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1977–78 Buffalo Sabres Season
The 1977–78 NHL season, 1977–78 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' Buffalo Sabres seasons, eighth Season (sports), season of operation for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970. Offseason Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , W, , October 13, 1977, , 3–2 , , align="left", New York Islanders (1977–78 New York Islanders season, 1977–78) , , 1–0–0 , - , 2, , W, , October 15, 1977, , 5–2 , , align="left", @ Toronto Maple Leafs (1977–78 Toronto Maple Leafs season, 1977–78) , , 2–0–0 , - , 3, , L, , October 16, 1977, , 0–2 , , align="left", Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Black Hawks (1977–78 Chicago Black Hawks season, 1977–78) , , 2–1–0 , - , 4, , T, , October 19, 1977, , 2–2 , , align="left", @ Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Black Hawks (1977–78 Chicago Black Hawks season, 1977–78) , , 2–1–1 , - , 5, , W, , October 20, 1977, , 7–5 , , al ... [...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] |
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] |
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] |
1977–78 Boston Bruins Season
The 1977–78 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 54th season in the NHL. The Bruins advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals for the second straight season only to be defeated again by their rivals, the Montreal Canadiens. The season featured the memorable moment of John Wensink challenging the entire Minnesota North Stars bench to a fight during a December contest. Offseason NHL Draft Regular season The 1977–78 Bruins set an NHL record (unbroken as of 2023) by having 11 different skaters score 20 goals or more in a season. The eleven skaters are: * Peter McNab * Terry O'Reilly * Bobby Schmautz *Stan Jonathan * Jean Ratelle * Rick Middleton * Wayne Cashman * Gregg Sheppard * Brad Park * Don Marcotte * Bob Miller Season standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , T, , October 13, 1977, , 2–2 , , align="left", Atlanta Flames ( 1977–78) , , 0–0–1 , - , 2, , L, , October 15, 1977, , 1–3 , , align="left", @ New York Islanders ( 1977–7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins 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 team has been in existence since 1924–25 NHL season, 1924, making them the National Hockey League all-time results, third-oldest active team in the NHL, and the oldest in the United States. The Bruins are one of the "Original Six" NHL teams, along with the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs. They have won six Stanley Cup championships, tied for fourth-most of any team with the Blackhawks (trailing the Canadiens, Maple Leafs, and Red Wings, with 24, 13, and 11, respectively), and tied for second-most for an NHL team based in the United States. The Bruins have also won the Presidents' Trophy four times, with their most recent win in 2022–23 NHL season, 2022–23 having amas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977–78 Montreal Canadiens Season
The 1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 69th season. The Canadiens won their third straight Stanley Cup, and 21st overall. Offseason Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , W, , October 12, 1977, , 7–3 , , align="left", Minnesota North Stars ( 1977–78) , , 1–0–0 , - , 2, , W, , October 15, 1977, , 5–0 , , align="left", New York Rangers ( 1977–78) , , 2–0–0 , - , 3, , W, , October 16, 1977, , 2–0 , , align="left", @ Boston Bruins ( 1977–78) , , 3–0–0 , - , 4, , W, , October 19, 1977, , 5–3 , , align="left", @ Washington Capitals ( 1977–78) , , 4–0–0 , - , 5, , T, , October 20, 1977, , 2–2 , , align="left", @ Detroit Red Wings ( 1977–78) , , 4–0–1 , - , 6, , W, , October 23, 1977, , 6–2 , , align="left", @ New York Rangers ( 1977–78) , , 5–0–1 , - , 7, , W, , October 24, 1977, , 5–1 , , align="left", Washington Capitals ( 1977–78) , , 6� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. Since 1996, the team has played its home games at the Bell Centre, originally known as the Molson Centre. The Canadiens previously played at the Montreal Forum, which housed the team for seven decades and all but their first two Stanley Cup championships. Founded in 1909, the Canadiens are the oldest continuously operating professional ice hockey team worldwide, and the only existing NHL club to predate the History of the National Hockey League, founding of the league. One of the earliest Major professional sports teams in the United States and Canada, North American professional sports franchises, the Canadiens' history predates that of every other Canad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977–78 Minnesota North Stars Season
The 1977–78 Minnesota North Stars season was the 11th season for the North Stars. The North Stars were in financial trouble, and at season's end had the worst record in the league at 18–53–9. In June 1978, with both the North Stars and the Cleveland Barons on the verge of folding, the league approved an arrangement in which the two teams were permitted to merge under the ownership of Barons owner George Gund III. The merged franchise continued as the Minnesota North Stars, but assumed the Barons' old place in the Adams Division. Offseason NHL draft Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 12, 1977, , 3–7 , , align="left", @ Montreal Canadiens( 1977–78) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , L, , October 15, 1977, , 3–5 , , align="left", Vancouver Canucks( 1977–78) , , 0–2–0 , - , 3, , L, , October 19, 1977, , 1–5 , , align="left", @ Atlanta Flames( 1977–78) , , 0–3–0 , - , 4, , L, , Oc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white. The North Stars played 2,062 regular season games and made the NHL playoffs 17 times, including two Stanley Cup Finals appearances, but were unable to win the Stanley Cup, losing to the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins in 1981 and 1991, respectively. After the 1992–93 season, the franchise moved to Dallas, and the team was renamed the Dallas Stars. History Beginnings On March 11, 1965, NHL President Clarence Campbell announced that the league would expand to 12 teams from six by creating a new six-team division for the 1967–68 season. In response to the announcement, a partnership of nine men, led by Walter Bush, Jr., Robert Ridder, and John Driscoll, was formed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977–78 Colorado Rockies Season
The 1977–78 Colorado Rockies season was the fourth season of the franchise, and second as the Rockies. Despite winning only 19 games and finishing 21 games below .500, they finished runners-up in the weak Smythe Division and secured a playoff berth under the format in effect at the time. It was their first playoff appearance in franchise history, and the only one they would make while in Denver. Offseason Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Playoffs The Rockies played a best-of-three preliminary round series against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers would sweep the series in two-straight games. Schedule and results Regular season , - , 1, , October 14, 1977, , 4–4 , , align="left", Vancouver Canucks ( 1977–78) , , 0–0–1 , , , - , 2, , October 15, 1977, , 3–3 , , align="left", @ Chicago Black Hawks ( 1977–78) , , 0–0–2 , , , - , 3, , October 19, 1977, , 4–5 , , align="left", @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1977–78) , , 0–1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colorado Rockies (NHL)
The Colorado Rockies were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) that played in Denver from 1976 to 1982. They were founded as the Kansas City Scouts, an expansion team that began play in the NHL in the 1974–75 season. The Scouts moved from Kansas City, Missouri, to Denver for the 1976–77 season. After six seasons in Denver, the franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, for the 1982–83 season and was renamed the New Jersey Devils. Denver went without an NHL team until the Quebec Nordiques relocated to become the Colorado Avalanche following the 1994–95 season. The Colorado Rockies, an unrelated Major League Baseball (MLB) expansion team also based in Denver, began play in 1993. History Ivan Mullenix, owner of the Central Hockey League's Denver Spurs, had been awarded a "conditional" NHL franchise for the 1976–77 season. With McNichols Sports Arena already completed by 1975, he looked to enter the NHL a year early, and the league ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
