Sweeney Schriner
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David "Sweeney" Schriner (Born - November 30, 1911 in Saratov, Russia - Died - July 4, 1990) was a Canadian professional hockey forward who played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Americans and Toronto Maple Leafs.
[edit] Playing career
Sweeney was the NHL scoring leader in 1935-36 and 1936-37. He was named Rookie of the Year in 1935. He won 2 Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1941-42 and 1944-45. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1962.
[edit] Awards & achievements
- 1962 - Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
- 1998 -- Ranked number 91 on The Hockey News' list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players.
- 1941-42 - Stanley Cup Champion
- 1944-45 - Stanley Cup Champion
- 1934-35 - NHL Rookie Of The Year
- 1935-36 - NHL Scoring Leader
- 1936-37 - NHL Scoring Leader
| Preceded by Charlie Conacher |
NHL Scoring Champion 1936, 1937 |
Succeeded by Gordie Drillon |
| Preceded by Russ Blinco |
Rookie of the Year 1935 |
Succeeded by Mike Karakas |
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