1939-40 New York Rovers Roster
Eastern Hockey League (EHL)
Team Record: 31-26-4 - 66 points
in the EHL
Coach: Alex Smith (31-26-4)
Location: New York, New York
1939-40 New York Rovers StatisticsTeam Record: 31-26-4 - 66 points
in the EHL
Coach: Alex Smith (31-26-4)
Location: New York, New York
The New York Rovers of the Eastern Hockey League ended the 1939-40 season with a record of 31 wins and 26 losses and 4 ties for 66 points in the EHL.
The Rovers scored 274 goals, most in the league. New York conceded 247 goals. Frank Boucher netted 53 goals for the team, while Mitch Pechet, Ab Collings, Len Loree and Murdo MacKay each tallied 30 or more, too. Ab Collings contributed 59 assists.
Alex Smith coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Boucher | R | March 3, 1919 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Ottawa, ONT Canada |
| Harry Braithwaite | G | |||||
| Bob Brownridge | R | June 11, 1918 | 5'10" | 168 | L | Canora, SASK |
| Ab Collings | F | September 26, 1916 | 6'3" | 210 | R | Winnipeg, MAN Canada |
| Edward Foley | Edmonton, ALTA | |||||
| Johnny Godfrey | C | July 12, 1918 | 6'5" | 230 | L | Toronto, ONT Canada |
| Howie Hollinger | G | June 8, 1921 | 6'0" | 160 | Kitchener, ONT Canada | |
| Len Loree | D | |||||
| Murdo MacKay | C | August 8, 1917 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Fort William, ON Canada |
| Frank Parker | ||||||
| Joe Patrick | W | 5'10" | 165 | Vancouver, BC | ||
| Mitch Pechet | D | May 7, 1918 | 5'11" | 176 | R | Cupar, SASK Canada |
| Bob Pentland | D | |||||
| Frank Ranniker | ||||||
| Walter Rimstad | L | September 18, 1916 | 5'11" | 168 | Swift Current, SASK | |
| Julian Sawchuk | D | 6'1" | 194 | L | Calgary, ALTA |
