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 postseason 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 of 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 94.1 Goalie Point Shares
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) Most Goalie Point Shares (1930, 1933, 1936 & 1938) Most Point Shares (1933, 1936 & 1938)
Notable Top Ten Finishes:Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes: 4th in 1937
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