1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season

The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the 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...

. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver

Vancouver

Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...

for the following season. The Blazers finished third and qualified for the playoffs losing in the first round to the Cleveland Crusaders

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...

Game log

Regular season schedule
No.	R	Date	Score	Opponent	Record
1	L	October 12, 1972	3–4	@ 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... )	0–1–0
2	L	October 15, 1972	0–5	@ 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... )	0–2–0
3	L	October 19, 1972	2–4	@ 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... )	0–3–0
4	L	October 20, 1972	1–4	@ 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:... )	0–4–0
5	L	October 22, 1972	3–6	@ 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:... )	0–5–0
6	L	October 24, 1972	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:... )	0–6–0
7	L	October 25, 1972	2–8	Cleveland Crusaders 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... (1972–73 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season 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.-Game log:... )	0–7–0
8	W	October 27, 1972	5–4	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... )	1–7–0
9	L	October 28, 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... )	1–8–0
10	W	November 1, 1972	7–5	@ Cleveland Crusaders 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... (1972–73 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season 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.-Game log:... )	2–8–0
11	L	November 2, 1972	3–6	@ 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... )	2–9–0
12	L	November 4, 1972	4–8	@ 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... )	2–10–0
13	L	November 5, 1972	1–3	@ 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... )	2–11–0
14	L	November 12, 1972	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... )	2–12–0
15	W	November 14, 1972	4–3	@ 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... )	3–12–0
16	L	November 18, 1972	4–5 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... )	3–13–0
17	L	November 19, 1972	0–5	@ 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... )	3–14–0
18	W	November 22, 1972	5–4 OT	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:... )	4–14–0
19	L	November 24, 1972	4–6	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... )	4–15–0
20	L	November 25, 1972	3–4	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... )	4–16–0
21	W	November 28, 1972	4–3	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... )	5–16–0
22	W	December 1, 1972	5–3	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... )	6–16–0
23	L	December 2, 1972	2–8	@ Cleveland Crusaders 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... (1972–73 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season 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.-Game log:... )	6–17–0
24	L	December 5, 1972	3–4 OT	Cleveland Crusaders 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... (1972–73 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season 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.-Game log:... )	6–18–0
25	W	December 8, 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... )	7–18–0
26	W	December 9, 1972	7–1	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... )	8–18–0
27	L	December 12, 1972	2–5	@ 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... )	8–19–0
28	W	December 13, 1972	7–4	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:... )	9–19–0
29	W	December 15, 1972	6–4	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:... )	10–19–0
30	L	December 16, 1972	6–10	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... )	10–20–0
31	W	December 17, 1972	6–3	@ 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... )	11–20–0
32	L	December 19, 1972	2–7	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... )	11–21–0
33	W	December 20, 1972	8–5	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... )	12–21–0
34	L	December 23, 1972	3–7	@ 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... )	12–22–0
35	L	December 25, 1972	0–8	@ Cleveland Crusaders 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... (1972–73 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season 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.-Game log:... )	12–23–0
36	W	December 26, 1972	6–2	@ 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... )	13–23–0
37	L	December 28, 1972	3–6	@ 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... )	13–24–0
38	W	December 31, 1972	3–1	@ 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... )	14–24–0
39	W	January 1, 1973	3–0	@ 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... )	15–24–0
40	L	January 10, 1973	1–4	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... )	15–25–0
41	W	January 12, 1973	4–3	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... )	16–25–0
42	W	January 13, 1973	9–4	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... )	17–25–0
43	L	January 16, 1973	3–4	Cleveland Crusaders 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... (1972–73 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season 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.-Game log:... )	17–26–0
44	W	January 19, 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... )	18–26–0
45	L	January 20, 1973	3–4	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... )	18–27–0
46	W	January 24, 1973	6–4	@ 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... )	19–27–0
47	W	January 25, 1973	7–4	@ Cleveland Crusaders 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... (1972–73 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season 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.-Game log:... )	20–27–0
48	W	January 27, 1973	1–0 OT	@ 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:... )	21–27–0
49	L	January 28, 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:... )	21–28–0
50	W	January 30, 1973	5–4 OT	@ 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... )	22–28–0
51	L	February 2, 1973	3–5	@ Cleveland Crusaders 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... (1972–73 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season 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.-Game log:... )	22–29–0
52	L	February 6, 1973	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... )	22–30–0
53	L	February 7, 1973	0–3	@ 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... )	22–31–0
54	W	February 10, 1973	5–4 OT	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... )	23–31–0
55	W	February 11, 1973	6–1	Cleveland Crusaders 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... (1972–73 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season 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.-Game log:... )	24–31–0
56	W	February 13, 1973	5–4	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... )	25–31–0
57	W	February 14, 1973	6–5	Cleveland Crusaders 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... (1972–73 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season 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.-Game log:... )	26–31–0
58	W	February 16, 1973	9–2	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... )	27–31–0
59	L	February 18, 1973	1–4	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... )	27–32–0
60	W	February 20, 1973	4–2	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... )	28–32–0
61	W	February 22, 1973	6–5	@ 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... )	29–32–0
62	L	February 25, 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:... )	29–33–0
63	L	February 27, 1973	0–3	@ 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... )	29–34–0
64	W	March 4, 1973	4–2	@ 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... )	30–34–0
65	L	March 6, 1973	1–2 OT	@ 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... )	30–35–0
66	W	March 8, 1973	2–1	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... )	31–35–0
67	W	March 9, 1973	11–3	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... )	32–35–0
68	L	March 11, 1973	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... )	32–36–0
69	L	March 12, 1973	4–6	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... )	32–37–0
70	W	March 13, 1973	4–3	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... )	33–37–0
71	L	March 17, 1973	0–4	@ 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... )	33–38–0
72	L	March 19, 1973	1–5	@ 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... )	33–39–0
73	W	March 21, 1973	7–3	@ 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... )	34–39–0
74	W	March 23, 1973	7–3	@ 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... )	35–39–0
75	L	March 28, 1973	1–2	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:... )	35–40–0
76	W	March 29, 1973	2–1	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:... )	36–40–0
77	W	March 31, 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... )	37–40–0
78	W	April 1, 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:... )	38–40–0

Player stats

Regular season

Scoring

Pos	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG
C	78	50	74	124	83	16	0	11
RW	78	61	45	106	35	20	3	6
RW	60	28	50	78	157	8	1	7
C	75	25	48	73	85	6	0	1
LW	78	24	48	72	63	9	0	4
D	78	10	41	51	66	6	0	0
LW	74	20	22	42	15	1	3	0
RW	74	16	23	39	43	1	0	0
D	54	2	27	29	43	0	0	0
D	78	3	24	27	185	0	2	0
LW	70	13	12	25	35	0	0	0
D	75	1	18	19	72	1	0	0
LW	55	10	8	18	38	1	0	0
C	33	7	7	14	4	1	0	0
D	24	5	9	14	2	0	0	0
LW	34	4	6	10	18	1	0	0
C	8	3	3	6	69	0	1	0
C	19	2	3	5	13	0	0	0
D	27	0	5	5	46	0	0	0
D	8	1	3	4	0	0	0	0
D	17	0	3	3	24	0	0	0
C	4	1	1	2	0	0	0	0
D	28	0	2	2	34	0	0	0
RW	8	1	0	1	18	0	0	0
C	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
G	6	0	1	1	0	0	0	0
D	8	0	1	1	12	0	0	0
G	63	0	1	1	36	0	0	0
C	6	0	1	1	15	0	0	0
D	4	0	0	0	2	0	0	0
D	4	0	0	0	2	0	0	0
G	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
LW	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
RW	8	0	0	0	9	0	0	0
D	4	0	0	0	14	0	0	0
LW	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
RW	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
G	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
G	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Goaltending

Player	MIN	GP	W	L	GA	GAA	SO
	3653	63	33	28	220	3.61	2
	611	15	2	8	49	4.81	0
	260	6	1	3	17	3.92	0
	122	2	1	1	8	3.93	0
	60	1	1	0	3	3.00	0
Team:	4706	78	38	40	297	3.79	2

Playoffs

Scoring

Pos	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	PPG
RW	4	3	1	4	8	1
C	4	0	2	2	18	0
D	4	0	2	2	0	0
D	4	0	2	2	13	0
LW	4	1	0	1	0	0
D	4	1	0	1	17	1
LW	4	1	0	1	14	1
C	3	0	1	1	8	0
RW	4	0	1	1	0	0
RW	4	0	1	1	0	0
G	3	0	0	0	0	0
C	2	0	0	0	0	0
D	4	0	0	0	11	0
D	3	0	0	0	0	0
LW	4	0	0	0	0	0
RW	2	0	0	0	0	0
G	1	0	0	0	0	0
G	1	0	0	0	0	0
LW	4	0	0	0	2	0
D	4	0	0	0	4	0

Goaltending

Player	MIN	GP	L	GA	GAA
	153	3	2	11	4.31
	27	1	1	5	11.11
	70	1	1	3	2.57
Team:	250	4	4	19	4.56

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;

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