Sweeney Schriner

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David "Sweeney" Schriner (November 30, 1911 - 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. Born in Saratov, Russia, 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

[edit] External links

• Sweeney Schriner's biography at Legends of Hockey
• Sweeney Schriner's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

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
Preceded by Red Dutton	New York Americans captains 1936-39	Succeeded by Charlie Conacher