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1976–77 Detroit Red Wings Season
The 1976–77 Detroit Red Wings season was the 51st season for the Detroit franchise, 45th as the Red Wings. The Red Wings failed to qualify to the playoffs for the seventh straight year. Offseason Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , T, , October 7, 1976, , 3–3 , , align="left", Washington Capitals ( 1976–77) , , 0–0–1 , - , 2, , W, , October 9, 1976, , 4–0 , , align="left", Buffalo Sabres ( 1976–77) , , 1–0–1 , - , 3, , L, , October 12, 1976, , 2–4 , , align="left", Montreal Canadiens ( 1976–77) , , 1–1–1 , - , 4, , L, , October 16, 1976, , 3–4 , , align="left", @ Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1976–77) , , 1–2–1 , - , 5, , L, , October 17, 1976, , 4–7 , , align="left", @ Philadelphia Flyers ( 1976–77) , , 1–3–1 , - , 6, , W, , October 22, 1976, , 5–0 , , align="left", New York Islanders ( 1976–77) , , 2–3–1 , - , 7, , L, , October 23, 1976, , 2–4 , , align=" ... [...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] |
1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins Season
The 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their tenth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division for the third season in a row. In the playoffs, the Penguins were eliminated in the first round. Changes occurred in management and ownership. In December 1976, Baz Bastien replaced Wren Blair as the club's general manager. The club was sold to shopping mall magnate Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. in February 1977. Regular season Despite the fact that Pierre Larouche, Jean Pronovost and Syl Apps were unable to reproduce their franchise record-setting offensive output of the previous season the team finished with a similar regular season record on the strength of improved defensive prowess and the goaltending of Dunc Wilson and Denis Herron, who was re-acquired from the Kansas City Scouts in the off-season. General Manager Wren Blair, who had been part of the ownership group which bought the club from the NHL in July 1975 until February 1976, was remove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976–77 New York Rangers Season
The 1976–77 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 51st season. The Rangers placed fourth in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs. The Rangers had a better regular season record than two playoff teams and the league would change the rules in the following season to place the top twelve teams in the playoffs, regardless of division. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1 , , 6 , , Minnesota North Stars , , 6–5 , , 1–0–0 , - , 2 , , 8 , , @ Colorado Rockies , , 5–3 , , 2–0–0 , - , 3 , , 9 , , @ St. Louis Blues , , 2–1 , , 2–1–0 , - , 4 , , 12 , , @ Minnesota North Stars , , 10–4 , , 3–1–0 , - , 5 , , 13 , , Boston Bruins , , 5–1 , , 3–2–0 , - , 6 , , 16 , , @ Montreal Canadiens , , 7–4 , , 3–3–0 , - , 7 , , 17 , , Colorado Rockies , , 4–3 , , 4–3–0 , - , 8 , , 20 , , Los Angeles Kings , , 4–2 , , 4–4–0 , - , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers 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 Madison Square Garden, an arena they share with the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). They are one of three NHL franchises located in the New York metropolitan area; the others being the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders. Founded in 1926 by Tex Rickard, the Rangers are one of the Original Six teams that competed in the NHL before its 1967 NHL expansion, 1967 expansion, along with the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. The team attained success early on under the guidance of Lester Patrick, who coached a team containing Frank Boucher, Murray Murdoch, and Bun Cook, Bun and Bill Cook to win the Stanley Cup in only their second s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks Season
The 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' 51st season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 32–30–18 record in 1975–76, earning 82 points, and finishing in first place in the Smythe Division. In the playoffs, the Black Hawks were quickly swept out in four games by the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL quarter-finals. During the off-season, the Hawks made a big free agent signing, as the club signed eight time Norris Trophy winner Bobby Orr. Orr missed the majority of the 1975–76 due to a knee injury, as he was limited to ten games in his final season with the Boston Bruins. The team also named Keith Magnuson to become a tri-captain, joining Stan Mikita and Pit Martin in that role. The NHL also made a few changes, as the Kansas City Scouts were relocated to Denver, Colorado, and renamed the Colorado Rockies, while the California Seals moved to Cleveland, Ohio, and were renamed the Cleveland Barons. The Black Hawks got off to a solid start to the sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The Blackhawks have won six Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926. They are one of the "Original Six" NHL teams, along with the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers. Since the 1994–95 NHL season, 1994-95 season, the team has played its home games at the United Center, which they share with the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls; both teams previously played at the now-demolished Chicago Stadium. The Blackhawks' original owner was Frederic McLaughlin, a "hands-on" owner who fired many coaches during his ownership and led the team to win two Stanley Cup titles in 1934 Stanley Cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs Season
The 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 60th season, 50th as the ''Maple Leafs''. The Leafs finished in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 33 wins, 32 losses and 15 ties for 81 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the preliminary round 2–1 before falling to the Philadelphia Flyers in six games in the Quarter-finals. Regular season On February 2, 1977, Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Ian Turnbull would be the first player in NHL history to score five goals on five shots. Season standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 5, 1976, , 2–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @ Colorado Rockies ( 1976–77) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , W, , October 9, 1976, , 7–5 , , style="text-align:left;", Boston Bruins ( 1976–77) , , 1–1–0 , - , 3, , T, , October 13, 1976, , 4–4 , , style="text-align:left;", Los Angeles Kings ( 1976–77) , , 1–1–1 , - , 4, , L, , Oc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The club is owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, a company that owns several professional sports teams in the city, while the team's broadcasting rights are split between BCE Inc. and Rogers Communications. The club was founded as the Toronto Arenas for the inaugural 1917–18 NHL season and rebranded to the Toronto St. Patricks after two years. Conn Smythe renamed the franchise to the Maple Leafs after buying it in 1927. The team played home games at the Mutual Street Arena for its first 14 seasons before moving to Maple Leaf Gardens in 1931. Since February 1999, the Maple Leafs play at Scotiabank Arena, which was formerly known as ''Air Canada Centre.'' Toronto has won more S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976–77 Los Angeles Kings Season
The 1976–77 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' tenth season in the National Hockey League. Offseason Regular season The 1976–77 season was similar to the year before for the Kings. Dionne continued to lead the offense, the defense was unspectacular but solid, but it was a season of roster turnover as some aging veterans departed (e.g. Bob Nevin, Mike Corrigan) and others lost significant time to injuries (Larry Brown, Juha Widing, Sheldon Kannegiesser). Youngsters like Glen Goldup, Lorne Stamler, and Steve Clippingdale struggled although second year defenseman Gary Sargent was solid. The Kings added Dave Schultz (the "Hammer") to replace Dan Maloney who left in the Dionne trade for toughness, but it took nearly all season for the roster to gell. In addition, backup goalie Gary Edwards struggled and was eventually traded for Gary Simmons; he was not the answer either, so #1 goalie Rogie Vachon was overworked. The Kings were also stuck behind the Montreal Canadiens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The team was founded on June 5, 1967, after Jack Kent Cooke was awarded an NHL expansion franchise for Los Angeles on February 9, 1966, becoming one of the six teams that began play as part of the 1967 NHL expansion. The team plays its home games at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, their home since the start of the 1999–2000 NHL season, 1999–2000 season. Prior to that, the Kings played for 32 years at The Forum (Inglewood, California), the Forum in Inglewood, California, a suburb of the Greater Los Angeles area. During the 1970s and early 1980s, the Kings had many years marked by impressive play in the regular season only to be washed out by early playoff exits. Their highlights in those years included the strong goaltending o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976–77 New York Islanders Season
The 1976–77 New York Islanders season was the fifth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. Offseason Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , W, , October 7, 1976, , 3–0 , , align="left", @ Philadelphia Flyers ( 1976–77) , , 1–0–0 , - , 2, , W, , October 9, 1976, , 2–1 , , align="left", Chicago Black Hawks ( 1976–77) , , 2–0–0 , - , 3, , W, , October 12, 1976, , 7–0 , , align="left", Atlanta Flames ( 1976–77) , , 3–0–0 , - , 4, , W, , October 13, 1976, , 4–3 , , align="left", @ Buffalo Sabres ( 1976–77) , , 4–0–0 , - , 5, , T, , October 16, 1976, , 4–4 , , align="left", Cleveland Barons ( 1976–77) , , 4–0–1 , - , 6, , W, , October 19, 1976, , 6–1 , , align="left", Vancouver Canucks ( 1976–77) , , 5–0–1 , - , 7, , L, , October 22, 1976, , 0–5 , , align="left", @ Detroit Red Wings ( 1976–77) , , 5–1–1 , - , 8, , W, , October 23, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
