1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season
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The 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season was the first season of operation of the new Cleveland Crusaders
in the new World Hockey Association
. The team qualified for the playoffs and won its first series, before losing in the Division semi-final.
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; 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;
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976...
in the new World Hockey Association
World Hockey Association
The World Hockey Association was a professional ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major competition for the National Hockey League since the collapse of the Western Hockey League in 1926...
. The team qualified for the playoffs and won its first series, before losing in the Division semi-final.
Game log
| Regular season schedule | |||||
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| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
| 1 | W | October 11, 1972 | 2–0 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1972–73 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season The 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' first season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nordiques franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco, California, and was named the San Francisco Sharks, however, funding collapsed prior to... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | October 14, 1972 | 3–2 | Alberta Oilers (1972–73 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the now-defunct World Hockey Association .-Regular season:... ) |
2–0–0 |
| 3 | W | October 15, 1972 | 7–5 | @ Ottawa Nationals Ottawa Nationals The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season.... (1972–73 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season The 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season was the Nationals' only season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nationals played most of the season in Ottawa, but transferred their playoff games to Toronto... ) |
3–0–0 |
| 4 | W | October 17, 1972 | 4–3 OT | New York Raiders (1972–73 1972–73 New York Raiders season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
4–0–0 |
| 5 | W | October 19, 1972 | 3–1 | @ New York Raiders (1972–73 1972–73 New York Raiders season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
5–0–0 |
| 6 | L | October 21, 1972 | 3–5 | Ottawa Nationals Ottawa Nationals The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season.... (1972–73 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season The 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season was the Nationals' only season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nationals played most of the season in Ottawa, but transferred their playoff games to Toronto... ) |
5–1–0 |
| 7 | L | October 24, 1972 | 2–3 OT | New England Whalers (1972–73 1972–73 New England Whalers season The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. The Whalers then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.-Game log:-External... ) |
5–2–0 |
| 8 | W | October 25, 1972 | 8–2 | @ Philadelphia Blazers Philadelphia Blazers The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.... (1972–73 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season... ) |
6–2–0 |
| 9 | W | October 27, 1972 | 6–0 | Alberta Oilers (1972–73 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the now-defunct World Hockey Association .-Regular season:... ) |
7–2–0 |
| 10 | T | October 29, 1972 | 2–2 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1972–73 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season The 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' first season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nordiques franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco, California, and was named the San Francisco Sharks, however, funding collapsed prior to... ) |
7–2–1 |
| 11 | L | November 1, 1972 | 5–7 | Philadelphia Blazers Philadelphia Blazers The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.... (1972–73 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season... ) |
7–3–1 |
| 12 | W | November 4, 1972 | 5–3 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1972–73 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season The 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' first season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nordiques franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco, California, and was named the San Francisco Sharks, however, funding collapsed prior to... ) |
8–3–1 |
| 13 | W | November 11, 1972 | 4–1 | @ Chicago Cougars Chicago Cougars The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at... (1972–73 1972–73 Chicago Cougars season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
9–3–1 |
| 14 | W | November 12, 1972 | 3–1 | @ Alberta Oilers (1972–73 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the now-defunct World Hockey Association .-Regular season:... ) |
10–3–1 |
| 15 | L | November 14, 1972 | 3–5 | @ Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and... (1972–73 1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
10–4–1 |
| 16 | W | November 16, 1972 | 6–3 | Ottawa Nationals Ottawa Nationals The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season.... (1972–73 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season The 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season was the Nationals' only season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nationals played most of the season in Ottawa, but transferred their playoff games to Toronto... ) |
11–4–1 |
| 17 | W | November 17, 1972 | 3–0 | New England Whalers (1972–73 1972–73 New England Whalers season The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. The Whalers then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.-Game log:-External... ) |
12–4–1 |
| 18 | L | November 19, 1972 | 2–4 | @ Houston Aeros Houston Aeros The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :... (1972–73 1972–73 Houston Aeros season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
12–5–1 |
| 19 | W | November 21, 1972 | 5–2 | @ Los Angeles Sharks Los Angeles Sharks The Los Angeles Sharks were an ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1974. Their primary home arena was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena but they sometimes played at the Long Beach Sports Arena when the Sports Arena had other contractual obligations... (1972–73 1972–73 Los Angeles Sharks season -Offseason:The WHA awarded a franchise to Los Angeles and it was originally called the "Los Angeles Aces," while the San Fransicso franchise was called the Sharks. However, when funding fell through and the San Francisco franchise was then moved to Quebec to become the Nordiques, the Los Angeles... ) |
13–5–1 |
| 20 | W | November 24, 1972 | 3–2 OT | Los Angeles Sharks Los Angeles Sharks The Los Angeles Sharks were an ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1974. Their primary home arena was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena but they sometimes played at the Long Beach Sports Arena when the Sports Arena had other contractual obligations... (1972–73 1972–73 Los Angeles Sharks season -Offseason:The WHA awarded a franchise to Los Angeles and it was originally called the "Los Angeles Aces," while the San Fransicso franchise was called the Sharks. However, when funding fell through and the San Francisco franchise was then moved to Quebec to become the Nordiques, the Los Angeles... ) |
14–5–1 |
| 21 | L | November 25, 1972 | 1–3 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :... (1972–73 1972–73 Houston Aeros season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
14–6–1 |
| 22 | L | November 27, 1972 | 0–3 | @ New England Whalers (1972–73 1972–73 New England Whalers season The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. The Whalers then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.-Game log:-External... ) |
14–7–1 |
| 23 | L | November 28, 1972 | 1–3 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :... (1972–73 1972–73 Houston Aeros season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
14–8–1 |
| 24 | L | November 30, 1972 | 2–3 | @ Ottawa Nationals Ottawa Nationals The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season.... (1972–73 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season The 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season was the Nationals' only season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nationals played most of the season in Ottawa, but transferred their playoff games to Toronto... ) |
14–9–1 |
| 25 | W | December 2, 1972 | 8–2 | Philadelphia Blazers Philadelphia Blazers The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.... (1972–73 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season... ) |
15–9–1 |
| 26 | L | December 3, 1972 | 2–5 | @ New York Raiders (1972–73 1972–73 New York Raiders season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
15–10–1 |
| 27 | W | December 5, 1972 | 4–3 OT | @ Philadelphia Blazers Philadelphia Blazers The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.... (1972–73 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season... ) |
16–10–1 |
| 28 | W | December 7, 1972 | 3–1 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1972–73 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season The 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' first season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nordiques franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco, California, and was named the San Francisco Sharks, however, funding collapsed prior to... ) |
17–10–1 |
| 29 | L | December 9, 1972 | 2–3 OT | Winnipeg Jets (1972–73 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season The 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season was their first season in the World Hockey Association . The Jets' first signing was Norm Beaudin and their first major signing was Bobby Hull.-Bobby Hull:... ) |
17–11–1 |
| 30 | L | December 10, 1972 | 3–4 OT | @ Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and... (1972–73 1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
17–12–1 |
| 31 | W | December 15, 1972 | 6–3 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1972–73 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season The 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' first season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nordiques franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco, California, and was named the San Francisco Sharks, however, funding collapsed prior to... ) |
18–12–1 |
| 32 | L | December 17, 1972 | 2–3 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1972–73 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season The 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' first season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nordiques franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco, California, and was named the San Francisco Sharks, however, funding collapsed prior to... ) |
18–13–1 |
| 33 | L | December 19, 1972 | 1–6 | @ Chicago Cougars Chicago Cougars The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at... (1972–73 1972–73 Chicago Cougars season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
18–14–1 |
| 34 | W | December 21, 1972 | 6–2 | New York Raiders (1972–73 1972–73 New York Raiders season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
19–14–1 |
| 35 | W | December 23, 1972 | 3–1 | Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and... (1972–73 1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
20–14–1 |
| 36 | W | December 25, 1972 | 8–0 | Philadelphia Blazers Philadelphia Blazers The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.... (1972–73 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season... ) |
21–14–1 |
| 37 | W | December 29, 1972 | 5–3 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1972–73 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season The 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' first season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nordiques franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco, California, and was named the San Francisco Sharks, however, funding collapsed prior to... ) |
22–14–1 |
| 38 | W | December 30, 1972 | 4–3 OT | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :... (1972–73 1972–73 Houston Aeros season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
23–14–1 |
| 39 | W | January 11, 1973 | 4–3 | @ Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and... (1972–73 1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
24–14–1 |
| 40 | L | January 12, 1973 | 3–5 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1972–73 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season The 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season was their first season in the World Hockey Association . The Jets' first signing was Norm Beaudin and their first major signing was Bobby Hull.-Bobby Hull:... ) |
24–15–1 |
| 41 | L | January 14, 1973 | 1–3 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1972–73 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season The 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season was their first season in the World Hockey Association . The Jets' first signing was Norm Beaudin and their first major signing was Bobby Hull.-Bobby Hull:... ) |
24–16–1 |
| 42 | W | January 16, 1973 | 4–3 | @ Philadelphia Blazers Philadelphia Blazers The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.... (1972–73 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season... ) |
25–16–1 |
| 43 | W | January 17, 1973 | 5–0 | @ Houston Aeros Houston Aeros The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :... (1972–73 1972–73 Houston Aeros season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
26–16–1 |
| 44 | W | January 19, 1973 | 4–1 | @ Los Angeles Sharks Los Angeles Sharks The Los Angeles Sharks were an ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1974. Their primary home arena was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena but they sometimes played at the Long Beach Sports Arena when the Sports Arena had other contractual obligations... (1972–73 1972–73 Los Angeles Sharks season -Offseason:The WHA awarded a franchise to Los Angeles and it was originally called the "Los Angeles Aces," while the San Fransicso franchise was called the Sharks. However, when funding fell through and the San Francisco franchise was then moved to Quebec to become the Nordiques, the Los Angeles... ) |
27–16–1 |
| 45 | L | January 21, 1973 | 2–3 | @ Los Angeles Sharks Los Angeles Sharks The Los Angeles Sharks were an ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1974. Their primary home arena was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena but they sometimes played at the Long Beach Sports Arena when the Sports Arena had other contractual obligations... (1972–73 1972–73 Los Angeles Sharks season -Offseason:The WHA awarded a franchise to Los Angeles and it was originally called the "Los Angeles Aces," while the San Fransicso franchise was called the Sharks. However, when funding fell through and the San Francisco franchise was then moved to Quebec to become the Nordiques, the Los Angeles... ) |
27–17–1 |
| 46 | W | January 23, 1973 | 5–4 OT | Winnipeg Jets (1972–73 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season The 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season was their first season in the World Hockey Association . The Jets' first signing was Norm Beaudin and their first major signing was Bobby Hull.-Bobby Hull:... ) |
28–17–1 |
| 47 | L | January 25, 1973 | 4–7 | Philadelphia Blazers Philadelphia Blazers The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.... (1972–73 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season... ) |
28–18–1 |
| 48 | W | January 27, 1973 | 2–1 | @ Chicago Cougars Chicago Cougars The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at... (1972–73 1972–73 Chicago Cougars season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
29–18–1 |
| 49 | W | January 29, 1973 | 3–2 | New England Whalers (1972–73 1972–73 New England Whalers season The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. The Whalers then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.-Game log:-External... ) |
30–18–1 |
| 50 | L | January 31, 1973 | 1–4 | @ New England Whalers (1972–73 1972–73 New England Whalers season The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. The Whalers then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.-Game log:-External... ) |
30–19–1 |
| 51 | T | February 1, 1973 | 2–2 | Ottawa Nationals Ottawa Nationals The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season.... (1972–73 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season The 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season was the Nationals' only season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nationals played most of the season in Ottawa, but transferred their playoff games to Toronto... ) |
30–19–2 |
| 52 | W | February 2, 1973 | 5–3 | Philadelphia Blazers Philadelphia Blazers The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.... (1972–73 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season... ) |
31–19–2 |
| 53 | W | February 4, 1973 | 3–2 | @ Ottawa Nationals Ottawa Nationals The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season.... (1972–73 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season The 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season was the Nationals' only season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nationals played most of the season in Ottawa, but transferred their playoff games to Toronto... ) |
32–19–2 |
| 54 | W | February 5, 1973 | 7–5 | Chicago Cougars Chicago Cougars The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at... (1972–73 1972–73 Chicago Cougars season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
33–19–2 |
| 55 | W | February 10, 1973 | 8–4 | New York Raiders (1972–73 1972–73 New York Raiders season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
34–19–2 |
| 56 | L | February 11, 1973 | 1–6 | @ Philadelphia Blazers Philadelphia Blazers The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.... (1972–73 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season... ) |
34–20–2 |
| 57 | W | February 12, 1973 | 8–2 | New York Raiders (1972–73 1972–73 New York Raiders season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
35–20–2 |
| 58 | L | February 14, 1973 | 5–6 | @ Philadelphia Blazers Philadelphia Blazers The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.... (1972–73 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season... ) |
35–21–2 |
| 59 | L | February 17, 1973 | 3–7 | Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and... (1972–73 1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
35–22–2 |
| 60 | W | February 20, 1973 | 5–4 | Alberta Oilers (1972–73 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the now-defunct World Hockey Association .-Regular season:... ) |
36–22–2 |
| 61 | L | February 24, 1973 | 2–5 | Chicago Cougars Chicago Cougars The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at... (1972–73 1972–73 Chicago Cougars season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
36–23–2 |
| 62 | L | February 25, 1973 | 5–9 | @ New York Raiders (1972–73 1972–73 New York Raiders season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
36–24–2 |
| 63 | L | February 27, 1973 | 1–2 | @ Ottawa Nationals Ottawa Nationals The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season.... (1972–73 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season The 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season was the Nationals' only season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nationals played most of the season in Ottawa, but transferred their playoff games to Toronto... ) |
36–25–2 |
| 64 | W | March 3, 1973 | 4–3 | @ New York Raiders (1972–73 1972–73 New York Raiders season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
37–25–2 |
| 65 | L | March 7, 1973 | 0–1 OT | @ New England Whalers (1972–73 1972–73 New England Whalers season The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. The Whalers then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.-Game log:-External... ) |
37–26–2 |
| 66 | L | March 9, 1973 | 4–5 | @ New England Whalers (1972–73 1972–73 New England Whalers season The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. The Whalers then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.-Game log:-External... ) |
37–27–2 |
| 67 | W | March 11, 1973 | 11–2 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1972–73 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season The 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season was their first season in the World Hockey Association . The Jets' first signing was Norm Beaudin and their first major signing was Bobby Hull.-Bobby Hull:... ) |
38–27–2 |
| 68 | L | March 13, 1973 | 2–4 | @ Alberta Oilers (1972–73 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the now-defunct World Hockey Association .-Regular season:... ) |
38–28–2 |
| 69 | L | March 14, 1973 | 2–4 | @ Alberta Oilers (1972–73 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the now-defunct World Hockey Association .-Regular season:... ) |
38–29–2 |
| 70 | L | March 17, 1973 | 0–2 | Los Angeles Sharks Los Angeles Sharks The Los Angeles Sharks were an ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1974. Their primary home arena was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena but they sometimes played at the Long Beach Sports Arena when the Sports Arena had other contractual obligations... (1972–73 1972–73 Los Angeles Sharks season -Offseason:The WHA awarded a franchise to Los Angeles and it was originally called the "Los Angeles Aces," while the San Fransicso franchise was called the Sharks. However, when funding fell through and the San Francisco franchise was then moved to Quebec to become the Nordiques, the Los Angeles... ) |
38–30–2 |
| 71 | T | March 19, 1973 | 5–5 | Los Angeles Sharks Los Angeles Sharks The Los Angeles Sharks were an ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1974. Their primary home arena was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena but they sometimes played at the Long Beach Sports Arena when the Sports Arena had other contractual obligations... (1972–73 1972–73 Los Angeles Sharks season -Offseason:The WHA awarded a franchise to Los Angeles and it was originally called the "Los Angeles Aces," while the San Fransicso franchise was called the Sharks. However, when funding fell through and the San Francisco franchise was then moved to Quebec to become the Nordiques, the Los Angeles... ) |
38–30–3 |
| 72 | L | March 20, 1973 | 1–4 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1972–73 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season The 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' first season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nordiques franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco, California, and was named the San Francisco Sharks, however, funding collapsed prior to... ) |
38–31–3 |
| 73 | L | March 24, 1973 | 1–2 OT | Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and... (1972–73 1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
38–32–3 |
| 74 | W | March 25, 1973 | 4–2 | @ Houston Aeros Houston Aeros The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :... (1972–73 1972–73 Houston Aeros season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
39–32–3 |
| 75 | W | March 26, 1973 | 7–5 | New England Whalers (1972–73 1972–73 New England Whalers season The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. The Whalers then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.-Game log:-External... ) |
40–32–3 |
| 76 | W | March 30, 1973 | 4–2 | Winnipeg Jets (1972–73 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season The 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season was their first season in the World Hockey Association . The Jets' first signing was Norm Beaudin and their first major signing was Bobby Hull.-Bobby Hull:... ) |
41–32–3 |
| 77 | W | March 31, 1973 | 4–2 | Ottawa Nationals Ottawa Nationals The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season.... (1972–73 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season The 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season was the Nationals' only season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nationals played most of the season in Ottawa, but transferred their playoff games to Toronto... ) |
42–32–3 |
| 78 | W | April 1, 1973 | 5–1 | Chicago Cougars Chicago Cougars The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at... (1972–73 1972–73 Chicago Cougars season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... ) |
43–32–3 |
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Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; 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;