1977–78 New England Whalers season
Encyclopedia
The 1977–78 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association
World Hockey Association
The World Hockey Association was a professional ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major competition for the National Hockey League since the collapse of the Western Hockey League in 1926...

 (WHA). This season saw the debut of Gordie Howe
Gordie Howe
Gordon "Gordie" Howe, OC is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player who played for the Detroit Red Wings and Hartford Whalers of the National Hockey League , and the Houston Aeros and New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association . Howe is often referred to as Mr...

 and his sons with the Whalers' franchise. The trio helped the Whalers advance to the Avco Cup final, where they were defeated by the Winnipeg Jets.

Game log

No. R Date Score Opponent Record
1 W October 12, 1977 3–0 @ Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Houston Aeros season
The 1977–78 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros' sixth and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified for the playoffs, but lost in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
1–0–0
2 W October 15, 1977 5–2 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season
The 1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season was the Birmingham Bulls second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Bulls qualified for the playoffs, losing in the quarter-finals to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
2–0–0
3 L October 16, 1977 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' third season in the World Hockey Association . The Stingers placed seventh and missed the playoffs.-Game log:...

)
2–1–0
4 T October 18, 1977 2–2 @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Indianapolis Racers season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
2–1–1
5 W October 19, 1977 6–3 @ 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 ....

 (1977–78
1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' sixth season of operation. The Oilers placed fifth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
3–1–1
6 W October 21, 1977 5–2 @ Winnipeg Jets (1977–78
1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, finalists in 1977, qualified first for the playoffs and the championship against the New England Whalers in the Final...

)
4–1–1
7 W October 26, 1977 7–1 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques sixth season in the WHA, as they were coming off of a 47-31-3 record in the 1976-77 season, finishing in first place in the Eastern Division...

)
5–1–1
8 W October 29, 1977 7–2 Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Houston Aeros season
The 1977–78 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros' sixth and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified for the playoffs, but lost in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
6–1–1
9 W November 1, 1977 6–3 @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques sixth season in the WHA, as they were coming off of a 47-31-3 record in the 1976-77 season, finishing in first place in the Eastern Division...

)
7–1–1
10 W November 4, 1977 4–3 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' third season in the World Hockey Association . The Stingers placed seventh and missed the playoffs.-Game log:...

)
8–1–1
11 W November 6, 1977 5–2 @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' third season in the World Hockey Association . The Stingers placed seventh and missed the playoffs.-Game log:...

)
9–1–1
12 W November 8, 1977 4–3 @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season
The 1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season was the Birmingham Bulls second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Bulls qualified for the playoffs, losing in the quarter-finals to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
10–1–1
13 W November 10, 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 ....

 (1977–78
1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' sixth season of operation. The Oilers placed fifth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
11–1–1
14 W November 12, 1977 5–3 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Indianapolis Racers season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
12–1–1
15 W November 15, 1977 6–4 @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Indianapolis Racers season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
13–1–1
16 W November 18, 1977 3–2 Winnipeg Jets (1977–78
1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, finalists in 1977, qualified first for the playoffs and the championship against the New England Whalers in the Final...

)
14–1–1
17 W November 20, 1977 5–4 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 ....

 (1977–78
1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' sixth season of operation. The Oilers placed fifth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
15–1–1
18 L November 22, 1977 4–5 @ Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques sixth season in the WHA, as they were coming off of a 47-31-3 record in the 1976-77 season, finishing in first place in the Eastern Division...

)
15–2–1
19 T November 23, 1977 3–3 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Indianapolis Racers season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
15–2–2
20 L November 25, 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques sixth season in the WHA, as they were coming off of a 47-31-3 record in the 1976-77 season, finishing in first place in the Eastern Division...

)
15–3–2
21 L November 26, 1977 1–3 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 ....

 (1977–78
1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' sixth season of operation. The Oilers placed fifth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
15–4–2
22 T November 30, 1977 3–3 @ Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Houston Aeros season
The 1977–78 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros' sixth and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified for the playoffs, but lost in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
15–4–3
23 W December 2, 1977 4–1 Winnipeg Jets (1977–78
1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, finalists in 1977, qualified first for the playoffs and the championship against the New England Whalers in the Final...

)
16–4–3
24 L December 3, 1977 2–5 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' third season in the World Hockey Association . The Stingers placed seventh and missed the playoffs.-Game log:...

)
16–5–3
25 L December 6, 1977 2–5 @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Indianapolis Racers season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
16–6–3
26 W December 7, 1977 6–3 @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season
The 1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season was the Birmingham Bulls second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Bulls qualified for the playoffs, losing in the quarter-finals to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
17–6–3
27 W December 9, 1977 2–1 OT @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season
The 1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season was the Birmingham Bulls second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Bulls qualified for the playoffs, losing in the quarter-finals to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
18–6–3
28 W December 14, 1977 7–2 Soviet All-Stars (1977–78) 19–6–3
29 W December 16, 1977 5–3 Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia or Czecho-Slovakia was a sovereign state in Central Europe which existed from October 1918, when it declared its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, until 1992...

 (1977–78)
20–6–3
30 L December 17, 1977 3–6 Winnipeg Jets (1977–78
1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, finalists in 1977, qualified first for the playoffs and the championship against the New England Whalers in the Final...

)
20–7–3
31 L December 18, 1977 3–7 @ Winnipeg Jets (1977–78
1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, finalists in 1977, qualified first for the playoffs and the championship against the New England Whalers in the Final...

)
20–8–3
32 W December 23, 1977 5–3 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Indianapolis Racers season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
21–8–3
33 W December 27, 1977 8–1 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season
The 1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season was the Birmingham Bulls second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Bulls qualified for the playoffs, losing in the quarter-finals to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
22–8–3
34 W December 30, 1977 6–2 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season
The 1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season was the Birmingham Bulls second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Bulls qualified for the playoffs, losing in the quarter-finals to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
23–8–3
35 W January 1, 1978 4–3 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' third season in the World Hockey Association . The Stingers placed seventh and missed the playoffs.-Game log:...

)
24–8–3
36 L January 4, 1978 4–6 Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques sixth season in the WHA, as they were coming off of a 47-31-3 record in the 1976-77 season, finishing in first place in the Eastern Division...

)
24–9–3
37 L January 6, 1978 3–4 @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Indianapolis Racers season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
24–10–3
38 W January 7, 1978 5–3 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' third season in the World Hockey Association . The Stingers placed seventh and missed the playoffs.-Game log:...

)
25–10–3
39 L January 8, 1978 4–5 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season
The 1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season was the Birmingham Bulls second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Bulls qualified for the playoffs, losing in the quarter-finals to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
25–11–3
40 W January 13, 1978 2–0 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 ....

 (1977–78
1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' sixth season of operation. The Oilers placed fifth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
26–11–3
41 L January 14, 1978 4–5 OT Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Houston Aeros season
The 1977–78 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros' sixth and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified for the playoffs, but lost in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
26–12–3
42 L January 18, 1978 0–1 @ 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 ....

 (1977–78
1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' sixth season of operation. The Oilers placed fifth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
26–13–3
43 T January 20, 1978 4–4 @ Winnipeg Jets (1977–78
1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, finalists in 1977, qualified first for the playoffs and the championship against the New England Whalers in the Final...

)
26–13–4
44 L January 21, 1978 2–3 @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques sixth season in the WHA, as they were coming off of a 47-31-3 record in the 1976-77 season, finishing in first place in the Eastern Division...

)
26–14–4
45 W January 22, 1978 6–3 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques sixth season in the WHA, as they were coming off of a 47-31-3 record in the 1976-77 season, finishing in first place in the Eastern Division...

)
27–14–4
46 L January 25, 1978 7–8 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' third season in the World Hockey Association . The Stingers placed seventh and missed the playoffs.-Game log:...

)
27–15–4
47 W January 27, 1978 6–2 @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season
The 1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season was the Birmingham Bulls second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Bulls qualified for the playoffs, losing in the quarter-finals to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
28–15–4
48 W January 28, 1978 3–0 @ Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Houston Aeros season
The 1977–78 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros' sixth and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified for the playoffs, but lost in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
29–15–4
49 L January 29, 1978 4–6 @ Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Houston Aeros season
The 1977–78 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros' sixth and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified for the playoffs, but lost in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
29–16–4
50 W February 1, 1978 4–3 Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....

 (1977–78
1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' sixth season of operation. The Oilers placed fifth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
30–16–4
51 L February 3, 1978 3–6 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 ....

 (1977–78
1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' sixth season of operation. The Oilers placed fifth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
30–17–4
52 L February 4, 1978 4–5 @ Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Houston Aeros season
The 1977–78 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros' sixth and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified for the playoffs, but lost in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
30–18–4
53 W February 11, 1978 8–7 @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' third season in the World Hockey Association . The Stingers placed seventh and missed the playoffs.-Game log:...

)
31–18–4
54 W February 14, 1978 5–1 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques sixth season in the WHA, as they were coming off of a 47-31-3 record in the 1976-77 season, finishing in first place in the Eastern Division...

)
32–18–4
55 L February 16, 1978 1–2 OT Winnipeg Jets (1977–78
1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, finalists in 1977, qualified first for the playoffs and the championship against the New England Whalers in the Final...

)
32–19–4
56 W February 18, 1978 4–1 @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Indianapolis Racers season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
33–19–4
57 L February 21, 1978 5–6 OT @ Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques sixth season in the WHA, as they were coming off of a 47-31-3 record in the 1976-77 season, finishing in first place in the Eastern Division...

)
33–20–4
58 L February 22, 1978 2–4 @ Winnipeg Jets (1977–78
1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, finalists in 1977, qualified first for the playoffs and the championship against the New England Whalers in the Final...

)
33–21–4
59 L February 24, 1978 2–7 @ Winnipeg Jets (1977–78
1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, finalists in 1977, qualified first for the playoffs and the championship against the New England Whalers in the Final...

)
33–22–4
60 W February 26, 1978 6–5 @ Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....

 (1977–78
1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' sixth season of operation. The Oilers placed fifth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
34–22–4
61 L March 1, 1978 3–4 OT Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques sixth season in the WHA, as they were coming off of a 47-31-3 record in the 1976-77 season, finishing in first place in the Eastern Division...

)
34–23–4
62 L March 3, 1978 2–3 OT Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Houston Aeros season
The 1977–78 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros' sixth and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified for the playoffs, but lost in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
34–24–4
63 L March 4, 1978 2–5 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season
The 1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season was the Birmingham Bulls second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Bulls qualified for the playoffs, losing in the quarter-finals to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
34–25–4
64 L March 5, 1978 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques sixth season in the WHA, as they were coming off of a 47-31-3 record in the 1976-77 season, finishing in first place in the Eastern Division...

)
34–26–4
65 L March 9, 1978 4–6 @ Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Houston Aeros season
The 1977–78 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros' sixth and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified for the playoffs, but lost in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
34–27–4
66 W March 10, 1978 5–4 OT @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season
The 1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season was the Birmingham Bulls second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Bulls qualified for the playoffs, losing in the quarter-finals to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
35–27–4
67 W March 14, 1978 6–0 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season
The 1977–78 Birmingham Bulls season was the Birmingham Bulls second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Bulls qualified for the playoffs, losing in the quarter-finals to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
36–27–4
68 W March 15, 1978 7–0 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Indianapolis Racers season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
37–27–4
69 W March 17, 1978 6–2 @ 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' third season in the World Hockey Association . The Stingers placed seventh and missed the playoffs.-Game log:...

)
38–27–4
70 L March 18, 1978 3–5 @ Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1977–78 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques sixth season in the WHA, as they were coming off of a 47-31-3 record in the 1976-77 season, finishing in first place in the Eastern Division...

)
38–28–4
71 W March 21, 1978 6–3 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Indianapolis Racers season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
39–28–4
72 L March 22, 1978 3–5 Winnipeg Jets (1977–78
1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, finalists in 1977, qualified first for the playoffs and the championship against the New England Whalers in the Final...

)
39–29–4
73 L March 24, 1978 0–1 Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Houston Aeros season
The 1977–78 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros' sixth and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified for the playoffs, but lost in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
39–30–4
74 W March 26, 1978 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 ....

 (1977–78
1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' sixth season of operation. The Oilers placed fifth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
40–30–4
75 W March 29, 1978 6–1 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' third season in the World Hockey Association . The Stingers placed seventh and missed the playoffs.-Game log:...

)
41–30–4
76 W April 3, 1978 8–6 Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Houston Aeros season
The 1977–78 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros' sixth and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified for the playoffs, but lost in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
42–30–4
77 T April 5, 1978 4–4 @ 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 ....

 (1977–78
1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1977–78 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' sixth season of operation. The Oilers placed fifth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
42–30–5
78 L April 6, 1978 4–7 @ Winnipeg Jets (1977–78
1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Jets, finalists in 1977, qualified first for the playoffs and the championship against the New England Whalers in the Final...

)
42–31–5
79 W April 10, 1978 6–1 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' third season in the World Hockey Association . The Stingers placed seventh and missed the playoffs.-Game log:...

)
43–31–5
80 W April 11, 1978 6–3 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...

 (1977–78
1977–78 Indianapolis Racers season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
44–31–5

Player stats

Regular season
Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG
RW 76 34 62 96 85 46 16 0 0
D 70 30 61 91 32 30 4 0 0
C 80 28 43 71 46 22 4 1 0
C 75 32 35 67 32 17 5 0 0
C 77 24 38 62 2
1 5 0
D 78 15 46 61 118 17 5 0 0
RW 79 27 29 56 61 15 9 0 0
LW 68 30 24 54 74 12 3 0 0
D 73 3 41 44 95 36 0 0 0
C 54 16 18 34 4 12 2 0 0
D 80 6 25 31 88 11 2 0 0
D 79 11 18 29 140 17 0 0 0
LW 67 9 20 29 192 9 0 0 0
C 48 9 14 23 27 3 0 2 0
RW 20 15 5 20 5 8 5 0 0
RW 51 11 9 20 21 1 1 0 0
D 75 10 10 20 66 10 1 0 0
RW 25 8 11 19 14
3 0 0
D 45 1 13 14 69 21 0 0 0
C 38 6 7 13 11 7 1 1 0
LW 41 5 5 10 22 6 0 0 0
D 27 1 9 10 18 6 0 0 0
D 17 2 1 3 11 9 0 0 0
G 55 0 3 3 4 0 0 0 0
C 10 2 0 2 2
0 0 0
G 27 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L T GA GAA SO
3246 55 30 20 3 174 3.22 2
1655 27 14 11 2 91 3.30 3
Team: 4901 80 44 31 5 265 3.24 5
Playoffs
Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM PPG SHG GWG
C 14 10 7 17 4 0 0 1
C 14 5 11 16 4 0 0 1
D 14 8 7 15 18 0 0 0
RW 14 6 6 12 16 0 0 1
C 14 5 6 11 8 0 0 0
RW 14 5 5 10 15 0 0 2
C 14 5 4 9 8 0 0 1
C 13 2 7 9 2 0 0 0
D 14 1 8 9 4 0 0 0
LW 14 2 4 6 4 0 0 0
D 14 1 5 6 16 0 0 1
D 14 1 4 5 37 0 0 0
D 14 0 5 5 29 0 0 0
RW 13 1 3 4 9 0 0 0
LW 12 2 1 3 13 0 0 0
D 14 0 3 3 8 0 0 0
LW 9 1 1 2 14 0 0 0
D 14 1 1 2 13 0 0 1
G 12 0 1 1 2 0 0 0
C 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L GA GAA SO
719 12 8 4 31 2.59 0
120 3 0 2 14 7.00 0
Team: 839 14 8 6 45 3.22 0

Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals

      MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts;

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