1944-45 • NHL president Red Dutton offers to resign because of business concerns, but he is talked out of that decision by the league's board of governors.

• Maurice Richard becomes the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals, accomplishing the feat in a 50-game season. The feat has been accomplished only a handful of times since.

• The Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup, beating the Detroit Red Wings in seven games.

Boston Bruins	Chicago Black Hawks	Detroit Red Wings
Montreal Canadiens	New York Rangers	Toronto Maple Leafs