1930–31 New York Americans season



The 1930–31 New York Americans season was the 6th season of play. The Americans improved their record, finishing 4th in the Canadian Division but did not qualify for the playoffs.

Off-season
Eddie Gerard was hired to coach the team. Four players were picked up for cash from the Montreal Maroons, Frank Carson, Mike Neville, Hap Emms and Red Dutton. Dutton would be with the club until its demise in 1942, becoming the team manager after the NHL took over. Just before the start of the season, the Americans traded Lionel Conacher to the Maroons for cash. The Americans signed three new players John Keating, Vernon Ayres and Gord Kuhn.

Playoffs

 * The Americans did not qualify for the post season.

Regular Season

 * Scoring
 * Goaltending

Awards and Records

 * Vezina Trophy: Roy Worters

Transactions

 * Purchase Frank Carson, Red Dutton, Hap Emms and Mike Neville from the Montreal Maroons on May 14, 1930.
 * Sell Lionel Conacher to the Maroons on November 5, 1930.

Trivia

 * Americans who recorded a hat trick this season include:
 * Frank Carson during the 6-4 win over the Detroit Falcons on December 21, 1930.
 * Normie Himes during the 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on February 1, 1931.