1937–38 AHL season
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The 1937-38 AHL season
was the second season of the International-American Hockey League, known in the present day as the American Hockey League
. Seven teams played a 48 game season. The Cleveland Barons won the F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy as the Western Division champions, while the Providence Reds
won the Calder Cup
as league champions.
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
was the second season of the International-American Hockey League, known in the present day as the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
. Seven teams played a 48 game season. The Cleveland Barons won the F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy as the Western Division champions, while the Providence Reds
Providence Reds
The Providence Reds were a hockey team that played in the Canadian-American Hockey League between 1926–1936 and the American Hockey League from 1936 to 1977, the last season of which they played as the Rhode Island Reds. The team won the Calder Cup in 1938, 1940, 1949, and 1956...
won the Calder Cup
Calder Cup
The Calder Cup is awarded annually to the playoff champion of the American Hockey League. The trophy is the world's second oldest continuous professional ice hockey championship, having first been awarded in 1937 following the 1936-37 AHL season, and continuously being awarded every year.The cup...
as league champions.
Team changes
- The Cleveland FalconsCleveland FalconsThe Cleveland Falcons were a professional ice hockey team in Cleveland, Ohio, that played home games in the Elysium Arena. The team was founded in 1929, as the Cleveland Indians as a member of the International Hockey League, where they played for five seasons, then reamed the Falcons...
are renamed the Cleveland Barons.
Final standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points;East Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
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Providence Reds Providence Reds The Providence Reds were a hockey team that played in the Canadian-American Hockey League between 1926–1936 and the American Hockey League from 1936 to 1977, the last season of which they played as the Rhode Island Reds. The team won the Calder Cup in 1938, 1940, 1949, and 1956... |
48 | 25 | 16 | 7 | 57 | 114 | 86 |
Philadelphia Ramblers Philadelphia Ramblers The Philadelphia Ramblers were a minor professional ice hockey team based in the Philadelphia Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Ramblers played for six seasons during the infancy of the American Hockey League from 1935 to 1941.-History:... |
48 | 26 | 18 | 4 | 56 | 134 | 108 |
New Haven Eagles New Haven Eagles The New Haven Eagles were a professional ice hockey team that played in New Haven, Connecticut. The Eagles were one of five inaugural franchises in the Canadian American Hockey League, and a founding member of the American Hockey League.-History:... |
48 | 13 | 28 | 7 | 33 | 93 | 131 |
Springfield Indians Springfield Indians The Springfield Indians were a minor professional ice hockey franchise, originally based in West Springfield, Massachusetts and later Springfield, Massachusetts. The Indians were founding members of the American Hockey League. They were in existence for a total of 60 seasons from 1926 to 1994, with... |
48 | 10 | 30 | 8 | 28 | 96 | 140 |
West Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA |
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Cleveland Barons | 48 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 61 | 126 | 114 |
Pittsburgh Hornets | 48 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 52 | 100 | 104 |
Syracuse Stars Syracuse Stars The Syracuse Stars were a minor professional ice hockey team from Syracuse, New York, existing for 10 season from 1930 to 1940. The Stars name had previously been used by sports teams, including several Syracuse Stars baseball teams from the 19th century.... |
48 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 49 | 142 | 122 |
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutesPlayer | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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Jack Markle Jack Markle John Arthur "Jack" Markle was a professional ice hockey player who played eight games in the National Hockey League. Born in Thessalon, Ontario, he played with the Toronto Maple Leafs.- References :*... |
Syracuse Stars Syracuse Stars The Syracuse Stars were a minor professional ice hockey team from Syracuse, New York, existing for 10 season from 1930 to 1940. The Stars name had previously been used by sports teams, including several Syracuse Stars baseball teams from the 19th century.... |
48 | 22 | 32 | 54 | 8 |
Eddie Convey Eddie Convey Edward John Convey was a Canadian ice hockey left winger. He played in the NHL for the New York Americans. He was born in Toronto, Ontario.-External links:... |
Syracuse Stars Syracuse Stars The Syracuse Stars were a minor professional ice hockey team from Syracuse, New York, existing for 10 season from 1930 to 1940. The Stars name had previously been used by sports teams, including several Syracuse Stars baseball teams from the 19th century.... |
48 | 19 | 33 | 52 | 42 |
Lorne Duguid Lorne Duguid Lorne Wallace Duguid was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 135 games in the National Hockey League. Born in Bolton, Ontario, he played for the Montreal Maroons, Detroit Red Wings, and Boston Bruins.... |
Cleveland Barons | 47 | 22 | 27 | 49 | 22 |
Les Cunningham Les Cunningham Leslie Roy Cunningham was a Canadian ice hockey player. He was born in Calgary, Alberta. The American Hockey League presents the Les Cunningham Award annually to its league MVP.-External links:*... |
Cleveland Barons | 48 | 19 | 28 | 47 | 55 |
Phil Hergesheimer Phil Hergesheimer Philip "Nip" Hergesheimer was a professional ice hockey right winger.A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Hergesheimer was the brother of fellow NHL player Wally Hergesheimer... |
Cleveland Barons | 47 | 25 | 20 | 45 | 13 |
Charlie Mason | Philadelphia Ramblers Philadelphia Ramblers The Philadelphia Ramblers were a minor professional ice hockey team based in the Philadelphia Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Ramblers played for six seasons during the infancy of the American Hockey League from 1935 to 1941.-History:... |
45 | 24 | 20 | 44 | 11 |
Bill Carse Bill Carse Bill Alexander Carse was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 122 games in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks and New York Rangers. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta.-External links:... |
Philadelphia Ramblers Philadelphia Ramblers The Philadelphia Ramblers were a minor professional ice hockey team based in the Philadelphia Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Ramblers played for six seasons during the infancy of the American Hockey League from 1935 to 1941.-History:... |
48 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 46 |
Alex Cook | Cleveland Barons | 43 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 46 |
Oscar Asmundson | New Haven Eagles New Haven Eagles The New Haven Eagles were a professional ice hockey team that played in New Haven, Connecticut. The Eagles were one of five inaugural franchises in the Canadian American Hockey League, and a founding member of the American Hockey League.-History:... |
44 | 13 | 26 | 39 | 57 |
Murray Armstrong Murray Armstrong Murray Alexander Armstrong was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and NCAA hockey coach.-Playing career:... |
Syracuse Stars Syracuse Stars The Syracuse Stars were a minor professional ice hockey team from Syracuse, New York, existing for 10 season from 1930 to 1940. The Stars name had previously been used by sports teams, including several Syracuse Stars baseball teams from the 19th century.... |
35 | 7 | 31 | 38 | 10 |