1973–74 Toronto Toros season
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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.
part owner John Bassett
. The new owner renamed team the Toros, as its short for Toronto, and its also a Spanish bull. To attract attention, Bassett signed 18 year old Toronto Marlboros
star Wayne Dillon
, and former Maple Leafs defenseman Carl Brewer
to anchor the blueline. The Toros also thought they had a deal to sign Maple Leafs star player Darryl Sittler
to a five year, $1 million contract, however, Sittler decided to return to the Leafs.
The Toros originally planned to move the team into a renovated CNE Coliseum, while Bill Ballard
, the son of Maple Leafs owner Harold Ballard
and was running Maple Leaf Gardens
due to his father being in prison, was opposed of the renovation and wanted the team to play in the Gardens. The Toros decided to spend the season at Varsity Arena
, which seated 4,860 fans.
As the Ottawa Nationals
the previous season, the team finished in fourth place in the Eastern Division with a 35-39-4 record, losing to the New England Whalers in the first round of the playoffs.
, with Toronto tying the Chicago Cougars
4-4. The Toros would get off to a sluggish start, going 0-2-2 in their first four games before defeating the Los Angeles Sharks
3-0 on the road. The team continued to slump, and through their first twelve games, sat with a record of 2-7-3. Toronto would break out of their slump though, and post a record of 17-11-0 in their next 28 games to go over the .500 for the first time. The Toros would keep up their great play, and end the season in second place in the Eastern Division, with a 41-33-4 record, earning 86 points, which was a twelve point improvement over the previous season. Head coach Billy Harris won the Howard Baldwin Trophy
, presented to the Coach of the Year.
Offensively, Toronto was led by Wayne Carleton
, who finished with a team high 37 goals and 92 points and finished sixth in league scoring. Gavin Kirk
had another solid season, earning 68 points in 78 games, while rookie Wayne Dillon
earned 65 points in 71 games. The defense was led by Brian Gibbons
, who had 35 points, while Carl Brewer
chipped in with 25 points. Rick Cunningham
led the Toros with 88 penalty minutes.
In goal, Gilles Gratton
had the majority of playing time, winning 26 games while posting a GAA of 3.53, along with two shutouts. Les Binkley
backed him up, winning 14 games with a team best 3.27 GAA, and a shutout.
, who finished in third place in the Eastern Division, three points behind Toronto. The series opened at Varsity Arena
, with the Toros shutting out the Crusaders 4-0 in the series opener, followed by a close 4-3 victory in the second game to take a 2-0 series lead. The series shifted to Cleveland for the next two games, however, the Toros took the third game 4-2 to put the Crusaders on the brink of elimination. Cleveland managed to avoid being eliminated in the fourth game, winning 3-2 in overtime, however, the series returned to Toronto for the fifth game, with the Toros winning 4-1 to take the series in five games.
Next up for Toronto was the Chicago Cougars
, who finished in fourth place in the Eastern Division, five points behind the Toros. The Cougars defeated the first place New England Whalers in seven games to advance to the Divisional Finals. The series opened in Toronto, and the Toros took an early series lead with a 6-4 victory in the first game. The Cougars would win the second game 4-3 to even the series up. The series moved to Chicago for the next two games, and the Cougars took a 2-1 series lead with a 3-2 victory in the third game, however, the Toros won a wild fourth game by a 7-6 score to even the series up again. In the fifth game in Toronto, the Toros took care of the Cougars 5-3 to go up 3-2 in the series. Back in Chicago for the sixth game, the Cougars fought off elimination, easily defeating Toronto by a 9-2 score, setting up a seventh and final game at Varsity Arena
. Chicago would upset the favoured Toros, winning the game 5-2 to advance to the Avco Cup finals, ending Toronto's season.
Goaltending
Goaltending
.
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...
season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the 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....
in 1972-73.
Offseason
The Nationals were moved to Toronto and sold to John F. Bassett, son of former Toronto Maple LeafsToronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
part owner John Bassett
John Bassett
John White Hughes Bassett, was a Canadian publisher and media baron.Born in Ottawa, Ontario, he was the son of John Bassett , publisher of the Montreal Gazette, and Margaret Avery. Bassett attended Ashbury College and graduated from Bishop's University with a BA in 1936...
. The new owner renamed team the Toros, as its short for Toronto, and its also a Spanish bull. To attract attention, Bassett signed 18 year old Toronto Marlboros
Toronto Marlboros
The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was founded in 1903. It operated a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association and Ontario Hockey League from 1904 to 1989...
star Wayne Dillon
Wayne Dillon
Gerald Wayne Dillon is a retired professional ice hockey centre.-Playing career:Wayne Dillon spent four years in the NHL and was known as a top scorer in the WHA and junior leagues. He was chosen 12th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft and recorded 44 points his rookie...
, and former Maple Leafs defenseman Carl Brewer
Carl Brewer
Carl Thomas Brewer was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He had attended De La Salle College prior to his hockey career....
to anchor the blueline. The Toros also thought they had a deal to sign Maple Leafs star player Darryl Sittler
Darryl Sittler
Darryl Glen Sittler is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League from 1970 until 1985 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Detroit Red Wings. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989.On February 7, 1976, Sittler set an NHL...
to a five year, $1 million contract, however, Sittler decided to return to the Leafs.
The Toros originally planned to move the team into a renovated CNE Coliseum, while Bill Ballard
Bill Ballard
William Ballard is a businessman and concert promoter. He is the son of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey mogul Harold Ballard.Bill Ballard was a founder of Concert Productions International , a major promoter of rock concerts and tours in North America...
, the son of Maple Leafs owner Harold Ballard
Harold Ballard
Harold E. Ballard was an owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League as well as their home arena, Maple Leaf Gardens. A member of the Leafs organization from 1940 and a senior executive from 1957, he became part-owner of the team in 1961 and was majority owner from February...
and was running Maple Leaf Gardens
Maple Leaf Gardens
Maple Leaf Gardens is an indoor arena that was converted into a Loblawssupermarket and Ryerson University athletic centre in Toronto, on the northwest corner of Carlton Street and Church Street in Toronto's Garden District.One of the temples of hockey, it was home to the Toronto Maple Leafs of the...
due to his father being in prison, was opposed of the renovation and wanted the team to play in the Gardens. The Toros decided to spend the season at Varsity Arena
Varsity Arena
Varsity Arena is an arena in Toronto, Ontario. It is located at 299 Bloor Street West and is primarily home to the ice hockey teams of the University of Toronto, the Varsity Blues, though it also hosted the Toronto Toros of the WHA from 1973–74 and the Toronto Planets of the RHI in 1993...
, which seated 4,860 fans.
As the 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....
the previous season, the team finished in fourth place in the Eastern Division with a 35-39-4 record, losing to the New England Whalers in the first round of the playoffs.
Regular season
The first game for the Toros was played on October 7, 1973 at Varsity ArenaVarsity Arena
Varsity Arena is an arena in Toronto, Ontario. It is located at 299 Bloor Street West and is primarily home to the ice hockey teams of the University of Toronto, the Varsity Blues, though it also hosted the Toronto Toros of the WHA from 1973–74 and the Toronto Planets of the RHI in 1993...
, with Toronto tying 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...
4-4. The Toros would get off to a sluggish start, going 0-2-2 in their first four games before defeating the 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...
3-0 on the road. The team continued to slump, and through their first twelve games, sat with a record of 2-7-3. Toronto would break out of their slump though, and post a record of 17-11-0 in their next 28 games to go over the .500 for the first time. The Toros would keep up their great play, and end the season in second place in the Eastern Division, with a 41-33-4 record, earning 86 points, which was a twelve point improvement over the previous season. Head coach Billy Harris won the Howard Baldwin Trophy
Howard Baldwin Trophy
The Howard Baldwin Trophy was presented annually to the World Hockey Association's coach of the year.It was named in honour of New England Whalers co-founder Howard Baldwin...
, presented to the Coach of the Year.
Offensively, Toronto was led by Wayne Carleton
Wayne Carleton
Kenneth Wayne "Swoop" Carleton is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Carleton started his National Hockey League career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He would also play with the Boston Bruins and California Golden Seals. His career would last from 1966 to 1972...
, who finished with a team high 37 goals and 92 points and finished sixth in league scoring. Gavin Kirk
Gavin Kirk
Gavin Kirk is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 422 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Ottawa Nationals, Toronto Toros, Calgary Cowboys, Birmingham Bulls, and Edmonton Oilers....
had another solid season, earning 68 points in 78 games, while rookie Wayne Dillon
Wayne Dillon
Gerald Wayne Dillon is a retired professional ice hockey centre.-Playing career:Wayne Dillon spent four years in the NHL and was known as a top scorer in the WHA and junior leagues. He was chosen 12th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft and recorded 44 points his rookie...
earned 65 points in 71 games. The defense was led by Brian Gibbons
Brian Gibbons (ice hockey)
Brian Gibbons is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played in 226 games in the World Hockey Association.-External links:...
, who had 35 points, while Carl Brewer
Carl Brewer
Carl Thomas Brewer was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He had attended De La Salle College prior to his hockey career....
chipped in with 25 points. Rick Cunningham
Rick Cunningham (ice hockey)
Richard Glen Cunningham is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 323 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Ottawa Nationals, Toronto Toros, and Birmingham Bulls.- References :...
led the Toros with 88 penalty minutes.
In goal, Gilles Gratton
Gilles Gratton
Gilles Gratton is a retired ice hockey goaltender.Gratton began his WHA career in 1972 with the Ottawa Nationals. Gilles would also spend time with the Toronto Toros. His brother, Norm Gratton was a professional NHL player as well...
had the majority of playing time, winning 26 games while posting a GAA of 3.53, along with two shutouts. Les Binkley
Les Binkley
Leslie John Binkley is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Binkley played goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, in the World Hockey Association for the Ottawa Nationals and Toronto Toros...
backed him up, winning 14 games with a team best 3.27 GAA, and a shutout.
Game log
| Regular season schedule | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Record | Pts |
| 1 | October 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... |
4–4 | Toronto Toros | 0–0–1 | 1 |
| 2 | October 9 | New York Golden Blades | 3–3 | Toronto Toros | 0–0–2 | 2 |
| 3 | October 11 | 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... |
4–1 | Toronto Toros | 0–1–2 | 2 |
| 4 | October 14 | 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... |
5–2 | Toronto Toros | 0–2–2 | 2 |
| 5 | October 16 | Toronto Toros | 3–0 | 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... |
1–2–2 | 4 |
| 6 | October 18 | Toronto Toros | 1–4 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... |
1–3–2 | 4 |
| 7 | October 20 | Toronto Toros | 4–6 | 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... |
1–4–2 | 4 |
| 8 | October 21 | New England Whalers | 4–3 | Toronto Toros | 1–5–2 | 4 |
| 9 | October 23 | Toronto Toros | 2–4 | 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 .... |
1–6–2 | 4 |
| 10 | October 24 | Toronto Toros | 7–4 | 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... |
2–6–2 | 6 |
| 11 | October 26 | Toronto Toros | 3–3 | Winnipeg Jets | 2–6–3 | 7 |
| 12 | October 28 | 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 | Toronto Toros | 2–7–3 | 7 |
| 13 | November 3 | Toronto Toros | 5–4 | New England Whalers | 3–7–3 | 9 |
| 14 | November 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... |
3–6 | Toronto Toros | 4–7–3 | 11 |
| 15 | November 7 | Toronto Toros | 5–4 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros (WHA) The Houston Aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978.-Franchise history:The Aeros became one of the original franchises in the World Hockey Association when the Dayton Arrows franchise was moved to Houston in 1972... |
5–7–3 | 13 |
| 16 | November 9 | Toronto Toros | 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... |
5–8–3 | 13 |
| 17 | November 10 | Toronto Toros | 2–3 | 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... |
5–9–3 | 13 |
| 18 | November 11 | 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 .... |
4–2 | Toronto Toros | 5–10–3 | 13 |
| 19 | November 17 | Toronto Toros | 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... |
5–11–3 | 13 |
| 20 | November 18 | Winnipeg Jets | 2–6 | Toronto Toros | 6–11–3 | 15 |
| 21 | November 22 | Toronto Toros | 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... |
7–11–3 | 17 |
| 22 | November 24 | Toronto Toros | 1–2 | 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... |
7–12–3 | 17 |
| 23 | November 25 | 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... |
2–3 | Toronto Toros | 8–12–3 | 19 |
| 24 | November 27 | 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... |
1–3 | Toronto Toros | 9–12–3 | 21 |
| 25 | November 30 | Toronto Toros | 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... |
10–12–3 | 23 |
| 26 | December 2 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros (WHA) The Houston Aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978.-Franchise history:The Aeros became one of the original franchises in the World Hockey Association when the Dayton Arrows franchise was moved to Houston in 1972... |
2–5 | Toronto Toros | 11–12–3 | 25 |
| 27 | December 5 | Toronto Toros | 3–1 | 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... |
12–12–3 | 27 |
| 28 | December 6 | Toronto Toros | 3–4 | 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 .... |
12–13–3 | 27 |
| 29 | December 7 | Toronto Toros | 4–7 | Winnipeg Jets | 12–14–3 | 27 |
| 30 | December 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... |
1–10 | Toronto Toros | 13–14–3 | 29 |
| 31 | December 12 | Toronto Toros | 6–8 | New England Whalers | 13–15–3 | 29 |
| 32 | December 13 | 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... |
1–3 | Toronto Toros | 14–15–3 | 31 |
| 33 | December 15 | Toronto Toros | 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... |
14–16–3 | 31 |
| 34 | December 16 | 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... |
4–3 OT | Toronto Toros | 14–17–3 | 31 |
| 35 | December 18 | New Jersey Knights | 1–4 | Toronto Toros | 15–17–3 | 33 |
| 36 | December 21 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros (WHA) The Houston Aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978.-Franchise history:The Aeros became one of the original franchises in the World Hockey Association when the Dayton Arrows franchise was moved to Houston in 1972... |
1–3 | Toronto Toros | 16–17–3 | 35 |
| 37 | December 22 | Toronto Toros | 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... |
17–17–3 | 37 |
| 38 | December 23 | 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... |
6–5 | Toronto Toros | 17–18–3 | 37 |
| 39 | December 29 | Toronto Toros | 9–3 | 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... |
18–18–3 | 39 |
| 40 | December 30 | Winnipeg Jets | 2–5 | Toronto Toros | 19–18–3 | 41 |
| 41 | January 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... |
0–3 | Toronto Toros | 20–18–3 | 43 |
| 42 | January 6 | New Jersey Knights | 4–2 | Toronto Toros | 20–19–3 | 43 |
| 43 | January 8 | Toronto Toros | 3–2 | New England Whalers | 21–19–3 | 45 |
| 44 | January 10 | New England Whalers | 6–6 | Toronto Toros | 21–19–4 | 46 |
| 45 | January 12 | Toronto Toros | 6–8 | 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... |
21–20–4 | 46 |
| 46 | January 13 | New Jersey Knights | 2–7 | Toronto Toros | 22–20–4 | 48 |
| 47 | January 16 | Toronto Toros | 1–4 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros (WHA) The Houston Aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978.-Franchise history:The Aeros became one of the original franchises in the World Hockey Association when the Dayton Arrows franchise was moved to Houston in 1972... |
22–21–4 | 48 |
| 48 | January 18 | Toronto Toros | 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... |
22–22–4 | 48 |
| 49 | January 20 | New England Whalers | 4–8 | Toronto Toros | 23–22–4 | 50 |
| 50 | January 24 | 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... |
5–3 | Toronto Toros | 23–23–4 | 50 |
| 51 | January 27 | 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... |
7–9 | Toronto Toros | 24–23–4 | 52 |
| 52 | January 29 | Toronto Toros | 1–6 | New Jersey Knights | 24–24–4 | 52 |
| 53 | January 31 | 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... |
4–5 OT | Toronto Toros | 25–24–4 | 54 |
| 54 | February 1 | Toronto Toros | 1–2 | 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... |
25–25–4 | 54 |
| 55 | February 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... |
4–5 | Toronto Toros | 26–25–4 | 56 |
| 56 | February 9 | Toronto Toros | 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... |
26–26–4 | 56 |
| 57 | February 10 | Toronto Toros | 5–4 | New Jersey Knights | 27–26–4 | 58 |
| 58 | February 12 | 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... |
4–6 | Toronto Toros | 28–26–4 | 60 |
| 59 | February 14 | Toronto Toros | 5–2 | New Jersey Knights | 29–26–4 | 62 |
| 60 | February 16 | Toronto Toros | 5–4 | 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... |
30–26–4 | 64 |
| 61 | February 17 | Toronto Toros | 2–3 OT | 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 .... |
30–27–4 | 64 |
| 62 | February 19 | Toronto Toros | 5–4 OT | 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... |
31–27–4 | 66 |
| 63 | February 22 | Toronto Toros | 3–4 | Winnipeg Jets | 31–28-4 | 66 |
| 64 | February 24 | New England Whalers | 0–2 | Toronto Toros | 32–28–4 | 68 |
| 65 | February 27 | Toronto Toros | 3–5 | New England Whalers | 32–29–4 | 68 |
| 66 | February 28 | Winnipeg Jets | 0–3 | Toronto Toros | 33–29–4 | 70 |
| 67 | March 3 | Toronto Toros | 5–4 | 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... |
34–29–4 | 72 |
| 68 | March 9 | Toronto Toros | 2–4 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros (WHA) The Houston Aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978.-Franchise history:The Aeros became one of the original franchises in the World Hockey Association when the Dayton Arrows franchise was moved to Houston in 1972... |
34–30–4 | 72 |
| 69 | March 10 | 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... |
3–8 | Toronto Toros | 35–30–4 | 74 |
| 70 | March 14 | 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... |
3–2 | Toronto Toros | 35–31–4 | 74 |
| 71 | March 17 | 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 | Toronto Toros | 35–32–4 | 74 |
| 72 | March 18 | Toronto Toros | 5–11 | New Jersey Knights | 35–33–4 | 74 |
| 73 | March 21 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros (WHA) The Houston Aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1978.-Franchise history:The Aeros became one of the original franchises in the World Hockey Association when the Dayton Arrows franchise was moved to Houston in 1972... |
3–6 | Toronto Toros | 36–33–4 | 76 |
| 74 | March 24 | 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... |
1–3 | Toronto Toros | 37–33–4 | 78 |
| 75 | March 28 | 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 .... |
5–6 OT | Toronto Toros | 38–33–4 | 80 |
| 76 | March 30 | Toronto Toros | 3–1 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... |
39–33–4 | 82 |
| 77 | March 31 | 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... |
4–5 | Toronto Toros | 40–33–4 | 84 |
| 78 | April 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 .... |
2–3 | Toronto Toros | 41–33–4 | 86 |
Playoffs
The Toros opened the playoffs in a best of seven series against the Cleveland CrusadersCleveland 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...
, who finished in third place in the Eastern Division, three points behind Toronto. The series opened at Varsity Arena
Varsity Arena
Varsity Arena is an arena in Toronto, Ontario. It is located at 299 Bloor Street West and is primarily home to the ice hockey teams of the University of Toronto, the Varsity Blues, though it also hosted the Toronto Toros of the WHA from 1973–74 and the Toronto Planets of the RHI in 1993...
, with the Toros shutting out the Crusaders 4-0 in the series opener, followed by a close 4-3 victory in the second game to take a 2-0 series lead. The series shifted to Cleveland for the next two games, however, the Toros took the third game 4-2 to put the Crusaders on the brink of elimination. Cleveland managed to avoid being eliminated in the fourth game, winning 3-2 in overtime, however, the series returned to Toronto for the fifth game, with the Toros winning 4-1 to take the series in five games.
Next up for Toronto was 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...
, who finished in fourth place in the Eastern Division, five points behind the Toros. The Cougars defeated the first place New England Whalers in seven games to advance to the Divisional Finals. The series opened in Toronto, and the Toros took an early series lead with a 6-4 victory in the first game. The Cougars would win the second game 4-3 to even the series up. The series moved to Chicago for the next two games, and the Cougars took a 2-1 series lead with a 3-2 victory in the third game, however, the Toros won a wild fourth game by a 7-6 score to even the series up again. In the fifth game in Toronto, the Toros took care of the Cougars 5-3 to go up 3-2 in the series. Back in Chicago for the sixth game, the Cougars fought off elimination, easily defeating Toronto by a 9-2 score, setting up a seventh and final game at Varsity Arena
Varsity Arena
Varsity Arena is an arena in Toronto, Ontario. It is located at 299 Bloor Street West and is primarily home to the ice hockey teams of the University of Toronto, the Varsity Blues, though it also hosted the Toronto Toros of the WHA from 1973–74 and the Toronto Planets of the RHI in 1993...
. Chicago would upset the favoured Toros, winning the game 5-2 to advance to the Avco Cup finals, ending Toronto's season.
Toronto Toros 4, Cleveland Crusaders 1
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Record |
| 1 | April 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... |
0–4 | Toronto Toros | 1-0 |
| 2 | April 9 | 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 | Toronto Toros | 2-0 |
| 3 | April 12 | Toronto Toros | 4–2 | 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... |
3-0 |
| 4 | April 13 | Toronto Toros | 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... |
3-1 |
| 5 | April 15 | 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... |
1–4 | Toronto Toros | 4-1 |
Chicago Cougars 4, Toronto Toros 3
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Record |
| 1 | April 19 | 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... |
4–6 | Toronto Toros | 1-0 |
| 2 | April 22 | 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... |
4–3 | Toronto Toros | 1-1 |
| 3 | April 28 | Toronto Toros | 2–3 | 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... |
1-2 |
| 4 | April 30 | Toronto Toros | 7–6 | 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... |
2-2 |
| 5 | May 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... |
3–5 | Toronto Toros | 3-2 |
| 6 | May 4 | Toronto Toros | 2–9 | 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... |
3-3 |
| 7 | May 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... |
5–2 | Toronto Toros | 3-4 |
Regular season
Scoring leaders| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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| Wayne Carleton Wayne Carleton Kenneth Wayne "Swoop" Carleton is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Carleton started his National Hockey League career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He would also play with the Boston Bruins and California Golden Seals. His career would last from 1966 to 1972... |
78 | 37 | 55 | 92 | 31 |
| Gavin Kirk Gavin Kirk Gavin Kirk is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 422 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Ottawa Nationals, Toronto Toros, Calgary Cowboys, Birmingham Bulls, and Edmonton Oilers.... |
78 | 20 | 48 | 68 | 44 |
| Wayne Dillon Wayne Dillon Gerald Wayne Dillon is a retired professional ice hockey centre.-Playing career:Wayne Dillon spent four years in the NHL and was known as a top scorer in the WHA and junior leagues. He was chosen 12th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft and recorded 44 points his rookie... |
78 | 30 | 35 | 65 | 13 |
| Guy Trottier Guy Trottier Guy Trottier is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 115 games in the National Hockey League and 174 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Ottawa Nationals, Toronto Toros, Michigan Stags, and Baltimore Blades... |
71 | 27 | 35 | 62 | 58 |
| Rick Sentes Rick Sentes Rick Sentes is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 337 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Ottawa Nationals, Toronto Toros, San Diego Mariners, and Calgary Cowboys.... |
64 | 26 | 34 | 60 | 46 |
Goaltending
| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | T | GA | SO | GAA | Save % |
| Bill Holden | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 |
| Frank Blum | 5 | 131 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2.29 | .924 |
| Les Binkley Les Binkley Leslie John Binkley is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Binkley played goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, in the World Hockey Association for the Ottawa Nationals and Toronto Toros... |
27 | 1412 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 77 | 1 | 3.27 | .901 |
| Gilles Gratton Gilles Gratton Gilles Gratton is a retired ice hockey goaltender.Gratton began his WHA career in 1972 with the Ottawa Nationals. Gilles would also spend time with the Toronto Toros. His brother, Norm Gratton was a professional NHL player as well... |
57 | 3200 | 26 | 24 | 3 | 188 | 2 | 3.53 | .895 |
Playoff stats
Scoring leaders| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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| Wayne Carleton Wayne Carleton Kenneth Wayne "Swoop" Carleton is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Carleton started his National Hockey League career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He would also play with the Boston Bruins and California Golden Seals. His career would last from 1966 to 1972... |
12 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 |
| Rick Sentes Rick Sentes Rick Sentes is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 337 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Ottawa Nationals, Toronto Toros, San Diego Mariners, and Calgary Cowboys.... |
12 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 19 |
| Wayne Dillon Wayne Dillon Gerald Wayne Dillon is a retired professional ice hockey centre.-Playing career:Wayne Dillon spent four years in the NHL and was known as a top scorer in the WHA and junior leagues. He was chosen 12th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft and recorded 44 points his rookie... |
12 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 9 |
| Tom Martin Tom Martin (ice hockey) Tom Martin is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He was a fourth round draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets, 74th overall, at the 1982 NHL Entry Draft. He played 92 National Hockey League games for the Jets, Hartford Whalers and Minnesota North Stars in a career predominantly spent in the American... |
12 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| Guy Trottier Guy Trottier Guy Trottier is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 115 games in the National Hockey League and 174 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Ottawa Nationals, Toronto Toros, Michigan Stags, and Baltimore Blades... |
12 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
Goaltending
| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | GA | SO | GAA | Save % |
| Gilles Gratton Gilles Gratton Gilles Gratton is a retired ice hockey goaltender.Gratton began his WHA career in 1972 with the Ottawa Nationals. Gilles would also spend time with the Toronto Toros. His brother, Norm Gratton was a professional NHL player as well... |
10 | 539 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 2.78 | |
| Les Binkley Les Binkley Leslie John Binkley is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Binkley played goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, in the World Hockey Association for the Ottawa Nationals and Toronto Toros... |
5 | 182 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 5.60 |
Draft picks
Toronto's draft picks at 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 | 4 | Paulin Bordeleau Paulin Bordeleau Paulin Joseph Bordeleau is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward. He played for France at the 1988 Winter Olympics.... |
Toronto Marlboros Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was founded in 1903. It operated a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association and Ontario Hockey League from 1904 to 1989... (OHA) |
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| 2 | 18 | Pat Hickey Pat Hickey Patrick Joseph Hickey is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 10 seasons in the NHL for the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques and St. Louis Blues.-Playing career:... |
Hamilton Red Wings Hamilton Red Wings The Hamilton Red Wings were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1960 to 1974. The team was based in Hamilton, Ontario.-History:... (OHA) |
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| 4 | 43 | Peter Marrin Peter Marrin Peter Marrin is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 277 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Toronto Toros and Birmingham Bulls.- External links :... |
Toronto Marlboros Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was founded in 1903. It operated a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association and Ontario Hockey League from 1904 to 1989... (OHA) |
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| 5 | 52 | Bob Dailey Bob Dailey Robert Scott Dailey is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League with the Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers between 1973 and 1982.-Playing career:... |
Toronto Marlboros Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was founded in 1903. It operated a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association and Ontario Hockey League from 1904 to 1989... (OHA) |
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| 5 | 56 | Lou Nistico Lou Nistico Louis Charles Nistico is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 3 games in the National Hockey League and 186 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Colorado Rockies, Toronto Toros, and Birmingham Bulls.- References :... |
London Knights London Knights The London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:... (OHA) |
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| 6 | 69 | Doug Ferguson | Hamilton Red Wings Hamilton Red Wings The Hamilton Red Wings were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1960 to 1974. The team was based in Hamilton, Ontario.-History:... (OHA) |
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| 7 | 78 | Gerrard Gibbons | St. Mary's University Saint Mary's University (Halifax) Saint Mary's University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. The school is best known for having nationally lead programs in Business, Astronomy and International Development Studies as well, one of the best football and Men's hockey programs in Canada .The campus is situated in Halifax's... (CIAU) |
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| 7 | 82 | Gord Titcomb | St. Catharines Black Hawks St. Catharines Black Hawks The St. Catharines Black Hawks were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1962 to 1976. The team was based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.-History:... (OHA) |
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| 8 | 95 | John Campbell | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The Greyhounds play home games at the Essar Centre. The present team was founded in 1962 as a team in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. The Greyhounds name has been used by several ice hockey... (OHA) |
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| 9 | 106 | Guido Tenesi Guido Tenesi Guido Rocco Tenesi is a former ice hockey defenceman who played seven seasons of professional hockey from 1973 to 1980. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 5th round of the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft, and was also drafted by the Toronto Toros in the 9th round of the 1973 WHA Amateur... |
Oshawa Generals Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. The Generals are one of the most successful franchises in Canadian Hockey League... (OHA) |