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1975–76 Calgary Cowboys Season
The 1975–76 Calgary Cowboys season was the fourth season of the World Hockey Association (WHA) franchise and first in Calgary, Alberta. The Vancouver Blazers relocated to Calgary prior to the season. The Cowboys qualified for the playoffs, losing in the second round to the Winnipeg Jets (1972–96), Winnipeg Jets. Offseason Regular season 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. Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 12, 1975, , 0–2 , , align="left", Minnesota Fighting Saints (1975–76 Minnesota Fighting Saints season, 1975–76) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , W, , October 14, 1975, , 5–3 , , align="left", Indianapolis Racers (1975–7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Crozier
Joseph Richard Crozier (February 19, 1929 – October 11, 2022) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and head coach who played and coached primarily in the minor leagues. After playing the better part of 12 seasons in the minor leagues with the Quebec Aces of the Quebec Senior Hockey League, which included a five-game stint in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Crozier retired in 1961 and became a head coach for 22 years, beginning in 1963. He had also previously been a player-coach for the Aces in 1957–58. As a head coach in several leagues, Crozier was a three-time Calder Cup champion with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League, a two-time Lester Patrick Cup championship with the Vancouver Canucks of the Western Hockey League, and a Memorial Cup champion with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League. During his coaching career, he also made brief appearances in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres for seasons an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1975–76 Indianapolis Racers Season
The 1975–76 Indianapolis Racers season was the Indianapolis Racers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association (WHA). The Racers made the playoffs this season, losing in the first round to the New England Whalers. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , W, , October 10, 1975, , 7–1 , , align="left", @ Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics ( 1975–76) , , 1–0–0 , - , 2, , L, , October 12, 1975, , 5–6 , , align="left", @ Edmonton Oilers ( 1975–76) , , 1–1–0 , - , 3, , L, , October 14, 1975, , 3–5 , , align="left", @ Calgary Cowboys ( 1975–76) , , 1–2–0 , - , 4, , L, , October 16, 1975, , 0–3 , , align="left", @ San Diego Mariners ( 1975–76) , , 1–3–0 , - , 5, , L, , October 18, 1975, , 4–6 , , align="left", Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics ( 1975–76) , , 1–4–0 , - , 6, , L, , October 21, 1975, , 1–2 , , align="left", Minnesota Fighting Saints ( 1975–76) , , 1–5–0 , - , 7, ... [...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] |
1975–76 San Diego Mariners Season
The 1975–76 San Diego Mariners season was the second season of operation of the San Diego Mariners in the World Hockey Association (WHA). The Mariners placed third in the Western Division to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the second round to the Houston Aeros (WHA), Houston Aeros. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 10, 1975, , 5–6 , , align="left", @ Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA), Phoenix Roadrunners (1975–76 Phoenix Roadrunners season, 1975–76) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , L, , October 11, 1975, , 2–4 , , align="left", Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA), Phoenix Roadrunners (1975–76 Phoenix Roadrunners season, 1975–76) , , 0–2–0 , - , 3, , W, , October 16, 1975, , 3–0 , , align="left", Indianapolis Racers (1975–76 Indianapolis Racers season, 1975–76) , , 1–2–0 , - , 4, , W, , October 18, 1975, , 2–1 , , align="left", Winnipeg Jets (1972–96), Winnipeg Jets (1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Diego Mariners
The San Diego Mariners were a professional ice hockey team based in San Diego, California, that competed in the World Hockey Association (WHA). The team played its home games at the San Diego Sports Arena. Previous to being in San Diego, the team was known as the New York Raiders, New York Golden Blades, and the Jersey Knights. After folding in 1977, San Diego Mariners' name was adopted by an unrelated franchise in the low-level, minor professional Pacific Hockey League (PHL). Notable alumni Star players for the Mariners included defenseman Harry Howell, center Andre Lacroix, and goaltender Ernie Wakely. The Mariners were coached by Howell (as player-coach) during their first season and Ron Ingram the succeeding two seasons, qualifying for the WHA playoffs each year. Demise Late in the Mariners' second season in 1975–76, owner Joseph Schwartz defaulted on paying his players' salaries and the league's assessments, and the league took over the team. In August 1976, McDon ... [...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] |
1975–76 New England Whalers Season
The 1975–76 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' fourth season of play in the World Hockey Association. On December 26, 1975, Jack Kelley resigned as general manager/coach to the acceptance of general partner Howard Baldwin. He was replaced on an interim basis by Don Blackburn. He won his first game on December 26th by a score of 4–3 over the Cincinnati Stingers before hitting a slump that saw him go 14–18–3; he resigned from his position on March 11 (with just twelve games remaining) which saw him replaced by Harry Neale, who had been coaching the Minnesota Fighting Saints before the team went under. The Whalers once again made the playoffs and reached the WHA Semifinals with the two-time defending champion Houston Aeros. The Whalers forced Game 7 but lost to the Aeros 2–0 to end their season. Regular season Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 11, 1975, , 0–5 , , align="left", Houston Aeros ( 1975–76) , , 0–1–0 , - , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New England Whalers
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1975–76 Phoenix Roadrunners Season
The 1975–76 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the second season of operation of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association (WHA). The Roadrunners qualified for the playoffs but lost in the first round to the San Diego Mariners. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , W, , October 10, 1975, , 6–5 , , align="left", San Diego Mariners ( 1975–76) , , 1–0–0 , - , 2, , W, , October 11, 1975, , 4–2 , , align="left", @ San Diego Mariners ( 1975–76) , , 2–0–0 , - , 3, , L, , October 12, 1975, , 0–4 , , align="left", Winnipeg Jets ( 1975–76) , , 2–1–0 , - , 4, , L, , October 17, 1975, , 4–5 , , align="left", Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics ( 1975–76) , , 2–2–0 , - , 5, , W, , October 19, 1975, , 6–5 , , align="left", Winnipeg Jets ( 1975–76) , , 3–2–0 , - , 6, , W, , October 24, 1975, , 4–3 , , align="left", @ Calgary Cowboys ( 1975–76) , , 4–2–0 , - , 7, , L, , October 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA)
The Phoenix Roadrunners were a professional ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona. The organization folded for financial reasons before the remaining teams in the WHA merged with the NHL in 1979. The colors of the team were blue and gold. In 1996 the Winnipeg Jets, a former WHA franchise, moved to Phoenix and became the Phoenix Coyotes (now the Arizona Coyotes). In 2016, the Coyotes purchased their AHL affiliate (the Springfield Falcons), and moved them to Tucson. The Tucson Roadrunners use a logo very similar to the WHA Roadrunners. History The franchise originally competed in the Western Hockey League (WHL) from 1967 to 1974 after being moved from Victoria, British Columbia Victoria is the capital city of the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of British Columbia, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific Ocean, Pacific co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1975–76 Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics Season
The 1975–76 Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics season was the ill-fated single season of operation of the Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics in the World Hockey Association (WHA). The Spurs began the season in Denver, Colorado but relocated to Ottawa, Ontario before giving up for good after 41 games. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 10, 1975, , 1–7 , , align="left", Indianapolis Racers ( 1975–76) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , L, , October 16, 1975, , 3–7 , , align="left", Winnipeg Jets ( 1975–76) , , 0–2–0 , - , 3, , W, , October 17, 1975, , 5–4 , , align="left", @ Phoenix Roadrunners ( 1975–76) , , 1–2–0 , - , 4, , W, , October 18, 1975, , 6–4 , , align="left", @ Indianapolis Racers ( 1975–76) , , 2–2–0 , - , 5, , W, , October 22, 1975, , 2–1 , , align="left", @ Calgary Cowboys ( 1975–76) , , 3–2–0 , - , 6, , L, , October 24, 1975, , 2–5 , , align="left", @ Winnipeg Jets ( 1975†... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
