The 1946–47

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season was the team's 21st

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in the

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, and they were coming off a 3rd place regular season finish in 1945–46, followed by being swept by the

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in the first round of the

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. The Black Hawks would struggle all season long in 1946–47, allowing a league high 274 goals, which was 81 goals higher than the next closest team. The team had the 2nd highest offense in the league though, scoring 193 goals. Despite the NHL raising its schedule length to 60 games, the Hawks would not even be close to reaching its point total from the previous season, earning a league low 42 points, and finishing 13 points out of a playoff spot. Offensively, the Hawks were led by

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, who led the NHL in points with 72, and he led the Black Hawks with 29 goals and 43 assists.

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would earn 55 points, while

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would score 25 goals and 52 points.

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(24), team captain

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(21), and Hully Gee (20) would all reach the 20 goal plateau. On defense, teenager

Bill Gadsby William Alexander Gadsby (August 8, 1927 – March 10, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Chicago Black Hawks, New York Rangers, and Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League between 1946 and 1966. P ...

would lead the team with 18 points, while

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would set a team record for penalty minutes in a season, with 110. In goal, the Hawks acquired

Paul Bibeault Joseph Arsine Paul Emile Albert "Babe" Bibeault (April 12, 1919 – August 2, 1970) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He played in the NHL from 1941 to 1947. Playing career Born in Montreal, Quebec, Bibeault started his National Hockey League ...

from the

, and he would lead the team with 13 wins, and had a 4.15 GAA, along with a shutout.

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would also get some playing time, earning 6 wins, while posting a 5.47 GAA.

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Game log

Regular season

Player stats

Scoring leaders

Goaltending

References

SHRP SportsThe Internet Hockey Database
*National Hockey League Guide & Record Book 2007 ;Notes {{DEFAULTSORT:1946-47 Chicago Black Hawks season Chicago Blackhawks seasons

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