1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season
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The 1977–78 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association
(WHA). The Jets, finalists in 1977, qualified first for the playoffs and the championship against the New England Whalers in the Final. It was the Jets' second Avco Cup win.
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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). The Jets, finalists in 1977, qualified first for the playoffs and the championship against the New England Whalers in the Final. It was the Jets' second Avco Cup win.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 12, 1977 | 7–3 | @ 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:... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | October 13, 1977 | 5–2 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
2–0–0 |
| 3 | W | October 15, 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... (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:... ) |
3–0–0 |
| 4 | W | October 16, 1977 | 9–1 | 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... ) |
4–0–0 |
| 5 | L | October 21, 1977 | 2–5 | New England Whalers (1977–78 1977–78 New England Whalers season The 1977–78 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . This season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons with the Whalers' franchise... ) |
4–1–0 |
| 6 | W | October 23, 1977 | 10–3 | 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:... ) |
5–1–0 |
| 7 | L | October 26, 1977 | 3–5 | @ 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... ) |
5–2–0 |
| 8 | W | October 28, 1977 | 3–2 | 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:... ) |
6–2–0 |
| 9 | W | October 30, 1977 | 5–2 | 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 .... (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:... ) |
7–2–0 |
| 10 | W | November 2, 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:... ) |
8–2–0 |
| 11 | W | November 4, 1977 | 4–2 | @ 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:... ) |
9–2–0 |
| 12 | W | November 5, 1977 | 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:... ) |
10–2–0 |
| 13 | W | November 9, 1977 | 4–3 | 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:... ) |
11–2–0 |
| 14 | L | November 11, 1977 | 2–3 OT | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
11–3–0 |
| 15 | L | November 13, 1977 | 2–3 | 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:... ) |
11–4–0 |
| 16 | L | November 15, 1977 | 6–7 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... ) |
11–5–0 |
| 17 | T | November 16, 1977 | 2–2 | 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:... ) |
11–5–1 |
| 18 | L | November 18, 1977 | 2–3 | @ New England Whalers (1977–78 1977–78 New England Whalers season The 1977–78 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . This season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons with the Whalers' franchise... ) |
11–6–1 |
| 19 | W | November 19, 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... ) |
12–6–1 |
| 20 | L | November 22, 1977 | 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 .... (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:... ) |
12–7–1 |
| 21 | L | November 27, 1977 | 3–4 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:... ) |
12–8–1 |
| 22 | L | December 2, 1977 | 1–4 | @ New England Whalers (1977–78 1977–78 New England Whalers season The 1977–78 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . This season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons with the Whalers' franchise... ) |
12–9–1 |
| 23 | L | December 3, 1977 | 5–6 | @ 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... ) |
12–10–1 |
| 24 | L | December 4, 1977 | 2–3 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (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:... ) |
12–11–1 |
| 25 | W | December 7, 1977 | 5–2 | Houston Aeros Houston Aeros The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :... (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:... ) |
13–11–1 |
| 26 | L | December 9, 1977 | 3–4 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:... ) |
13–12–1 |
| 27 | W | December 11, 1977 | 7–1 | 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... ) |
14–12–1 |
| 28 | W | December 13, 1977 | 5–1 | 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) |
15–12–1 |
| 29 | W | December 17, 1977 | 6–3 | @ New England Whalers (1977–78 1977–78 New England Whalers season The 1977–78 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . This season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons with the Whalers' franchise... ) |
16–12–1 |
| 30 | W | December 18, 1977 | 7–3 | New England Whalers (1977–78 1977–78 New England Whalers season The 1977–78 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . This season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons with the Whalers' franchise... ) |
17–12–1 |
| 31 | W | December 20, 1977 | 6–4 | Soviet All-Stars (1977–78) | 18–12–1 |
| 32 | W | December 21, 1977 | 4–3 | @ 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:... ) |
19–12–1 |
| 33 | W | December 23, 1977 | 6–4 | @ 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... (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:... ) |
20–12–1 |
| 34 | W | December 26, 1977 | 9–4 | 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... (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... ) |
21–12–1 |
| 35 | W | January 6, 1978 | 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 .... (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:... ) |
22–12–1 |
| 36 | W | January 8, 1978 | 4–2 | 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... ) |
23–12–1 |
| 37 | W | January 11, 1978 | 11–2 | 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:... ) |
24–12–1 |
| 38 | L | January 13, 1978 | 2–3 | @ 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:... ) |
24–13–1 |
| 39 | W | January 14, 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... ) |
25–13–1 |
| 40 | L | January 15, 1978 | 3–4 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:... ) |
25–14–1 |
| 41 | W | January 18, 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... ) |
26–14–1 |
| 42 | T | January 20, 1978 | 4–4 | New England Whalers (1977–78 1977–78 New England Whalers season The 1977–78 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . This season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons with the Whalers' franchise... ) |
26–14–2 |
| 43 | L | January 22, 1978 | 4–5 | 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... ) |
26–15–2 |
| 44 | L | January 25, 1978 | 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... (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:... ) |
26–16–2 |
| 45 | L | January 26, 1978 | 1–2 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:... ) |
26–17–2 |
| 46 | L | January 28, 1978 | 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... (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:... ) |
26–18–2 |
| 47 | W | January 29, 1978 | 8–4 | @ 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... (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:... ) |
27–18–2 |
| 48 | W | January 31, 1978 | 7–2 | @ 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... ) |
28–18–2 |
| 49 | W | February 4, 1978 | 7–5 | @ 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:... ) |
29–18–2 |
| 50 | W | February 5, 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:... ) |
30–18–2 |
| 51 | W | February 8, 1978 | 9–0 | 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:... ) |
31–18–2 |
| 52 | W | February 10, 1978 | 10–2 | 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:... ) |
32–18–2 |
| 53 | W | February 11, 1978 | 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... ) |
33–18–2 |
| 54 | W | February 12, 1978 | 6–5 | @ 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:... ) |
34–18–2 |
| 55 | W | February 15, 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:... ) |
35–18–2 |
| 56 | W | February 16, 1978 | 2–1 OT | @ New England Whalers (1977–78 1977–78 New England Whalers season The 1977–78 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . This season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons with the Whalers' franchise... ) |
36–18–2 |
| 57 | W | February 18, 1978 | 4–0 | @ 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... (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:... ) |
37–18–2 |
| 58 | W | February 19, 1978 | 5–2 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
38–18–2 |
| 59 | W | February 22, 1978 | 4–2 | New England Whalers (1977–78 1977–78 New England Whalers season The 1977–78 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . This season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons with the Whalers' franchise... ) |
39–18–2 |
| 60 | W | February 24, 1978 | 7–2 | New England Whalers (1977–78 1977–78 New England Whalers season The 1977–78 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . This season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons with the Whalers' franchise... ) |
40–18–2 |
| 61 | W | February 26, 1978 | 9–6 | 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:... ) |
41–18–2 |
| 62 | L | March 1, 1978 | 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... (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:... ) |
41–19–2 |
| 63 | L | March 3, 1978 | 1–5 | 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:... ) |
41–20–2 |
| 64 | L | March 4, 1978 | 6–8 | @ 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... ) |
41–21–2 |
| 65 | L | March 5, 1978 | 3–4 | 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:... ) |
41–22–2 |
| 66 | W | March 9, 1978 | 6–5 | 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... ) |
42–22–2 |
| 67 | W | March 11, 1978 | 7–4 | @ 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... (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... ) |
43–22–2 |
| 68 | W | March 12, 1978 | 3–2 | 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:... ) |
44–22–2 |
| 69 | W | March 15, 1978 | 8–4 | 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:... ) |
45–22–2 |
| 70 | L | March 17, 1978 | 2–6 | @ 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:... ) |
45–23–2 |
| 71 | W | March 19, 1978 | 5–3 | 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... ) |
46–23–2 |
| 72 | W | March 22, 1978 | 5–3 | @ New England Whalers (1977–78 1977–78 New England Whalers season The 1977–78 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . This season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons with the Whalers' franchise... ) |
47–23–2 |
| 73 | W | March 25, 1978 | 3–1 | @ 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:... ) |
48–23–2 |
| 74 | L | March 28, 1978 | 3–5 | @ Houston Aeros Houston Aeros The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :... (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:... ) |
48–24–2 |
| 75 | W | March 30, 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... ) |
49–24–2 |
| 76 | L | April 1, 1978 | 2–5 | @ 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... ) |
49–25–2 |
| 77 | L | April 4, 1978 | 3–6 | @ 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:... ) |
49–26–2 |
| 78 | W | April 6, 1978 | 7–4 | New England Whalers (1977–78 1977–78 New England Whalers season The 1977–78 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . This season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons with the Whalers' franchise... ) |
50–26–2 |
| 79 | L | April 7, 1978 | 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 .... (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:... ) |
50–27–2 |
| 80 | L | April 9, 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:... ) |
50–28–2 |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 73 | 37 | 89 | 126 | 89 | 41 | 7 | 3 | ||
| RW | 77 | 63 | 59 | 122 | 60 | 60 | 17 | 6 | ||
| LW | 77 | 46 | 71 | 117 | 23 | 55 | 10 | 0 | ||
| C | 80 | 42 | 65 | 107 | 8 | 27 | 18 | 0 | ||
| RW | 77 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 42 | 4 | 7 | 0 | ||
| C | 77 | 16 | 39 | 55 | 43 | |||||
| 3 | 1 | |||||||||
| D | 78 | 11 | 39 | 50 | 72 | 60 | 0 | 1 | ||
| LW | 77 | 20 | 22 | 42 | 18 | |||||
| 0 | 4 | |||||||||
| LW | 71 | 20 | 21 | 41 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 0 | ||
| LW | 47 | 18 | 16 | 34 | 30 | 7 | 5 | 0 | ||
| D | 62 | 5 | 28 | 33 | 43 | 22 | 0 | 0 | ||
| C | 55 | 12 | 19 | 31 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| D | 78 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 42 | 10 | 1 | 1 | ||
| LW | 80 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 48 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| D | 66 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 79 | 20 | 1 | 0 | ||
| D | 73 | 4 | 22 | 26 | 52 | 19 | 2 | 0 | ||
| LW | 57 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 39 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| D | 49 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 0 | ||
| RW | 21 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 52 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 203 | 6 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| G | 37 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| G | 39 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| D | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| C | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| G | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2252 | 39 | 25 | 12 | 1 | 124 | 3.30 | 1 | |
| 2075 | 37 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 114 | 3.30 | 1 | |
| 511 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 3.52 | 0 | |
| Team: | 4838 | 80 | 50 | 28 | 2 | 268 | 3.32 | 2 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 9 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 1 | |||
| C | 9 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 0 | |||
| LW | 9 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 2 | |||
| LW | 9 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 0 | |||
| LW | 9 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 2 | |||
| C | 9 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 0 | |||
| D | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 0 | |||
| LW | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | |||
| RW | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 0 | |||
| C | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | |||
| LW | 9 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 0 | |||
| D | 9 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 0 | |||
| D | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 0 | |||
| D | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0 | |||
| C | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | |||
| D | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |||
| RW | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |||
| LW | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | |||
| D | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |||
| D | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| D | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 0 | |||
| G | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | |||
| G | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1.57 | 0 | |
| 271 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 2.88 | 0 | |
| Team: | 539 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 2.23 | 0 |