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CaptainCrunch · 03-01-2024, 08:09 PM

1937-38

The NHL is full of surprising hero, last season Earl Robertson stepped in when Detroit's star goalie Norm Smith was injured and got shelled in game 1 before backstopping the Wings to their second straight Stanley Cup. David Ayres made headlines as the Zamboni stepped in for the Canes and beat the Leafs. But the 1937-38 Chicago Black Hawks created an incredible story of the hero out of nowhere.

The Hawks were expected be terrible, They finished the regular season with a pathetic 14 wins and backed into the playoffs. They lost their first game of the playoffs in a laugh-er and then rallied to stun the Canadians. They then took on the New York Americans, who were heavily favoured and you guessed it, the Hawks got shut down in the first game but they won in double ot in the second game and closed out the Rangers in the 3rd game to move onto the Stanley Cup finals where they were off to face the Leafs. Who had upset the league powerhouse Bruins in their semi final match up, those Leafs that had finished first in the Canadian Division. Of course they'd beat the terrible Hawks and win another cup right? right? umm.

What made things worse, was that Hawks starting goalie Mike Karakas had broken his toe in the final game of the semi finals and was out for the finals. Chicago coach Bill Stewart asked for permission to use the Ranger's stud goalie Dave Kerr, but Toronto owner Conn Smythe noped that suggestion. So Stewart literally pulled a goalie off the street. He found Alfie Moore who was enjoying a pint in a Toronto pub and signed him. Alfie who had some experience in the American's minor league system probably balanced having another beer and playing the Stanley Cup finals for a moment before saying "Why the hell not".

Moore stood on his head in game 1 shutting down the Leafs 3-1. To show his gratitude Stewart decided to go with another minor leaguer in game two and promptly got shelled. In a panic the Hawks designed a new skate boot for Karakas who then backstopped the Hawks to a stunning upset of the Hawks. This was equivalent to the LA Kings upsetting the Oilers in the 80's. And we can all raise a pint to Alfie Moore.

As for Moore, he played another 4 years of hockey with 2 NHL regular season games 2 NHL playoff games, but it didn't matter, he was the first NHL Emergency goalie.

Trivia

The NHL adds a rule calling for a faceoff when the puck is shot from the defensive side of center past the goal line. They called the rule icing
Penalty shots will be awarded if anyone but the goalie falls on the puck within 10 feet of the goal.
The league stages its second all star game Its a fund raiser for the family of Howie Morenz.
The Maroons prepare for their final NHL season, First year coach King Clancy is behind the bench.
The Black Hawks hire their 13th coach in 12 years when they name Bill Stewart as their coach.
The Bruins assemble one of the greatest lines in history Milt Schimidt, Bobby Baur and Woody Dunmark, they're dubbed the Kraut line.
The Bruins power their way to the American Division title.
Toronto takes the Canadian Division.
The Bruins give up 89 goals in 48 games.
Toronto with the line of Sly Apps, Busher Jackson and Gordie Drillion power the Leafs offence which leads the league with 151 goals.
The Rangers becomes the Patrick show with manager Lester Patrick, his sons Lynn and Muzz are players.
A year after winning their second straight cup the Red Wings fall to last in the division.
Habs winger Toe Blake combines with Paul Haynes for 30 goals and 68 points. Aurel Juliat scores 6 goals in his last NHL season.
Tiny Thompson leads the league with a 1.85 gaa.
Red Horner of Toronto goons up the league with 92 PIM and leads defencemen in points with 24.
Earl Robertson the Stanley Cup hero from last year turns in a 2.31 gaa and he'll tend the net for the duration of the franchise.
In the opening round of the playoffs the Hawks upset the Canadians. The Americans and Rangers goes to OT in game 3 when the American's Lorne Carr wins in triple overtime.
In the Semi's the Hawks beat the American's in 3 games. The Leafs and Bruins battle but the Leafs win 3-0.
The Underdog Hawks beat the Leafs 3-1 as the Hawks carry off their second Cup.
Eddie Shore wins his 4th Hart Trophy.
Tiny Thompson wins the Vezina.
Cully Dahlstrom wins the Calder.
Gordie Drillion of the Leafs wins the Lady Byng.

03-01-2024, 08:09 PM	#86
CaptainCrunch Norm! Join Date: Jun 2002 Exp:	1937-38 The NHL is full of surprising hero, last season Earl Robertson stepped in when Detroit's star goalie Norm Smith was injured and got shelled in game 1 before backstopping the Wings to their second straight Stanley Cup. David Ayres made headlines as the Zamboni stepped in for the Canes and beat the Leafs. But the 1937-38 Chicago Black Hawks created an incredible story of the hero out of nowhere. The Hawks were expected be terrible, They finished the regular season with a pathetic 14 wins and backed into the playoffs. They lost their first game of the playoffs in a laugh-er and then rallied to stun the Canadians. They then took on the New York Americans, who were heavily favoured and you guessed it, the Hawks got shut down in the first game but they won in double ot in the second game and closed out the Rangers in the 3rd game to move onto the Stanley Cup finals where they were off to face the Leafs. Who had upset the league powerhouse Bruins in their semi final match up, those Leafs that had finished first in the Canadian Division. Of course they'd beat the terrible Hawks and win another cup right? right? umm. What made things worse, was that Hawks starting goalie Mike Karakas had broken his toe in the final game of the semi finals and was out for the finals. Chicago coach Bill Stewart asked for permission to use the Ranger's stud goalie Dave Kerr, but Toronto owner Conn Smythe noped that suggestion. So Stewart literally pulled a goalie off the street. He found Alfie Moore who was enjoying a pint in a Toronto pub and signed him. Alfie who had some experience in the American's minor league system probably balanced having another beer and playing the Stanley Cup finals for a moment before saying "Why the hell not". Moore stood on his head in game 1 shutting down the Leafs 3-1. To show his gratitude Stewart decided to go with another minor leaguer in game two and promptly got shelled. In a panic the Hawks designed a new skate boot for Karakas who then backstopped the Hawks to a stunning upset of the Hawks. This was equivalent to the LA Kings upsetting the Oilers in the 80's. And we can all raise a pint to Alfie Moore. As for Moore, he played another 4 years of hockey with 2 NHL regular season games 2 NHL playoff games, but it didn't matter, he was the first NHL Emergency goalie. Trivia The NHL adds a rule calling for a faceoff when the puck is shot from the defensive side of center past the goal line. They called the rule icing Penalty shots will be awarded if anyone but the goalie falls on the puck within 10 feet of the goal. The league stages its second all star game Its a fund raiser for the family of Howie Morenz. The Maroons prepare for their final NHL season, First year coach King Clancy is behind the bench. The Black Hawks hire their 13th coach in 12 years when they name Bill Stewart as their coach. The Bruins assemble one of the greatest lines in history Milt Schimidt, Bobby Baur and Woody Dunmark, they're dubbed the Kraut line. The Bruins power their way to the American Division title. Toronto takes the Canadian Division. The Bruins give up 89 goals in 48 games. Toronto with the line of Sly Apps, Busher Jackson and Gordie Drillion power the Leafs offence which leads the league with 151 goals. The Rangers becomes the Patrick show with manager Lester Patrick, his sons Lynn and Muzz are players. A year after winning their second straight cup the Red Wings fall to last in the division. Habs winger Toe Blake combines with Paul Haynes for 30 goals and 68 points. Aurel Juliat scores 6 goals in his last NHL season. Tiny Thompson leads the league with a 1.85 gaa. Red Horner of Toronto goons up the league with 92 PIM and leads defencemen in points with 24. Earl Robertson the Stanley Cup hero from last year turns in a 2.31 gaa and he'll tend the net for the duration of the franchise. In the opening round of the playoffs the Hawks upset the Canadians. The Americans and Rangers goes to OT in game 3 when the American's Lorne Carr wins in triple overtime. In the Semi's the Hawks beat the American's in 3 games. The Leafs and Bruins battle but the Leafs win 3-0. The Underdog Hawks beat the Leafs 3-1 as the Hawks carry off their second Cup. Eddie Shore wins his 4th Hart Trophy. Tiny Thompson wins the Vezina. Cully Dahlstrom wins the Calder. Gordie Drillion of the Leafs wins the Lady Byng. __________________ My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!