1929–30 New York Americans season



The 1929–30 New York Americans season was the 5th season of play of the Americans. After making the playoffs in 1929, the team slid to last place in the Canadian Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.

Off-season
Tommy Gorman left the Americans for a position in managing the Agua Caliente Racetrack. Lionel Conacher became the playing-coach and general manager.

Regular Season
The season started poorly for the Amerks, winning only two games by Christmas, and by then out of the playoff race and ten games under .500. Goalie Jake Forbes played his only game of the season during the 1-1 tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 7, 1930.

The team only won back-to-back games three times and the highlight was a modest three-game win streak in March. The Americans finished eleven games under .500 for the season.

Playoffs

 * The Americans did not qualify for the playoffs.

Regular Season

 * Scoring
 * Goaltending

Awards and Records

 * The Americans did not win any awards this season.

Transactions

 * Purchase Bill Brydge from the Detroit Cougars on November 22, 1929.
 * Purchase loan of Benny Grant from the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 18, 1929.
 * Sell Leo Reise to the New York Rangers on February 6, 1930.

Trivia

 * Americans who recorded a hat trick this season include:
 * Normie Himes during the 6-4 win over the Chicago Black Hawks on February 18, 1930.
 * George Patterson during the 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on February 25, 1930.
 * Normie Himes during the 8-7 loss to the Ottawa Senators on March 15, 1930.