1967–68 Minnesota North Stars season
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The 1967–68 Minnesota North Stars
season was the team's inaugural season
in the National Hockey League
(NHL). They finished fourth in the West Division
with a record of 27 wins, 32 losses, and 15 ties for 69 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Los Angeles Kings in seven games in the Quarter-finals before losing to the St. Louis Blues in the Semi-finals, also in seven games.
announced that the league would expand to twelve teams from six through the creation of a new six-team division for the 1967–68 season. In response to Campbell's announcement, a partnership of nine men, led by Walter Bush
and John Driscoll, was formed to seek a franchise for the Twin Cities area of Minnesota
. Their efforts were successful as the NHL awarded one of six expansion franchises to Minnesota on February 9, 1966. In addition to Minnesota, the five other franchises were California
(Oakland
), Los Angeles
, Philadelphia
, Pittsburgh
and St. Louis
. The "North Stars" name was announced on May 25, 1966, following a public contest. The name is derived from the state's motto "L'Étoile du Nord
", which is a French
phrase meaning "The Star of the North". Months after the naming of the team, ground was broken on October 3, 1966, for a new hockey arena in Bloomington
, Minnesota
. The home of the North Stars, the Metropolitan Sports Center (or Met Center for short), was built in 12 months at a cost of US$7 million. The arena was ready for play for the start of the 1967–68 NHL season, but portions of the arena's construction had not been completed. Spectator seats were in the process of being installed as fans arrived at the arena for the opening home game on October 21, 1967.
was checked by Oakland's Larry Cahan
and Ron Harris
and fell backwards onto the ice head-first. The force of the back of his head hitting the ice damaged the pons
and caused severe hemorrhaging, as blood gushed from his mouth and nose. Masterton was taken to hospital where he died two days later, becoming the only player ever to die as a result of an on-ice injury.
.
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...
season was the team's inaugural season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL). They finished fourth in the West Division
West Division (NHL)
The West Division of the National Hockey League existed from 1967 until 1974 when the league realigned into two conferences of two divisions each....
with a record of 27 wins, 32 losses, and 15 ties for 69 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Los Angeles Kings in seven games in the Quarter-finals before losing to the St. Louis Blues in the Semi-finals, also in seven games.
Offseason
On March 11, 1965, NHL President Clarence CampbellClarence Campbell
Clarence Sutherland Campbell OBE, QC was the third president of the National Hockey League from 1946 to 1977.-Early life and career:...
announced that the league would expand to twelve teams from six through the creation of a new six-team division for the 1967–68 season. In response to Campbell's announcement, a partnership of nine men, led by Walter Bush
Walter Bush
Walter L. Bush, Jr. is an American ice hockey administrator.In 1955, he helped start the Central Hockey League, which turned into one of the few successful minor professional hockey leagues of that era...
and John Driscoll, was formed to seek a franchise for the Twin Cities area of Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
. Their efforts were successful as the NHL awarded one of six expansion franchises to Minnesota on February 9, 1966. In addition to Minnesota, the five other franchises were California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
(Oakland
Oakland, California
Oakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
), Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
, Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
and St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
. The "North Stars" name was announced on May 25, 1966, following a public contest. The name is derived from the state's motto "L'Étoile du Nord
L'Étoile du Nord
L'Étoile du Nord is a French phrase meaning "The Star of the North". It is the motto of the U.S. state of Minnesota. It was chosen by the state's first governor, Henry Hastings Sibley, and was adopted in 1861, three years after admission of Minnesota to the union. Because of this motto, one of...
", which is a French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
phrase meaning "The Star of the North". Months after the naming of the team, ground was broken on October 3, 1966, for a new hockey arena in Bloomington
Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota in Hennepin County. Located on the north bank of the Minnesota River above its confluence with the Mississippi River, Bloomington lies at the heart of the southern...
, Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
. The home of the North Stars, the Metropolitan Sports Center (or Met Center for short), was built in 12 months at a cost of US$7 million. The arena was ready for play for the start of the 1967–68 NHL season, but portions of the arena's construction had not been completed. Spectator seats were in the process of being installed as fans arrived at the arena for the opening home game on October 21, 1967.
Bill Masterton
On January 13, 1968, four minutes into a game against the Seals at the Met Center, North Stars center Bill MastertonBill Masterton
William J. Masterton was a Canadian-American professional ice hockey centre who played one season in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars before succumbing to an injury he suffered during a game against the Oakland Seals in 1968...
was checked by Oakland's Larry Cahan
Larry Cahan
Lawrence Louis Henry "Hank" Cahan , nicknamed Hank, was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in several Canadian and U.S...
and Ron Harris
Ron Harris (ice hockey)
Ronald Thomas Harris is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 476 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, Oakland Seals, Atlanta Flames, and New York Rangers....
and fell backwards onto the ice head-first. The force of the back of his head hitting the ice damaged the pons
Pons
The pons is a structure located on the brain stem, named after the Latin word for "bridge" or the 16th-century Italian anatomist and surgeon Costanzo Varolio . It is superior to the medulla oblongata, inferior to the midbrain, and ventral to the cerebellum. In humans and other bipeds this means it...
and caused severe hemorrhaging, as blood gushed from his mouth and nose. Masterton was taken to hospital where he died two days later, becoming the only player ever to die as a result of an on-ice injury.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | October 11, 1967 | 2–2 | @ St. Louis Blues (1967–68 1967–68 St. Louis Blues season The 1967–68 season was the inaugural season for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues were one of the six new teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The other franchises were the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. The league... ) |
0–0–1 |
| 2 | L | October 14, 1967 | 0–6 | @ Oakland Seals (1967–68 1967–68 Oakland Seals season The 1967–68 Oakland Seals season was their first season in the NHL. It began auspiciously, with the firing General Manager Rudy Pilous before the expansion draft. The Seals started their inaugural season with Hall of Famer Bert Olmstead as both coach and general manager, assisted by Gordie Fashoway... ) |
0–1–1 |
| 3 | L | October 15, 1967 | 3–5 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season was the first season for the Kings in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:The Kings were one of six expansion teams, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve... ) |
0–2–1 |
| 4 | T | October 18, 1967 | 3–3 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1967–68 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season pThe 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their first in the NHL. Pittsburgh was one of six cities awarded an expansion team during the 1967 NHL expansion.... ) |
0–2–2 |
| 5 | W | October 21, 1967 | 3–1 | Oakland Seals (1967–68 1967–68 Oakland Seals season The 1967–68 Oakland Seals season was their first season in the NHL. It began auspiciously, with the firing General Manager Rudy Pilous before the expansion draft. The Seals started their inaugural season with Hall of Famer Bert Olmstead as both coach and general manager, assisted by Gordie Fashoway... ) |
1–2–2 |
| 6 | W | October 25, 1967 | 3–2 | St. Louis Blues (1967–68 1967–68 St. Louis Blues season The 1967–68 season was the inaugural season for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues were one of the six new teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The other franchises were the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. The league... ) |
2–2–2 |
| 7 | L | October 28, 1967 | 2–4 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1967–68 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-second season in the NHL. The team was coming off their best regular season in team history. In 1966-67, Chicago finished in first place for the first time in club history with a franchise record 94 points. The Black Hawks were then upset... ) |
2–3–2 |
| 8 | L | November 1, 1967 | 1–4 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1967–68 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season pThe 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their first in the NHL. Pittsburgh was one of six cities awarded an expansion team during the 1967 NHL expansion.... ) |
2–4–2 |
| 9 | W | November 2, 1967 | 3–1 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' inaugural season and the first National Hockey League season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930–31 season.... ) |
3–4–2 |
| 10 | T | November 4, 1967 | 2–2 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season was the first season for the Kings in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:The Kings were one of six expansion teams, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve... ) |
3–4–3 |
| 11 | W | November 8, 1967 | 5–1 | St. Louis Blues (1967–68 1967–68 St. Louis Blues season The 1967–68 season was the inaugural season for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues were one of the six new teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The other franchises were the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. The league... ) |
4–4–3 |
| 12 | W | November 11, 1967 | 2–1 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game... ) |
5–4–3 |
| 13 | L | November 15, 1967 | 1–5 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1967–68 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season The 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 59th season of play. The Canadiens won their 15th Stanley Cup in club history.-Expansion draft:... ) |
5–5–3 |
| 14 | T | November 18, 1967 | 2–2 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' inaugural season and the first National Hockey League season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930–31 season.... ) |
5–5–4 |
| 15 | L | November 19, 1967 | 2–5 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1967–68 1967–68 New York Rangers season The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
5–6–4 |
| 16 | L | November 22, 1967 | 0–3 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game... ) |
5–7–4 |
| 17 | L | November 25, 1967 | 1–4 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1967–68 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-second season in the NHL. The team was coming off their best regular season in team history. In 1966-67, Chicago finished in first place for the first time in club history with a franchise record 94 points. The Black Hawks were then upset... ) |
5–8–4 |
| 18 | L | November 26, 1967 | 1–2 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1967–68 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-second season in the NHL. The team was coming off their best regular season in team history. In 1966-67, Chicago finished in first place for the first time in club history with a franchise record 94 points. The Black Hawks were then upset... ) |
5–9–4 |
| 19 | L | November 29, 1967 | 1–5 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1967–68 1967–68 Boston Bruins season The 1967–68 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 43rd season in the NHL.-Offseason:In 1967, the Black Hawks made a trade with the Boston Bruins that turned out to be one of the most one-sided in the history of the sport... ) |
5–10–4 |
| 20 | T | November 30, 1967 | 1–1 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1967–68 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season The 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 59th season of play. The Canadiens won their 15th Stanley Cup in club history.-Expansion draft:... ) |
5–10–5 |
| 21 | W | December 2, 1967 | 5–1 | @ St. Louis Blues (1967–68 1967–68 St. Louis Blues season The 1967–68 season was the inaugural season for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues were one of the six new teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The other franchises were the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. The league... ) |
6–10–5 |
| 22 | W | December 3, 1967 | 4–3 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1967–68 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-second season in the NHL. The team was coming off their best regular season in team history. In 1966-67, Chicago finished in first place for the first time in club history with a franchise record 94 points. The Black Hawks were then upset... ) |
7–10–5 |
| 23 | T | December 6, 1967 | 1–1 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game... ) |
7–10–6 |
| 24 | L | December 9, 1967 | 2–3 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1967–68 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season pThe 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their first in the NHL. Pittsburgh was one of six cities awarded an expansion team during the 1967 NHL expansion.... ) |
7–11–6 |
| 25 | W | December 10, 1967 | 7–4 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1967–68 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season pThe 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their first in the NHL. Pittsburgh was one of six cities awarded an expansion team during the 1967 NHL expansion.... ) |
8–11–6 |
| 26 | W | December 13, 1967 | 4–0 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season was the first season for the Kings in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:The Kings were one of six expansion teams, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve... ) |
9–11–6 |
| 27 | W | December 15, 1967 | 3–0 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season was the first season for the Kings in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:The Kings were one of six expansion teams, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve... ) |
10–11–6 |
| 28 | W | December 16, 1967 | 1–0 | @ Oakland Seals (1967–68 1967–68 Oakland Seals season The 1967–68 Oakland Seals season was their first season in the NHL. It began auspiciously, with the firing General Manager Rudy Pilous before the expansion draft. The Seals started their inaugural season with Hall of Famer Bert Olmstead as both coach and general manager, assisted by Gordie Fashoway... ) |
11–11–6 |
| 29 | L | December 21, 1967 | 0–6 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' inaugural season and the first National Hockey League season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930–31 season.... ) |
11–12–6 |
| 30 | L | December 23, 1967 | 0–4 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1967–68 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season pThe 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their first in the NHL. Pittsburgh was one of six cities awarded an expansion team during the 1967 NHL expansion.... ) |
11–13–6 |
| 31 | L | December 25, 1967 | 0–1 | St. Louis Blues (1967–68 1967–68 St. Louis Blues season The 1967–68 season was the inaugural season for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues were one of the six new teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The other franchises were the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. The league... ) |
11–14–6 |
| 32 | T | December 27, 1967 | 3–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1967–68 1967–68 New York Rangers season The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
11–14–7 |
| 33 | L | December 28, 1967 | 2–6 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1967–68 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season The 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 59th season of play. The Canadiens won their 15th Stanley Cup in club history.-Expansion draft:... ) |
11–15–7 |
| 34 | W | December 30, 1967 | 5–4 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1967–68 1967–68 Boston Bruins season The 1967–68 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 43rd season in the NHL.-Offseason:In 1967, the Black Hawks made a trade with the Boston Bruins that turned out to be one of the most one-sided in the history of the sport... ) |
12–15–7 |
| 35 | W | January 3, 1968 | 6–0 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season was the first season for the Kings in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:The Kings were one of six expansion teams, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve... ) |
13–15–7 |
| 36 | T | January 6, 1968 | 5–5 | @ Oakland Seals (1967–68 1967–68 Oakland Seals season The 1967–68 Oakland Seals season was their first season in the NHL. It began auspiciously, with the firing General Manager Rudy Pilous before the expansion draft. The Seals started their inaugural season with Hall of Famer Bert Olmstead as both coach and general manager, assisted by Gordie Fashoway... ) |
13–15–8 |
| 37 | W | January 10, 1968 | 6–4 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' inaugural season and the first National Hockey League season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930–31 season.... ) |
14–15–8 |
| 38 | T | January 13, 1968 | 2–2 | Oakland Seals (1967–68 1967–68 Oakland Seals season The 1967–68 Oakland Seals season was their first season in the NHL. It began auspiciously, with the firing General Manager Rudy Pilous before the expansion draft. The Seals started their inaugural season with Hall of Famer Bert Olmstead as both coach and general manager, assisted by Gordie Fashoway... ) |
14–15–9 |
| 39 | L | January 14, 1968 | 2–9 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1967–68 1967–68 Boston Bruins season The 1967–68 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 43rd season in the NHL.-Offseason:In 1967, the Black Hawks made a trade with the Boston Bruins that turned out to be one of the most one-sided in the history of the sport... ) |
14–16–9 |
| 40 | L | January 17, 1968 | 0–5 | @ St. Louis Blues (1967–68 1967–68 St. Louis Blues season The 1967–68 season was the inaugural season for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues were one of the six new teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The other franchises were the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. The league... ) |
14–17–9 |
| 41 | L | January 18, 1968 | 2–4 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' inaugural season and the first National Hockey League season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930–31 season.... ) |
14–18–9 |
| 42 | L | January 20, 1968 | 1–5 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game... ) |
14–19–9 |
| 43 | W | January 21, 1968 | 4–3 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1967–68 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season pThe 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their first in the NHL. Pittsburgh was one of six cities awarded an expansion team during the 1967 NHL expansion.... ) |
15–19–9 |
| 44 | L | January 24, 1968 | 2–5 | @ St. Louis Blues (1967–68 1967–68 St. Louis Blues season The 1967–68 season was the inaugural season for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues were one of the six new teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The other franchises were the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. The league... ) |
15–20–9 |
| 45 | W | January 25, 1968 | 3–0 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' inaugural season and the first National Hockey League season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930–31 season.... ) |
16–20–9 |
| 46 | W | January 27, 1968 | 3–1 | Oakland Seals (1967–68 1967–68 Oakland Seals season The 1967–68 Oakland Seals season was their first season in the NHL. It began auspiciously, with the firing General Manager Rudy Pilous before the expansion draft. The Seals started their inaugural season with Hall of Famer Bert Olmstead as both coach and general manager, assisted by Gordie Fashoway... ) |
17–20–9 |
| 47 | W | January 28, 1968 | 2–1 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1967–68 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season The 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' forty-second season of competition. The Wings finished last in the East Division to miss the play-offs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
18–20–9 |
| 48 | W | January 31, 1968 | 6–1 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season was the first season for the Kings in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:The Kings were one of six expansion teams, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve... ) |
19–20–9 |
| 49 | L | February 3, 1968 | 1–8 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1967–68 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season The 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' forty-second season of competition. The Wings finished last in the East Division to miss the play-offs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
19–21–9 |
| 50 | W | February 4, 1968 | 4–3 | Oakland Seals (1967–68 1967–68 Oakland Seals season The 1967–68 Oakland Seals season was their first season in the NHL. It began auspiciously, with the firing General Manager Rudy Pilous before the expansion draft. The Seals started their inaugural season with Hall of Famer Bert Olmstead as both coach and general manager, assisted by Gordie Fashoway... ) |
20–21–9 |
| 51 | W | February 7, 1968 | 4–2 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season was the first season for the Kings in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:The Kings were one of six expansion teams, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve... ) |
21–21–9 |
| 52 | W | February 10, 1968 | 5–2 | @ Oakland Seals (1967–68 1967–68 Oakland Seals season The 1967–68 Oakland Seals season was their first season in the NHL. It began auspiciously, with the firing General Manager Rudy Pilous before the expansion draft. The Seals started their inaugural season with Hall of Famer Bert Olmstead as both coach and general manager, assisted by Gordie Fashoway... ) |
22–21–9 |
| 53 | L | February 11, 1968 | 2–3 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' inaugural season and the first National Hockey League season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930–31 season.... ) |
22–22–9 |
| 54 | L | February 14, 1968 | 3–6 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1967–68 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season pThe 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their first in the NHL. Pittsburgh was one of six cities awarded an expansion team during the 1967 NHL expansion.... ) |
22–23–9 |
| 55 | L | February 15, 1968 | 2–6 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1967–68 1967–68 New York Rangers season The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
22–24–9 |
| 56 | T | February 17, 1968 | 2–2 | St. Louis Blues (1967–68 1967–68 St. Louis Blues season The 1967–68 season was the inaugural season for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues were one of the six new teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The other franchises were the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. The league... ) |
22–24–10 |
| 57 | W | February 21, 1968 | 5–3 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1967–68 1967–68 Boston Bruins season The 1967–68 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 43rd season in the NHL.-Offseason:In 1967, the Black Hawks made a trade with the Boston Bruins that turned out to be one of the most one-sided in the history of the sport... ) |
23–24–10 |
| 58 | L | February 22, 1968 | 3–7 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' inaugural season and the first National Hockey League season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930–31 season.... ) |
23–25–10 |
| 59 | L | February 24, 1968 | 1–3 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1967–68 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season The 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' forty-second season of competition. The Wings finished last in the East Division to miss the play-offs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
23–26–10 |
| 60 | T | February 25, 1968 | 3–3 | Oakland Seals (1967–68 1967–68 Oakland Seals season The 1967–68 Oakland Seals season was their first season in the NHL. It began auspiciously, with the firing General Manager Rudy Pilous before the expansion draft. The Seals started their inaugural season with Hall of Famer Bert Olmstead as both coach and general manager, assisted by Gordie Fashoway... ) |
23–26–11 |
| 61 | L | February 28, 1968 | 3–6 | @ Oakland Seals (1967–68 1967–68 Oakland Seals season The 1967–68 Oakland Seals season was their first season in the NHL. It began auspiciously, with the firing General Manager Rudy Pilous before the expansion draft. The Seals started their inaugural season with Hall of Famer Bert Olmstead as both coach and general manager, assisted by Gordie Fashoway... ) |
23–27–11 |
| 62 | W | March 2, 1968 | 3–2 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1967–68 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season The 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 59th season of play. The Canadiens won their 15th Stanley Cup in club history.-Expansion draft:... ) |
24–27–11 |
| 63 | T | March 7, 1968 | 2–2 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1967–68 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season pThe 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their first in the NHL. Pittsburgh was one of six cities awarded an expansion team during the 1967 NHL expansion.... ) |
24–27–12 |
| 64 | T | March 9, 1968 | 1–1 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1967–68 1967–68 New York Rangers season The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
24–27–13 |
| 65 | L | March 10, 1968 | 0–2 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' inaugural season and the first National Hockey League season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930–31 season.... ) |
24–28–13 |
| 66 | L | March 13, 1968 | 2–4 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' inaugural season and the first National Hockey League season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930–31 season.... ) |
24–29–13 |
| 67 | L | March 16, 1968 | 1–2 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season was the first season for the Kings in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:The Kings were one of six expansion teams, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve... ) |
24–30–13 |
| 68 | W | March 17, 1968 | 5–1 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1967–68 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season The 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' forty-second season of competition. The Wings finished last in the East Division to miss the play-offs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
25–30–13 |
| 69 | T | March 20, 1968 | 3–3 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season was the first season for the Kings in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:The Kings were one of six expansion teams, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve... ) |
25–30–14 |
| 70 | W | March 23, 1968 | 3–0 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1967–68 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season pThe 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their first in the NHL. Pittsburgh was one of six cities awarded an expansion team during the 1967 NHL expansion.... ) |
26–30–14 |
| 71 | T | March 24, 1968 | 4–4 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1967–68 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season pThe 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their first in the NHL. Pittsburgh was one of six cities awarded an expansion team during the 1967 NHL expansion.... ) |
26–30–15 |
| 72 | W | March 27, 1968 | 5–3 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season was the first season for the Kings in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:The Kings were one of six expansion teams, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve... ) |
27–30–15 |
| 73 | L | March 30, 1968 | 2–3 | @ St. Louis Blues (1967–68 1967–68 St. Louis Blues season The 1967–68 season was the inaugural season for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues were one of the six new teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The other franchises were the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. The league... ) |
27–31–15 |
| 74 | L | March 31, 1968 | 3–5 | St. Louis Blues (1967–68 1967–68 St. Louis Blues season The 1967–68 season was the inaugural season for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues were one of the six new teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The other franchises were the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. The league... ) |
27–32–15 |
Playoffs
In the first round of the Western Division playoffs, the North Stars defeated the Los Angeles Kings in seven games. The second round of the playoff series would be played against the St. Louis Blues and that series would go to seven games as well. The Blues would win the seventh game and advance to face the Montreal Canadiens in the 1968 Stanley Cup Finals1968 Stanley Cup Finals
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Forwards
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Connelly Wayne Connelly Wayne Francis Connelly is a Canadian former ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota North Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St... |
74 | 35 | 21 | 56 | 40 |
| Ray Cullen Ray Cullen Raymond Murray Cullen is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 313 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars, and Vancouver Canucks... |
67 | 28 | 25 | 53 | 18 |
| Andre Boudrias Andre Boudrias André Gerard Boudrias is a retired professional ice hockey centre who spent 12 seasons in the National Hockey League as well as two more years in the World Hockey Association between 1963 and 1978. He is best remembered for his time with the Vancouver Canucks, where he was the first offensive... |
74 | 18 | 35 | 53 | 42 |
| Dave Balon Dave Balon David Alexander Balon was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach. Balon played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1959 and 1973 before multiple sclerosis led to his retirement.-Playing career:... |
73 | 15 | 32 | 47 | 84 |
| Parker MacDonald Parker MacDonald Calvin Parker MacDonald was a professional ice hockey left winger who played for a number of NHL teams in his 18 year career. He later coached the Minnesota North Stars and the Los Angeles Kings.-Playing career:... |
69 | 19 | 23 | 42 | 22 |
| Bill Goldsworthy Bill Goldsworthy William Alfred Goldsworthy was a professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for 14 seasons between 1964 and 1978, most notably for the Minnesota North Stars.-Playing career:... |
68 | 14 | 19 | 33 | 68 |
| J. P. Parise | 43 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 27 |
| Bill Collins | 71 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 41 |
| Milan Marcetta | 36 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 6 |
| Bill Masterton Bill Masterton William J. Masterton was a Canadian-American professional ice hockey centre who played one season in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars before succumbing to an injury he suffered during a game against the Oakland Seals in 1968... |
38 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| Bob McCord Bob McCord Robert Lomer McCord is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 316 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Minnesota North Stars, Detroit Red Wings, and Boston Bruins.- External links :... |
70 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 39 |
| Sandy Fitzpatrick Sandy Fitzpatrick Alexander Stewart "Sandy" Fitzpatrick is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 22 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the New York Rangers and Minnesota North Stars.... |
18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
| Ted Taylor Ted Taylor (ice hockey) Edward Wray Taylor is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 166 games in the National Hockey League and 421 games in the World Hockey Association... |
31 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 34 |
| Bronco Horvath Bronco Horvath Joseph Rudolph "Bronco" Horvath is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 434 games in the NHL between 1955 and 1968.... |
14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| Duke Harris Duke Harris George Francis "Duke" Harris is a retired professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League during the 1967–68 season with the Minnesota North Stars and Toronto Maple Leafs. He also played in the WHA from 1972–75 with the Chicago Cougars and Houston Aeros.-External... |
22 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Murray Hall | 17 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Ted McCaskill Ted McCaskill Edward Joel McCaskill was a professional ice hockey player who played four games in the National Hockey League and 91 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Minnesota North Stars and Los Angeles Sharks.- References :... |
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Defencemen
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike McMahon | 74 | 14 | 33 | 47 | 71 |
| Bob Woytowich Bob Woytowich Robert Ivan Woytowich was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Woytowich started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins in 1964. He would also play for the Minnesota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Los Angeles Kings. He left for World Hockey Association after the 1972 season... |
66 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 63 |
| Elmer Vasko Elmer Vasko Elmer "Moose" Vasko was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks and Minnesota North Stars and won the Stanley Cup in 1961.-Personal:He was one of the few players of Slovak descent in the NHL's younger years... |
70 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 45 |
| Pete Goegan Pete Goegan Peter John Goegan is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 383 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, and Minnesota North Stars.... |
46 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 30 |
| Bill Plager Bill Plager William Ronald Plager is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Plager started his National Hockey League career with the Minnesota North Stars in 1967. He also played for the St. Louis Blues and Atlanta Flames... |
32 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| Lou Nanne Lou Nanne Louis Vincent Nanne is a retired ice hockey defenceman and general manager who has made significant contributions to hockey in the United States.- Early life :... |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jean-Guy Talbot Jean-Guy Talbot Jean-Guy Talbot is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman and coach.-Playing career:Jean-Guy played in the National Hockey League from 1955 to 1971. During this time, he played for the Minnesota North Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Marshall Johnston Marshall Johnston Lawrence "Marshall" Johnston is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars and California Golden Seals... |
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Don Johns Don Johns Donald Ernest Johns is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 153 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Minnesota North Stars.... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average| Player | GP | MIN | W | L | T | SO | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Bauman | 26 | 1294 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.48 |
| Cesare Maniago Cesare Maniago Cesare "Hail Cesare" Maniago is a retired National Hockey League goaltender, most notably for the Minnesota North Stars, for whom he remains the 2nd all-time leader in games played in goal.- Playing history :... |
52 | 2877 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2.77 |
| Carl Wetzel Carl Wetzel Carl David Wetzel is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender who made 7 game appearances in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota North Stars between 1964 and 1968... |
5 | 269 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4.01 |
Expansion draft
| # | Player | Drafted from |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cesare Maniago Cesare Maniago Cesare "Hail Cesare" Maniago is a retired National Hockey League goaltender, most notably for the Minnesota North Stars, for whom he remains the 2nd all-time leader in games played in goal.- Playing history :... (G Goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring... ) |
New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
| 2. | Garry Bauman Garry Bauman Garry Glenwood Bauman was a professional ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League during the 1960s... (G) |
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
| 3. | Dave Balon Dave Balon David Alexander Balon was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach. Balon played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1959 and 1973 before multiple sclerosis led to his retirement.-Playing career:... (LW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Montreal Canadiens |
| 4. | Ray Cullen Ray Cullen Raymond Murray Cullen is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 313 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars, and Vancouver Canucks... (C Centre (ice hockey) The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player... ) |
Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
| 5. | Bob Woytowich Bob Woytowich Robert Ivan Woytowich was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Woytowich started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins in 1964. He would also play for the Minnesota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Los Angeles Kings. He left for World Hockey Association after the 1972 season... (D Defenceman (ice hockey) Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring... ) |
Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
| 6. | Jean-Guy Talbot Jean-Guy Talbot Jean-Guy Talbot is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman and coach.-Playing career:Jean-Guy played in the National Hockey League from 1955 to 1971. During this time, he played for the Minnesota North Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens... (D) |
Montreal Canadiens |
| 7. | Wayne Connelly Wayne Connelly Wayne Francis Connelly is a Canadian former ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota North Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St... (RW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Boston Bruins |
| 8. | Ted Taylor Ted Taylor (ice hockey) Edward Wray Taylor is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 166 games in the National Hockey League and 421 games in the World Hockey Association... (LW) |
Detroit Red Wings |
| 9. | Pete Goegan Pete Goegan Peter John Goegan is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 383 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, and Minnesota North Stars.... (D) |
Detroit Red Wings |
| 10. | Len Lunde Len Lunde Leonard Melvin Lunde was a professional ice hockey player who played 321 games in the National Hockey League and 72 games in the World Hockey Association... (C) |
Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
| 11. | Bill Goldsworthy Bill Goldsworthy William Alfred Goldsworthy was a professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for 14 seasons between 1964 and 1978, most notably for the Minnesota North Stars.-Playing career:... (RW) |
Boston Bruins |
| 12. | Andre Pronovost Andre Pronovost André Joseph Armand Pronovost is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Pronovost began his career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1956 where he played on four Stanley Cup-winning teams in 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960. He also played with the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota North... (LW) |
Detroit Red Wings |
| 13. | Elmer Vasko Elmer Vasko Elmer "Moose" Vasko was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks and Minnesota North Stars and won the Stanley Cup in 1961.-Personal:He was one of the few players of Slovak descent in the NHL's younger years... (D) |
Chicago Black Hawks |
| 14. | Murray Hall (W Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Chicago Black Hawks |
| 15. | Bryan Watson (D/W) | Detroit Red Wings |
| 16. | Bill Collins (C) | New York Rangers |
| 17. | Sandy Fitzpatrick Sandy Fitzpatrick Alexander Stewart "Sandy" Fitzpatrick is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 22 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the New York Rangers and Minnesota North Stars.... (C) |
New York Rangers |
| 18. | Parker MacDonald Parker MacDonald Calvin Parker MacDonald was a professional ice hockey left winger who played for a number of NHL teams in his 18 year career. He later coached the Minnesota North Stars and the Los Angeles Kings.-Playing career:... (C) |
Detroit Red Wings |
| 19. | Billy Taylor (C) | Chicago Black Hawks |
| 20. | Dave Richardson (LW) | Chicago Black Hawks |