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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] |
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] |
Capital Centre (Landover, Maryland)
The Capital Centre (later USAir Arena and US Airways Arena) was an indoor arena in the eastern United States, located in Landover, Maryland, a suburb east of Washington, D.C. The seating capacity was 18,756 for basketball and 18,130 for ice hockey, hockey. Opened in late 1973, it closed in March 2002, and was demolished that December. History In 1964, Abe Pollin became the owner of the National Basketball Association's Washington Wizards, Baltimore Bullets and wanted to reconnect the sport to the DC region. Pollin announced plans to build a $18 million multi-purpose sports arena in the Maryland beltway in 1972. Ground-breaking of the arena took place on August 24 of that year. The construction lasted for 15 months before the arena opened on December 2, 1973. It was located just outside (east) of the Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway), Capital Beltway (Interstate 495) at exit 16, less than a mile (1.6 km) southeast of FedExField, the home of the Washington Commanders of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Buffalo Memorial Auditorium
Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, colloquially known as The Aud, was a multipurpose indoor arena in downtown Buffalo, New York. Opened on October 14, 1940, it was home to the Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball, Canisius Golden Griffins (National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA), the Buffalo Bisons (AHL), Buffalo Bisons (American Hockey League, AHL), the Atlanta Hawks, Buffalo Bisons (National Basketball League (United States), NBL), the Buffalo Braves (National Basketball Association, NBA), the Buffalo Sabres (National Hockey League, NHL), the Toronto-Buffalo Royals (World Team Tennis, WTT), the Buffalo Stallions (Major Soccer League, MISL), the Buffalo Bandits (Major Indoor Lacrosse League, MILL), the Buffalo Blizzard (National Professional Soccer League II, NPSL) and the Buffalo Stampede (RHI), Buffalo Stampede (Roller Hockey International, RHI). It also hosted events such as college basketball, concerts, professional wrestling and boxing. The venue was closed in 1996 aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1975–76 Buffalo Sabres Season
The 1975–76 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' Buffalo Sabres seasons, sixth Season (sports), season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Offseason Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , W, , October 9, 1975, , 4–0 , , align="left", Detroit Red Wings (1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season, 1975–76) , , 1–0–0 , - , 2, , W, , October 12, 1975, , 8–3 , , align="left", Toronto Maple Leafs (1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season, 1975–76) , , 2–0–0 , - , 3, , W, , October 16, 1975, , 7–1 , , align="left", Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Black Hawks (1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season, 1975–76) , , 3–0–0 , - , 4, , W, , October 18, 1975, , 5–3 , , align="left", @ St. Louis Blues (1975–76 St. Louis Blues season, 1975–76) , , 4–0–0 , - , 5, , W, , October 19, 1975, , 5–4 , , align="left", Washington Capitals (1975–76 Washington Capitals season, 1975–76) , , 5–0–0 , - , 6, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Met Center
The Met Center was an indoor arena that stood in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States, a suburb of Minneapolis. The arena, which was completed in 1967 by Minnesota Ice, just to the north of Metropolitan Stadium, seated 15,784. It was the home of the Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1967 to 1993. For its first 15 years, its official name was the Metropolitan Sports Center; the more familiar shorter name was adopted in 1982. The Met's other tenants included the ABA's Minnesota Muskies, which played just one season before moving to Miami for the 1968–69 season. The league responded by moving the defending champion Pittsburgh Pipers to Bloomington, but the Pipers left to return to Pittsburgh after the season. The NASL's Minnesota Kicks played two indoor seasons at the Met from 1979 to 1981. The Minnesota Strikers of the Major Soccer League (MSL) played indoor soccer at the Met Center from 1984 to 1988. The Boys' High School Hockey Tournament w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1975–76 Minnesota North Stars Season
The 1975–76 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' ninth season. Coached by Ted Harris, the team compiled a record of 20–53–7 for 47 points, to finish the regular season 4th in the Smythe Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs. Offseason Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 8, 1975, , 2–3 , , align="left", Vancouver Canucks ( 1975–76) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , L, , October 11, 1975, , 5–9 , , align="left", Philadelphia Flyers ( 1975–76) , , 0–2–0 , - , 3, , W, , October 15, 1975, , 4–1 , , align="left", California Golden Seals ( 1975–76) , , 1–2–0 , - , 4, , L, , October 18, 1975, , 1–3 , , align="left", Chicago Black Hawks ( 1975–76) , , 1–3–0 , - , 5, , L, , October 19, 1975, , 2–3 , , align="left", @ Chicago Black Hawks ( 1975–76) , , 1–4–0 , - , 6, , L, , October 22, 1975, , 2–4 , , align="left", @ California Golden Seals ( 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Forum (Inglewood, California)
The Kia Forum, also known as Los Angeles Forum and formerly Great Western Forum, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Inglewood, California, United States, adjacent to Los Angeles. Located on West Manchester Boulevard, with Pincay Drive to the south and between Kareem Court and Prairie Avenue to the east and west, it is north of SoFi Stadium and the Hollywood Park Casino, and about east of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Forum opened on December 30, 1967. Architect Charles Luckman's vision was realized by engineers Carl Johnson and Svend Nielsen. It was a groundbreaking structure without extensive internal support pillars that was unique in an indoor arena the size of the Forum. The Kia Forum's roof, a cable-suspended structure, has a diameter of approximately 407 feet. From 1967 to 1999, the Forum was home to the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL) before both teams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1975–76 Los Angeles Kings Season
The 1975–76 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' ninth season in the National Hockey League. Offseason The Kings were coming off their most successful season ever, built largely on the strength of their defense and goaltending. They ranked second in fewest goals allowed in the 1974–75 season, but tied for ninth in goals scored. In addition, while their penalty killing was excellent, their power play ranked in the lower third of the league. Their early round playoff upset by Toronto (where the Kings scored only six goals in three games) prompted them to make one of the biggest trades in club history. High scoring superstar Marcel Dionne was in a contract dispute with the Detroit Red Wings and was available to a team that would meet his salary demands. So to bolster the offense, the Kings traded veteran defenseman and team captain Terry Harper and tough guy forward Dan Maloney along with draft picks to the Detroit Red Wings for future hall of famer Dionne and defenseman B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
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] |
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] |
