Original: After missing the playoffs in the 1933–34 season, they rebounded to first place in the American Division the following season, as Thompson was named to the Second All-Star team for the second time.
Simplified: The Boston Bruins were in first place in the American Division, and they made the playoffs. In the 1930–31 season, he played all 44 games again, and was named to the Second All-Star team. Thompson was chosen to the Second All-Star team for his second time.