1976–77 Houston Aeros season
Encyclopedia
The 1976–77 Houston Aeros season was the Aeros' fifth season of operation in the World Hockey Association
. The Aeros finished first in the West to qualify for the playoffs. The Aeros would lose in the semi-finals to the Winnipeg Jets.
in the Division Semi-final 4–1. In the Division Final, the Aeros were defeated by the Winnipeg Jets 4–2 in a rematch of the 1976 Avco Cup final.
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals
MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts;
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 Aeros finished first in the West to qualify for the playoffs. The Aeros would lose in the semi-finals to the Winnipeg Jets.
Game log
| Regular season schedule | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
| 1 | L | October 8, 1976 | 2–4 | @ Birmingham Bulls Birmingham Bulls The Birmingham Bulls were a professional ice hockey team based in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. They played in the World Hockey Association from 1976 to 1979 and the Central Hockey League from 1979 to 1981. The Bulls played their home games at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center.Prior to being... (1976–77 1976–77 Birmingham Bulls season The 1976–77 Birmingham Bulls season was the Bulls' first season of operation in Birmingham, Alabama after the Toronto Toros relocated from Toronto, Canada.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | W | October 9, 1976 | 5–3 | Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1976–77 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the third and final season of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners finished sixth in the Western Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | W | October 13, 1976 | 2–1 | Calgary Cowboys Calgary Cowboys The Calgary Cowboys were an ice hockey team that played two seasons in the World Hockey Association from 1975–1977. The Cowboys played at the Stampede Corral in Calgary. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Miami Screaming Eagles, though it never played a game in Miami... (1976–77 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season The 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season was the Calgary Cowboys' second and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Cowboys failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
2–1–0 |
| 4 | W | October 16, 1976 | 3–0 | Birmingham Bulls Birmingham Bulls The Birmingham Bulls were a professional ice hockey team based in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. They played in the World Hockey Association from 1976 to 1979 and the Central Hockey League from 1979 to 1981. The Bulls played their home games at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center.Prior to being... (1976–77 1976–77 Birmingham Bulls season The 1976–77 Birmingham Bulls season was the Bulls' first season of operation in Birmingham, Alabama after the Toronto Toros relocated from Toronto, Canada.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
3–1–0 |
| 5 | T | October 19, 1976 | 4–4 | New England Whalers (1976–77 1976–77 New England Whalers season The 1976–77 New England Whalers season was the fifth season of operation of the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association. The Whalers placed fourth in the Eastern Division, qualifying fourth for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Playoffs:The... ) |
3–1–1 |
| 6 | L | October 21, 1976 | 5–8 | @ Birmingham Bulls Birmingham Bulls The Birmingham Bulls were a professional ice hockey team based in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. They played in the World Hockey Association from 1976 to 1979 and the Central Hockey League from 1979 to 1981. The Bulls played their home games at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center.Prior to being... (1976–77 1976–77 Birmingham Bulls season The 1976–77 Birmingham Bulls season was the Bulls' first season of operation in Birmingham, Alabama after the Toronto Toros relocated from Toronto, Canada.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
3–2–1 |
| 7 | L | October 22, 1976 | 2–5 | @ New England Whalers (1976–77 1976–77 New England Whalers season The 1976–77 New England Whalers season was the fifth season of operation of the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association. The Whalers placed fourth in the Eastern Division, qualifying fourth for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Playoffs:The... ) |
3–3–1 |
| 8 | L | October 23, 1976 | 2–6 | @ 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... (1976–77 1976–77 Quebec Nordiques season The 1976–77 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 5th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1975–76, earning a team record 50 victories and 104 points, as they finished in second place in the Canadian Division. In the post-season, Quebec win their first Avco Cup in team... ) |
3–4–1 |
| 9 | W | October 26, 1976 | 3–1 | 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 .... (1976–77 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season The 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fifth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
4–4–1 |
| 10 | T | October 28, 1976 | 1–1 | 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... (1976–77 1976–77 Minnesota Fighting Saints season The 1976–77 Minnesota Fighting Saints season was the last season of WHA hockey in Minnesota. The original Fighting Saints disbanded and the Cleveland Crusaders relocated to become the Minnesota Fighting Saints... ) |
4–4–2 |
| 11 | L | October 30, 1976 | 4–6 | @ Calgary Cowboys Calgary Cowboys The Calgary Cowboys were an ice hockey team that played two seasons in the World Hockey Association from 1975–1977. The Cowboys played at the Stampede Corral in Calgary. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Miami Screaming Eagles, though it never played a game in Miami... (1976–77 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season The 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season was the Calgary Cowboys' second and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Cowboys failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
4–5–2 |
| 12 | W | October 31, 1976 | 4–0 | @ 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 .... (1976–77 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season The 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fifth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
5–5–2 |
| 13 | W | November 2, 1976 | 3–1 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1976–77 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season The 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fifth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, the defending WHA champions, made it to the Avco Cup final before losing to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
6–5–2 |
| 14 | W | November 5, 1976 | 9–1 | Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1976–77 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the third and final season of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners finished sixth in the Western Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
7–5–2 |
| 15 | L | November 6, 1976 | 1–4 | @ San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season The 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season was the third and final season of operation of the San Diego Mariners of the World Hockey Association... ) |
7–6–2 |
| 16 | W | November 9, 1976 | 7–2 | Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 Indianapolis Racers season The 1976–77 Indianapolis Racers season was the Racers' third season of operation in the World Hockey Association.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
8–6–2 |
| 17 | W | November 12, 1976 | 4–1 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season The 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season was the third and final season of operation of the San Diego Mariners of the World Hockey Association... ) |
9–6–2 |
| 18 | W | November 16, 1976 | 4–2 | Calgary Cowboys Calgary Cowboys The Calgary Cowboys were an ice hockey team that played two seasons in the World Hockey Association from 1975–1977. The Cowboys played at the Stampede Corral in Calgary. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Miami Screaming Eagles, though it never played a game in Miami... (1976–77 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season The 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season was the Calgary Cowboys' second and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Cowboys failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
10–6–2 |
| 19 | L | November 19, 1976 | 3–5 | @ San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season The 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season was the third and final season of operation of the San Diego Mariners of the World Hockey Association... ) |
10–7–2 |
| 20 | W | November 20, 1976 | 5–2 | @ Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1976–77 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the third and final season of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners finished sixth in the Western Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
11–7–2 |
| 21 | W | November 23, 1976 | 5–3 | 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 .... (1976–77 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season The 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fifth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
12–7–2 |
| 22 | T | November 26, 1976 | 1–1 | Winnipeg Jets (1976–77 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season The 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fifth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, the defending WHA champions, made it to the Avco Cup final before losing to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
12–7–3 |
| 23 | T | December 3, 1976 | 0–0 | 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 .... (1976–77 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season The 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fifth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
12–7–4 |
| 24 | L | December 5, 1976 | 2–7 | @ Cincinnati Stingers Cincinnati Stingers The Cincinnati Stingers was an ice hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979. Its home arena was Riverfront Coliseum and it was the only major-league hockey team ever to play in Cincinnati.-History:The Stingers franchise was awarded in... (1976–77 1976–77 Cincinnati Stingers season The 1976–77 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association .-Game log:... ) |
12–8–4 |
| 25 | L | December 8, 1976 | 1–5 | @ New England Whalers (1976–77 1976–77 New England Whalers season The 1976–77 New England Whalers season was the fifth season of operation of the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association. The Whalers placed fourth in the Eastern Division, qualifying fourth for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Playoffs:The... ) |
12–9–4 |
| 26 | L | December 10, 1976 | 2–6 | @ Cincinnati Stingers Cincinnati Stingers The Cincinnati Stingers was an ice hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979. Its home arena was Riverfront Coliseum and it was the only major-league hockey team ever to play in Cincinnati.-History:The Stingers franchise was awarded in... (1976–77 1976–77 Cincinnati Stingers season The 1976–77 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association .-Game log:... ) |
12–10–4 |
| 27 | L | December 11, 1976 | 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... (1976–77 1976–77 Quebec Nordiques season The 1976–77 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 5th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1975–76, earning a team record 50 victories and 104 points, as they finished in second place in the Canadian Division. In the post-season, Quebec win their first Avco Cup in team... ) |
12–11–4 |
| 28 | W | December 12, 1976 | 3–1 | @ Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 Indianapolis Racers season The 1976–77 Indianapolis Racers season was the Racers' third season of operation in the World Hockey Association.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
13–11–4 |
| 29 | W | December 14, 1976 | 8–3 | Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1976–77 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the third and final season of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners finished sixth in the Western Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
14–11–4 |
| 30 | L | December 17, 1976 | 3–4 | Birmingham Bulls Birmingham Bulls The Birmingham Bulls were a professional ice hockey team based in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. They played in the World Hockey Association from 1976 to 1979 and the Central Hockey League from 1979 to 1981. The Bulls played their home games at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center.Prior to being... (1976–77 1976–77 Birmingham Bulls season The 1976–77 Birmingham Bulls season was the Bulls' first season of operation in Birmingham, Alabama after the Toronto Toros relocated from Toronto, Canada.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
14–12–4 |
| 31 | L | December 18, 1976 | 3–4 | @ San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season The 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season was the third and final season of operation of the San Diego Mariners of the World Hockey Association... ) |
14–13–4 |
| 32 | W | December 19, 1976 | 6–4 | @ Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1976–77 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the third and final season of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners finished sixth in the Western Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
15–13–4 |
| 33 | W | December 21, 1976 | 4–0 | New England Whalers (1976–77 1976–77 New England Whalers season The 1976–77 New England Whalers season was the fifth season of operation of the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association. The Whalers placed fourth in the Eastern Division, qualifying fourth for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Playoffs:The... ) |
16–13–4 |
| 34 | W | December 23, 1976 | 6–5 OT | Cincinnati Stingers Cincinnati Stingers The Cincinnati Stingers was an ice hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979. Its home arena was Riverfront Coliseum and it was the only major-league hockey team ever to play in Cincinnati.-History:The Stingers franchise was awarded in... (1976–77 1976–77 Cincinnati Stingers season The 1976–77 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association .-Game log:... ) |
17–13–4 |
| 35 | L | December 26, 1976 | 2–6 | @ Birmingham Bulls Birmingham Bulls The Birmingham Bulls were a professional ice hockey team based in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. They played in the World Hockey Association from 1976 to 1979 and the Central Hockey League from 1979 to 1981. The Bulls played their home games at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center.Prior to being... (1976–77 1976–77 Birmingham Bulls season The 1976–77 Birmingham Bulls season was the Bulls' first season of operation in Birmingham, Alabama after the Toronto Toros relocated from Toronto, Canada.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
17–14–4 |
| 36 | W | December 28, 1976 | 6–3 | Winnipeg Jets (1976–77 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season The 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fifth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, the defending WHA champions, made it to the Avco Cup final before losing to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
18–14–4 |
| 37 | L | January 2, 1977 | 2–5 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1976–77 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season The 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fifth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, the defending WHA champions, made it to the Avco Cup final before losing to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
18–15–4 |
| 38 | W | January 4, 1977 | 5–3 | @ 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 .... (1976–77 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season The 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fifth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
19–15–4 |
| 39 | W | January 5, 1977 | 4–3 | @ Calgary Cowboys Calgary Cowboys The Calgary Cowboys were an ice hockey team that played two seasons in the World Hockey Association from 1975–1977. The Cowboys played at the Stampede Corral in Calgary. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Miami Screaming Eagles, though it never played a game in Miami... (1976–77 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season The 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season was the Calgary Cowboys' second and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Cowboys failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
20–15–4 |
| 40 | T | January 7, 1977 | 1–1 | @ 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... (1976–77 1976–77 Minnesota Fighting Saints season The 1976–77 Minnesota Fighting Saints season was the last season of WHA hockey in Minnesota. The original Fighting Saints disbanded and the Cleveland Crusaders relocated to become the Minnesota Fighting Saints... ) |
20–15–5 |
| 41 | L | January 12, 1977 | 2–4 | @ Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1976–77 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the third and final season of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners finished sixth in the Western Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
20–16–5 |
| 42 | W | January 14, 1977 | 5–3 | Birmingham Bulls Birmingham Bulls The Birmingham Bulls were a professional ice hockey team based in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. They played in the World Hockey Association from 1976 to 1979 and the Central Hockey League from 1979 to 1981. The Bulls played their home games at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center.Prior to being... (1976–77 1976–77 Birmingham Bulls season The 1976–77 Birmingham Bulls season was the Bulls' first season of operation in Birmingham, Alabama after the Toronto Toros relocated from Toronto, Canada.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
21–16–5 |
| 43 | W | January 16, 1977 | 3–1 | 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 .... (1976–77 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season The 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fifth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
22–16–5 |
| 44 | W | January 21, 1977 | 6–1 | Birmingham Bulls Birmingham Bulls The Birmingham Bulls were a professional ice hockey team based in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. They played in the World Hockey Association from 1976 to 1979 and the Central Hockey League from 1979 to 1981. The Bulls played their home games at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center.Prior to being... (1976–77 1976–77 Birmingham Bulls season The 1976–77 Birmingham Bulls season was the Bulls' first season of operation in Birmingham, Alabama after the Toronto Toros relocated from Toronto, Canada.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
23–16–5 |
| 45 | W | January 22, 1977 | 6–0 | @ San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season The 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season was the third and final season of operation of the San Diego Mariners of the World Hockey Association... ) |
24–16–5 |
| 46 | W | January 23, 1977 | 5–3 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season The 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season was the third and final season of operation of the San Diego Mariners of the World Hockey Association... ) |
25–16–5 |
| 47 | W | January 25, 1977 | 5–2 | Winnipeg Jets (1976–77 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season The 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fifth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, the defending WHA champions, made it to the Avco Cup final before losing to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
26–16–5 |
| 48 | W | January 28, 1977 | 4–1 | @ 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 .... (1976–77 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season The 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fifth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
27–16–5 |
| 49 | W | January 29, 1977 | 6–4 | @ Calgary Cowboys Calgary Cowboys The Calgary Cowboys were an ice hockey team that played two seasons in the World Hockey Association from 1975–1977. The Cowboys played at the Stampede Corral in Calgary. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Miami Screaming Eagles, though it never played a game in Miami... (1976–77 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season The 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season was the Calgary Cowboys' second and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Cowboys failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
28–16–5 |
| 50 | W | February 1, 1977 | 6–1 | Calgary Cowboys Calgary Cowboys The Calgary Cowboys were an ice hockey team that played two seasons in the World Hockey Association from 1975–1977. The Cowboys played at the Stampede Corral in Calgary. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Miami Screaming Eagles, though it never played a game in Miami... (1976–77 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season The 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season was the Calgary Cowboys' second and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Cowboys failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
29–16–5 |
| 51 | L | February 3, 1977 | 3–5 | @ Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1976–77 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the third and final season of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners finished sixth in the Western Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
29–17–5 |
| 52 | W | February 4, 1977 | 4–1 | New England Whalers (1976–77 1976–77 New England Whalers season The 1976–77 New England Whalers season was the fifth season of operation of the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association. The Whalers placed fourth in the Eastern Division, qualifying fourth for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Playoffs:The... ) |
30–17–5 |
| 53 | T | February 8, 1977 | 4–4 | @ Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 Indianapolis Racers season The 1976–77 Indianapolis Racers season was the Racers' third season of operation in the World Hockey Association.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
30–17–6 |
| 54 | W | February 12, 1977 | 7–3 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Quebec Nordiques season The 1976–77 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 5th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1975–76, earning a team record 50 victories and 104 points, as they finished in second place in the Canadian Division. In the post-season, Quebec win their first Avco Cup in team... ) |
31–17–6 |
| 55 | W | February 15, 1977 | 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... (1976–77 1976–77 Quebec Nordiques season The 1976–77 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 5th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1975–76, earning a team record 50 victories and 104 points, as they finished in second place in the Canadian Division. In the post-season, Quebec win their first Avco Cup in team... ) |
32–17–6 |
| 56 | W | February 18, 1977 | 4–2 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season The 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season was the third and final season of operation of the San Diego Mariners of the World Hockey Association... ) |
33–17–6 |
| 57 | W | February 19, 1977 | 5–3 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season The 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season was the third and final season of operation of the San Diego Mariners of the World Hockey Association... ) |
34–17–6 |
| 58 | L | February 22, 1977 | 2–3 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1976–77 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season The 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fifth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, the defending WHA champions, made it to the Avco Cup final before losing to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
34–18–6 |
| 59 | L | February 23, 1977 | 2–3 | @ Calgary Cowboys Calgary Cowboys The Calgary Cowboys were an ice hockey team that played two seasons in the World Hockey Association from 1975–1977. The Cowboys played at the Stampede Corral in Calgary. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Miami Screaming Eagles, though it never played a game in Miami... (1976–77 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season The 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season was the Calgary Cowboys' second and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Cowboys failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
34–19–6 |
| 60 | W | February 25, 1977 | 9–3 | @ Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1976–77 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the third and final season of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners finished sixth in the Western Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
35–19–6 |
| 61 | W | February 26, 1977 | 5–4 | @ San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season The 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season was the third and final season of operation of the San Diego Mariners of the World Hockey Association... ) |
36–19–6 |
| 62 | W | February 27, 1977 | 5–4 | @ Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1976–77 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the third and final season of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners finished sixth in the Western Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
37–19–6 |
| 63 | W | March 1, 1977 | 8–3 | Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1976–77 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the third and final season of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners finished sixth in the Western Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
38–19–6 |
| 64 | L | March 4, 1977 | 2–3 | @ New England Whalers (1976–77 1976–77 New England Whalers season The 1976–77 New England Whalers season was the fifth season of operation of the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association. The Whalers placed fourth in the Eastern Division, qualifying fourth for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Playoffs:The... ) |
38–20–6 |
| 65 | W | March 6, 1977 | 7–3 | @ Cincinnati Stingers Cincinnati Stingers The Cincinnati Stingers was an ice hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979. Its home arena was Riverfront Coliseum and it was the only major-league hockey team ever to play in Cincinnati.-History:The Stingers franchise was awarded in... (1976–77 1976–77 Cincinnati Stingers season The 1976–77 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association .-Game log:... ) |
39–20–6 |
| 66 | W | March 8, 1977 | 5–3 | 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 .... (1976–77 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season The 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fifth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
40–20–6 |
| 67 | W | March 11, 1977 | 5–0 | Cincinnati Stingers Cincinnati Stingers The Cincinnati Stingers was an ice hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979. Its home arena was Riverfront Coliseum and it was the only major-league hockey team ever to play in Cincinnati.-History:The Stingers franchise was awarded in... (1976–77 1976–77 Cincinnati Stingers season The 1976–77 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association .-Game log:... ) |
41–20–6 |
| 68 | W | March 13, 1977 | 5–0 | Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 Indianapolis Racers season The 1976–77 Indianapolis Racers season was the Racers' third season of operation in the World Hockey Association.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
42–20–6 |
| 69 | W | March 15, 1977 | 4–3 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Quebec Nordiques season The 1976–77 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 5th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1975–76, earning a team record 50 victories and 104 points, as they finished in second place in the Canadian Division. In the post-season, Quebec win their first Avco Cup in team... ) |
43–20–6 |
| 70 | W | March 18, 1977 | 6–3 | Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1976–77 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1976–77 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the third and final season of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners finished sixth in the Western Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
44–20–6 |
| 71 | W | March 20, 1977 | 8–3 | @ Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 Indianapolis Racers season The 1976–77 Indianapolis Racers season was the Racers' third season of operation in the World Hockey Association.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
45–20–6 |
| 72 | L | March 22, 1977 | 2–6 | @ 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... (1976–77 1976–77 Quebec Nordiques season The 1976–77 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 5th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1975–76, earning a team record 50 victories and 104 points, as they finished in second place in the Canadian Division. In the post-season, Quebec win their first Avco Cup in team... ) |
45–21–6 |
| 73 | W | March 25, 1977 | 4–2 | Calgary Cowboys Calgary Cowboys The Calgary Cowboys were an ice hockey team that played two seasons in the World Hockey Association from 1975–1977. The Cowboys played at the Stampede Corral in Calgary. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Miami Screaming Eagles, though it never played a game in Miami... (1976–77 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season The 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season was the Calgary Cowboys' second and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Cowboys failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
46–21–6 |
| 74 | L | March 27, 1977 | 3–5 | Winnipeg Jets (1976–77 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season The 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fifth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, the defending WHA champions, made it to the Avco Cup final before losing to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
46–22–6 |
| 75 | W | March 29, 1977 | 5–2 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1976–77 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season The 1976–77 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fifth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, the defending WHA champions, made it to the Avco Cup final before losing to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
47–22–6 |
| 76 | L | March 30, 1977 | 0–8 | @ 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 .... (1976–77 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season The 1976–77 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fifth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
47–23–6 |
| 77 | W | April 1, 1977 | 5–4 | Cincinnati Stingers Cincinnati Stingers The Cincinnati Stingers was an ice hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979. Its home arena was Riverfront Coliseum and it was the only major-league hockey team ever to play in Cincinnati.-History:The Stingers franchise was awarded in... (1976–77 1976–77 Cincinnati Stingers season The 1976–77 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association .-Game log:... ) |
48–23–6 |
| 78 | L | April 3, 1977 | 3–7 | Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 Indianapolis Racers season The 1976–77 Indianapolis Racers season was the Racers' third season of operation in the World Hockey Association.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
48–24–6 |
| 79 | W | April 5, 1977 | 3–1 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season The 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season was the third and final season of operation of the San Diego Mariners of the World Hockey Association... ) |
49–24–6 |
| 80 | W | April 6, 1977 | 5–3 | @ San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1976–77 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season The 1976–77 San Diego Mariners season was the third and final season of operation of the San Diego Mariners of the World Hockey Association... ) |
50–24–6 |
Playoffs
The Aeros defeated the Edmonton OilersEdmonton 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 ....
in the Division Semi-final 4–1. In the Division Final, the Aeros were defeated by the Winnipeg Jets 4–2 in a rematch of the 1976 Avco Cup final.
Player stats
| Regular season | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoring | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goaltending | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoring | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goaltending | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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;