The 1934 Stanley Cup Final was contested by the Chicago Black Hawks and the Detroit Red Wings. It was the Red Wings' first appearance in the Finals, and Chicago's second, after 1931. The Black Hawks won the best-of-five series 3âÂÂ1 to win their first Stanley Cup.
Detroit defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3âÂÂ2 in a best-of-five series to reach the Finals. Chicago defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4âÂÂ3 and Montreal Maroons 6âÂÂ2 in two game total-goals series to reach the Finals.
Chicago's Chuck Gardiner would limit Detroit to just two goals in Chicago's three victories, including a shutout in the final game which went to double overtime. It was Mr. Gardiner's last game as he would die of a brain hemorrhage after the season.
The 1934 Stanley Cup was presented to Black Hawks captain Charlie Gardiner by NHL President Frank Calder following the Black Hawks 1âÂÂ0 double overtime win over the Red Wings in game four.
The following Black Hawks players and staff had their names engraved on the Stanley Cup
1933âÂÂ34 Chicago Black Hawks