1931-32 Chicago Blackhawks season



The 1931–32 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 6th season in the NHL. Dick Irvin did not return as head coach and Bill Tobin was re-hired, who had coached the Hawks at the end of the 1929–30 season. They finished in 2nd place in the American Division, made the playoffs for the 3rd straight season and lost in the first round to the Toronto Maple Leafs 6 goals to 2.

Regular Season
The Black Hawks would be led offensively by Johnny Gottselig, who led the club with 13 goals and 28 points, while Tom Cook would finish just behind him with 12 goals and 25 points. Mush March would have a big season, scoring 12 goals and earning 22 points, while leading the club with 59 penalty minutes.

In goal, Charlie Gardiner would win the Vezina Trophy, as the Black Hawks would have the fewest goals against in the entire league. Gardiner would win 18 games, post a 1.85 GAA and have 4 shutouts.

Toronto Maple Leafs 6 Goals, Chicago Black Hawks 2 Goals
Chicago would face the Toronto Maple Leafs in the opening round of the playoffs for the 2nd straight year, however, unlike the previous season, the Black Hawks could not defeat Toronto in the 2 game total goal series, as the Leafs would eliminate the Hawks by a 6–2 score.

Awards and Records

 * Vezina Trophy: Charlie Gardiner
 * Charlie Gardiner, Goalie, NHL First Team All-Star