1970–71 California Golden Seals season
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The 1970–71 California Golden Seals
season
was the Seals' fourth in the NHL, but their first as the Golden Seals. Oakland Athletics
owner Charlie O. Finley bought the team in the offseason for approximately $4,500,000. He announced that the name of the team was being changed to Bay Area Seals, but two games into the season changed it again to California Golden Seals, in an attempt to draw fans from across the state of California
, in particular from nearby San Francisco. Along with the name change came new green and gold colours, and a new logo and uniforms.
Several other changes occurred in the Seals' front office after Finley bought the team. Unhappy, General Manager Frank Selke Jr. quit in October 1970. His replacement, Bill Torrey
, lasted only a month before resigning himself. Coach Fred Glover took over the responsibilities of General Manager after Torrey's departure in November.
Amidst the shake-up of the Seals from a business point of view the on-ice performance of the team suffered greatly. The team won only 20 games, and had but 45 points, last in the NHL. It was the worst season in their history up to that point in time.
Captain Ted Hampson
was traded to the Minnesota North Stars
late in the season, and was replaced by Carol Vadnais
.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Seals. Stats reflect time with the Seals only. ‡Traded mid-season
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Howie Menard
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Brian Perry
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Paul Andrea
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California Golden Seals
The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of...
season
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was the Seals' fourth in the NHL, but their first as the Golden Seals. Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
owner Charlie O. Finley bought the team in the offseason for approximately $4,500,000. He announced that the name of the team was being changed to Bay Area Seals, but two games into the season changed it again to California Golden Seals, in an attempt to draw fans from across the state of California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, in particular from nearby San Francisco. Along with the name change came new green and gold colours, and a new logo and uniforms.
Several other changes occurred in the Seals' front office after Finley bought the team. Unhappy, General Manager Frank Selke Jr. quit in October 1970. His replacement, Bill Torrey
Bill Torrey
William A. Torrey was a General Manager and executive in the National Hockey League, most famous for building up the expansion New York Islanders into a dynasty that won four consecutive Stanley Cups...
, lasted only a month before resigning himself. Coach Fred Glover took over the responsibilities of General Manager after Torrey's departure in November.
Amidst the shake-up of the Seals from a business point of view the on-ice performance of the team suffered greatly. The team won only 20 games, and had but 45 points, last in the NHL. It was the worst season in their history up to that point in time.
Captain Ted Hampson
Ted Hampson
Edward George "Tick" Hampson was a National Hockey League centre during the 1960s and 70s.-Career:...
was traded to the Minnesota North Stars
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...
late in the season, and was replaced by Carol Vadnais
Carol Vadnais
Carol Marcel Vadnais is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played seventeen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1966–67 until 1982–83...
.
Amateur draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College/junior/club team |
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| 1 | 10. | Chris Oddleifson Chris Oddleifson Christopher Roy Oddleifson is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League from 1972 until 1981... |
Winnipeg Jets (WCHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 2 | 19. | Pete Laframboise Pete Laframboise Peter Alfred Laframboise was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Laframboise played for the National Hockey League California Golden Seals, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals in the 1970s... |
Ottawa 67's Ottawa 67's The Ottawa 67’s are a junior ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They have played in the Ontario Hockey League since 1967, Canada's centennial year. The current coach is Chris Byrne.-History:... (OHA Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 3 | 33. | Randy Rota Randy Rota Randolph Frank Rota is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 212 games in the National Hockey League and 90 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Kansas City Scouts, Colorado Rockies, and Edmonton Oilers.-External links:... |
Calgary Centennials Calgary Centennials Calgary Buffaloes redirects here. For the former Alberta Junior Hockey League team of the same name, see Calgary Buffaloes The Calgary Centennials were a junior ice hockey team that played in the Western Canada Hockey League from 1966–1977... (WCHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 4 | 47. | Ted McAneeley Ted McAneeley Edward Joseph McAneeley is a retired National Hockey League and World Hockey Association player.-External links:... |
Edmonton Oil Kings Edmonton Oil Kings This article refers to the original Oil Kings franchises that existed until 1978. For the current team that began play in 2007, see Edmonton Oil Kings... (WCHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 5 | 61. | Ray Gibbs | Charlottetown (Senior) | |
| 6 | 75. | Doug Moyes | Sorel Black Hawks (QMJHL Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... ) |
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| 7 | 88. | Terry Murray Terry Murray Terry Rodney Murray is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player, and current head coach of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings... |
Ottawa 67's Ottawa 67's The Ottawa 67’s are a junior ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They have played in the Ontario Hockey League since 1967, Canada's centennial year. The current coach is Chris Byrne.-History:... (OHA Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 8 | 100. | Alan Henry | University of North Dakota University of North Dakota The University of North Dakota is a public university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota, UND is the oldest and largest university in the state and enrolls over 14,000 students. ... (NCAA) |
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 10, 1970 | 3–5 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1970–71 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season The 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season was Gordie Howe's final season with the Red Wings. Ned Harkness was hired as coach in 1970 and was promoted to general manager midway through the season. His background was a successful college hockey coach. He tried to force his two-way style of play on a... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | L | October 11, 1970 | 1–5 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1970–71 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fifth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a first place finish in the East Division in 1968-69, as they had a team record 45 victories and 99 points... ) |
0–2–0 |
| 3 | L | October 16, 1970 | 1–5 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1970–71 1970–71 Boston Bruins season The 1970–71 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 47th season in the NHL.-Offseason:*Bobby Orr signed the NHL’s first one million dollar contract .-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
0–3–0 |
| 4 | L | October 17, 1970 | 1–6 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season The 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in fifth place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
0–4–0 |
| 5 | L | October 20, 1970 | 1–2 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1970–71 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season The 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' first in the NHL. They joined the league on May 22, 1970, along with the Buffalo Sabres. After not being awarded an expansion team in 1967 when the league added six teams, Vancouver finally joined the NHL in 1970 for a price of $6 million... ) |
0–5–0 |
| 6 | T | October 21, 1970 | 2–2 | St. Louis Blues (1970–71 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season The 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season was the St. Louis Blues' 4th season in the National Hockey League .The Blues began the 1970–71 season with high hopes after making a trip to the stanley cup in the 1969–70 season. They purchased Christian Bordeleau from the Montreal Canadiens, who led the team in... ) |
0–5–1 |
| 7 | L | October 23, 1970 | 1–3 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1970–71 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fourth season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
0–6–1 |
| 8 | T | October 25, 1970 | 2–2 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1970–71 1970–71 New York Rangers season The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
0–6–2 |
| 9 | L | October 28, 1970 | 2–3 | @ St. Louis Blues (1970–71 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season The 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season was the St. Louis Blues' 4th season in the National Hockey League .The Blues began the 1970–71 season with high hopes after making a trip to the stanley cup in the 1969–70 season. They purchased Christian Bordeleau from the Montreal Canadiens, who led the team in... ) |
0–7–2 |
| 10 | W | October 30, 1970 | 6–1 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1970–71 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season The 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' first season in the National Hockey League.The Sabres had the first pick in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, which they used to select Gilbert Perreault. Led by Perreault's 38 goals, the Sabres would 24–39–15, ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit... ) |
1–7–2 |
| 11 | W | November 4, 1970 | 3–1 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1970–71 1970–71 New York Rangers season The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
2–7–2 |
| 12 | W | November 6, 1970 | 8–4 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-fourth season of the franchise, forty-fourth as the Maple Leafs. Norm Ullman ranked sixth in the league in the scoring with 85 points. The Leafs placed fourth in the East to qualify for the playoffs... ) |
3–7–2 |
| 13 | W | November 11, 1970 | 2–0 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1970–71 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season The 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 62nd season. After missing the playoffs in the previous season, the team rebounded to place third in the East Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
4–7–2 |
| 14 | L | November 13, 1970 | 2–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1970–71 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season The 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' first season in the National Hockey League.The Sabres had the first pick in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, which they used to select Gilbert Perreault. Led by Perreault's 38 goals, the Sabres would 24–39–15, ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit... ) |
4–8–2 |
| 15 | L | November 14, 1970 | 1–6 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1970–71 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fourth season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
4–9–2 |
| 16 | W | November 15, 1970 | 2–1 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1970–71 1970–71 Boston Bruins season The 1970–71 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 47th season in the NHL.-Offseason:*Bobby Orr signed the NHL’s first one million dollar contract .-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
5–9–2 |
| 17 | L | November 17, 1970 | 1–5 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1970–71 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season The 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 62nd season. After missing the playoffs in the previous season, the team rebounded to place third in the East Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
5–10–2 |
| 18 | L | November 19, 1970 | 2–6 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fourth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke suffered no sophomore slump as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1970–71. He was, however, held scoreless in the playoffs as the Flyers were swept in four... ) |
5–11–2 |
| 19 | L | November 21, 1970 | 3–5 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-fourth season of the franchise, forty-fourth as the Maple Leafs. Norm Ullman ranked sixth in the league in the scoring with 85 points. The Leafs placed fourth in the East to qualify for the playoffs... ) |
5–12–2 |
| 20 | L | November 22, 1970 | 0–9 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1970–71 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fifth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a first place finish in the East Division in 1968-69, as they had a team record 45 victories and 99 points... ) |
5–13–2 |
| 21 | L | November 25, 1970 | 1–3 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season The 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in fifth place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
5–14–2 |
| 22 | L | November 27, 1970 | 2–3 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
5–15–2 |
| 23 | W | November 29, 1970 | 2–1 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1970–71 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season The 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' first season in the National Hockey League.The Sabres had the first pick in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, which they used to select Gilbert Perreault. Led by Perreault's 38 goals, the Sabres would 24–39–15, ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit... ) |
6–15–2 |
| 24 | L | December 2, 1970 | 2–3 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
6–16–2 |
| 25 | L | December 4, 1970 | 0–4 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fourth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke suffered no sophomore slump as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1970–71. He was, however, held scoreless in the playoffs as the Flyers were swept in four... ) |
6–17–2 |
| 26 | W | December 9, 1970 | 6–1 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1970–71 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season The 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' first in the NHL. They joined the league on May 22, 1970, along with the Buffalo Sabres. After not being awarded an expansion team in 1967 when the league added six teams, Vancouver finally joined the NHL in 1970 for a price of $6 million... ) |
7–17–2 |
| 27 | L | December 11, 1970 | 1–2 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1970–71 1970–71 New York Rangers season The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
7–18–2 |
| 28 | L | December 12, 1970 | 2–5 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1970–71 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season The 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' first in the NHL. They joined the league on May 22, 1970, along with the Buffalo Sabres. After not being awarded an expansion team in 1967 when the league added six teams, Vancouver finally joined the NHL in 1970 for a price of $6 million... ) |
7–19–2 |
| 29 | W | December 16, 1970 | 4–2 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1970–71 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season The 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season was Gordie Howe's final season with the Red Wings. Ned Harkness was hired as coach in 1970 and was promoted to general manager midway through the season. His background was a successful college hockey coach. He tried to force his two-way style of play on a... ) |
8–19–2 |
| 30 | W | December 18, 1970 | 1–0 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fourth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke suffered no sophomore slump as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1970–71. He was, however, held scoreless in the playoffs as the Flyers were swept in four... ) |
9–19–2 |
| 31 | W | December 20, 1970 | 7–3 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1970–71 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season The 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season was Gordie Howe's final season with the Red Wings. Ned Harkness was hired as coach in 1970 and was promoted to general manager midway through the season. His background was a successful college hockey coach. He tried to force his two-way style of play on a... ) |
10–19–2 |
| 32 | W | December 22, 1970 | 5–2 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1970–71 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fifth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a first place finish in the East Division in 1968-69, as they had a team record 45 victories and 99 points... ) |
11–19–2 |
| 33 | L | December 26, 1970 | 3–9 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season The 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in fifth place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
11–20–2 |
| 34 | L | December 29, 1970 | 2–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1970–71 1970–71 New York Rangers season The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
11–21–2 |
| 35 | L | December 30, 1970 | 1–3 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-fourth season of the franchise, forty-fourth as the Maple Leafs. Norm Ullman ranked sixth in the league in the scoring with 85 points. The Leafs placed fourth in the East to qualify for the playoffs... ) |
11–22–2 |
| 36 | L | January 2, 1971 | 3–5 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1970–71 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season The 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 62nd season. After missing the playoffs in the previous season, the team rebounded to place third in the East Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
11–23–2 |
| 37 | L | January 3, 1971 | 2–3 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1970–71 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season The 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season was Gordie Howe's final season with the Red Wings. Ned Harkness was hired as coach in 1970 and was promoted to general manager midway through the season. His background was a successful college hockey coach. He tried to force his two-way style of play on a... ) |
11–24–2 |
| 38 | W | January 6, 1971 | 6–3 | St. Louis Blues (1970–71 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season The 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season was the St. Louis Blues' 4th season in the National Hockey League .The Blues began the 1970–71 season with high hopes after making a trip to the stanley cup in the 1969–70 season. They purchased Christian Bordeleau from the Montreal Canadiens, who led the team in... ) |
12–24–2 |
| 39 | L | January 9, 1971 | 3–5 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fourth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke suffered no sophomore slump as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1970–71. He was, however, held scoreless in the playoffs as the Flyers were swept in four... ) |
12–25–2 |
| 40 | L | January 10, 1971 | 4–7 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1970–71 1970–71 Boston Bruins season The 1970–71 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 47th season in the NHL.-Offseason:*Bobby Orr signed the NHL’s first one million dollar contract .-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
12–26–2 |
| 41 | L | January 12, 1971 | 2–8 | @ St. Louis Blues (1970–71 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season The 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season was the St. Louis Blues' 4th season in the National Hockey League .The Blues began the 1970–71 season with high hopes after making a trip to the stanley cup in the 1969–70 season. They purchased Christian Bordeleau from the Montreal Canadiens, who led the team in... ) |
12–27–2 |
| 42 | T | January 13, 1971 | 1–1 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-fourth season of the franchise, forty-fourth as the Maple Leafs. Norm Ullman ranked sixth in the league in the scoring with 85 points. The Leafs placed fourth in the East to qualify for the playoffs... ) |
12–27–3 |
| 43 | W | January 15, 1971 | 3–1 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1970–71 1970–71 New York Rangers season The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
13–27–3 |
| 44 | L | January 17, 1971 | 1–3 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1970–71 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season The 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' first in the NHL. They joined the league on May 22, 1970, along with the Buffalo Sabres. After not being awarded an expansion team in 1967 when the league added six teams, Vancouver finally joined the NHL in 1970 for a price of $6 million... ) |
13–28–3 |
| 45 | L | January 20, 1971 | 2–4 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1970–71 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fourth season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
13–29–3 |
| 46 | W | January 22, 1971 | 5–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-fourth season of the franchise, forty-fourth as the Maple Leafs. Norm Ullman ranked sixth in the league in the scoring with 85 points. The Leafs placed fourth in the East to qualify for the playoffs... ) |
14–29–3 |
| 47 | L | January 24, 1971 | 3–5 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1970–71 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fifth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a first place finish in the East Division in 1968-69, as they had a team record 45 victories and 99 points... ) |
14–30–3 |
| 48 | W | January 27, 1971 | 6–2 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
15–30–3 |
| 49 | L | January 29, 1971 | 2–4 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1970–71 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season The 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' first season in the National Hockey League.The Sabres had the first pick in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, which they used to select Gilbert Perreault. Led by Perreault's 38 goals, the Sabres would 24–39–15, ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit... ) |
15–31–3 |
| 50 | L | January 31, 1971 | 1–7 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
15–32–3 |
| 51 | L | February 3, 1971 | 1–6 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1970–71 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fourth season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
15–33–3 |
| 52 | L | February 5, 1971 | 2–3 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1970–71 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season The 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 62nd season. After missing the playoffs in the previous season, the team rebounded to place third in the East Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
15–34–3 |
| 53 | L | February 7, 1971 | 2–5 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1970–71 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season The 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season was Gordie Howe's final season with the Red Wings. Ned Harkness was hired as coach in 1970 and was promoted to general manager midway through the season. His background was a successful college hockey coach. He tried to force his two-way style of play on a... ) |
15–35–3 |
| 54 | W | February 10, 1971 | 5–1 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1970–71 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season The 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' first season in the National Hockey League.The Sabres had the first pick in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, which they used to select Gilbert Perreault. Led by Perreault's 38 goals, the Sabres would 24–39–15, ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit... ) |
16–35–3 |
| 55 | L | February 12, 1971 | 0–3 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1970–71 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season The 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' first season in the National Hockey League.The Sabres had the first pick in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, which they used to select Gilbert Perreault. Led by Perreault's 38 goals, the Sabres would 24–39–15, ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit... ) |
16–36–3 |
| 56 | L | February 13, 1971 | 2–5 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1970–71 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season The 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 62nd season. After missing the playoffs in the previous season, the team rebounded to place third in the East Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
16–37–3 |
| 57 | L | February 16, 1971 | 1–5 | @ St. Louis Blues (1970–71 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season The 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season was the St. Louis Blues' 4th season in the National Hockey League .The Blues began the 1970–71 season with high hopes after making a trip to the stanley cup in the 1969–70 season. They purchased Christian Bordeleau from the Montreal Canadiens, who led the team in... ) |
16–38–3 |
| 58 | L | February 17, 1971 | 2–3 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
16–39–3 |
| 59 | L | February 19, 1971 | 0–5 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1970–71 1970–71 Boston Bruins season The 1970–71 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 47th season in the NHL.-Offseason:*Bobby Orr signed the NHL’s first one million dollar contract .-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
16–40–3 |
| 60 | W | February 20, 1971 | 5–3 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fourth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke suffered no sophomore slump as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1970–71. He was, however, held scoreless in the playoffs as the Flyers were swept in four... ) |
17–40–3 |
| 61 | L | February 24, 1971 | 2–5 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1970–71 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season The 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 62nd season. After missing the playoffs in the previous season, the team rebounded to place third in the East Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
17–41–3 |
| 62 | L | February 26, 1971 | 1–3 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1970–71 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fifth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a first place finish in the East Division in 1968-69, as they had a team record 45 victories and 99 points... ) |
17–42–3 |
| 63 | L | February 28, 1971 | 3–8 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season The 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in fifth place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
17–43–3 |
| 64 | L | March 3, 1971 | 1–8 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1970–71 1970–71 New York Rangers season The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
17–44–3 |
| 65 | L | March 4, 1971 | 0–7 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1970–71 1970–71 Boston Bruins season The 1970–71 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 47th season in the NHL.-Offseason:*Bobby Orr signed the NHL’s first one million dollar contract .-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
17–45–3 |
| 66 | T | March 6, 1971 | 4–4 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fourth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke suffered no sophomore slump as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1970–71. He was, however, held scoreless in the playoffs as the Flyers were swept in four... ) |
17–45–4 |
| 67 | T | March 7, 1971 | 3–3 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1970–71 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fourth season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
17–45–5 |
| 68 | L | March 10, 1971 | 1–8 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1970–71 1970–71 Boston Bruins season The 1970–71 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 47th season in the NHL.-Offseason:*Bobby Orr signed the NHL’s first one million dollar contract .-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
17–46–5 |
| 69 | L | March 14, 1971 | 5–8 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1970–71 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season The 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season was Gordie Howe's final season with the Red Wings. Ned Harkness was hired as coach in 1970 and was promoted to general manager midway through the season. His background was a successful college hockey coach. He tried to force his two-way style of play on a... ) |
17–47–5 |
| 70 | W | March 17, 1971 | 5–2 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1970–71 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fourth season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
18–47–5 |
| 71 | L | March 19, 1971 | 2–5 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1970–71 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fifth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a first place finish in the East Division in 1968-69, as they had a team record 45 victories and 99 points... ) |
18–48–5 |
| 72 | W | March 21, 1971 | 5–2 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season The 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in fifth place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
19–48–5 |
| 73 | L | March 24, 1971 | 0–6 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-fourth season of the franchise, forty-fourth as the Maple Leafs. Norm Ullman ranked sixth in the league in the scoring with 85 points. The Leafs placed fourth in the East to qualify for the playoffs... ) |
19–49–5 |
| 74 | L | March 26, 1971 | 5–8 | St. Louis Blues (1970–71 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season The 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season was the St. Louis Blues' 4th season in the National Hockey League .The Blues began the 1970–71 season with high hopes after making a trip to the stanley cup in the 1969–70 season. They purchased Christian Bordeleau from the Montreal Canadiens, who led the team in... ) |
19–50–5 |
| 75 | L | March 28, 1971 | 5–11 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1970–71 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season The 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' first in the NHL. They joined the league on May 22, 1970, along with the Buffalo Sabres. After not being awarded an expansion team in 1967 when the league added six teams, Vancouver finally joined the NHL in 1970 for a price of $6 million... ) |
19–51–5 |
| 76 | W | March 31, 1971 | 4–1 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
20–51–5 |
| 77 | L | April 2, 1971 | 2–7 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1970–71 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season The 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' first in the NHL. They joined the league on May 22, 1970, along with the Buffalo Sabres. After not being awarded an expansion team in 1967 when the league added six teams, Vancouver finally joined the NHL in 1970 for a price of $6 million... ) |
20–52–5 |
| 78 | L | April 3, 1971 | 4–6 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1970–71 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season The 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in fifth place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
20–53–5 |
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | # | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Dennis Hextall Dennis Hextall Dennis Hextall is a former professional hockey forward who spent most of his career with the Minnesota North Stars and Detroit Red Wings... |
22 | 78 | 21 | 31 | 52 | 217 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Ernie Hicke Ernie Hicke Ernest Allan "Bubble" Hicke is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Hicke started his National Hockey League career with the Oakland Seals in 1970. He also played for the Atlanta Flames, New York Islanders, Minnesota North Stars and Los Angeles Kings. He left the NHL after the 1978 season... |
20 | 78 | 22 | 25 | 47 | 62 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Gary Croteau Gary Croteau Gary "Crow" Croteau is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward, most notably with the Colorado Rockies of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:After a dominant collegiate hockey career at St... |
18 | 74 | 15 | 28 | 43 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Gerry Ehman Gerry Ehman Gerald Joseph Ehman was a former NHL player and scout.Ehman played in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals. He played 429 regular season games in the NHL, scoring 96 goals and 118 assists for 214... |
8 | 78 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Bill Hicke Bill Hicke William Lawrence Hicke was a professional ice hockey player. A native of Regina, Saskatchewan, Hicke played for teams in the NHL, SJHL, Mem-Cup, AHL, CPHL, and the WHA... |
9 | 74 | 18 | 17 | 35 | 41 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Gary Jarrett Gary Jarrett Gary Walter Jarrett is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Jarrett began his National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings in 1966. He also played for the Oakland Seals. He left the NHL after the 1972 season. He played 4 seasons in the WHA with the Cleveland Crusaders before retiring... |
12 | 75 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Ron Stackhouse Ron Stackhouse Ronald Lorne Stackhouse is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman.-Playing career:Stackhouse started his career playing with the Peterborough Petes under Roger Neilson in the OHA. Stackhouse was drafted 18th overall by the Oakland Seals in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft... |
21 | 78 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 73 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Norm Ferguson Norm Ferguson Norman Gerard Ferguson is a Canadian former ice hockey player.Ferguson was a forward who played in either centre or right wing and played in the National Hockey League with the Oakland / California Seals. Ferguson holds the Seals single-season record for goals; he scored 34 during the 1968-1969... |
17 | 54 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Ted Hampson Ted Hampson Edward George "Tick" Hampson was a National Hockey League centre during the 1960s and 70s.-Career:... ‡ |
10 | 60 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Carol Vadnais Carol Vadnais Carol Marcel Vadnais is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played seventeen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1966–67 until 1982–83... |
5 | 42 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 91 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Don O'Donoghue Don O'Donoghue Donald Francis O'Donoghue was a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 147 games in the National Hockey League for the California Golden Seals... |
11 | 43 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Tom Williams† | 18 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Doug Roberts Doug Roberts (ice hockey) Douglas William Roberts is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 419 games in the National Hockey League and 140 games in the World Hockey Association between 1966 and 1977.... |
2 | 78 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 94 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Tony Featherstone Tony Featherstone Anthony James Featherstone is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 130 games in the National Hockey League for the California Golden Seals. He would also play 108 games in the World Hockey Association with the Toronto Toros.-External links:... |
16 | 67 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 44 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Joe Hardy | 40 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 31 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Wayne Muloin Wayne Muloin John Wayne Muloin is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 258 games in the World Hockey Association and 141 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, California Golden Seals, Minnesota North Stars, Cleveland Crusaders, and Edmonton Oilers.-External... ‡ |
4 | 66 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 32 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Earl Ingarfield | 49 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Dick Mattiussi Dick Mattiussi Richard Arthur "Dick" Mattiussi is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
6 | 67 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 38 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Harry Howell‡ | 28 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Bert Marshall Bert Marshall Albert Leroy "Moose" Marshall is a retired ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, California Golden Seals, New York Rangers and New York Islanders.-Playing career:... |
19 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 48 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Dick Redmond Dick Redmond Richard John "Dick" Redmond is a former NHL defenceman. He is the brother of former NHL player and Red Wings broadcaster Mickey Redmond.... † |
11 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Paul Andrea Paul Andrea Paul Lawrence Andrea is a former ice hockey right winger. He played in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, California Golden Seals, and Buffalo Sabres... ‡ |
9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Mike Laughton Mike Laughton Michael Frederick Laughton is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 189 games in the National Hockey League and 203 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the California Golden Seals, New York Raiders, New York Golden Blades, New Jersey Knights, and San Diego... |
15 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Gary Smith | 1 | 71 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Bob Sneddon Bob Sneddon (ice hockey) Robert Allan Sneddon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in 5 games with the California Golden Seals during the 1970–71 NHL season.-External links:... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Chris Worthy Chris Worthy Christopher John Worthy was a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 81 games in the World Hockey Association and 26 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Edmonton Oilers and California Golden Seals.Christopher John Worthy was born in Bristol, England, but... |
30 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Hilliard Graves Hilliard Graves Hilliard Donald Graves is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 556 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the California Golden Seals, Atlanta Flames, Vancouver Canucks, and Winnipeg Jets. During his career he was known for having a devastating hip check.- External... |
23 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Bob Boughner Bob Boughner Robert Boughner , nicknamed The Boogieman, is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman and was an assistant coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2010/11 season... |
24 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Seals. Stats reflect time with the Seals only. ‡Traded mid-season
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; TOI= Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | # | GP | TOI | W | L | T | GA | SO | GAA | GP | TOI | W | L | GA | SO | GAA | ||
| Gary Smith | 1 | 71 | 3975 | 19 | 48 | 4 | 256 | 2 | 3.86 | - | - | - | - | - | - | -.-- | ||
| Chris Worthy Chris Worthy Christopher John Worthy was a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 81 games in the World Hockey Association and 26 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Edmonton Oilers and California Golden Seals.Christopher John Worthy was born in Bristol, England, but... |
30 | 11 | 480 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 4.87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | -.-- | ||
| Bob Sneddon Bob Sneddon (ice hockey) Robert Allan Sneddon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in 5 games with the California Golden Seals during the 1970–71 NHL season.-External links:... |
5 | 225 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5.60 | - | - | - | - | - | - | -.-- | |||
Trades
| May 22, 1970 | To Oakland Seals Dennis Hextall Dennis Hextall Dennis Hextall is a former professional hockey forward who spent most of his career with the Minnesota North Stars and Detroit Red Wings... |
To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... cash |
| May 22, 1970 | To Oakland Seals Ernie Hicke Ernie Hicke Ernest Allan "Bubble" Hicke is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Hicke started his National Hockey League career with the Oakland Seals in 1970. He also played for the Atlanta Flames, New York Islanders, Minnesota North Stars and Los Angeles Kings. He left the NHL after the 1978 season... 1st round pick in 1970 1970 NHL Amateur Draft The 1970 NHL Amateur Draft was held on June 11, 1970 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.-Selections by round:Below are listed the selections in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft... (Chris Oddleifson Chris Oddleifson Christopher Roy Oddleifson is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League from 1972 until 1981... ) |
To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... Francois Lacombe Francois Lacombe François Lacombe is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.-Professional hockey career:Lacombe played in the National Hockey League with the Oakland Seals, Buffalo Sabres and Quebec Nordiques... 1st round pick in 1971 1971 NHL Amateur Draft The 1971 NHL Amateur Draft was held on June 10, 1971 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.-Selections by round:Below are listed the selections in the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:... (Guy Lafleur Guy Lafleur Guy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey... ) |
| October, 1970 | To California Golden Seals cash |
To Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (WHL Western Hockey League (minor pro) The Western Hockey League was a minor pro ice hockey league that operated from 1952 to 1974. Managed for most of its history by Hockey Hall of Fame member Al Leader, it was created out of the merger of the Pacific Coast Hockey League and the Western Canada Senior Hockey League... ) Gerry Odrowski Gerry Odrowski Gerald Bernard "Snowy / The Hook" Odrowski is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played 309 games in the National Hockey League and another 282 in the World Hockey Association. He played for the NHL's Detroit Red Wings, Oakland Seals and St... |
| February 5, 1971 | To California Golden Seals cash |
To Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Harry Howell |
| March 7, 1971 | To California Golden Seals Dick Redmond Dick Redmond Richard John "Dick" Redmond is a former NHL defenceman. He is the brother of former NHL player and Red Wings broadcaster Mickey Redmond.... Tom Williams |
To Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... Ted Hampson Ted Hampson Edward George "Tick" Hampson was a National Hockey League centre during the 1960s and 70s.-Career:... Wayne Muloin Wayne Muloin John Wayne Muloin is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 258 games in the World Hockey Association and 141 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, California Golden Seals, Minnesota North Stars, Cleveland Crusaders, and Edmonton Oilers.-External... |
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| Bob Sneddon Bob Sneddon (ice hockey) Robert Allan Sneddon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in 5 games with the California Golden Seals during the 1970–71 NHL season.-External links:... |
Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Reverse Draft (1970–06) |
| Gary Croteau Gary Croteau Gary "Crow" Croteau is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward, most notably with the Colorado Rockies of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:After a dominant collegiate hockey career at St... |
Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
Intra-league Draft (1970–06–09) |
| Paul Andrea Paul Andrea Paul Lawrence Andrea is a former ice hockey right winger. He played in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, California Golden Seals, and Buffalo Sabres... |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
Intra-league Draft (1970–06–09) |
| Hilliard Graves Hilliard Graves Hilliard Donald Graves is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 556 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the California Golden Seals, Atlanta Flames, Vancouver Canucks, and Winnipeg Jets. During his career he was known for having a devastating hip check.- External... |
Charlottetown Islanders (PEI Jr.) | free agency (1970–10) |
Bob Dillabough
Robert Wellington Dillabough was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 283 games in the National Hockey League and 72 games in the World Hockey Association. Born in Belleville, Ontario he played for the Detroit Red Wings, California Golden Seals, Pittsburgh Penguins, Cleveland...
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
1970 NHL Expansion Draft
The 1970 NHL Expansion Draft was held on June 9, 1970. The draft took place to fill the rosters of the league's two expansion teams for the 1970–71 season, the Buffalo Sabres and the Vancouver Canucks.-Draft results:-Trades:...
(1970–06–10)
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
Howie Menard
Howard Hubert Menard is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 151 games in the National Hockey League...
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
Brian Perry
Brian Thomas Perry is a former professional ice hockey left wing. He played in the National Hockey League with the Oakland Seals and Buffalo Sabres, as well as in the World Hockey Association with the New York Raiders, New York Golden Blades, New Jersey Knights, and San Diego Mariners.In his NHL...
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
Paul Andrea
Paul Lawrence Andrea is a former ice hockey right winger. He played in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, California Golden Seals, and Buffalo Sabres...
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
Awards and records
- Gary Smith, most losses by a goaltender in one season (48)