1945-46 Chicago Black Hawks Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 23-20-7 - 53 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL
Postseason: 0-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-0
Coach: Johnny Gottselig (23-20-7)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
1945-46 Chicago Black Hawks StatisticsTeam Record: 23-20-7 - 53 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL
Postseason: 0-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-0
Coach: Johnny Gottselig (23-20-7)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
1945-46 Chicago Black Hawks Results
The Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League ended the 1945-46 season with a record of 23 wins and 20 losses and 7 ties for 53 points, finishing third in the NHL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-4.
The Black Hawks scored 200 goals, best in the league. Chicago conceded 178 goals. Max Bentley netted 31 goals for the team, while Bill Mosienko and Max Bentley each recorded 30 assists. Mike Karakas topped the squad with 22 wins and a team-best 3.46 goals against average, pacing qualifying goaltenders.
Johnny Gottselig coached the team. The 1945-46 Chicago Black Hawks lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Allen | L | July 27, 1914 | 5'10" | 162 | L | Bayfield, NB Canada |
| Doug Bentley | L | September 3, 1916 | 5'8" | 145 | L | Delisle, SK Canada |
| Max Bentley | C | March 1, 1920 | 5'10" | 155 | L | Delisle, SK Canada |
| John Chad | R | September 16, 1919 | 5'10" | 167 | R | Provost, AB Canada |
| Joe Cooper | D | December 14, 1914 | 6'2" | 200 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| George Gee | C | June 28, 1922 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Stratford, ON Canada |
| Don Grosso | C | April 12, 1915 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Red Hamill | L | January 11, 1917 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Reg Hamilton | D | April 29, 1914 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Pete Horeck | L | June 15, 1923 | 5'9" | 158 | L | Massey, ON Canada |
| George Johnston | R | July 30, 1920 | 5'8" | 160 | R | St. Charles, MB Canada |
| Alex Kaleta | L | November 29, 1919 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Canmore, AB Canada |
| Mike Karakas | G | December 12, 1911 | 5'11" | 147 | L | Aurora, MN USA |
| John Mariucci | D | May 8, 1916 | 5'10" | 200 | L | Eveleth, MN USA |
| Bill Mosienko | R | November 2, 1921 | 5'8" | 160 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Leo Reise | D | June 7, 1922 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Stoney Creek, ON Canada |
| Clint Smith | C | December 12, 1913 | 5'8" | 165 | L | Assiniboia, SK Canada |
| Doug Stevenson | G | April 6, 1924 | 5'8" | 170 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Eddie Wares | R | March 19, 1915 | 5'11" | 182 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
