1973–74 Chicago Cougars season
Encyclopedia
The 1973–74 Chicago Cougars season was the Chicago Cougars
' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association
. The team qualified for the playoff and won two playoff series to make it to the Avco Cup Final before losing to the Houston Aeros
.
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;
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...
' second season of operation 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...
. The team qualified for the playoff and won two playoff series to make it to the Avco Cup Final before losing to the 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 :...
.
Game log
| Regular season schedule | |||||
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| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
| 1 | T | October 7, 1973 | 4–4 | @ Toronto Toros Toronto Toros The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season... (1973–74 1973–74 Toronto Toros season The 1973–74 Toronto Toros season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73.-Offseason:... ) |
0–0–1 |
| 2 | W | October 11, 1973 | 4–3 | @ New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights (1973–74 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season The 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season was the second season of operation of the franchise in the World Hockey Association. The club was known as the New York Raiders in the previous season... ) |
1–0–1 |
| 3 | L | October 13, 1973 | 4–6 | @ New England Whalers (1973–74 1973–74 New England Whalers season The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. Unfortunately they were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
1–1–1 |
| 4 | L | October 14, 1973 | 2–3 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season The 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Crusaders placed second in the Eastern Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
1–2–1 |
| 5 | W | October 18, 1973 | 7–2 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the Los Angeles Sharks' second and final season in Los Angeles in the World Hockey Association. The club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs... ) |
2–2–1 |
| 6 | L | October 20, 1973 | 3–4 | @ Vancouver Blazers Vancouver Blazers The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by... (1973–74 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before... ) |
2–3–1 |
| 7 | L | October 21, 1973 | 1–4 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1973–74 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Fighting Saints.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
2–4–1 |
| 8 | W | October 25, 1973 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 2nd season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season.... ) |
3–4–1 |
| 9 | W | October 28, 1973 | 3–2 | @ Toronto Toros Toronto Toros The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season... (1973–74 1973–74 Toronto Toros season The 1973–74 Toronto Toros season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73.-Offseason:... ) |
4–4–1 |
| 10 | W | October 30, 1973 | 4–1 | Winnipeg Jets (1973–74 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:... ) |
5–4–1 |
| 11 | W | November 3, 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season The 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Crusaders placed second in the Eastern Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
6–4–1 |
| 12 | W | November 6, 1973 | 5–4 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the Los Angeles Sharks' second and final season in Los Angeles in the World Hockey Association. The club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs... ) |
7–4–1 |
| 13 | W | November 10, 1973 | 3–2 | Toronto Toros Toronto Toros The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season... (1973–74 1973–74 Toronto Toros season The 1973–74 Toronto Toros season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73.-Offseason:... ) |
8–4–1 |
| 14 | L | November 13, 1973 | 2–5 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season The 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Crusaders placed second in the Eastern Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
8–5–1 |
| 15 | W | November 15, 1973 | 3–2 | 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 :... (1973–74 1973–74 Houston Aeros season The 1973–74 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons in the WHA. The team would win the Avco World Trophy WHA championship.-Game log:... ) |
9–5–1 |
| 16 | W | November 17, 1973 | 5–2 | Toronto Toros Toronto Toros The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season... (1973–74 1973–74 Toronto Toros season The 1973–74 Toronto Toros season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73.-Offseason:... ) |
10–5–1 |
| 17 | L | November 18, 1973 | 3–5 | @ New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights (1973–74 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season The 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season was the second season of operation of the franchise in the World Hockey Association. The club was known as the New York Raiders in the previous season... ) |
10–6–1 |
| 18 | W | November 22, 1973 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the Los Angeles Sharks' second and final season in Los Angeles in the World Hockey Association. The club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs... ) |
11–6–1 |
| 19 | L | November 24, 1973 | 3–5 | @ 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 :... (1973–74 1973–74 Houston Aeros season The 1973–74 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons in the WHA. The team would win the Avco World Trophy WHA championship.-Game log:... ) |
11–7–1 |
| 20 | L | December 1, 1973 | 4–5 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the Los Angeles Sharks' second and final season in Los Angeles in the World Hockey Association. The club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs... ) |
11–8–1 |
| 21 | L | December 2, 1973 | 3–4 | @ New England Whalers (1973–74 1973–74 New England Whalers season The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. Unfortunately they were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
11–9–1 |
| 22 | L | December 4, 1973 | 0–2 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1973–74 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Fighting Saints.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
11–10–1 |
| 23 | L | December 8, 1973 | 1–3 | New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights (1973–74 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season The 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season was the second season of operation of the franchise in the World Hockey Association. The club was known as the New York Raiders in the previous season... ) |
11–11–1 |
| 24 | L | December 9, 1973 | 1–6 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 2nd season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season.... ) |
11–12–1 |
| 25 | L | December 11, 1973 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 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... ) |
11–13–1 |
| 26 | W | December 15, 1973 | 5–2 | 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 :... (1973–74 1973–74 Houston Aeros season The 1973–74 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons in the WHA. The team would win the Avco World Trophy WHA championship.-Game log:... ) |
12–13–1 |
| 27 | W | December 16, 1973 | 3–2 | @ New England Whalers (1973–74 1973–74 New England Whalers season The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. Unfortunately they were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
13–13–1 |
| 28 | T | December 18, 1973 | 3–3 | Winnipeg Jets (1973–74 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:... ) |
13–13–2 |
| 29 | L | December 21, 1973 | 1–5 | @ New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights (1973–74 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season The 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season was the second season of operation of the franchise in the World Hockey Association. The club was known as the New York Raiders in the previous season... ) |
13–14–2 |
| 30 | W | December 23, 1973 | 6–5 | @ Toronto Toros Toronto Toros The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season... (1973–74 1973–74 Toronto Toros season The 1973–74 Toronto Toros season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73.-Offseason:... ) |
14–14–2 |
| 31 | L | December 26, 1973 | 2–4 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1973–74 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:... ) |
14–15–2 |
| 32 | W | December 28, 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 2nd season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season.... ) |
15–15–2 |
| 33 | L | December 29, 1973 | 0–3 | @ 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 :... (1973–74 1973–74 Houston Aeros season The 1973–74 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons in the WHA. The team would win the Avco World Trophy WHA championship.-Game log:... ) |
15–16–2 |
| 34 | W | December 30, 1973 | 5–3 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 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... ) |
16–16–2 |
| 35 | W | January 1, 1974 | 5–4 | Vancouver Blazers Vancouver Blazers The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by... (1973–74 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before... ) |
17–16–2 |
| 36 | L | January 5, 1974 | 5–6 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 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... ) |
17–17–2 |
| 37 | L | January 6, 1974 | 0–4 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 2nd season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season.... ) |
17–18–2 |
| 38 | T | January 8, 1974 | 0–0 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season The 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Crusaders placed second in the Eastern Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
17–18–3 |
| 39 | L | January 13, 1974 | 1–3 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1973–74 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:... ) |
17–19–3 |
| 40 | W | January 17, 1974 | 5–2 | @ New England Whalers (1973–74 1973–74 New England Whalers season The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. Unfortunately they were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
18–19–3 |
| 41 | W | January 19, 1974 | 5–2 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 2nd season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season.... ) |
19–19–3 |
| 42 | W | January 22, 1974 | 5–3 | New England Whalers (1973–74 1973–74 New England Whalers season The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. Unfortunately they were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
20–19–3 |
| 43 | L | January 25, 1974 | 2–6 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 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... ) |
20–20–3 |
| 44 | W | January 30, 1974 | 4–2 | @ Vancouver Blazers Vancouver Blazers The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by... (1973–74 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before... ) |
21–20–3 |
| 45 | L | February 1, 1974 | 2–3 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1973–74 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Fighting Saints.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
21–21–3 |
| 46 | L | February 3, 1974 | 2–4 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1973–74 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:... ) |
21–22–3 |
| 47 | W | February 5, 1974 | 3–1 | Winnipeg Jets (1973–74 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:... ) |
22–22–3 |
| 48 | L | February 6, 1974 | 2–7 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 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... ) |
22–23–3 |
| 49 | W | February 9, 1974 | 5–2 | New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights (1973–74 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season The 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season was the second season of operation of the franchise in the World Hockey Association. The club was known as the New York Raiders in the previous season... ) |
23–23–3 |
| 50 | W | February 10, 1974 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the Los Angeles Sharks' second and final season in Los Angeles in the World Hockey Association. The club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs... ) |
24–23–3 |
| 51 | W | February 12, 1974 | 3–2 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1973–74 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Fighting Saints.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
25–23–3 |
| 52 | L | February 14, 1974 | 3–5 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 2nd season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season.... ) |
25–24–3 |
| 53 | L | February 16, 1974 | 4–5 | Toronto Toros Toronto Toros The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season... (1973–74 1973–74 Toronto Toros season The 1973–74 Toronto Toros season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73.-Offseason:... ) |
25–25–3 |
| 54 | L | February 17, 1974 | 5–6 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season The 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Crusaders placed second in the Eastern Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
25–26–3 |
| 55 | L | February 18, 1974 | 3–4 | @ New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights (1973–74 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season The 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season was the second season of operation of the franchise in the World Hockey Association. The club was known as the New York Raiders in the previous season... ) |
25–27–3 |
| 56 | W | February 21, 1974 | 5–4 | Vancouver Blazers Vancouver Blazers The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by... (1973–74 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before... ) |
26–27–3 |
| 57 | L | February 23, 1974 | 0–3 | New England Whalers (1973–74 1973–74 New England Whalers season The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. Unfortunately they were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
26–28–3 |
| 58 | L | February 24, 1974 | 1–3 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1973–74 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:... ) |
26–29–3 |
| 59 | W | February 26, 1974 | 4–2 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the Los Angeles Sharks' second and final season in Los Angeles in the World Hockey Association. The club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs... ) |
27–29–3 |
| 60 | L | February 28, 1974 | 4–9 | 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 :... (1973–74 1973–74 Houston Aeros season The 1973–74 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons in the WHA. The team would win the Avco World Trophy WHA championship.-Game log:... ) |
27–30–3 |
| 61 | W | March 1, 1974 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season The 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Crusaders placed second in the Eastern Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
28–30–3 |
| 62 | L | March 3, 1974 | 4–5 | Toronto Toros Toronto Toros The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season... (1973–74 1973–74 Toronto Toros season The 1973–74 Toronto Toros season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73.-Offseason:... ) |
28–31–3 |
| 63 | L | March 5, 1974 | 2–3 | New England Whalers (1973–74 1973–74 New England Whalers season The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. Unfortunately they were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
28–32–3 |
| 64 | W | March 7, 1974 | 3–2 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 2nd season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season.... ) |
29–32–3 |
| 65 | W | March 9, 1974 | 5–4 OT | Winnipeg Jets (1973–74 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:... ) |
30–32–3 |
| 66 | W | March 12, 1974 | 5–3 | New England Whalers (1973–74 1973–74 New England Whalers season The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. Unfortunately they were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
31–32–3 |
| 67 | W | March 14, 1974 | 7–4 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 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... ) |
32–32–3 |
| 68 | W | March 16, 1974 | 4–3 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 2nd season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season.... ) |
33–32–3 |
| 69 | W | March 17, 1974 | 4–2 | @ Toronto Toros Toronto Toros The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season... (1973–74 1973–74 Toronto Toros season The 1973–74 Toronto Toros season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73.-Offseason:... ) |
34–32–3 |
| 70 | L | March 19, 1974 | 4–7 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season The 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Crusaders placed second in the Eastern Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
34–33–3 |
| 71 | T | March 21, 1974 | 5–5 | Vancouver Blazers Vancouver Blazers The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by... (1973–74 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before... ) |
34–33–4 |
| 72 | W | March 23, 1974 | 4–1 | New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights (1973–74 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season The 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season was the second season of operation of the franchise in the World Hockey Association. The club was known as the New York Raiders in the previous season... ) |
35–33–4 |
| 73 | T | March 24, 1974 | 3–3 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season The 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Crusaders placed second in the Eastern Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
35–33–5 |
| 74 | W | March 26, 1974 | 4–2 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1973–74 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Fighting Saints.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
36–33–5 |
| 75 | W | March 29, 1974 | 5–2 | @ Vancouver Blazers Vancouver Blazers The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by... (1973–74 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before... ) |
37–33–5 |
| 76 | L | March 31, 1974 | 1–4 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1973–74 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Fighting Saints.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
37–34–5 |
| 77 | W | April 2, 1974 | 7–3 | New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights (1973–74 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season The 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season was the second season of operation of the franchise in the World Hockey Association. The club was known as the New York Raiders in the previous season... ) |
38–34–5 |
| 78 | L | April 3, 1974 | 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 :... (1973–74 1973–74 Houston Aeros season The 1973–74 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons in the WHA. The team would win the Avco World Trophy WHA championship.-Game log:... ) |
38–35–5 |
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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;