1972–73 Chicago Cougars season
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Game log

Regular season schedule
No. R Date Score Opponent Record
1 L October 12, 1972 2–3 @ Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Houston Aeros season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
0–1–0
2 L October 15, 1972 2–3 @ Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
0–2–0
3 L October 16, 1972 1–4 @ New England Whalers (1972–73
1972–73 New England Whalers season
The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. The Whalers then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.-Game log:-External...

)
0–3–0
4 L October 19, 1972 2–6 @ Ottawa Nationals
Ottawa Nationals
The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season....

 (1972–73
1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season
The 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season was the Nationals' only season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nationals played most of the season in Ottawa, but transferred their playoff games to Toronto...

)
0–4–0
5 W October 22, 1972 4–2 @ Los Angeles Sharks
Los Angeles Sharks
The Los Angeles Sharks were an ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1974. Their primary home arena was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena but they sometimes played at the Long Beach Sports Arena when the Sports Arena had other contractual obligations...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Los Angeles Sharks season
-Offseason:The WHA awarded a franchise to Los Angeles and it was originally called the "Los Angeles Aces," while the San Fransicso franchise was called the Sharks. However, when funding fell through and the San Francisco franchise was then moved to Quebec to become the Nordiques, the Los Angeles...

)
1–4–0
6 T October 24, 1972 3–3 @ Alberta Oilers (1972–73
1972–73 Alberta Oilers season
The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the now-defunct World Hockey Association .-Regular season:...

)
1–4–1
7 L October 27, 1972 2–4 @ Winnipeg Jets (1972–73
1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season was their first season in the World Hockey Association . The Jets' first signing was Norm Beaudin and their first major signing was Bobby Hull.-Bobby Hull:...

)
1–5–1
8 W October 31, 1972 3–1 Winnipeg Jets (1972–73
1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season was their first season in the World Hockey Association . The Jets' first signing was Norm Beaudin and their first major signing was Bobby Hull.-Bobby Hull:...

)
2–5–1
9 L November 1, 1972 2–4 @ New England Whalers (1972–73
1972–73 New England Whalers season
The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. The Whalers then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.-Game log:-External...

)
2–6–1
10 L November 4, 1972 2–3 OT Los Angeles Sharks
Los Angeles Sharks
The Los Angeles Sharks were an ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1974. Their primary home arena was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena but they sometimes played at the Long Beach Sports Arena when the Sports Arena had other contractual obligations...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Los Angeles Sharks season
-Offseason:The WHA awarded a franchise to Los Angeles and it was originally called the "Los Angeles Aces," while the San Fransicso franchise was called the Sharks. However, when funding fell through and the San Francisco franchise was then moved to Quebec to become the Nordiques, the Los Angeles...

)
2–7–1
11 L November 5, 1972 2–3 @ Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' first season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nordiques franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco, California, and was named the San Francisco Sharks, however, funding collapsed prior to...

)
2–8–1
12 L November 7, 1972 2–3 Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Houston Aeros season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
2–9–1
13 L November 11, 1972 1–4 Cleveland Crusaders
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season was the first season of operation of the new Cleveland Crusaders in the new World Hockey Association. The team qualified for the playoffs and won its first series, before losing in the Division semi-final.-Game log:...

)
2–10–1
14 L November 14, 1972 3–4 Philadelphia Blazers
Philadelphia Blazers
The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States....

 (1972–73
1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season
The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season...

)
2–11–1
15 L November 17, 1972 1–3 @ Alberta Oilers (1972–73
1972–73 Alberta Oilers season
The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the now-defunct World Hockey Association .-Regular season:...

)
2–12–1
16 W November 19, 1972 4–3 @ Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
3–12–1
17 W November 23, 1972 8–1 @ Ottawa Nationals
Ottawa Nationals
The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season....

 (1972–73
1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season
The 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season was the Nationals' only season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nationals played most of the season in Ottawa, but transferred their playoff games to Toronto...

)
4–12–1
18 W November 25, 1972 4–3 @ Philadelphia Blazers
Philadelphia Blazers
The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States....

 (1972–73
1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season
The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season...

)
5–12–1
19 L November 28, 1972 2–6 @ Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' first season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nordiques franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco, California, and was named the San Francisco Sharks, however, funding collapsed prior to...

)
5–13–1
20 L December 1, 1972 3–5 Los Angeles Sharks
Los Angeles Sharks
The Los Angeles Sharks were an ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1974. Their primary home arena was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena but they sometimes played at the Long Beach Sports Arena when the Sports Arena had other contractual obligations...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Los Angeles Sharks season
-Offseason:The WHA awarded a franchise to Los Angeles and it was originally called the "Los Angeles Aces," while the San Fransicso franchise was called the Sharks. However, when funding fell through and the San Francisco franchise was then moved to Quebec to become the Nordiques, the Los Angeles...

)
5–14–1
21 L December 2, 1972 2–4 Los Angeles Sharks
Los Angeles Sharks
The Los Angeles Sharks were an ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1974. Their primary home arena was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena but they sometimes played at the Long Beach Sports Arena when the Sports Arena had other contractual obligations...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Los Angeles Sharks season
-Offseason:The WHA awarded a franchise to Los Angeles and it was originally called the "Los Angeles Aces," while the San Fransicso franchise was called the Sharks. However, when funding fell through and the San Francisco franchise was then moved to Quebec to become the Nordiques, the Los Angeles...

)
5–15–1
22 W December 5, 1972 3–2 OT @ Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
6–15–1
23 L December 6, 1972 1–7 @ Winnipeg Jets (1972–73
1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season was their first season in the World Hockey Association . The Jets' first signing was Norm Beaudin and their first major signing was Bobby Hull.-Bobby Hull:...

)
6–16–1
24 W December 8, 1972 4–3 OT Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
7–16–1
25 L December 9, 1972 2–4 Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' first season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nordiques franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco, California, and was named the San Francisco Sharks, however, funding collapsed prior to...

)
7–17–1
26 L December 11, 1972 3–8 @ New York Raiders (1972–73
1972–73 New York Raiders season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
7–18–1
27 W December 13, 1972 6–3 New England Whalers (1972–73
1972–73 New England Whalers season
The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. The Whalers then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.-Game log:-External...

)
8–18–1
28 L December 14, 1972 3–6 Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
8–19–1
29 L December 17, 1972 2–4 @ Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
8–20–1
30 W December 19, 1972 6–1 Cleveland Crusaders
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season was the first season of operation of the new Cleveland Crusaders in the new World Hockey Association. The team qualified for the playoffs and won its first series, before losing in the Division semi-final.-Game log:...

)
9–20–1
31 L December 20, 1972 5–8 @ Philadelphia Blazers
Philadelphia Blazers
The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States....

 (1972–73
1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season
The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season...

)
9–21–1
32 W December 22, 1972 3–2 Winnipeg Jets (1972–73
1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season was their first season in the World Hockey Association . The Jets' first signing was Norm Beaudin and their first major signing was Bobby Hull.-Bobby Hull:...

)
10–21–1
33 W December 23, 1972 3–2 Alberta Oilers (1972–73
1972–73 Alberta Oilers season
The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the now-defunct World Hockey Association .-Regular season:...

)
11–21–1
34 W December 25, 1972 3–2 Alberta Oilers (1972–73
1972–73 Alberta Oilers season
The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the now-defunct World Hockey Association .-Regular season:...

)
12–21–1
35 L December 26, 1972 2–3 @ Winnipeg Jets (1972–73
1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season was their first season in the World Hockey Association . The Jets' first signing was Norm Beaudin and their first major signing was Bobby Hull.-Bobby Hull:...

)
12–22–1
36 W December 28, 1972 6–3 Philadelphia Blazers
Philadelphia Blazers
The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States....

 (1972–73
1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season
The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season...

)
13–22–1
37 L December 30, 1972 2–4 Ottawa Nationals
Ottawa Nationals
The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season....

 (1972–73
1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season
The 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season was the Nationals' only season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nationals played most of the season in Ottawa, but transferred their playoff games to Toronto...

)
13–23–1
38 L January 10, 1973 5–8 Los Angeles Sharks
Los Angeles Sharks
The Los Angeles Sharks were an ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1974. Their primary home arena was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena but they sometimes played at the Long Beach Sports Arena when the Sports Arena had other contractual obligations...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Los Angeles Sharks season
-Offseason:The WHA awarded a franchise to Los Angeles and it was originally called the "Los Angeles Aces," while the San Fransicso franchise was called the Sharks. However, when funding fell through and the San Francisco franchise was then moved to Quebec to become the Nordiques, the Los Angeles...

)
13–24–1
39 L January 11, 1973 0–5 Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Houston Aeros season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
13–25–1
40 L January 13, 1973 2–6 @ Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Houston Aeros season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
13–26–1
41 L January 15, 1973 4–5 @ Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Houston Aeros season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
13–27–1
42 L January 17, 1973 2–4 New England Whalers (1972–73
1972–73 New England Whalers season
The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. The Whalers then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.-Game log:-External...

)
13–28–1
43 L January 18, 1973 3–8 Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Houston Aeros season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
13–29–1
44 W January 20, 1973 6–4 @ Alberta Oilers (1972–73
1972–73 Alberta Oilers season
The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the now-defunct World Hockey Association .-Regular season:...

)
14–29–1
45 L January 22, 1973 1–6 @ Alberta Oilers (1972–73
1972–73 Alberta Oilers season
The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the now-defunct World Hockey Association .-Regular season:...

)
14–30–1
46 W January 23, 1973 7–1 Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' first season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nordiques franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco, California, and was named the San Francisco Sharks, however, funding collapsed prior to...

)
15–30–1
47 W January 25, 1973 9–2 New York Raiders (1972–73
1972–73 New York Raiders season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
16–30–1
48 L January 27, 1973 1–2 Cleveland Crusaders
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season was the first season of operation of the new Cleveland Crusaders in the new World Hockey Association. The team qualified for the playoffs and won its first series, before losing in the Division semi-final.-Game log:...

)
16–31–1
49 L January 28, 1973 3–4 @ Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Houston Aeros season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
16–32–1
50 W January 30, 1973 4–2 Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
17–32–1
51 W February 2, 1973 4–1 Ottawa Nationals
Ottawa Nationals
The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season....

 (1972–73
1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season
The 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season was the Nationals' only season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nationals played most of the season in Ottawa, but transferred their playoff games to Toronto...

)
18–32–1
52 W February 3, 1973 4–2 New York Raiders (1972–73
1972–73 New York Raiders season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
19–32–1
53 L February 5, 1973 5–7 @ Cleveland Crusaders
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season was the first season of operation of the new Cleveland Crusaders in the new World Hockey Association. The team qualified for the playoffs and won its first series, before losing in the Division semi-final.-Game log:...

)
19–33–1
54 W February 8, 1973 5–2 Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' first season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nordiques franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco, California, and was named the San Francisco Sharks, however, funding collapsed prior to...

)
20–33–1
55 W February 10, 1973 3–0 Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Houston Aeros season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
21–33–1
56 W February 13, 1973 6–1 @ Los Angeles Sharks
Los Angeles Sharks
The Los Angeles Sharks were an ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1974. Their primary home arena was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena but they sometimes played at the Long Beach Sports Arena when the Sports Arena had other contractual obligations...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Los Angeles Sharks season
-Offseason:The WHA awarded a franchise to Los Angeles and it was originally called the "Los Angeles Aces," while the San Fransicso franchise was called the Sharks. However, when funding fell through and the San Francisco franchise was then moved to Quebec to become the Nordiques, the Los Angeles...

)
22–33–1
57 L February 15, 1973 2–7 Winnipeg Jets (1972–73
1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season was their first season in the World Hockey Association . The Jets' first signing was Norm Beaudin and their first major signing was Bobby Hull.-Bobby Hull:...

)
22–34–1
58 L February 17, 1973 1–3 Ottawa Nationals
Ottawa Nationals
The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season....

 (1972–73
1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season
The 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season was the Nationals' only season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nationals played most of the season in Ottawa, but transferred their playoff games to Toronto...

)
22–35–1
59 L February 18, 1973 5–7 @ Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

)
22–36–1
60 W February 20, 1973 4–2 @ Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1972–73 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' first season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nordiques franchise was originally awarded to a group in San Francisco, California, and was named the San Francisco Sharks, however, funding collapsed prior to...

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23–36–1
61 W February 24, 1973 5–2 @ Cleveland Crusaders
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season was the first season of operation of the new Cleveland Crusaders in the new World Hockey Association. The team qualified for the playoffs and won its first series, before losing in the Division semi-final.-Game log:...

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24–36–1
62 L February 27, 1973 1–5 @ Winnipeg Jets (1972–73
1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season was their first season in the World Hockey Association . The Jets' first signing was Norm Beaudin and their first major signing was Bobby Hull.-Bobby Hull:...

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24–37–1
63 L March 4, 1973 4–6 @ Ottawa Nationals
Ottawa Nationals
The Ottawa Nationals were a professional men's ice hockey team based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that played in the World Hockey Association during the 1972–73 WHA season....

 (1972–73
1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season
The 1972–73 Ottawa Nationals season was the Nationals' only season, as they were one of the original teams in the newly created WHA. The Nationals played most of the season in Ottawa, but transferred their playoff games to Toronto...

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24–38–1
64 T March 5, 1973 4–4 @ New York Raiders (1972–73
1972–73 New York Raiders season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

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24–38–2
65 W March 6, 1973 2–1 OT Philadelphia Blazers
Philadelphia Blazers
The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States....

 (1972–73
1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season
The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season...

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25–38–2
66 L March 8, 1973 2–3 OT Alberta Oilers (1972–73
1972–73 Alberta Oilers season
The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the now-defunct World Hockey Association .-Regular season:...

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25–39–2
67 L March 10, 1973 4–5 OT Alberta Oilers (1972–73
1972–73 Alberta Oilers season
The 1972–73 Alberta Oilers season was the Oilers' first season, as one of twelve inaugural franchises of the now-defunct World Hockey Association .-Regular season:...

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25–40–2
68 L March 12, 1973 7–8 @ New York Raiders (1972–73
1972–73 New York Raiders season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

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25–41–2
69 L March 13, 1973 3–4 OT New England Whalers (1972–73
1972–73 New England Whalers season
The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. The Whalers then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.-Game log:-External...

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25–42–2
70 L March 15, 1973 4–7 Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

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25–43–2
71 W March 17, 1973 6–3 New York Raiders (1972–73
1972–73 New York Raiders season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

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26–43–2
72 L March 22, 1973 1–2 OT Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Minnesota Fighting Saints season
-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals...

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26–44–2
73 L March 23, 1973 1–3 @ New England Whalers (1972–73
1972–73 New England Whalers season
The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. The Whalers then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.-Game log:-External...

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26–45–2
74 L March 25, 1973 0–1 @ Los Angeles Sharks
Los Angeles Sharks
The Los Angeles Sharks were an ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1974. Their primary home arena was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena but they sometimes played at the Long Beach Sports Arena when the Sports Arena had other contractual obligations...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Los Angeles Sharks season
-Offseason:The WHA awarded a franchise to Los Angeles and it was originally called the "Los Angeles Aces," while the San Fransicso franchise was called the Sharks. However, when funding fell through and the San Francisco franchise was then moved to Quebec to become the Nordiques, the Los Angeles...

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26–46–2
75 L March 27, 1973 1–4 @ Los Angeles Sharks
Los Angeles Sharks
The Los Angeles Sharks were an ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1974. Their primary home arena was the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena but they sometimes played at the Long Beach Sports Arena when the Sports Arena had other contractual obligations...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Los Angeles Sharks season
-Offseason:The WHA awarded a franchise to Los Angeles and it was originally called the "Los Angeles Aces," while the San Fransicso franchise was called the Sharks. However, when funding fell through and the San Francisco franchise was then moved to Quebec to become the Nordiques, the Los Angeles...

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26–47–2
76 L March 28, 1973 3–4 OT Winnipeg Jets (1972–73
1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1972–73 Winnipeg Jets season was their first season in the World Hockey Association . The Jets' first signing was Norm Beaudin and their first major signing was Bobby Hull.-Bobby Hull:...

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26–48–2
77 L March 31, 1973 1–5 @ Philadelphia Blazers
Philadelphia Blazers
The Philadelphia Blazers were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association for the 1972–73 WHA season that was based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States....

 (1972–73
1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season
The 1972–73 Philadelphia Blazers season was the first season of the Blazers' franchise in the World Hockey Association. It would also be the only season of the Blazers in Philadelphia, as the team relocated to Vancouver for the following season...

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26–49–2
78 L April 1, 1973 1–5 @ Cleveland Crusaders
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976...

 (1972–73
1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1972–73 Cleveland Crusaders season was the first season of operation of the new Cleveland Crusaders in the new World Hockey Association. The team qualified for the playoffs and won its first series, before losing in the Division semi-final.-Game log:...

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26–50–2


Player stats

Regular season
Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG
C 77 25 63 88 18 0 7 1 2
C 78 33 36 69 135 0 5 0 4
D/LW 75 23 45 68 93 0 7 1 2
LW 76 31 34 65 77 0 6 0 4
C 75 23 28 51 53 0 3 2 0
D 67 9 40 49 73 0 2 1 0
LW 76 31 17 48 84 0 4 0 0
LW 58 15 18 33 16 0 4 0 0
LW 78 20 11 31 24 0 1 0 0
D 74 3 26 29 34 0 0 1 0
D 75 4 19 23 39 0 0 0 0
RW 43 9 12 21 23 0 3 0 0
D 53 4 14 18 33 0 1 0 0
C 74 3 14 17 25 0 0 0 0
RW 41 3 8 11 0 0 0 0 0
RW 33 3 8 11 2 0 2 0 0
D 75 1 10 11 44 0 0 0 0
LW 50 2 5 7 0 0 0 0 0
RW 24 2 3 5 8 0 0 0 0
RW 15 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0
G 54 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0
G 33 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0
D 30 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0
G 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LW 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L T GA GAA SO
2996 54 22 25 2 166 3.32 1
1709 33 4 24 0 118 4.14 0
45 1 0 1 0 5 6.67 0
Team: 4750 78 26 50 2 289 3.65 1

Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals

      MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts;
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