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1954-55 Topps NHL Hockey Cards

1954-55 topps nhl hockey cards complete set

The 1954-55 Topps National Hockey League set was the first produced for the company. In total, there were 60 cards featuring players from the four U.S. based teams: Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers.

Not heavy in valuable rookie cards, the set does include first cards for such notable players as Doug Mohns, Camille Henry and Don McKenney.

1954-55 Topps NHL Checklist

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NumberPlayer
1Dick Gamble
2Bob Chrystal RC
3Harry Howell
4Johnny Wilson
5Leonard “Red” Kelly
6Real Chevrefils
7Bob Armstrong
8Gordie Howe
9Benny Woit
10Lorne “Gump” Worsley
11Andy Bathgate
12Gordon “Bucky” Hollingworth RC
13Ray Timgren
14Jack Evans
15Paul Ronty
16Glen Skov
17Gus Mortson
18Doug Mohns RC
19Leo Labine
20Bill Gadsby
21Jerry Toppazzini
22Wally Hergesheimer
23Danny Lewicki
24Metro Prystai
25Fern Flaman
26Al Rollins
27Marcel Pronovost
28Lou Jankowski RC
29Nick Mickoski
30Frank Martin
31Lorne Ferguson
32Camille Henry RC
33Pete Conacher
34Marty Pavelich
35Don McKenney RC
36Fleming Mackell
37Jim Henry
38Hal Laycoe
39Alex Delvecchio
40Larry Wilson
41Allan Stanley
42George “Red” Sullivan
43Jack McIntyre
44Ivan Irwin RC
45Tony Leswick
46Bob Goldham
47Cal Gardner
48Ed Sandford
49Bill Quackenbush
50Warren Godfrey
51Ted Lindsay
52Earl “Dutch” Reibel
53Don Raleigh
54Bill Mosienko
55Larry Popein RC
56Edgar Laprade
57Bill Dineen
58Terry Sawchuk
59Marcel Bonin RC
60Milt Schmidt

1954-55 NHL Season

The 1954-55 NHL regular season saw the Detroit Red Wings edge out the Montreal Canadiens for first place overall. The Wings finished with 95 points while the Canadiens were just one win and two points behind in second. There was then a 23 point gap between the Habs and the third place Toronto Maple Leafs.

Bernie Geoffrion was the Art Ross Trophy winner as the league’s top scorer. Boom Boom led the NHL with just 75 points. This is the lowest total since the league moved to a 70 game schedule, not including strike/lock-out shortened seasons.

A good percentage of Bernie’s offense came during a February 19, 1955 home game against the Rangers. The Habs won the match easily, 10-2. Geoffrion scored five goals (four on the powerplay) and added an assist for a six point night. Gump Worsley was in net for the Rangers for the duration.

Despite Geoffrion’s offensive performance, it was George Armstrong of the Maple Leafs that took home the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP. Bernie was even relegated to the Second All-Star with the teammate Maurice Richard named to the First Team.

On March 31, 1955, Don Cherry played his only game in the National Hockey League. It was game five of the semi-final series between Cherry’s Boston Bruins and the Canadiens at the Montreal Forum. The Habs won the game 5-1 to take the series and Grapes was left off the scoresheet.

As expected, Montreal and Detroit met in the Stanley Cup final. Without the services of Rocket Richard for the playoffs, the Wings were able to capture the championship in a series that went the full seven games.

1954-55 NHL Standings

TeamGPWLTPtsGFGA
Detroit Red Wings7042171195204134
Montreal Canadiens7041181193228157
Toronto Maple Leafs7024242270147135
Boston Bruins7023262167169188
New York Rangers7017351852150210
Chicago Blackhawks7013401743161235

1954-55 NHL Scoring Leaders

PlayerTeamGPGAPTSPIM
Bernie GeoffrionMontreal Canadiens7038377557
Maurice RichardMontreal Canadiens67383674125
Jean BeliveauMontreal Canadiens7037367358
Earl ReibelDetroit Red Wings7025416615
Gordie HoweDetroit Red Wings6429336268
Red SullivanChicago Black Hawks6919426151
Bert OlmsteadMontreal Canadiens70104858103
Sid SmithToronto Maple Leafs7033215414
Ken MosdellMontreal Canadiens7022325482
Danny LewickiNew York Rangers702924538

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