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.