie with 58 seconds left as the Bruins take homes the Stanley Cup. __________________ My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!