1975–76 Montreal Canadiens Season
The 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 67th season. The Canadiens won their 19th Stanley Cup in club history. In addition to the regular NHL schedule, the Canadiens played an exhibition game against the powerful Soviet Red Army team, recording a 3–3 tie. Offseason Regular season Henri Richard's number 16 was retired December 10, 1975, by the Canadiens in his honour. Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , W, , October 8, 1975, , 9–0 , , align="left", Los Angeles Kings ( 1975–76) , , 1–0–0 , - , 2, , W, , October 9, 1975, , 9–4 , , align="left", @ Boston Bruins ( 1975–76) , , 2–0–0 , - , 3, , W, , October 11, 1975, , 7–2 , , align="left", St. Louis Blues ( 1975–76) , , 3–0–0 , - , 4, , L, , October 14, 1975, , 3–5 , , align="left", @ New York Islanders ( 1975–76) , , 3–1–0 , - , 5, , T, , October 18, 1975, , 2–2 , , align="left", Philadelphia Flyers ( 1975–76) , , 3–1 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Wales Conference
Wales ( ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the England–Wales border, east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic Sea to the south-west. , it had a population of 3.2 million. It has a total area of and over of Coastline of Wales, coastline. It is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon (), its highest summit. The country lies within the Temperate climate, north temperate zone and has a changeable, Oceanic climate, maritime climate. Its capital and largest city is Cardiff. A distinct Culture of Wales, Welsh culture emerged among the Celtic Britons after the End of Roman rule in Britain, Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century, and Wales was briefly united under Gruffudd ap Llywelyn in 1055. After over 200 years of war, the Conquest of Wales by Edward I, conquest of Wales by King Edward I o ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Henri Richard
Joseph Henri Richard (February 29, 1936 – March 6, 2020) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played centre with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1955 to 1975. He was nicknamed "Pocket Rocket" after his older brother, Canadiens' legend and fellow Hockey Hall of Famer Maurice "Rocket" Richard. Henri played his entire professional career with the Canadiens and won the Stanley Cup 11 times as a player, the most in NHL history. Richard and Bill Russell of the National Basketball Association are tied for the record of the most championships won by an athlete in a North American sports league. In 2017, Richard was named one of the ' 100 Greatest NHL Players' in history. Early life Henri Richard was born on February 29, 1936, in Montreal, the seventh of eight children of Alice (Laramée) and Onésime Richard. His father worked as a machinist for the Canadian Pacific Railway, specifically at the Angus Yards. His older brother Maurice R ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1975–76 Detroit Red Wings Season
The 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season was the 50th season of competition for the Detroit franchise and 42nd as the Red Wings. The Wings finished fourth in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs for the sixth straight year. Offseason Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , T, , October 8, 1975, , 1–1 , , align="left", St. Louis Blues ( 1975–76) , , 0–0–1 , - , 2, , L, , October 9, 1975, , 0–4 , , align="left", @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1975–76) , , 0–1–1 , - , 3, , L, , October 11, 1975, , 2–5 , , align="left", California Golden Seals ( 1975–76) , , 0–2–1 , - , 4, , T, , October 15, 1975, , 4–4 , , align="left", @ Chicago Black Hawks ( 1975–76) , , 0–2–2 , - , 5, , T, , October 16, 1975, , 2–2 , , align="left", Boston Bruins ( 1975–76) , , 0–2–3 , - , 6, , L, , October 18, 1975, , 1–6 , , align="left", @ Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1975–76) , , 0–3–3 , - ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The franchise is one of the so called Original Six teams of the league. Founded in 1926–27 NHL season, 1926, the team was known as the Detroit Cougars until 1929–30 NHL season, 1930. For the next two seasons, the team was named the Detroit Falcons, before changing their name to the Red Wings in 1932–33 NHL season, 1932. The Red Wings have won the most Stanley Cup championships of any NHL franchise based in the United States (11), and are third overall amongst active teams in total Stanley Cup championships, behind the Montreal Canadiens (24) and Toronto Maple Leafs (13). The Wings played their home games at Joe Louis Arena from 1979 until 2017, after playing for 52 years at Olympia Stadium. T ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins Season
The 1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their ninth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division, as they had in 1974–75. Despite strong seasons by Pierre Larouche, who set new club records in goals scored in a season (53) and points in a season (111), Jean Pronovost and Syl Apps Jr. (who set a new club record for assists in a season with 67) the Penguins powerful offense scored a meagre three goals in three games against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the preliminary round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, ending their season. Regular season Division standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1 , , Oct 7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–2 , , Washington Capitals , , Capital Centre , , 1–0–0 , , 2 , - , 2 , , Oct 11 , , Washington Capitals , , 5–7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena , , 2–0–0 , , 4 , - , 3 , , Oct 15 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 8–4 , , Toronto Maple Leafs , , Maple L ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team has played its home games at PPG Paints Arena since 2010, and has previously played at the Civic Arena (Pittsburgh), Civic Arena, which was better known by its nickname "the Igloo". The Penguins are affiliated with two minor league teams – the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL. Founded during the 1967 NHL expansion, 1967 expansion, the Penguins have qualified for six Stanley Cup Finals, winning the Stanley Cup five times – in 1990–91 NHL season, 1991, 1991–92 NHL season, 1992, 2008–09 NHL season, 2009, 2015–16 NHL season, 2016, and 2016–17 NHL season, 2017. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, the Penguins are tied for the most List o ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers Season
The 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' ninth season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Flyers reached the Stanley Cup Finals for the third consecutive year, but they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in a four-game sweep. Regular season The Flyers recorded the best record in team history (points wise) with a record of 51–13–16 in 1975–76. They also tied the record set by the 1929–30 Boston Bruins for most consecutive home ice wins, with 20. The 1975–76 Flyers continue to hold the all-time records for most regulation wins at home The LCB line, featuring Reggie Leach at right-wing, Bobby Clarke at center, and Bill Barber at left-wing, set an NHL record for goals by a single line with 141 (Leach 61, Clarke 30, Barber 50). Clarke, on his way to a third Hart Trophy, set a club record for points in one season with 119. The highlight of the season had no bearing on the season standings. On January 11 at the Spectrum, the Flyers, as part ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia), Wells Fargo Center in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, an indoor arena they share with the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Philadelphia Wings (2018–), Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Part of the 1967 NHL expansion, the Flyers are the first of the expansion teams in the post-Original Six era to win the Stanley Cup, victorious in 1974 Stanley Cup Finals, 1973–74 and again in 1975 Stanley Cup Finals, 1974–75. The Flyers' all-time Point (ice hockey), points percentage of 56.8% () is the fourth-best in the NHL, behind only the Vegas Golden Knights, Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins. Additionally, the Flyers hav ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1975–76 New York Islanders Season
The 1975–76 New York Islanders season was the fourth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. Offseason Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , T, , October 8, 1975, , 1–1 , , align="left", @ Kansas City Scouts ( 1975–76) , , 0–0–1 , - , 2, , W, , October 11, 1975, , 7–0 , , align="left", Los Angeles Kings ( 1975–76) , , 1–0–1 , - , 3, , T, , October 12, 1975, , 3–3 , , align="left", @ Boston Bruins ( 1975–76) , , 1–0–2 , - , 4, , W, , October 14, 1975, , 5–3 , , align="left", Montreal Canadiens ( 1975–76) , , 2–0–2 , - , 5, , W, , October 17, 1975, , 2–0 , , align="left", @ Atlanta Flames ( 1975–76) , , 3–0–2 , - , 6, , L, , October 18, 1975, , 2–5 , , align="left", Boston Bruins ( 1975–76) , , 3–1–2 , - , 7, , T, , October 21, 1975, , 5–5 , , align="left", Vancouver Canucks ( 1975–76) , , 3–1–3 , - , 8, , W, , October 23, 1975, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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New York Islanders
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at UBS Arena. The Islanders are one of three NHL franchises in the New York metropolitan area, along with the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers, and their fanbase resides primarily on Long Island. The team was founded in 1972–73 NHL season, 1972 as part of the NHL's maneuvers to keep a team from rival league World Hockey Association (WHA) out of the newly built Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in suburban Uniondale, New York. After two years of building up the team's roster, they found almost instant success by securing 14 straight playoff berths starting with their third season. The Islanders won four consecutive Stanley Cup championships between 1980 Stanley Cup Finals, 1980 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1975–76 Boston Bruins Season
The 1975–76 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 52nd season in the NHL. The season involved trading Phil Esposito to the New York Rangers, while a knee injury limited Bobby Orr to 10 games. Offseason NHL Draft Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 9, 1975, , 4–9 , , align="left", Montreal Canadiens ( 1975–76) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , T, , October 12, 1975, , 3–3 , , align="left", New York Islanders ( 1975–76) , , 0–1–1 , - , 3, , T, , October 16, 1975, , 2–2 , , align="left", @ Detroit Red Wings ( 1975–76) , , 0–1–2 , - , 4, , W, , October 18, 1975, , 5–2 , , align="left", @ New York Islanders ( 1975–76) , , 1–1–2 , - , 5, , W, , October 19, 1975, , 3–0 , , align="left", Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1975–76) , , 2–1–2 , - , 6, , L, , October 23, 1975, , 2–3 , , align="left", Kansas City Scouts ( 1975–76) , , 2–2–2 , - , 7, , L, , October 25, 1975, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |