1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season
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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.
The Nordiques would replace head coach Maurice Filion
in the off-season, and name recently retired NHL superstar goaltender Jacques Plante
as head coach of the team. The club also acquired Serge Bernier
from the Los Angeles Kings
and Rejean Houle
from the Montreal Canadiens
of the NHL
to try to spark the offense.
The Nordiques would improve and finish over .500 for the first time in team history with a 38–36–4 record, however, they would once again come up short for a playoff berth, finishing only 1 point behind the Chicago Cougars
for the final spot.
Offensively, Quebec was led by Serge Bernier
, as he would post a team best 86 points, scoring a Nordiques record 37 goals along the way. Bob Guindon would have a very solid season, scoring 31 goals and 70 points, while Alain Coron would also score 31 goals while appearing in only 59 games due to injuries. Defenseman J. C. Tremblay would anchor the defense, scoring 9 goals and earning 53 points, while Pierre Roy
supplied the team toughness, recording 137 penalty minutes in only 44 games.
In goal, Richard Brodeur
would lead the Nordiques in wins with 15 and save percentage at .901, while Michel DeGuise would post a team best 3.29 GAA, playing in a team high 32 games. Serge Aubry
also had some playing time, winning 11 games.
.
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...
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.
The Nordiques would replace head coach Maurice Filion
Maurice Filion
Maurice Filion is a former Canadian ice hockey coach. He was head coach of the Quebec Nordiques in 1981 as well as two other occasions when the franchise was in the World Hockey Association.-Coaching record:...
in the off-season, and name recently retired NHL superstar goaltender Jacques Plante
Jacques Plante
Joseph Jacques Omer Plante was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. During a career lasting from 1947–1975, he was considered to be one of the most important innovators in hockey...
as head coach of the team. The club also acquired Serge Bernier
Serge Bernier
Serge Joseph Bernier is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings and Quebec Nordiques. He also played six seasons in the World Hockey Association for Quebec...
from the Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
and Rejean Houle
Réjean Houle
Réjean Houle is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward, most notably for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League, for whom he also served a controversial stint as general manager.-Playing career:...
from the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
of the NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
to try to spark the offense.
The Nordiques would improve and finish over .500 for the first time in team history with a 38–36–4 record, however, they would once again come up short for a playoff berth, finishing only 1 point behind the 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...
for the final spot.
Offensively, Quebec was led by Serge Bernier
Serge Bernier
Serge Joseph Bernier is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings and Quebec Nordiques. He also played six seasons in the World Hockey Association for Quebec...
, as he would post a team best 86 points, scoring a Nordiques record 37 goals along the way. Bob Guindon would have a very solid season, scoring 31 goals and 70 points, while Alain Coron would also score 31 goals while appearing in only 59 games due to injuries. Defenseman J. C. Tremblay would anchor the defense, scoring 9 goals and earning 53 points, while Pierre Roy
Pierre Roy
Pierre Roy is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 316 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Quebec Nordiques, Cincinnati Stingers, and New England Whalers.He is also a French author who teaches at Sherbrooke elementary.- References :...
supplied the team toughness, recording 137 penalty minutes in only 44 games.
In goal, Richard Brodeur
Richard Brodeur
Richard "King Richard, Kermit" Brodeur known to many as "King Richard", is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:...
would lead the Nordiques in wins with 15 and save percentage at .901, while Michel DeGuise would post a team best 3.29 GAA, playing in a team high 32 games. Serge Aubry
Serge Aubry
Serge Dieudonne Aubry was a professional ice hockey goaltender who played 142 games in the World Hockey Association and a NHL coach....
also had some playing time, winning 11 games.
Game log
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Record | Pts |
1 | October 7 | New England Whalers | 2–4 | Quebec Nordiques | 1–0–0 | 2 |
2 | October 9 | Quebec Nordiques | 2–3 | New England Whalers | 1–1–0 | 2 |
3 | October 11 | Quebec Nordiques | 4–1 | 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... |
2–1–0 | 4 |
4 | October 13 | Quebec Nordiques | 3–6 | 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... |
2–2–0 | 4 |
5 | October 18 | 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... |
2–5 | Quebec Nordiques | 3–2–0 | 6 |
6 | October 20 | New York Golden Blades | 1–8 | Quebec Nordiques | 4–2–0 | 8 |
7 | October 21 | Quebec Nordiques | 3–4 | New York Golden Blades | 4–3–0 | 8 |
8 | October 25 | 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... |
4–2 | Quebec Nordiques | 4–4–0 | 8 |
9 | October 26 | Quebec Nordiques | 5–4 | 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... |
5–4–0 | 10 |
10 | October 28 | Quebec Nordiques | 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 :... |
6–4–0 | 12 |
11 | October 30 | Quebec Nordiques | 6–4 | 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... |
7–4–0 | 14 |
12 | October 31 | Quebec Nordiques | 5–1 | 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... |
8–4–0 | 16 |
13 | November 2 | Quebec Nordiques | 4–5 | 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 .... |
8–5–0 | 16 |
14 | November 4 | Quebec Nordiques | 2–8 | Winnipeg Jets | 8–6–0 | 16 |
15 | November 6 | Winnipeg Jets | 2–2 | Quebec Nordiques | 8–6–1 | 17 |
16 | November 8 | 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 .... |
4–3 | Quebec Nordiques | 8–7–1 | 17 |
17 | November 10 | Quebec Nordiques | 3–4 | New York Golden Blades | 8–8–1 | 17 |
18 | November 11 | New England Whalers | 2–3 | Quebec Nordiques | 9–8–1 | 19 |
19 | November 15 | New England Whalers | 5–3 | Quebec Nordiques | 9–9–1 | 19 |
20 | November 17 | Quebec Nordiques | 10–4 | New England Whalers | 10–9–1 | 21 |
21 | November 18 | 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 :... |
3–8 | Quebec Nordiques | 11–9–1 | 23 |
22 | November 22 | 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... |
4–2 | Quebec Nordiques | 11–10–1 | 23 |
23 | November 23 | Quebec Nordiques | 3–2 | 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... |
12–10–1 | 25 |
24 | November 25 | Quebec Nordiques | 1–3 | New Jersey Knights | 12–11–1 | 25 |
25 | November 27 | Quebec Nordiques | 1–3 | 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... |
12–12–1 | 25 |
26 | November 29 | 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... |
4–4 | Quebec Nordiques | 12–12–2 | 26 |
27 | December 1 | 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 :... |
3–3 | Quebec Nordiques | 12–12–3 | 27 |
28 | December 2 | Quebec Nordiques | 3–5 | Winnipeg Jets | 12–13–3 | 27 |
29 | December 8 | Quebec Nordiques | 1–4 | 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... |
12–14–3 | 27 |
30 | December 9 | 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... |
1–6 | Quebec Nordiques | 13–14–3 | 29 |
31 | December 12 | Quebec Nordiques | 1–2 | 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... |
13–15–3 | 29 |
32 | December 14 | Quebec Nordiques | 4–3 | 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 .... |
14–15–3 | 31 |
33 | December 16 | Quebec Nordiques | 4–3 | 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... |
15–15–3 | 33 |
34 | December 18 | 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 .... |
2–4 | Quebec Nordiques | 16–15–3 | 35 |
35 | December 22 | 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... |
6–4 | Quebec Nordiques | 16–16–3 | 35 |
36 | December 27 | 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... |
2–4 | Quebec Nordiques | 17–16–3 | 37 |
37 | December 28 | Quebec Nordiques | 4–6 | 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... |
17–17–3 | 37 |
38 | December 29 | Winnipeg Jets | 4–3 | Quebec Nordiques | 17–18–3 | 37 |
39 | January 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... |
2–5 | Quebec Nordiques | 18–18–3 | 39 |
40 | January 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... |
0–4 | Quebec Nordiques | 19–18–3 | 41 |
41 | January 10 | 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... |
1–7 | Quebec Nordiques | 20–18–3 | 43 |
42 | January 12 | Quebec Nordiques | 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 :... |
20–19–3 | 43 |
43 | January 15 | Quebec Nordiques | 4–6 | 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... |
20–20–3 | 43 |
44 | January 19 | Quebec Nordiques | 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... |
20–21–3 | 43 |
45 | January 20 | 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... |
4–5 | Quebec Nordiques | 21–21–3 | 45 |
46 | January 24 | Quebec Nordiques | 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 :... |
21–22–3 | 45 |
47 | January 25 | Quebec Nordiques | 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... |
21–23–3 | 45 |
48 | January 27 | 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... |
3–4 | Quebec Nordiques | 22–23–3 | 47 |
49 | January 29 | 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... |
0–5 | Quebec Nordiques | 23–23–3 | 49 |
50 | January 31 | 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 :... |
4–6 | Quebec Nordiques | 24–23–3 | 51 |
51 | February 1 | 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... |
1–2 | Quebec Nordiques | 25–23–3 | 53 |
52 | February 3 | New Jersey Knights | 3–5 | Quebec Nordiques | 26–23–3 | 55 |
53 | February 6 | Quebec Nordiques | 3–0 | New England Whalers | 27–23–3 | 57 |
54 | February 8 | Quebec Nordiques | 3–7 | 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... |
27–24–3 | 57 |
55 | February 10 | Quebec Nordiques | 4–3 | 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 .... |
28–24–3 | 59 |
56 | February 12 | Quebec Nordiques | 4–6 | 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... |
28–25–3 | 59 |
57 | February 14 | Quebec Nordiques | 5–3 | 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... |
29–25–3 | 61 |
58 | February 16 | Quebec Nordiques | 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... |
29–26–3 | 61 |
59 | February 17 | Quebec Nordiques | 3–10 | New Jersey Knights | 29–27–3 | 61 |
60 | February 19 | 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... |
5–6 | Quebec Nordiques | 30–27–3 | 63 |
61 | February 22 | 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... |
6–4 | Quebec Nordiques | 30–28–3 | 63 |
62 | February 24 | New Jersey Knights | 4–7 | Quebec Nordiques | 31–28–3 | 65 |
63 | February 26 | Winnipeg Jets | 1–7 | Quebec Nordiques | 32–28–3 | 67 |
64 | February 28 | 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... |
4–9 | Quebec Nordiques | 33–28–3 | 69 |
65 | March 3 | Quebec Nordiques | 6–8 | Winnipeg Jets | 33–29–3 | 69 |
66 | March 7 | 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... |
3–2 | Quebec Nordiques | 33–30–3 | 69 |
67 | March 9 | Quebec Nordiques | 5–9 | 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... |
33–31–3 | 69 |
68 | March 10 | New Jersey Knights | 2–5 | Quebec Nordiques | 34–31–3 | 71 |
69 | March 14 | Quebec Nordiques | 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... |
35–31–3 | 73 |
70 | March 16 | Quebec Nordiques | 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... |
35–32–3 | 73 |
71 | March 17 | 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... |
5–3 | Quebec Nordiques | 35–33–3 | 73 |
72 | March 21 | 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 .... |
5–5 | Quebec Nordiques | 35–33–4 | 74 |
73 | March 23 | 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... |
2–6 | Quebec Nordiques | 36–33–4 | 76 |
74 | March 24 | New England Whalers | 3–4 | Quebec Nordiques | 37–33–4 | 78 |
75 | March 27 | Quebec Nordiques | 4–5 | 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... |
37–34–4 | 78 |
76 | March 28 | 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... |
3–9 | Quebec Nordiques | 38–34–4 | 80 |
77 | March 30 | 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... |
3–1 | Quebec Nordiques | 38–35–4 | 80 |
78 | March 31 | Quebec Nordiques | 2–3 | New England Whalers | 38–36–4 | 80 |
Scoring leaders
Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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Serge Bernier Serge Bernier Serge Joseph Bernier is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings and Quebec Nordiques. He also played six seasons in the World Hockey Association for Quebec... |
74 | 37 | 49 | 86 | 107 |
Bob Guindon | 77 | 31 | 39 | 70 | 30 |
Andre Gaudette Andre Gaudette André Gaudette is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He would play 222 games in the World Hockey Association with the Quebec Nordiques.-External links:... |
78 | 24 | 44 | 68 | 16 |
Rejean Houle Réjean Houle Réjean Houle is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward, most notably for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League, for whom he also served a controversial stint as general manager.-Playing career:... |
69 | 27 | 35 | 62 | 17 |
Michel Parizeau Michel Parizeau Michel Gérard Parizeau is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and head coach who played two seasons in the National Hockey League for the St... |
78 | 26 | 34 | 60 | 39 |
Goaltending
Player | GP | TOI | W | L | T | GA | SO | GAA | Save % |
Michel DeGuise | 32 | 1750 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 96 | 1 | 3.29 | .896 |
Richard Brodeur Richard Brodeur Richard "King Richard, Kermit" Brodeur known to many as "King Richard", is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:... |
30 | 1607 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 89 | 1 | 3.32 | .901 |
Serge Aubry Serge Aubry Serge Dieudonne Aubry was a professional ice hockey goaltender who played 142 games in the World Hockey Association and a NHL coach.... |
26 | 1395 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 90 | 1 | 3.87 | .880 |
Draft picks
Quebec's draft picks from the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft1973 WHA Amateur Draft
-Selections by round:Below are listed the selections in the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft.-Round 1:1. Bob Neely - Chicago Cougars2. Glenn Goldup - New England Whalers3. Andre Savard - Quebec Nordiques4. Paulin Bordeleau - Toronto Toros...
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Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/junior/club team (league) |
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1 | 3 | Andre Savard Andre Savard André Savard is a retired former professional ice hockey center. He and his wife, Marie-France, have two sons, Patrick and Dany.-Playing career:... |
Quebec Remparts Québec Remparts There have been two junior ice hockey franchises known as the Quebec Remparts that played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The first franchise played from 1969 to 1985; the current franchise has played since 1997. Both franchises were based out of Quebec City, Quebec... (QMJHL) |
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2 | 14 | Blaine Stoughton Blaine Stoughton Blaine Stoughton is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played eight seasons in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Hartford Whalers and New York Rangers, which "bookended" three seasons in the WHA.... |
Flin Flon Bombers Flin Flon Bombers The Flin Flon Bombers are a junior ice hockey team and current member of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League , and are based in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. The team moved and became the Edmonton Oil Kings in 1978, but the Flin Flon Bomber name was retained... (WCHL) |
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2 | 17 | Morris Titanic Morris Titanic Morris S. Titanic is a retired former National Hockey League ice hockey player. He was selected 12th overall in the 1973 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres... |
Sudbury Wolves Sudbury Wolves The Sudbury Wolves are the name of the ice hockey team from Sudbury, Ontario. Sudbury has had a hockey team known as the "Wolves" nearly every year since World War I. The Sudbury Wolves, the senior men's AAA team, have twice been chosen to be Canada's representatives at the Ice Hockey World... (OHA) |
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3 | 29 | Eric Vail Eric Vail Eric "Freight Train" Vail is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played nine seasons in the National Hockey League, mostly with the Atlanta Flames/Calgary Flames organization, and then later in his last season he was traded to the Detroit Red Wings.Vail was drafted 21st overall... |
Sudbury Wolves Sudbury Wolves The Sudbury Wolves are the name of the ice hockey team from Sudbury, Ontario. Sudbury has had a hockey team known as the "Wolves" nearly every year since World War I. The Sudbury Wolves, the senior men's AAA team, have twice been chosen to be Canada's representatives at the Ice Hockey World... (OHA) |
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4 | 42 | Jean Landry | Quebec Remparts Québec Remparts There have been two junior ice hockey franchises known as the Quebec Remparts that played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The first franchise played from 1969 to 1985; the current franchise has played since 1997. Both franchises were based out of Quebec City, Quebec... (QMJHL) |
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5 | 55 | Denis Patry Denis Patry Denis Patry is a retired Canadian ice hockey player who played 3 games in the World Hockey Association for the Quebec Nordiques.- Career statistics :-External links:... |
Drummondville Rangers Drummondville Rangers The Drummondville Rangers were a junior ice hockey team that played in Drummondville, Quebec. They originally played in the Quebec Junior Hockey League, but became a founding member of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 1969. They were originally affiliated with the New York Rangers. They... (QMJHL) |
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6 | 68 | Dale Cook | Victoria Cougars Victoria Cougars The Victoria Cougars were a major league professional ice hockey team that played in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association from 1922 to 1924, and in the Western Hockey League from 1924 to 1926... (WCHL) |
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7 | 81 | Andre Deschamps André Deschamps André Deschamps is a former professional ice hockey forward. He was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques of the World Hockey Association in the seventh round, 81st overall, of the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft... |
Quebec Remparts Québec Remparts There have been two junior ice hockey franchises known as the Quebec Remparts that played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The first franchise played from 1969 to 1985; the current franchise has played since 1997. Both franchises were based out of Quebec City, Quebec... (QMJHL) |
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8 | 94 | Bob Stumpf Bob Stumpf Robert Stumpf is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played 10 games in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues and Pittsburgh Penguins during the 1974–75 season.-External links:... |
New Westminster Bruins New Westminster Bruins The New Westminster Bruins were a junior ice hockey team from the Western Hockey League. There were two franchises that carried this name:* 1971–1981... (WCHL) |
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9 | 105 | Guy Ross | Sherbrooke Castors Sherbrooke Castors The Sherbrooke Castors or Sherbrooke Beavers was the name of two different junior ice hockey teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Both franchises played at the Palais des Sports in Sherbrooke, Quebec.-Original Castors:... (QMJHL) |
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10 | 116 | Michel Belisle | Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge The Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1972 to 1975. They played at the Montreal Forum.-History:... (QMJHL) |