1945–46 Toronto Maple Leafs season



The 1945–46 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 29th season in the NHL. The Maple Leafs finished fifth in the league and missed the playoffs.

Regular Season
The Boston Bruins were part of a special home opener for the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 27, 1945. Six winners of the Victoria Cross were in attendance and the puck drop was conducted by "Smokey" Smith. Fittingly, the game ended in a 1-1 tie.

A news bombshell exploded on January 30, 1946 when Leafs defenceman Babe Pratt was expelled from the NHL for betting on games. However, he only bet on his own team and appealed his expulsion. On his promise he would not bet on any more games, he was reinstated. Pratt missed 9 games during his suspension.

Playoffs
The Maple Leafs did not qualify for the post season.

Regular Season

 * Scoring
 * Goaltending

Awards and Records

 * NHL Goal Scoring Leader: Gaye Stewart
 * Gaye Stewart, Left Wing, NHL First Team All-Star

Farm Teams

 * Pittsburgh Hornets, American Hockey League
 * Toronto Marlboros, Ontario Hockey Association
 * Tulsa Oilers, United States Hockey League