The 1927–28 Detroit Cougars season was the second season of the Detroit, Michigan National Hockey League (NHL) franchise. The Detroit Cougars scored 44 points, finishing fourth in the American Division and failing to make the playoffs in their sophomore year. The Cougars finally moved into what would be their home for the next fifty years, Detroit's Olympia Stadium. Their also received a new coach and general manager in Jack Adams. Adams made an immediate impact, picking up Reg Noble and quickly naming him Captain. Detroit performed much better to start off the season and only finished two points out of a playoff spot. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results November Record: 2–2–1; Home: 1–1–0; Road: 1–1–1 December Record: 6–4–2; Home: 3–2–1; Road: 3–2–1 January Record: 4–5–0; Home: 2–3–0; Road: 2–2–0 February Record: 1–4–3; Home: 0–2–2; Road: 1–2–1 March Record: 6–4–0; Home: 3–2–0; Road: 3–2–0 Green background indicates win. Red background indicates regulation loss. Yellow background indicates tie. Playoffs The Detroit Cougars failed to make the playoffs. Player stats Skaters Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes *Stats reflect games played with Detroit only. Goaltending Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average Awards and records Trophies and awards Records Milestones Transactions The Cougars were involved in the following transactions during the 1926–27 season. Trades Free agents See also 1927–28 NHL season References Statistics Player stats: Detroit Red Wings player stats on hockeydb.com Game log: Detroit Red Wings game log on detroithockey.net Team standings: NHL standings on hockeydb.com Notes Detroit Detroit Detroit Red Wings seasons Detroit Cougars Detroit Cougars