Calgary Cowboys
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The Calgary Cowboys were an ice hockey
team that played two seasons in the World Hockey Association
(WHA) 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. The team was based in Philadelphia
and Vancouver
, known in both markets as the Blazers, before relocating to Calgary. The franchise folded in 1977.
, called the Miami Screaming Eagles
. But due to money problems and a lack of a suitable arena, they never played a game in Miami. Instead, they moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
and debuted as the Philadelphia Blazers
the same year. After only one season in Philadelphia, the team relocated to Vancouver
, British Columbia
and became the Vancouver Blazers
in 1973–74, then two years later relocated to Calgary to become the Cowboys in 1975–76.
in the hopes of taking advantage of an anticipated rivalry with Edmonton
, and the Oilers
. The franchise failed to get off the ground, however, prompting the Oilers to rename themselves the Alberta Oilers, with the intention of splitting their home schedule between the two cities. This plan similarly failed to materialize, and the Oilers dropped the Alberta moniker after one season. Calgary would get its second chance in the WHA in 1975, when the Vancouver Blazers moved across the Rocky Mountains
. Owner Jim Pattison
, failing in his goal of taking the Vancouver market away from the NHL's Vancouver Canucks
chose to relocate to Calgary. However, by the time the WHA did arrive, the league was already in difficulty, and the team was viewed as minor-league, despite the presence of aging superstars such as Gordie Howe
and Bobby Hull
in the league.
The franchise played out of the 6,500 Stampede Corral
knowing that its small size would prevent the team from achieving profitability initially. They were hoping for strong attendance figures that would encourage the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede board, who owned and operated the Corral, to expand the faciilty to 15,000 seats. Such an expansion had been planned by the Stampede board, but with no timelines, and no commitment to finance it.
In their first season, the Cowboys were not expected to ice a strong team, having inherited a franchise that finished in a last place tie with the Oilers the previous year. Calgary finished 41–35–4 however, as a 44-goal season by Danny Lawson
and 42 goals from Ron Chipperfield
helped the Cowboys finish a surprising third in the Canadian division.
In the 1976 playoffs, the Cowboys met the Quebec Nordiques
in the first round. The series is best known for one of hockey's most legendary brawls. The incident began when Calgary's Rick Jodzio
cross-checked Quebec's Marc Tardif
in the head, causing both teams to leave their benches. The brawl lasted 20 minutes, and ended only when Quebec police gathered at the players benches and escorted the teams back to their dressing rooms. The game resumed following a 20 minute break to allow both teams to cool down, then resumed without eleven players who were ejected from the game. The incident caught the attention of Quebec's Solicitor General Francois Lalonde, who had the incident investigated as a criminal matter. Jodzio was suspended indefinitely by the league, and later plead guilty in a Quebec court to a charge of assault over the incident. Cowboys coach Joe Crozier
was suspended for the rest of the series.
Calgary went on to defeat the Nordiques, who had finished 18-points ahead of Calgary in the regular season, but were defeated by the Winnipeg Jets in the second round. The team never really captured the attention of Calgarians, as fewer than 5,000 fans, on average, attended playoff games against the Jets.
During the 1976–77 season, attendance fell to below 4,500 per game. Rumours abounded that the franchise would move again to Ottawa
, though it completed the season in Calgary. Team owner, Jim Pattison
, attempted to keep the Cowboys afloat in 1977–78, with the ultimate hope of being a part of the expected amalgamation with the National Hockey League
. Pattison was also hoping that the Cowboys would be one of six WHA teams to join the NHL in 1977 following as part of a proposed merger
. When the NHL made it clear it had no interest in a team playing out of the Corral, it was expected that Pattison would request a two year leave of absence in the hopes of building a new arena. The NHL voted down the 1977 merger plan, while only 2,000 fans purchased season tickets for the 1977–78 season. With no imminent hope for a new arena, Pattison chose to fold the franchise on August 18, 1977.
Calgary would have to wait only three years for the NHL to arrive
, however, as the Atlanta Flames
were relocated to the city in 1980–81, playing in the Corral as a temporary home while the Olympic Saddledome
was constructed.
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
r played for the Cowboys. Harry Howell finished his 24-year professional career in 1975–76 with Calgary, playing 31 games and recording three assists. At the time of his retirement, Howell had played more major-league hockey games than any other defenceman in history at 1,581.
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
team that played two seasons 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) from 1975–1977. The Cowboys played at the Stampede Corral
Stampede Corral
The Stampede Corral is an ice hockey, rodeo, and Davis Cup tennis arena venue in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The arena was completed in 1950 at a cost of C$1.25 million to replace Victoria Arena as the home of the Calgary Stampeders Hockey Club...
in Calgary. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Miami Screaming Eagles
Miami Screaming Eagles
The Miami Screaming Eagles were Miami's first attempt at a professional ice hockey team.Businessman Herb Martin bought a franchise in the World Hockey Association in 1972. The Eagles were the first to sign players from NHL clubs, such as Bernie Parent from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins...
, though it never played a game in Miami. The team was based in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Blazers
The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States....
and Vancouver
Vancouver Blazers
The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by...
, known in both markets as the Blazers, before relocating to Calgary. The franchise folded in 1977.
Miami, Philadelphia and Vancouver
Originally in 1972, the franchise was to be based out of Miami, FloridaMiami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
, called the Miami Screaming Eagles
Miami Screaming Eagles
The Miami Screaming Eagles were Miami's first attempt at a professional ice hockey team.Businessman Herb Martin bought a franchise in the World Hockey Association in 1972. The Eagles were the first to sign players from NHL clubs, such as Bernie Parent from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins...
. But due to money problems and a lack of a suitable arena, they never played a game in Miami. Instead, they moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
and debuted as the Philadelphia Blazers
Philadelphia Blazers
The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States....
the same year. After only one season in Philadelphia, the team relocated to Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
and became the Vancouver Blazers
Vancouver Blazers
The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by...
in 1973–74, then two years later relocated to Calgary to become the Cowboys in 1975–76.
Calgary
In 1972, the fledgling WHA attempted to place a team in Calgary, to be known as the BroncosCalgary Broncos
The Calgary Broncos were an original World Hockey Association franchise founded November 1, 1971. In the first WHA draft, the Broncos chose: Barry Gibbs, Jim Harrison, Dale Hoganson and Jack Norris. The team folded prior to the start of the first WHA season when team owner Bob Brownridge died...
in the hopes of taking advantage of an anticipated rivalry with Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, and the 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 ....
. The franchise failed to get off the ground, however, prompting the Oilers to rename themselves the Alberta Oilers, with the intention of splitting their home schedule between the two cities. This plan similarly failed to materialize, and the Oilers dropped the Alberta moniker after one season. Calgary would get its second chance in the WHA in 1975, when the Vancouver Blazers moved across the Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in western North America. The Rocky Mountains stretch more than from the northernmost part of British Columbia, in western Canada, to New Mexico, in the southwestern United States...
. Owner Jim Pattison
Jim Pattison
James Allen "Jim" Pattison, OC, OBC is a Vancouver-based Canadian entrepreneur who is the president, managing director, chief executive officer, chairman and sole owner of the Jim Pattison Group, the third largest privately held company in Canada...
, failing in his goal of taking the Vancouver market away from the NHL's Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
chose to relocate to Calgary. However, by the time the WHA did arrive, the league was already in difficulty, and the team was viewed as minor-league, despite the presence of aging superstars such as 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 Bobby Hull
Bobby Hull
Robert Marvin "Bobby" Hull, OC is a former Canadian ice hockey player. He is regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time and perhaps the greatest left winger to ever play the game. Hull was famous for his blonde hair, blinding skating speed, and having the hardest shot, earning...
in the league.
The franchise played out of the 6,500 Stampede Corral
Stampede Corral
The Stampede Corral is an ice hockey, rodeo, and Davis Cup tennis arena venue in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The arena was completed in 1950 at a cost of C$1.25 million to replace Victoria Arena as the home of the Calgary Stampeders Hockey Club...
knowing that its small size would prevent the team from achieving profitability initially. They were hoping for strong attendance figures that would encourage the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede board, who owned and operated the Corral, to expand the faciilty to 15,000 seats. Such an expansion had been planned by the Stampede board, but with no timelines, and no commitment to finance it.
In their first season, the Cowboys were not expected to ice a strong team, having inherited a franchise that finished in a last place tie with the Oilers the previous year. Calgary finished 41–35–4 however, as a 44-goal season by Danny Lawson
Danny Lawson
Daniel Michael Lawson was a professional ice hockey right winger, initially in the National Hockey League, but most notably in the World Hockey Association with the Philadelphia/Vancouver Blazers franchise...
and 42 goals from Ron Chipperfield
Ron Chipperfield
Ronald James Chipperfield is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who served as the Edmonton Oilers' first NHL captain...
helped the Cowboys finish a surprising third in the Canadian division.
In the 1976 playoffs, the Cowboys met the 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...
in the first round. The series is best known for one of hockey's most legendary brawls. The incident began when Calgary's Rick Jodzio
Rick Jodzio
Richard Joseph Jodzio is a former professional ice hockey left winger. He played in the National Hockey League with the Colorado Rockies and the Cleveland Barons; additionally, he played in the World Hockey Association with the Vancouver Blazers and the Calgary Cowboys.In his NHL career, Jodzio...
cross-checked Quebec's Marc Tardif
Marc Tardif
Marc Tardif is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is the leading goal scorer in the history of the World Hockey Association, principally for the Quebec Nordiques.-Playing career:...
in the head, causing both teams to leave their benches. The brawl lasted 20 minutes, and ended only when Quebec police gathered at the players benches and escorted the teams back to their dressing rooms. The game resumed following a 20 minute break to allow both teams to cool down, then resumed without eleven players who were ejected from the game. The incident caught the attention of Quebec's Solicitor General Francois Lalonde, who had the incident investigated as a criminal matter. Jodzio was suspended indefinitely by the league, and later plead guilty in a Quebec court to a charge of assault over the incident. Cowboys coach Joe Crozier
Joe Crozier
Joseph Richard Crozier is a former professional ice hockey defenceman and head coach who played and coached primarily in the minor leagues....
was suspended for the rest of the series.
Calgary went on to defeat the Nordiques, who had finished 18-points ahead of Calgary in the regular season, but were defeated by the Winnipeg Jets in the second round. The team never really captured the attention of Calgarians, as fewer than 5,000 fans, on average, attended playoff games against the Jets.
During the 1976–77 season, attendance fell to below 4,500 per game. Rumours abounded that the franchise would move again to Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, though it completed the season in Calgary. Team owner, Jim Pattison
Jim Pattison
James Allen "Jim" Pattison, OC, OBC is a Vancouver-based Canadian entrepreneur who is the president, managing director, chief executive officer, chairman and sole owner of the Jim Pattison Group, the third largest privately held company in Canada...
, attempted to keep the Cowboys afloat in 1977–78, with the ultimate hope of being a part of the expected amalgamation with the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. Pattison was also hoping that the Cowboys would be one of six WHA teams to join the NHL in 1977 following as part of a proposed merger
NHL–WHA merger
The 1979 merger of the NHL and WHA was the culmination of several years of negotiations between the National Hockey League and the World Hockey Association that resulted in four WHA franchises joining the NHL as expansion franchises for the 1979–80 season...
. When the NHL made it clear it had no interest in a team playing out of the Corral, it was expected that Pattison would request a two year leave of absence in the hopes of building a new arena. The NHL voted down the 1977 merger plan, while only 2,000 fans purchased season tickets for the 1977–78 season. With no imminent hope for a new arena, Pattison chose to fold the franchise on August 18, 1977.
Calgary would have to wait only three years for the NHL to arrive
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...
, however, as the Atlanta Flames
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the...
were relocated to the city in 1980–81, playing in the Corral as a temporary home while the Olympic Saddledome
Pengrowth Saddledome
The Scotiabank Saddledome is the primary indoor arena of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It has a seating capacity of 19,289 people.Located on the Stampede Grounds, on the east end of downtown Calgary, the Saddledome was built in 1983 to replace the Stampede Corral as the home of the Calgary Flames of...
was constructed.
Season-by-season record
- See 1975–76 Calgary Cowboys season1975–76 Calgary Cowboys seasonThe 1975–76 Calgary Cowboys season was the fourth season of the World Hockey Association franchise and first in Calgary, Alberta. The Vancouver Blazers relocated to Calgary prior to the season...
- See 1976–77 Calgary Cowboys season1976–77 Calgary Cowboys seasonThe 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:...
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
| Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... |
Team Name | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1975–76 | Calgary Cowboys | 80 | 41 | 35 | 4 | 86 | 307 | 282 | 1064 | 3rd, Canadian | Won Quarterfinals (Quebec 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... ) Lost Semifinals (Winnipeg) |
| 1976–77 | Calgary Cowboys | 81 | 31 | 43 | 7 | 69 | 252 | 296 | 832 | 5th, Western | Did not qualify |
Honoured members
One Hockey Hall of FameHockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...
r played for the Cowboys. Harry Howell finished his 24-year professional career in 1975–76 with Calgary, playing 31 games and recording three assists. At the time of his retirement, Howell had played more major-league hockey games than any other defenceman in history at 1,581.
Players
- John ArbourJohn ArbourJohn Gilbert Arbour is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in both the National Hockey League and the World Hockey Association...
- Ken BairdKen BairdKenneth Stewart Baird is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 332 games in the World Hockey Association and 10 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Cowboys, and California Golden Seals...
- Yvon BilodeauYvon BilodeauYvon Bilodeau is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in 4 WHA games with the Calgary Cowboys during the 1975–76 season.-External links:...
- Jim BoydJim Boyd (ice hockey)Jim Boyd is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 169 games in the World Hockey Association with the Phoenix Roadrunners and the Calgary Cowboys between 1974 and 1977. He scored 49 goals and 80 points....
- Gary BromleyGary BromleyGary Bert "Bones" Bromley is a former ice hockey Goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks. He also played in the World Hockey Association with the Calgary Cowboys and Winnipeg Jets.In his NHL career, Bromley played in 136 games and...
- Terry CafferyTerry CafferyTerrance Michael Caffery is a retired a Canadian ice hockey forward, most notably with the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association...
- Ron ChipperfieldRon ChipperfieldRonald James Chipperfield is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who served as the Edmonton Oilers' first NHL captain...
- Wayne ConnellyWayne ConnellyWayne Francis Connelly is a Canadian former ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota North Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St...
- Butch DeadmarshButch DeadmarshErnest Charles "Butch" Deadmarsh is a former ice hockey left wing. He was drafted in the second round, 15th overall, of the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft by the Buffalo Sabres. He played in the National Hockey League for the Sabres, Atlanta Flames, and Kansas City Scouts...
- Ray DelorenziRay DelorenziRay Delorenzi is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in 42 games in the World Hockey Association with the Vancouver Blazers and Calgary Cowboys.-References:...
- Andre DeschampsAndré DeschampsAndré Deschamps is a former professional ice hockey forward. He was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques of the World Hockey Association in the seventh round, 81st overall, of the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft...
- Ken DesjardineKen DesjardineKen Desjardine is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 154 games in the World Hockey Association for the Indianapolis Racers, Calgary Cowboys, and Quebec Nordiques.-External links:...
- Peter DriscollPeter DriscollPeter Driscoll is a former professional ice hockey left wing in the WHA and NHL.Selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft and the Vancouver Blazers in the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft, Driscoll signed with the Blazers, moving to Calgary with them when they relocated.After the...
- Chris EvansChris Evans (ice hockey)Christopher Bruce "Big Indian" Evans was a professional ice hockey defenceman. He played in the National Hockey League with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, and Kansas City Scouts...
- Mike FordMike Ford (ice hockey)Mike Ford is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 233 games in the World Hockey Association for the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Cowboys.-External links:...
- Dave Gilmour
- Bill GrattonBill GrattonBill Gratton is a retired professional ice hockey player who played six games in the World Hockey Association with the and Calgary Cowboys during the 1975–76 season. He later coached the Paris 29ers a top tier Canadian Senior ice hockey team in Major League Hockey.-External links:...
- Bruce GreigBruce GreigBruce Greig was a professional ice hockey winger who played nine games for the California Golden Seals of the National Hockey League and 60 games for the Calgary Cowboys, Cincinnati Stingers and Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association.After retiring from hockey he turned his exploits...
- Danny GruenDanny GruenDaniel Patrick Gruen is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 49 games in the National Hockey League and 181 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Colorado Rockies, Detroit Red Wings, Michigan Stags, Winnipeg Jets, Cleveland Crusaders, Calgary Cowboys, and...
- Derek HaasDerek Haas (ice hockey)Derek Haas is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 30 games in the World Hockey Association with the Calgary Cowboys during the 1975–76 WHA season....
- Hugh HarrisHugh Harris (ice hockey)Hugh Harris is a former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for one season with the Buffalo Sabres; most of his career was spent in the World Hockey Association, where he played for the New England Whalers, Phoenix Roadrunners, Vancouver Blazers, Calgary...
- Harry Howell
- Steve HullSteve HullSteve Hull is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 60 games in the World Hockey Association with the Calgary Cowboys during the 1975-76 and 1976-77 seasons.- References :...
- Ed HumphreysEd HumphreysEd Humphreys is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender.Humphreys was born in Eston, Saskatchewan, Canada. He played 30 games in the World Hockey Association with the Calgary Cowboys and Quebec Nordiques during the 1975-76 and 1976-77 seasons.-External links:...
- Paul HurleyPaul HurleyPaul Michael Hurley is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 311 games in the World Hockey Association and 1 game in the National Hockey League between 1969 and 1977. He played for the Boston Bruins, New England Whalers, Edmonton Oilers, and Calgary Cowboys...
- Larry IsraelsonLarry IsraelsonLarry Israelson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He played 105 games in the World Hockey Association with the Vancouver Blazers and Calgary Cowboys.-External links:...
- Rick JodzioRick JodzioRichard Joseph Jodzio is a former professional ice hockey left winger. He played in the National Hockey League with the Colorado Rockies and the Cleveland Barons; additionally, he played in the World Hockey Association with the Vancouver Blazers and the Calgary Cowboys.In his NHL career, Jodzio...
- Ric JordanRic JordanRic Jordan is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 183 games in the World Hockey Association for the New England Whalers, Calgary Cowboys, and Quebec Nordiques.-External links:...
- Murray KeoganMurray KeoganMurray Keogan is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He would play 124 games in the World Hockey Association with the Phoenix Roadrunners and Calgary Cowboys.-External links:...
- Veli-Pekka KetolaVeli-Pekka KetolaVeli-Pekka Ketola . He is a retired professional ice hockey player and coach.-Playing career:Veli-Pekka Ketola played in the Finnish League, World Hockey Association, and National Hockey League...
- Gavin KirkGavin KirkGavin Kirk is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 422 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Ottawa Nationals, Toronto Toros, Calgary Cowboys, Birmingham Bulls, and Edmonton Oilers....
- Dave KryskowDave KryskowDavid Roy Kryskow is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.Originally drafted by the Chicago Black Hawks in the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft, Kryskow played in Chicago for parts of two seasons. Left exposed for the 1974 NHL Expansion Draft, he was claimed by the Washington Capitals...
- Francois LacombeFrancois LacombeFrançois Lacombe is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.-Professional hockey career:Lacombe played in the National Hockey League with the Oakland Seals, Buffalo Sabres and Quebec Nordiques...
- Danny LawsonDanny LawsonDaniel Michael Lawson was a professional ice hockey right winger, initially in the National Hockey League, but most notably in the World Hockey Association with the Philadelphia/Vancouver Blazers franchise...
- Bob LeiterBob LeiterRobert Edward "Bobby" Leiter is a retired professional ice hockey player, most notably for the Atlanta Flames of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
- Richard LemieuxRichard LemieuxRichard Bernard Lemieux is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 274 games in the National Hockey League and 33 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Kansas City Scouts, Vancouver Canucks, Atlanta Flames, and Calgary Cowboys.- External links :...
- Doug LindskogDoug LindskogDoug Lindskog is a retired professional ice hockey player who played two games in the World Hockey Association with the Calgary Cowboys during the 1976–77 WHA season.-References:...
- Jacques Locas
- Bernie LukowichBernie LukowichBernard Joseph Lukowich is a retired NHL and WHA player. He played 79 games in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the St. Louis Blues. And another 21 games for the Calgary Cowboys of the WHA....
- Jim MayerJim MayerJames Patrick Mayer was a professional ice hockey player who played four games in the National Hockey League and 74 in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Hartford Whalers, Calgary Cowboys, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Rangers.- References :...
- Jim McCrimmonJim McCrimmonJohn James McCrimmon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 2 games in the National Hockey League for the St. Louis Blues. He also played 114 games in the World Hockey Association with the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Cowboys.-External links:...
- Don McLeodDon McLeodDonald Martin "Smokey" McLeod is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played briefly in the National Hockey League and 6 full seasons in the World Hockey Association....
- Vic MercrediVic MercrediVictor Dennis Mercredi is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger of Métis ancestry.-Hockey career:...
- Joe Micheletti
- Warren MillerWarren Miller (ice hockey)Warren Frederick Miller is an American former professional ice hockey player. After playing for South St. Paul High School in Minnesota, Miller enrolled at the University of Minnesota where he had a four-year collegiate career. Miller helped the Golden Gophers to two NCAA championship titles in...
- John MiszukJohn MiszukJohn Stanley Miszuk is a retired American professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota North Stars. He also played in the World Hockey Association for the Michigan Stags, Baltimore...
- Wayne MorrinWayne MorrinWayne Morrin is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player who played 13 games in the World Hockey Association with the Calgary Cowboys during the 1976–77 WHA season. He was drafted by the Toronto Toros in the 13th round pick of the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft.-External links:...
- George Morrison
- Wally OldsWally OldsWalter Raymond Olds was an ice hockey player who played five seasons in the World Hockey Association for the New York Raiders and Calgary Cowboys between 1972 and 1976. He was born in Warroad, Minnesota...
- George PesutGeorge PesutGeorge Matthew Pesut is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in 92 NHL games for the California Golden Seals over two seasons. He also played in 17 WHA games with the Calgary Cowboys during the 1976–77 season. He also has played in European pro leagues and coached pro...
- Lynn PowisLynn PowisTrevor Lynn Powis is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 130 games in the National Hockey League for the Kansas City Scouts and Chicago Black Hawks. He would also play 153 games in the World Hockey Association for the Calgary Cowboys, Indianapolis Racers, and Winnipeg Jets...
- Bill ReedBill ReedWilliam Ernest "Bill" Reed is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman. He was drafted in the fourth round, 72 overall, by the Boston Bruins in the 1974 NHL Entry Draft...
- Duane RuppDuane RuppDuane Edward Franklin Rupp is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Rupp started his National Hockey League career with the New York Rangers. He would also play with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Minnesota North Stars, and the Pittsburgh Penguins...
- Rick SentesRick SentesRick Sentes is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 337 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the Ottawa Nationals, Toronto Toros, San Diego Mariners, and Calgary Cowboys....
- Tom ServissTom ServissTom Serviss is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 286 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Los Angeles Sharks, Michigan Stags, Baltimore Blades, Quebec Nordiques, and Calgary Cowboys.- References :...
- Claude St. SauveurClaude St. SauveurClaude St. Sauveur is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 285 games in the World Hockey Association and 79 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Indianapolis Racers, Cincinnati Stingers, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Blazers, Vancouver Blazers, Calgary Cowboys,...
- Don TannahillDon TannahillDonald Andrew Tannahill is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 222 games in the World Hockey Association and 111 games in the National Hockey League...
- Paul TerbenchePaul TerbenchePaul Frederick Terbenche is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks and Buffalo Sabres, as well as in the World Hockey Association with the Vancouver Blazers, Calgary Cowboys, Birmingham Bulls, Houston Aeros, and Winnipeg...
- Brian WalshBrian Walsh (ice hockey)Brian Walsh is an American retired professional ice hockey player who played five games in the World Hockey Association with the Calgary Cowboys during the 1976–77 WHA season.-External links:...
- Rob WaltonRob WaltonRob Walton was a professional ice hockey player in the World Hockey Association .*Position: centre*Shoots: Left*Height: 5 ft 9 in*Weight: 170 lb-Playing career:...
- Ron WardRon WardRonald Leon "Magic" Ward was a National Hockey League player from 1970-1972 who played defence for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks. He then switched to the fledgling World Hockey Association, playing for the New York Raiders in the 72–73 season...
- Pat WestrumPat WestrumPatrick Delvan Westrum is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman who played 237 regular season games in the World Hockey Association for the Minnesota Fighting Saints, Calgary Cowboys and Birmingham Bulls between 1974 and 1978...
- Wayne WoodWayne WoodWayne Wood is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He played 104 games in the World Hockey Association with the Vancouver Blazers, Toronto Toros, Calgary Cowboys, and Birmingham Bulls.- External links :...
See also
- Ice hockey in CalgaryIce hockey in CalgaryThe history of ice hockey in Calgary extends back well over a century to the first recorded ice hockey game in Alberta in 1893. Imported from eastern Canada, the game's popularity rapidly grew in the city, with teams at every level playing for and capturing Canada's national championships...
- List of Blazers/Cowboys (WHA) players
- List of ice hockey teams in Alberta