1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season
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The 1973–74 Los Angeles Sharks season was the 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...

' second and final season in Los Angeles 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 club finished last in the WHA Western Division and missed the playoffs. They moved to Detroit, MI after the season and became the Michigan Stags
Michigan Stags
The Michigan Stags were a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan that played a portion of the 1974–75 season in the World Hockey Association. On January 18, 1975, the franchise was moved to Baltimore where it was known as the Baltimore Blades. The Stags originated as the Los...

.

Offseason

The Sharks lured promising left wing Marc Tardif
Marc Tardif
Marc Tardif is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is the leading goal scorer in the history of the World Hockey Association, principally for the Quebec Nordiques.-Playing career:...

 from the 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 ...

 to jump to the Sharks.

Regular season

The Sharks attempted to build on their first season by signing their first bonafide NHL star in the 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 ...

' Marc Tardif
Marc Tardif
Marc Tardif is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is the leading goal scorer in the history of the World Hockey Association, principally for the Quebec Nordiques.-Playing career:...

. And while the offense featured five 20 goal scorers (Tardif with 40, Gary Veneruzzo
Gary Veneruzzo
Gary Raymond Veneruzzo is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 7 games in the National Hockey League and 348 games in the World Hockey Association. He would with the St. Louis Blues, Los Angeles Sharks, Michigan Stags, Baltimore Blades, Cincinnati Stingers, Phoenix Roadrunners, and...

 with 39, Brian McDonald
Brian McDonald (ice hockey)
Brian Harold McDonald is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played just twenty games in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks and Buffalo Sabres. Meanwhile, he played several seasons in the World Hockey Association with the Houston Aeros, Los Angeles Sharks, Michigan...

 with 22, and J.P. LeBlanc and Steve Sutherland
Steve Sutherland
Steve Sutherland is a DJ in the United Kingdom. The music he produces varies from R&B Hip Hop, 2 step vocals, 4x4, and Grime.-DJ career and radio shows:...

 with 20 apiece), they still ranked last in the league in scoring. The defense was equally porous, falling from 3rd in the league to 11th (next to last). Last year's #1 goalie George Gardner
George Gardner
George Edward "Bud" Gardner was the first-ever goaltender for the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks. Gardner played for the Canucks after breaking into the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings. With the Wings, Gardner had to compete with Roger Crozier and Roy Edwards for playing time...

 played only 2 games due to injuries, and Russ Gillow
Russ Gillow
Russ Gillow is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 109 games in the World Hockey Association with the Los Angeles Sharks and San Diego Mariners...

 suffered from injuries and the "sophomore jinx" as his GAA went from 2.91 in 1972-73 to 3.98 in 1973-74. The other goalies that were brought in didn't fare much better, with Ian Wilkie sporting an unimpressive 3.91 GAA, Jim McCleod at 4.27, and Paul Hoganson
Paul Hoganson
Paul Edward Hoganson is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender who played two games in the National Hockey League and 143 games in the World Hockey Association....

 even worse with a 4.68 GAA. The special teams, which were solid the season before, also fell on hard times as the power play ranked 9th and the penalty killing went from 3rd in the league to last. The Sharks ended up with the worst record in the league, and endured losing streaks of 9 and 6 games. The only noteworhty item was that they became the fist team ever to have no ties (the WHA 10 munite overtime rule helped, but WHA teams still averaged 4 ties per season).

Game log

Regular season schedule
No. R Date Score Opponent Record
1 L October 13, 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 :...

 (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:...

)
0–1–0
2 L October 16, 1973 0–3 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:...

)
0–2–0
3 L October 18, 1973 2–7 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....

)
0–3–0
4 W October 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...

)
1–3–0
5 W October 23, 1973 4–3 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...

)
2–3–0
6 L October 24, 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 :...

 (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:...

)
2–4–0
7 L October 26, 1973 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...

)
2–5–0
8 L October 27, 1973 1–3 @ 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:...

)
2–6–0
9 W October 28, 1973 2–0 @ 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...

)
3–6–0
10 L October 30, 1973 4–6 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...

 (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....

)
3–7–0
11 L November 2, 1973 1–5 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...

)
3–8–0
12 L November 3, 1973 4–6 @ 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:...

)
3–9–0
13 L November 4, 1973 3–6 @ 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:...

)
3–10–0
14 L November 6, 1973 4–5 OT @ 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....

)
3–11–0
15 W November 7, 1973 3–1 @ 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...

)
4–11–0
16 W November 9, 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:...

)
5–11–0
17 L November 11, 1973 2–6 @ 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:...

)
5–12–0
18 L November 13, 1973 0–4 @ 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 ....

 (1973–74
1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Fighting Saints.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
5–13–0
19 L November 16, 1973 3–4 OT 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...

)
5–14–0
20 L November 18, 1973 2–5 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:...

)
5–15–0
21 W November 20, 1973 6–2 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...

 (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...

)
6–15–0
22 L November 22, 1973 3–4 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....

)
6–16–0
23 W November 23, 1973 2–0 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 ....

 (1973–74
1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Fighting Saints.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
7–16–0
24 W November 27, 1973 5–4 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:...

)
8–16–0
25 W November 30, 1973 5–2 @ 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:...

)
9–16–0
26 W December 1, 1973 5–4 OT @ 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....

)
10–16–0
27 L December 4, 1973 2–9 @ 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...

)
10–17–0
28 W December 6, 1973 4–3 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 :...

 (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:...

)
11–17–0
29 W December 12, 1973 7–2 @ 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 ....

 (1973–74
1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Fighting Saints.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
12–17–0
30 L December 14, 1973 0–1 @ 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:...

)
12–18–0
31 L December 15, 1973 4–6 @ 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...

)
12–19–0
32 W December 16, 1973 5–3 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...

)
13–19–0
33 L December 18, 1973 2–5 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...

)
13–20–0
34 L December 21, 1973 3–4 @ 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...

)
13–21–0
35 L December 22, 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 :...

 (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:...

)
13–22–0
36 L December 27, 1973 1–5 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:...

)
13–23–0
37 L December 30, 1973 4–6 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:...

)
13–24–0
38 W January 4, 1974 4–3 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 ....

 (1973–74
1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Fighting Saints.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
14–24–0
39 W January 8, 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:...

)
15–24–0
40 L January 10, 1974 1–7 @ 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....

)
15–25–0
41 L January 12, 1974 4–5 @ 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...

 (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...

)
15–26–0
42 L January 13, 1974 6–9 @ 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:...

)
15–27–0
43 W January 15, 1974 6–4 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....

)
16–27–0
44 W January 18, 1974 4–1 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:...

)
17–27–0
45 W January 19, 1974 3–2 @ 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:...

)
18–27–0
46 L January 20, 1974 0–3 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...

)
18–28–0
47 L January 22, 1974 1–3 @ 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 :...

 (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:...

)
18–29–0
48 W January 25, 1974 2–0 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....

)
19–29–0
49 W January 27, 1974 6–3 @ 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...

)
20–29–0
50 L January 29, 1974 0–5 @ 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....

)
20–30–0
51 L January 31, 1974 4–5 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:...

)
20–31–0
52 L February 1, 1974 0–4 @ 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:...

)
20–32–0
53 L February 3, 1974 2–5 @ 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 ....

 (1973–74
1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Fighting Saints.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
20–33–0
54 L February 7, 1974 4–7 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...

)
20–34–0
55 L February 10, 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....

)
20–35–0
56 L February 12, 1974 2–4 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:...

)
20–36–0
57 L February 15, 1974 4–6 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:...

)
20–37–0
58 L February 17, 1974 0–4 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...

)
20–38–0
59 W February 20, 1974 4–2 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:...

)
21–38–0
60 L February 24, 1974 3–5 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 ....

 (1973–74
1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Fighting Saints.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
21–39–0
61 L February 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....

)
21–40–0
62 L February 27, 1974 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...

)
21–41–0
63 L March 2, 1974 7–8 @ 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...

)
21–42–0
64 L March 3, 1974 3–5 @ 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...

)
21–43–0
65 L March 5, 1974 3–6 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...

)
21–44–0
66 W March 8, 1974 4–1 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 ....

 (1973–74
1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Fighting Saints.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
22–44–0
67 W March 10, 1974 6–5 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...

)
23–44–0
68 L March 12, 1974 1–8 @ 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 ....

 (1973–74
1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1973–74 Edmonton Oilers season was the second season of operation of the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. The Oilers' qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Minnesota Fighting Saints.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
23–45–0
69 L March 13, 1974 2–5 @ 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...

)
23–46–0
70 L March 14, 1974 0–6 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:...

)
23–47–0
71 L March 20, 1974 5–8 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...

)
23–48–0
72 L March 22, 1974 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...

)
23–49–0
73 W March 24, 1974 6–3 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:...

)
24–49–0
74 L March 27, 1974 1–7 @ 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:...

)
24–50–0
75 L March 28, 1974 3–9 @ 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....

)
24–51–0
76 L March 30, 1974 4–5 OT @ 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...

)
24–52–0
77 L March 31, 1974 4–5 @ 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:...

)
24–53–0
78 W April 4, 1974 6–4 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...

)
25–53–0


Player stats

Regular season
Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG
LW 75 40 30 70 47 0 10 0 3
W 78 39 29 68 68 0 5 0 4
C 78 20 46 66 58 0 7 0 0
C 56 22 30 52 54 0 4 0 3
D 77 4 32 36 48 0 2 0 0
LW 72 14 21 35 22 0 1 0 3
C 40 14 19 33 16 0 3 0 2
LW 72 20 12 32 182 0 4 0 4
D 78 4 26 30 16 0 2 0 1
C 71 14 14 28 28 0 1 0 3
RW 48 8 13 21 13 0 0 0 0
C 74 6 15 21 37 0 0 2 1
D 76 2 19 21 95 0 0 0 0
LW 51 6 13 19 100 0 0 1 0
RW 29 8 6 14 24 0 1 0 0
C 14 4 10 14 4 0 1 0 0
RW 23 3 9 12 22 0 2 0 0
D 27 2 8 10 8 0 0 0 1
D 60 0 9 9 46 0 0 0 0
LW 24 2 6 8 45 0 0 0 0
C 18 2 5 7 4 0 0 0 0
D 48 0 6 6 28 0 0 0 0
C 18 2 2 4 63 0 0 1 0
LW 16 1 3 4 4 0 0 0 0
D 18 1 2 3 24 0 0 0 0
D 13 0 3 3 6 0 0 0 0
RW 19 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0
LW 10 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0
RW 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
D 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
G 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 18 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
G 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 23 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L T GA GAA SO
1257 23 11 9 0 82 3.91 1
1308 27 6 16 0 102 4.68 0
1041 18 4 13 0 69 3.98 1
969 17 4 13 0 69 4.27 1
120 2 0 2 0 13 6.50 0
Team: 4695 78 25 53 0 335 4.28 3

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;

Transactions

The Sharks' decline in the standings and quality of play was poorly timed in that the NHL's 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...

 across town were beginning a resurgence that would see them make the playoffs for the next decade. The novelty of the WHA wore off, and attendance dropped measurably. After the season, the Sharks moved to Detroit, MI and became the Michigan Stags
Michigan Stags
The Michigan Stags were a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan that played a portion of the 1974–75 season in the World Hockey Association. On January 18, 1975, the franchise was moved to Baltimore where it was known as the Baltimore Blades. The Stags originated as the Los...

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