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1974–75 Winnipeg Jets Season
The 1974–75 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' third season of operation in the World Hockey Association (WHA). The club finished third in the Canadian Division and missed the playoffs, the only time they did not reach the postseason in their WHA tenure. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , W, , October 15, 1974, , 6–2 , , align="left", @ Vancouver Blazers ( 1974–75) , , 1–0–0 , - , 2, , W, , October 18, 1974, , 4–0 , , align="left", Edmonton Oilers ( 1974–75) , , 2–0–0 , - , 3, , L, , October 25, 1974, , 1–3 , , align="left", @ Toronto Toros ( 1974–75) , , 2–1–0 , - , 4, , W, , October 27, 1974, , 5–2 , , align="left", Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades ( 1974–75) , , 3–1–0 , - , 5, , W, , October 30, 1974, , 6–5 OT, , align="left", Phoenix Roadrunners ( 1974–75) , , 4–1–0 , - , - , 6, , W, , November 1, 1974, , 10–1 , , align="left", Toronto Toros ( 1974–75) , , 5–1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudy Pilous
Rudolph Pilous (August 11, 1914 – December 5, 1994) was a Canadian ice hockey player and coach, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Pilous won the Stanley Cup coaching the Chicago Black Hawks in 1960–61, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985 in the builder category. He is credited with initiating the action of pulling the goalie for an extra forward when there is a delayed penalty or when a team is losing by a goal in the last few minutes of play. Playing career Pilous played junior ice hockey in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League before becoming a New York Rangers prospect. During 1937–38, Pilous played minor professional hockey with the New York Rovers of the Eastern Hockey League. Unable to reach the National Hockey League, Pilous transferred to the St. Catharines Saints, a senior ice hockey in the Ontario Hockey Association Senior division from 1938 to 1941. Coach and team builder In 1943, Pilous cofounded the St. Catharines Falcons, a junior ice hockey team i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974–75 Toronto Toros Season
The 1974–75 Toronto Toros season was the team's second season in Toronto, after spending their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season, 1972–73. The Toros moved from Varsity Arena to Maple Leaf Gardens for the start of their second season. Regular season Season standings Schedule and results , - , 1 , , October 15 , , New England Whalers , , 2–6 , , Toronto Toros , , 1–0–0 , , 2 , - , 2 , , October 18 , , Indianapolis Racers , , 1–3 , , Toronto Toros , , 2–0–0 , , 4 , - , 3 , , October 20 , , Michigan Stags, Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades , , 3–4 , , Toronto Toros , , 3–0–0 , , 6 , - , 4 , , October 22 , , Minnesota Fighting Saints , , 2–11 , , Toronto Toros , , 4–0–0 , , 8 , - , 5 , , October 25 , , Winnipeg Jets (1972–96), Winnipeg Jets , , 1–3 , , Toronto Toros , , 5–0–0 , , 10 , - , 6 , , October 28 , , Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA), Phoenix Roadrunners , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houston Aeros (WHA)
The Houston Aeros were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 to 1978. Franchise history In early 1971, the city of Dayton, Ohio was granted a franchise of the fledging World Hockey Association. A syndicate of owners soon rose up to operate the would-be franchise: James Smith, a Dayton lawyer that would serve as team president, Chairman of the Board Paul Deneau, an architectural engineer, public relations director Sonny Tate, and secretary treasurer Jack Evans. Management hired Bill Dineen to be head coach around the same time. However, Dayton residents were indifferent to a WHA team, and there were doubts that a U.S. market with less than a million people and a Rust Belt, stagnating economy would support a major league hockey franchise. More important, in the short term, Dayton did not have a suitable arena. The largest one in the city, the University of Dayton Arena, did not have an ice plant and the university balked at the cost of install ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974–75 Quebec Nordiques Season
The 1974–75 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' third season, as they were coming off a 38–36–4 record in 1973–74, earning 80 points, however, they failed to qualify for the post-season for the 2nd straight season. The Nordiques would have to find a new head coach during the off-season, as Jacques Plante would come out of retirement and play with the Edmonton Oilers. Quebec hired recently retired and former team captain Jean-Guy Gendron to become the club's 4th head coach in team history. The club would also move from the Eastern Division to join the newly created Canadian Division, which consisted of the other 4 Canadian clubs in the league. Quebec would start off the season very strong, and fight with the Toronto Toros for top spot in the division all season long. Through 66 games, the Nordiques had a 42–24–0 record, 8 points ahead of the 2nd place Toros, however, the team would suffer through a 7-game losing streak, and the Toros would catch up to the N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) and the National Hockey League (1979–1995). The franchise was relocated to Denver in May 1995 and renamed the Colorado Avalanche. They played their home games at the Colisée de Québec from 1972 to 1995. The Nordiques were the only Major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada, major professional sports team based in Quebec City in the modern era, and one of two ever; the other, the Quebec Bulldogs, played in the National Hockey Association (NHA) from 1910 to 1917 and one season in the NHL in 1919–20. History Beginnings in the WHA The Nordiques formed as one of the original World Hockey Association (WHA) teams in 1972–73 WHA season, 1972–73. The franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974–75 Cleveland Crusaders Season
The 1974–75 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders third season of operation in the World Hockey Association. It was the Crusaders' first season in the new Coliseum at Richfield. The Crusaders made the playoffs, losing in the quarter-finals to the Houston Aeros. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , W, , October 19, 1974, , 3–1 , , align="left", @ Minnesota Fighting Saints ( 1974–75) , , 1–0–0 , - , 2, , T, , October 20, 1974, , 4–4 , , align="left", @ Phoenix Roadrunners ( 1974–75) , , 1–0–1 , - , 3, , L, , October 22, 1974, , 2–5 , , align="left", @ San Diego Mariners ( 1974–75) , , 1–1–1 , - , 4, , L, , October 23, 1974, , 1–4 , , align="left", @ Vancouver Blazers ( 1974–75) , , 1–2–1 , - , 5, , W, , October 31, 1974, , 4–2 , , align="left", @ Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades ( 1974–75) , , 2–2–1 , - , - , 6, , L, , November 2, 1974, , 2–4 , , align="left" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland. They played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–73 WHA season, 1972 to 1975–76 WHA season, 1976. Their home ice was the Cleveland Arena from 1972 to 1974, and the Richfield Coliseum from 1974 to 1976. History The team was owned by Nick Mileti, who had been the founder of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, and also owned Major League Baseball's Cleveland Indians. Mileti had made a bid for a franchise in the National Hockey League but was denied. He had also owned the nine-time American Hockey League champion Cleveland Barons (1937–73), Cleveland Barons, but moved them to Jacksonville, Florida to make room for the Crusaders. On July 27, 1972, the Crusaders made their first big signing when they signed Gerry Cheevers, star goalie of the Boston Bruins to the WHA in a move that Cheevers stated was for "the security of my family". The first coach for the Crusaders was Bill Needham, a mainstay of the Baro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974–75 Indianapolis Racers Season
The 1974–75 Indianapolis Racers season was the first season of operation of the Indianapolis Racers in the World Hockey Association. The Racers finished fourth to miss the playoffs. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 17, 1974, , 2–4 , , align="left", Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades ( 1974–75) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , L, , October 18, 1974, , 1–3 , , align="left", @ Toronto Toros ( 1974–75) , , 0–2–0 , - , 3, , L, , October 20, 1974, , 1–4 , , align="left", @ Quebec Nordiques ( 1974–75) , , 0–3–0 , - , 4, , L, , October 24, 1974, , 2–3 , , align="left", Minnesota Fighting Saints ( 1974–75) , , 0–4–0 , - , 5, , L, , October 26, 1974, , 1–6 , , align="left", @ New England Whalers ( 1974–75) , , 0–5–0 , - , 6, , W, , October 27, 1974, , 5–3 , , align="left", Quebec Nordiques ( 1974–75) , , 1–5–0 , - , 7, , L, , October 31, 1974, , 1–6 , , align="left", N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indianapolis Racers
The Indianapolis Racers were a major league ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1974 to 1978. They competed in four full seasons before folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena. They were the first professional team to secure Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. History The Racers started as a WHA expansion team for the 1974–75 season alongside the Phoenix Roadrunners. John Weissert and Dick Tinkham, owners of the Indiana Pacers of the American Basketball Association, were the original owners of the team. On February 26, 1974, the team name was announced to be the Racers. The team hired Johnny Wilson as coach in January 1974, but he left the team to coach the Michigan Stags. On June 27, 1974, Gerry Moore became the head coach. In December 1974, the team was sold to former Houston Aeros owner Paul Deneau. Five games into the 1975-76 season, Moore was fired and replaced by Jacques Demers. The Racers wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974–75 Minnesota Fighting Saints Season
Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 19, 1974, , 1–3 , , align="left", Cleveland Crusaders ( 1974–75) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , L, , October 22, 1974, , 2–11 , , align="left", @ Toronto Toros ( 1974–75) , , 0–2–0 , - , 3, , W, , October 24, 1974, , 3–2 , , align="left", @ Indianapolis Racers ( 1974–75) , , 1–2–0 , - , 4, , L, , October 26, 1974, , 2–3 , , align="left", @ Houston Aeros ( 1974–75) , , 1–3–0 , - , 5, , W, , October 27, 1974, , 6–5 OT, , align="left", Chicago Cougars ( 1974–75) , , 2–3–0 , - , 6, , L, , October 29, 1974, , 3–4 OT, , align="left", @ Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades ( 1974–75) , , 2–4–0 , - , - , 7, , W, , November 2, 1974, , 6–3 , , align="left", Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades ( 1974–75) , , 3–4–0 , - , 8, , L, , November 5, 1974, , 4–6 , , align="left", @ Winnipeg Jets ( 1974–75) , , 3–5–0 , - , 9, , L, , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972 to 1976. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and played for part of the 1976–77 season. Neither edition of the franchise completed its final season of play. Original team The team was founded in November 1971. Originally to be named the St. Paul Fighting Saints, the team soon went with "Minnesota Fighting Saints". The first Fighting Saints team played four seasons beginning in 1972–73 under the ownership of nine local businessmen. St. Paul attorney Wayne Belisle purchased the team late in the 1973–74 season. Belisle was the front man for a group of owners that included Jock Irvine. The Saints' first game, a 4–3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, was played October 13, 1972, at the St. Paul Auditorium. The team moved to the new S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners Season
The 1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the Phoenix Roadrunners first season of operation in the World Hockey Association (WHA). The Roadrunners qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , W, , October 16, 1974, , 8–2 , , align="left", San Diego Mariners ( 1974–75) , , 1–0–0 , - , 2, , W, , October 18, 1974, , 6–4 , , align="left", Houston Aeros ( 1974–75) , , 2–0–0 , - , 3, , T, , October 20, 1974, , 4–4 , , align="left", Cleveland Crusaders ( 1974–75) , , 2–0–1 , - , 4, , L, , October 24, 1974, , 1–2 , , align="left", @ San Diego Mariners ( 1974–75) , , 2–1–1 , - , 5, , L, , October 26, 1974, , 1–4 , , align="left", @ Quebec Nordiques ( 1974–75) , , 2–2–1 , - , 6, , L, , October 28, 1974, , 3–7 , , align="left", @ Toronto Toros ( 1974–75) , , 2–3–1 , - , 7, , L, , October 30, 1974, , 5–6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |