9. Tiny Thompson

Tiny Thompson was the first star between the pipes for the Boston Bruins and was the man who backstopped the organization to their first Stanley Cup.  Thompson was a four time Vezina Trophy winner and a four time post season All-Star.  He would also lead the NHL in Goals Against Average four times.

Thompson still leads the Bruins in wins and minutes played, and became a Hockey Hall Fame member in 1959.  

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Goalie
  • Acquired: Contract purchased in 1928.
  • Departed: Traded to the Detroit Red Wings for Normie Smith and $15,000  11/28/38.
  • Games Played: 776
  • Notable Statistics: 252 Wins
    153 Losses
    63 Ties
    1.99 GAA
    N/A Save Percentage*
    74 Shutouts

    33 Playoff Games
    15 Wins
    18 Losses
    6 Shutouts
    1.75 GAA
    N/A Save Percentage*

    *Save Percentage was not a stat when Thompson played.
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Champion (1929)
    Vezina Trophy (1930, 1933, 1936 & 1938)
    First Team All-Star (1936 & 1938)
    Second Team All-Star (1931 & 1935)
    Most Wins (1929, 2930, 1931, 1933 & 1938)
    Lowest Goals Against Average (1930, 1933, 1936 & 1938)
    Most Shutouts (1932, 1933, 1936 & 1937)

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