1932–33 Montreal Maroons season



The 1932–33 Montreal Maroons season was the 9th season of the Maroons franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Maroons finished 2nd in the Canadian Division and lost in the Quarter-finals to the Detroit Red Wings 5 goals to 2.

Off-season
With the Great Depression in full swing, the Maroons previously packed arena and prosperous gate receipts vanished. Financially strapped, the high-scoring "S Line" was broken up with Babe Siebert and Nels Stewart sold for cash to keep the team afloat.

Regular Season
During the 5-2 loss to the New York Americans on November 22, 1932, goalie Flat Walsh was injured three minutes into the game. Winger Hugh Plaxton took over in net and took the defeat. Dave Kerr was recalled and became the starting goalie for the next three games, which he all lost. Walsh returned for the 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on November 29, 1932 in which Andy Bellemer played his first NHL game. Walsh then led the Maroons on a seven game undefeated streak.

Regular Season

 * Scoring
 * Goaltending

Playoffs

 * Scoring
 * Goaltending

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals

MIN=Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; SO = Shutouts

Awards and Records

 * Baldy Northcott, Left Wing, NHL First All-Star Team
 * Lionel Conacher, Defense, NHL Second All-Star Team

Transactions

 * Sell Babe Siebert to the New York Rangers on July 2, 1932.
 * Sell Nels Stewart to the Boston Bruins on October 17, 1932.
 * Trade John Gallagher to the Detroit Red Wings for Reg Noble on December 9, 1932.
 * Acquire Russ Blinco from the Rangers on December 18, 1932.
 * Sell Harvey Rockburn to the Ottawa Senators on February 2, 1933.
 * Trade Des Roche to Ottawa for Wally Kilrea on February 3, 1932.

Trivia

 * Maroons who had a hat trick this season include:
 * Baldy Northcott during the 7-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings on December 13, 1932.
 * Jimmy Ward during the 7-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on January 19, 1933.
 * Paul Haynes during the 7-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on February 4, 1933.
 * Jimmy Ward had a four goal game during the 7-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 7, 1933.
 * Hooley Smith during the 6-2 win over the Chicago Black Hawks on March 11, 1933.