The 1928–29 Detroit Cougars season was the third season of play for the Detroit National Hockey League franchise. The Cougars placed third in the American Division to advance to the playoffs for the first time. The Cougars lost in the first round to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Offseason After the 1927–28 season, the Cougars traded the rights to Jack Arbour and $12,500 to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Jimmy "Sailor" Herbert. Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results Playoffs (C3) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (A3) Detroit Cougars Toronto wins a total goal series 7 goals to 2. Player statistics Regular season Scoring Goaltending Playoffs Scoring Goaltending Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; SO = Shutouts; Awards and records Transactions See also 1928–29 NHL season References Bibliography External links Detroit Detroit Detroit Red Wings seasons Detroit Cougars Detroit Cougars