1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season
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The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....

 in the World Hockey Association
World Hockey Association
The World Hockey Association was a professional ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major competition for the National Hockey League since the collapse of the Western Hockey League in 1926...

. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the 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...

.

Game log

Regular season schedule
No. R Date Score Opponent Record
1 W October 12, 1973 6–4 Winnipeg Jets (1973–74
1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:...

)
1–0–0
2 W October 14, 1973 5–2 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 :...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Houston Aeros season
The 1973–74 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons in the WHA. The team would win the Avco World Trophy WHA championship.-Game log:...

)
2–0–0
3 L October 19, 1973 1–3 Vancouver Blazers
Vancouver Blazers
The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season
The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before...

)
2–1–0
4 W October 21, 1973 4–1 Chicago Cougars
Chicago Cougars
The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Chicago Cougars season
The 1973–74 Chicago Cougars season was the Chicago Cougars' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The team qualified for the playoff and won two playoff series to make it to the Avco Cup Final before losing to the Houston Aeros....

)
3–1–0
5 W October 23, 1973 4–2 Toronto Toros
Toronto Toros
The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Toronto Toros season
The 1973–74 Toronto Toros season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73.-Offseason:...

)
4–1–0
6 W October 27, 1973 6–2 @ Vancouver Blazers
Vancouver Blazers
The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season
The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before...

)
5–1–0
7 W October 28, 1973 7–5 Vancouver Blazers
Vancouver Blazers
The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season
The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before...

)
6–1–0
8 W November 2, 1973 5–4 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 2nd season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season....

)
7–1–0
9 W November 4, 1973 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 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...

)
8–1–0
10 W November 6, 1973 8–0 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights (1973–74
1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season
The 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season was the second season of operation of the franchise in the World Hockey Association. The club was known as the New York Raiders in the previous season...

)
9–1–0
11 W November 8, 1973 4–3 @ 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 2nd season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season....

)
10–1–0
12 W November 10, 1973 6–3 @ New England Whalers (1973–74
1973–74 New England Whalers season
The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. Unfortunately they were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.-Game log:-External links:...

)
11–1–0
13 W November 11, 1973 4–2 @ Toronto Toros
Toronto Toros
The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Toronto Toros season
The 1973–74 Toronto Toros season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73.-Offseason:...

)
12–1–0
14 W November 13, 1973 4–0 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season
The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the Los Angeles Sharks' second and final season in Los Angeles in the World Hockey Association. The club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs...

)
13–1–0
15 L November 16, 1973 1–3 @ Winnipeg Jets (1973–74
1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:...

)
13–2–0
16 L November 18, 1973 2–5 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 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...

)
13–3–0
17 W November 20, 1973 5–3 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Crusaders placed second in the Eastern Division, qualifying for the playoffs...

)
14–3–0
18 L November 22, 1973 1–7 @ Vancouver Blazers
Vancouver Blazers
The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season
The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before...

)
14–4–0
19 L November 23, 1973 0–2 @ 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season
The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the Los Angeles Sharks' second and final season in Los Angeles in the World Hockey Association. The club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs...

)
14–5–0
20 L November 25, 1973 1–2 @ 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 :...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Houston Aeros season
The 1973–74 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons in the WHA. The team would win the Avco World Trophy WHA championship.-Game log:...

)
14–6–0
21 W November 29, 1973 3–2 @ New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights (1973–74
1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season
The 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season was the second season of operation of the franchise in the World Hockey Association. The club was known as the New York Raiders in the previous season...

)
15–6–0
22 L December 1, 1973 2–4 @ 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Crusaders placed second in the Eastern Division, qualifying for the playoffs...

)
15–7–0
23 L December 2, 1973 0–3 @ 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Crusaders placed second in the Eastern Division, qualifying for the playoffs...

)
15–8–0
24 W December 4, 1973 2–0 @ Chicago Cougars
Chicago Cougars
The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Chicago Cougars season
The 1973–74 Chicago Cougars season was the Chicago Cougars' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The team qualified for the playoff and won two playoff series to make it to the Avco Cup Final before losing to the Houston Aeros....

)
16–8–0
25 L December 5, 1973 1–3 @ Winnipeg Jets (1973–74
1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:...

)
16–9–0
26 W December 6, 1973 4–3 Toronto Toros
Toronto Toros
The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Toronto Toros season
The 1973–74 Toronto Toros season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73.-Offseason:...

)
17–9–0
27 L December 12, 1973 2–7 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season
The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the Los Angeles Sharks' second and final season in Los Angeles in the World Hockey Association. The club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs...

)
17–10–0
28 L December 14, 1973 3–4 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 2nd season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season....

)
17–11–0
29 W December 16, 1973 7–6 @ New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights (1973–74
1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season
The 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season was the second season of operation of the franchise in the World Hockey Association. The club was known as the New York Raiders in the previous season...

)
18–11–0
30 L December 18, 1973 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 2nd season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season....

)
18–12–0
31 L December 19, 1973 2–4 @ New England Whalers (1973–74
1973–74 New England Whalers season
The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. Unfortunately they were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.-Game log:-External links:...

)
18–13–0
32 W December 21, 1973 4–1 Vancouver Blazers
Vancouver Blazers
The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season
The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before...

)
19–13–0
33 L December 22, 1973 3–6 @ Vancouver Blazers
Vancouver Blazers
The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season
The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before...

)
19–14–0
34 L December 27, 1973 4–5 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 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...

)
19–15–0
35 W December 29, 1973 6–2 New England Whalers (1973–74
1973–74 New England Whalers season
The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. Unfortunately they were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.-Game log:-External links:...

)
20–15–0
36 L January 1, 1974 3–4 OT Winnipeg Jets (1973–74
1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:...

)
20–16–0
37 L January 4, 1974 3–4 @ 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season
The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the Los Angeles Sharks' second and final season in Los Angeles in the World Hockey Association. The club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs...

)
20–17–0
38 W January 6, 1974 6–4 @ 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 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...

)
21–17–0
39 L January 8, 1974 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 :...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Houston Aeros season
The 1973–74 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons in the WHA. The team would win the Avco World Trophy WHA championship.-Game log:...

)
21–18–0
40 W January 9, 1974 6–4 @ 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 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...

)
22–18–0
41 L January 11, 1974 4–7 @ Winnipeg Jets (1973–74
1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:...

)
22–19–0
42 L January 13, 1974 2–6 @ Vancouver Blazers
Vancouver Blazers
The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season
The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before...

)
22–20–0
43 W January 15, 1974 4–1 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 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...

)
23–20–0
44 W January 18, 1974 7–4 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights (1973–74
1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season
The 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season was the second season of operation of the franchise in the World Hockey Association. The club was known as the New York Raiders in the previous season...

)
24–20–0
45 W January 20, 1974 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Crusaders placed second in the Eastern Division, qualifying for the playoffs...

)
25–20–0
46 L January 22, 1974 2–6 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights (1973–74
1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season
The 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season was the second season of operation of the franchise in the World Hockey Association. The club was known as the New York Raiders in the previous season...

)
25–21–0
47 L January 25, 1974 3–4 Winnipeg Jets (1973–74
1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:...

)
25–22–0
48 L January 27, 1974 1–4 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 :...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Houston Aeros season
The 1973–74 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons in the WHA. The team would win the Avco World Trophy WHA championship.-Game log:...

)
25–23–0
49 W February 1, 1974 3–2 Chicago Cougars
Chicago Cougars
The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Chicago Cougars season
The 1973–74 Chicago Cougars season was the Chicago Cougars' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The team qualified for the playoff and won two playoff series to make it to the Avco Cup Final before losing to the Houston Aeros....

)
26–23–0
50 W February 3, 1974 5–2 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season
The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the Los Angeles Sharks' second and final season in Los Angeles in the World Hockey Association. The club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs...

)
27–23–0
51 L February 5, 1974 0–8 @ Vancouver Blazers
Vancouver Blazers
The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season
The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before...

)
27–24–0
52 L February 8, 1974 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 :...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Houston Aeros season
The 1973–74 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons in the WHA. The team would win the Avco World Trophy WHA championship.-Game log:...

)
27–25–0
53 L February 10, 1974 3–4 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 2nd season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season....

)
27–26–0
54 L February 12, 1974 2–3 @ Chicago Cougars
Chicago Cougars
The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Chicago Cougars season
The 1973–74 Chicago Cougars season was the Chicago Cougars' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The team qualified for the playoff and won two playoff series to make it to the Avco Cup Final before losing to the Houston Aeros....

)
27–27–0
55 L February 13, 1974 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 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...

)
27–28–0
56 L February 15, 1974 3–7 New England Whalers (1973–74
1973–74 New England Whalers season
The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. Unfortunately they were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.-Game log:-External links:...

)
27–29–0
57 W February 17, 1974 3–2 OT Toronto Toros
Toronto Toros
The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Toronto Toros season
The 1973–74 Toronto Toros season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73.-Offseason:...

)
28–29–0
58 W February 20, 1974 4–1 Winnipeg Jets (1973–74
1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:...

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29–29–0
59 L February 23, 1974 2–5 @ 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 :...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Houston Aeros season
The 1973–74 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons in the WHA. The team would win the Avco World Trophy WHA championship.-Game log:...

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29–30–0
60 W February 24, 1974 5–3 @ 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season
The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the Los Angeles Sharks' second and final season in Los Angeles in the World Hockey Association. The club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs...

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30–30–0
61 W March 1, 1974 5–2 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 :...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Houston Aeros season
The 1973–74 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons in the WHA. The team would win the Avco World Trophy WHA championship.-Game log:...

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31–30–0
62 T March 3, 1974 3–3 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Crusaders placed second in the Eastern Division, qualifying for the playoffs...

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31–30–1
63 W March 6, 1974 4–2 @ 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 :...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Houston Aeros season
The 1973–74 Houston Aeros season was the Houston Aeros second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons in the WHA. The team would win the Avco World Trophy WHA championship.-Game log:...

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32–30–1
64 L March 8, 1974 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season
The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the Los Angeles Sharks' second and final season in Los Angeles in the World Hockey Association. The club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs...

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32–31–1
65 L March 10, 1974 1–2 OT Vancouver Blazers
Vancouver Blazers
The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season
The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before...

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32–32–1
66 W March 12, 1974 8–1 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season
The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the Los Angeles Sharks' second and final season in Los Angeles in the World Hockey Association. The club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs...

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33–32–1
67 L March 15, 1974 2–6 New England Whalers (1973–74
1973–74 New England Whalers season
The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. Unfortunately they were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.-Game log:-External links:...

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33–33–1
68 W March 17, 1974 3–2 Vancouver Blazers
Vancouver Blazers
The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973-75. The Blazers played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, sharing the facility with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. The Blazers were owned by...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season
The 1973–74 Vancouver Blazers season was the first year of operation of the Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association . It was the second season of the franchise, which had operated in Philadelphia the season before...

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34–33–1
69 T March 20, 1974 2–2 @ New England Whalers (1973–74
1973–74 New England Whalers season
The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. Unfortunately they were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.-Game log:-External links:...

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34–33–2
70 T March 21, 1974 5–5 @ 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 2nd season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season....

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34–33–3
71 L March 23, 1974 1–3 @ 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1973–74 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The Crusaders placed second in the Eastern Division, qualifying for the playoffs...

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34–34–3
72 W March 25, 1974 4–1 @ New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights (1973–74
1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season
The 1973–74 New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights season was the second season of operation of the franchise in the World Hockey Association. The club was known as the New York Raiders in the previous season...

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35–34–3
73 L March 26, 1974 2–4 @ Chicago Cougars
Chicago Cougars
The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Chicago Cougars season
The 1973–74 Chicago Cougars season was the Chicago Cougars' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The team qualified for the playoff and won two playoff series to make it to the Avco Cup Final before losing to the Houston Aeros....

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35–35–3
74 L March 28, 1974 5–6 OT @ Toronto Toros
Toronto Toros
The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Toronto Toros season
The 1973–74 Toronto Toros season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73.-Offseason:...

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35–36–3
75 W March 29, 1974 3–1 @ 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...

 (1973–74
1973–74 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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36–36–3
76 W March 31, 1974 4–1 Chicago Cougars
Chicago Cougars
The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre. During the 1974 Avco Cup Finals against Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros, the team's two home games were played at...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Chicago Cougars season
The 1973–74 Chicago Cougars season was the Chicago Cougars' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association. The team qualified for the playoff and won two playoff series to make it to the Avco Cup Final before losing to the Houston Aeros....

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37–36–3
77 L April 2, 1974 2–3 @ Toronto Toros
Toronto Toros
The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season...

 (1973–74
1973–74 Toronto Toros season
The 1973–74 Toronto Toros season was the team's first season in Toronto, as they spent their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73.-Offseason:...

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37–37–3
78 W April 3, 1974 6–5 OT @ Winnipeg Jets (1973–74
1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1973–74 Winnipeg Jets season was their second season in the World Hockey Association .-Season standings:-Playoffs:The Jets were beaten in the first round of the playoffs in four games by the Houston Aeros.-Forwards:...

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38–37–3


Player stats

Regular season
Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG
LW 76 38 36 74 22 0 9 0 7
C 47 24 45 69 99 0 3 2 7
D 78 14 45 59 104 0 6 0 2
C 78 16 40 56 43 0 0 0 3
C 72 26 22 48 8 0 7 2 4
RW 78 21 24 45 34 0 5 0 3
RW 71 20 23 43 55 0 2 0 2
LW 57 19 23 42 164 0 2 0 2
LW 78 18 20 38 66 0 0 0 1
D 74 6 31 37 46 0 2 1 0
D 68 17 19 36 115 0 2 0 1
D 69 4 27 31 214 0 0 0 2
LW 52 12 11 23 49 0 0 0 0
LW 72 9 13 22 2 0 0 4 0
C 45 8 10 18 2 0 0 0 1
D 78 3 14 17 32 0 0 0 0
D 50 2 13 15 18 0 0 0 1
RW 19 5 2 7 6 0 0 0 1
D 75 2 3 5 106 0 0 0 1
C 10 1 3 4 6 0 1 0 0
C 31 1 2 3 21 0 0 0 0
D 59 0 3 3 34 0 0 0 0
G 53 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0
C 34 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0
LW 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
LW 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 29 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0
C 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L T GA GAA SO
2954 53 23 24 1 158 3.21 2
1452 29 11 12 1 92 3.80 1
256 5 3 1 1 9 2.11 0
60 1 1 0 0 4 4.00 0
Team: 4722 78 38 37 3 263 3.34 3
Playoffs
Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM PPG SHG GWG
RW 5 4 2 6 2 0 0 0
LW 5 1 4 5 15 0 0 0
C 5 1 3 4 2 0 0 0
C 5 1 3 4 0 0 0 0
C 5 0 3 3 0 0 0 0
C 5 2 0 2 4 0 0 1
D 5 1 1 2 7 0 0 0
D 4 1 1 2 15 0 0 0
D 5 0 2 2 14 0 0 0
RW 4 0 2 2 2 0 0 0
D 5 0 2 2 2 0 0 0
D 4 1 0 1 16 0 0 0
LW 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
LW 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
D 5 0 1 1 4 0 0 0
C 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
LW 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
RW 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LW 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L GA GAA SO
146 3 1 1 8 3.29 0
111 3 0 2 9 4.86 0
41 1 0 1 4 5.85 0
Team: 298 5 1 4 21 4.23 0

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;

Awards and records

Regular Season
Player Milestone Reached
Jim Harrison
Jim Harrison (ice hockey)
James David Harrison is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 324 games in the National Hockey League and 232 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Cleveland Crusaders, and Chicago Black Hawks.-External links:...

 
2nd WHA Hat-Trick October 12, 1973
Blair MacDonald
Blair MacDonald
Blair Neil Joseph "B.J." MacDonald is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association between 1973 and 1983...

 
1st WHA Game
1st WHA Goal
Brian McKenzie
Brian McKenzie (ice hockey)
- Career statistics :-External links:...

 
1st WHA Game
Bob Fitchner
Bob Fitchner
Robert Douglas Fitchner is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 414 games in the World Hockey Association and 8 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Indianapolis Racers, Quebec Nordiques, and Edmonton Oilers.-References:...

 
1st WHA Goal
1st WHA Point
October 21, 1973
Blair MacDonald 1st WHA Assist
1st WHA Point
Brian McKenzie 1st WHA Assist
1st WHA Point
October 23, 1973
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...

 
1st WHA Game
Len Lunde
Len Lunde
Leonard Melvin Lunde was a professional ice hockey player who played 321 games in the National Hockey League and 72 games in the World Hockey Association...

 
1st WHA Assist
1st WHA Point
October 27, 1973
Brian McKenzie 1st WHA Goal
Chris Worthy 1st WHA Win
Jim Harrison 100th WHA Point November 2, 1973
Ron Climie
Ron Climie
Ron Climie is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 249 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Ottawa Nationals, Edmonton Oilers, and New England Whalers.-References:...

 
1st WHA Hat-Trick November 6, 1973
Jim McCrimmon
Jim McCrimmon
John James McCrimmon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 2 games in the National Hockey League for the St. Louis Blues. He also played 114 games in the World Hockey Association with the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Cowboys.-External links:...

 
1st WHA Assist
1st WHA Point
Jim McCrimmon 1st WHA Goal November 20, 1973
Len Lunde 1st WHA Goal December 4, 1973
Chris Worthy 1st WHA Shutout
Bob Fitchner 1st WHA Assist December 29, 1973
Ross Perkins
Ross Perkins
Ross Perkins is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He would play 225 games in the World Hockey Association with the Edmonton Oilers.-External links:...

 
100th WHA Point January 6, 1974
Gary Doyle
Gary Doyle
Gary Doyle is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. He was selected in the fifth round of the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft, 56th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens, but he never played in the NHL. Doyle spent one season at the University of Ottawa, and three seasons in the minor leagues...

 
1st WHA Game
1st WHA Win
January 18, 1974
Al Hamilton
Al Hamilton
Allan Guy Hamilton is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman, most notably with the Edmonton Oilers of the World Hockey Association...

 
100th WHA Point February 12, 1974
Jim Schraefel  1st WHA Assist
1st WHA Point
March 3, 1974
Jim Schraefel 1st WHA Goal March 12, 1974
Ron Climie 100th WHA Point March 21, 1974
Tom Gilmore
Tom Gilmore (ice hockey)
Tom Gilmore is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played a total of 202 games in the World Hockey Association with the Los Angeles Sharks and the Edmonton Oilers. Tom began his career with the Flin Flon Bombers, which was famous for churning out an unlikely number of...

1st WHA Hat-Trick April 3, 1974
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