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CaptainCrunch · 02-14-2024, 06:50 PM

1922-23

The NHL started to gather steam and while they had star players, they didn't have anyone that the NHL could get behind to promote the league. That started to change. Clint Benedict the best goalie in hockey continued to stop the puck better then anyone else. At the same time Cecil "Babe" Dye the Toronto scoring ace exploded and lead the league for a second straight year scoring 26 goals in 22 games. Dye opened the season by pumping 5 goals past Montreal's George Vezina and continued to dominate through the rest of the year. Benedict who had forced the NHL to get rid of the flopping penalty continued to entertain fans with his wildly erratic style.

Dye a tiny 5'8 player had the most powerful shot in hockey and a quick release, he was also considered to be dashing and a bit cocksure of himself. Benedict and Dye became the marquee players that the NHL needed to grow the NHL as the glamour of the game started to become more important then the game itself.

Trivia

After a long feud with Montreal ownership that included a 4 game strike, Newsy Lalonde is traded to Saskatoon of the WCHA in exchange for Aurel Joliat.
Joe Malone is traded by Hamilton to Montreal for Bert Corbeau and Edmond Bouchard.
The St Pats aiming for another cup trades Cobett Denneny to Vanouver for scoring ace Jack Adams.
The NHL has its first radio broadcast as Foster Hewitt does the play by play
The star loaded Senators who features a top line of Denneny, Frank Nighbor and Punch Broadbent win 14 games on the way to finish at the top of the NHL.
Clint Benedict wins his 5th straight GAA title with a 2.25 mark
Babe Dye leads the league with 26 goals and 36 points.
Ottawa wins its two game series against the Canadians by a 3-2 score.
Montreal owner suspends Sprague Cleghorn and Billy Couture prior to game 2 as a result of their goonish actions against Ottawa in game 1.
Newsy Lanlonde thrives in Saskatoon as a player coach and leads the league in scoring.
Edmonton wins the WCHL title and bounces Regina.
The PCHA eliminates the rover position going to a 6 man format.
The newly renamed Vancouver Maroons beat Seattle.
In game 1 of the Ottawa Vancouver series Ottawa wins 1-0 and loses Benedict, Eddie Gerard and Denneny during the game to injuries
The Sens beat Vancouver in the next two games to send them packing as they get their players back.
The Sens face Edmonton for the Stanley Cup.
Ottawa wins game 1 2-1 in OT as Denneny scores the game winner. In game 2 Punch Broadbent scores the only goal of the game to take another cup.

02-14-2024, 06:50 PM	#41
CaptainCrunch Norm! Join Date: Jun 2002 Exp:	1922-23 The NHL started to gather steam and while they had star players, they didn't have anyone that the NHL could get behind to promote the league. That started to change. Clint Benedict the best goalie in hockey continued to stop the puck better then anyone else. At the same time Cecil "Babe" Dye the Toronto scoring ace exploded and lead the league for a second straight year scoring 26 goals in 22 games. Dye opened the season by pumping 5 goals past Montreal's George Vezina and continued to dominate through the rest of the year. Benedict who had forced the NHL to get rid of the flopping penalty continued to entertain fans with his wildly erratic style. Dye a tiny 5'8 player had the most powerful shot in hockey and a quick release, he was also considered to be dashing and a bit cocksure of himself. Benedict and Dye became the marquee players that the NHL needed to grow the NHL as the glamour of the game started to become more important then the game itself. Trivia After a long feud with Montreal ownership that included a 4 game strike, Newsy Lalonde is traded to Saskatoon of the WCHA in exchange for Aurel Joliat. Joe Malone is traded by Hamilton to Montreal for Bert Corbeau and Edmond Bouchard. The St Pats aiming for another cup trades Cobett Denneny to Vanouver for scoring ace Jack Adams. The NHL has its first radio broadcast as Foster Hewitt does the play by play The star loaded Senators who features a top line of Denneny, Frank Nighbor and Punch Broadbent win 14 games on the way to finish at the top of the NHL. Clint Benedict wins his 5th straight GAA title with a 2.25 mark Babe Dye leads the league with 26 goals and 36 points. Ottawa wins its two game series against the Canadians by a 3-2 score. Montreal owner suspends Sprague Cleghorn and Billy Couture prior to game 2 as a result of their goonish actions against Ottawa in game 1. Newsy Lanlonde thrives in Saskatoon as a player coach and leads the league in scoring. Edmonton wins the WCHL title and bounces Regina. The PCHA eliminates the rover position going to a 6 man format. The newly renamed Vancouver Maroons beat Seattle. In game 1 of the Ottawa Vancouver series Ottawa wins 1-0 and loses Benedict, Eddie Gerard and Denneny during the game to injuries The Sens beat Vancouver in the next two games to send them packing as they get their players back. The Sens face Edmonton for the Stanley Cup. Ottawa wins game 1 2-1 in OT as Denneny scores the game winner. In game 2 Punch Broadbent scores the only goal of the game to take another cup. __________________ My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!