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1975–76 Houston Aeros Season
The 1975–76 Houston Aeros season was the Aeros' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association (WHA). The Aeros again qualified first for the playoffs and made it to the Avco Cup Final but lost the championship to the Winnipeg Jets. This was the first season that the Aeros played in the Summit after three seasons at Sam Houston Coliseum. Regular season Gordie Howe scored 102 points, while his son Mark led the team with 39 goals. Final standings Schedule and results , - , 1, , W, , October 11, 1975, , 5–0 , , align="left", @ New England Whalers ( 1975–76) , , 1–0–0 , - , 2, , L, , October 14, 1975, , 3–6 , , align="left", @ Toronto Toros ( 1975–76) , , 1–1–0 , - , 3, , L, , October 18, 1975, , 2–3 , , align="left", @ Quebec Nordiques ( 1975–76) , , 1–2–0 , - , 4, , W, , October 19, 1975, , 6–5 , , align="left", @ Cleveland Crusaders ( 1975–76) , , 2–2–0 , - , 5, , L, , October 23, 1975, , 0–4 , , align="left", @ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Summit (Houston)
The Lakewood Church Central Campus is the main facility of Lakewood Church, a non-denominational evangelical Christian megachurch in Houston, Texas, five miles southwest of Downtown Houston and next to Greenway Plaza. From 1975 to 2003, the building served as a multi-purpose sports arena for professional teams, notably the NBA's Houston Rockets. It was known as The Summit until 1998, when technology firm Compaq bought naming rights and dubbed it Compaq Center. That name was dropped when Toyota Center opened as a new and more advanced professional sports venue in the same city, and the building was leased to Lakewood Church. Seven years later, in 2010, the church bought the building outright. Construction of The Summit In 1971, the National Basketball Association's San Diego Rockets were purchased by new ownership group Texas Sports Investments, who moved the franchise to Houston. The city, however, lacked an indoor arena suitable to host a major sports franchise. The largest are ... [...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] |
Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics
The Ottawa Civics were a professional ice hockey team based out of Ottawa that played in the World Hockey Association. The team, which hastily adopted its identity in midseason when the Denver Spurs announced plans to sell the team and relocate to Ottawa, existed for approximately two weeks, folding after only seven games. Move to Ottawa The Denver Spurs began play in the Western Hockey League in 1968, and had been modestly successful in the minors before moving to the WHA in 1975. However, fans in Denver had been expecting a National Hockey League team after Spurs owner Ivan Mullenix won a conditional NHL expansion franchise to begin play in 1976-77, only to see those plans fizzle out. The Spurs were plagued by financial difficulties and poor attendance (fewer than 3,000 per game), widely attributed to the Denver fanbase rejecting the WHA as a major league. However, they were also dogged by rumours that the NHL was planning to move either the Kansas City Scouts or the league- ... [...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] |
1975–76 Cincinnati Stingers Season
The 1975–76 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' first season of operation in the World Hockey Association (WHA). Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results , - , 2, , W, , October 17, 1975, , 6–2 , , align="left", @ Calgary Cowboys ( 1975–76) , , 2–0–0 , - , 3, , L, , October 19, 1975, , 2–4 , , align="left", @ Edmonton Oilers ( 1975–76) , , 2–1–0 , - , 4, , L, , October 21, 1975, , 0–7 , , align="left", @ Winnipeg Jets ( 1975–76) , , 2–2–0 , - , 5, , W, , October 23, 1975, , 6–4 , , align="left", Edmonton Oilers ( 1975–76) , , 3–2–0 , - , 6, , W, , October 25, 1975, , 7–4 , , align="left", Houston Aeros ( 1975–76) , , 4–2–0 , - , 7, , W, , October 29, 1975, , 6–4 , , align="left", @ Minnesota Fighting Saints ( 1975–76) , , 5–2–0 , - , 8, , L, , October 30, 1975, , 0–4 , , align="left", @ Winnipeg Jets ( 1975–76) , , 5–3–0 , - , - , 9, , W, , November 1, 1975, , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cincinnati Stingers
The Cincinnati Stingers were an ice hockey team based in Cincinnati that played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979 and in the Central Hockey League during the 1979–80 season. Their home arena was Riverfront Coliseum. They are the only major league hockey team to have played in Cincinnati. History The Stingers franchise was awarded in 1974 as part of the WHA's ill-conceived attempt at expansion. They entered the league for the 1975–76 WHA season along with the Denver Spurs. Most of the league's existing teams were not financially stable, and franchise relocations were commonplace. The Stingers achieved enough stability that they were the only one of the WHA's five expansion teams that lasted through to the end of the league, but they were left out of the NHL–WHA merger in mid-1979. The WHA insisted on including all three of its surviving Canadian teams, though below-average attendance made it unlikely that the Stingers would have made the cut. The Stingers, a ... [...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] |
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] |
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 Quebec Nordiques Season
The 1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques fourth season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1974–75, earning 92 points and finishing on top of the Canadian Division in the regular season, and making it to the Avco Cup finals in the playoffs, where they were swept by the Houston Aeros. Quebec would have a very strong start to the season, and would battle with the Winnipeg Jets all season long on top of the Canadian Division. Quebec would finish the season with a franchise record 50 wins and 104 points, but would finish behind the Jets, who tied the Houston Aeros with the most points in the league at 106. The Nordiques scored a league high 371 goals, and finished with a very impressive record of 33–7–0 at home, tying the Aeros for the best home record in the league. Offensively, Quebec was led by Marc Tardif, who had the most goals and points in the league with 71 and 148 respectively, while his 77 assists tied teammate J. C. Tremblay for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
