1974–75 Houston Aeros season
Encyclopedia
The 1974–75 Houston Aeros season was the Aeros' third season of operation in the World Hockey Association
(WHA). The Aeros qualified first in their division for the playoffs and successfully defended their Avco World Trophy
WHA championship.
4–1 in the Quarter-finals. The Aeros then defeated the San Diego Mariners
4–0 to advance to the Final. In the Final, the Aeros swept the Quebec Nordiques
4–0 to win their second consecutive Avco World Trophy
.
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;
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...
(WHA). The Aeros qualified first in their division for the playoffs and successfully defended their Avco World Trophy
Avco World Trophy
The Avco World Trophy, also known as the Avco Cup, was the championship trophy of the original World Hockey Association . The trophy's naming rights were sold to the former Avco Corporation , a defense contractor who bought the rights to advertise their consumer finance division...
WHA championship.
Game log
| Regular season schedule | |||||
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| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
| 1 | W | October 16, 1974 | 6–0 | @ 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Vancouver Blazers season The 1974–75 Vancouver Blazers season was the Vancouver Blazers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Blazers failed to make the playoffs-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | L | October 18, 1974 | 4–6 | @ Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1974–75 1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the Phoenix Roadrunners first season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | L | October 19, 1974 | 2–6 | @ San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1974–75 1974–75 San Diego Mariners season The 1974–75 San Diego Mariners season was the first season of operation of the San Diego Mariners in the World Hockey Association . The franchise was formerly named the New Jersey Knights and was transferred to San Diego... ) |
1–2–0 |
| 4 | L | October 22, 1974 | 2–7 | @ 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Quebec Nordiques season The 1974–75 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' 3rd season, as they were coming off a 38–36–4 record in 1973–74, earning 80 points, however, they failed to qualify for the post-season for the 2nd straight season.... ) |
1–3–0 |
| 5 | L | October 23, 1974 | 4–5 | @ New England Whalers (1974–75 1974–75 New England Whalers season The 1974–75 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' third season of play.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
1–4–0 |
| 6 | W | October 26, 1974 | 3–2 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 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... ) |
2–4–0 |
| 7 | W | October 29, 1974 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Chicago Cougars season The 1974–75 Chicago Cougars season was the Chicago Cougars third and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Cougars finished third in the East, but did not have enough points to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:... ) |
3–4–0 |
| 8 | W | October 30, 1974 | 1–0 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Chicago Cougars season The 1974–75 Chicago Cougars season was the Chicago Cougars third and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Cougars finished third in the East, but did not have enough points to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:... ) |
4–4–0 |
| 9 | W | November 2, 1974 | 8–2 | Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1974–75 1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the Phoenix Roadrunners first season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
5–4–0 |
| 10 | W | November 5, 1974 | 9–3 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1974–75 1974–75 San Diego Mariners season The 1974–75 San Diego Mariners season was the first season of operation of the San Diego Mariners in the World Hockey Association . The franchise was formerly named the New Jersey Knights and was transferred to San Diego... ) |
6–4–0 |
| 11 | L | November 9, 1974 | 4–5 OT | Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... (1974–75 1974–75 Indianapolis Racers season The 1974–75 Indianapolis Racers season was the first season of operation of the Indianapolis Racers in the World Hockey Association. The Racers finished fourth to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
6–5–0 |
| 12 | W | November 12, 1974 | 6–1 | New England Whalers (1974–75 1974–75 New England Whalers season The 1974–75 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' third season of play.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
7–5–0 |
| 13 | W | November 13, 1974 | 8–5 | @ 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... (1974–75 1974–75 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... ) |
8–5–0 |
| 14 | W | November 16, 1974 | 6–2 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Chicago Cougars season The 1974–75 Chicago Cougars season was the Chicago Cougars third and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Cougars finished third in the East, but did not have enough points to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:... ) |
9–5–0 |
| 15 | L | November 17, 1974 | 3–4 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1974–75 1974–75 San Diego Mariners season The 1974–75 San Diego Mariners season was the first season of operation of the San Diego Mariners in the World Hockey Association . The franchise was formerly named the New Jersey Knights and was transferred to San Diego... ) |
9–6–0 |
| 16 | W | November 19, 1974 | 10–0 | @ Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... (1974–75 1974–75 Indianapolis Racers season The 1974–75 Indianapolis Racers season was the first season of operation of the Indianapolis Racers in the World Hockey Association. The Racers finished fourth to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
10–6–0 |
| 17 | W | November 22, 1974 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Vancouver Blazers season The 1974–75 Vancouver Blazers season was the Vancouver Blazers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Blazers failed to make the playoffs-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
11–6–0 |
| 18 | W | November 23, 1974 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Vancouver Blazers season The 1974–75 Vancouver Blazers season was the Vancouver Blazers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Blazers failed to make the playoffs-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
12–6–0 |
| 19 | W | November 24, 1974 | 4–3 OT | @ 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 .... (1974–75 1974–75 Edmonton Oilers season The 1974–75 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' third season of operation. The Oilers placed last and failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
13–6–0 |
| 20 | L | November 26, 1974 | 4–6 | Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1974–75 1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the Phoenix Roadrunners first season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
13–7–0 |
| 21 | W | November 28, 1974 | 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 .... (1974–75 1974–75 Edmonton Oilers season The 1974–75 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' third season of operation. The Oilers placed last and failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
14–7–0 |
| 22 | L | November 30, 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Cleveland Crusaders season The 1974–75 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders third season of operation in the World Hockey Association. It was the Crusaders' first season in the new Coliseum at Richfield... ) |
14–8–0 |
| 23 | W | December 1, 1974 | 7–3 | @ Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... (1974–75 1974–75 Indianapolis Racers season The 1974–75 Indianapolis Racers season was the first season of operation of the Indianapolis Racers in the World Hockey Association. The Racers finished fourth to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
15–8–0 |
| 24 | W | December 3, 1974 | 5–4 | @ 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Toronto Toros season The 1974–75 Toronto Toros season was the team's second season in Toronto, after spending their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73... ) |
16–8–0 |
| 25 | W | December 4, 1974 | 3–2 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1974–75 1974–75 Winnipeg Jets season The 1974–75 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' third season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The club finished third in the Canadian Division and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
17–8–0 |
| 26 | L | December 8, 1974 | 1–2 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1974–75 1974–75 Quebec Nordiques season The 1974–75 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' 3rd season, as they were coming off a 38–36–4 record in 1973–74, earning 80 points, however, they failed to qualify for the post-season for the 2nd straight season.... ) |
17–9–0 |
| 27 | W | December 11, 1974 | 5–2 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Vancouver Blazers season The 1974–75 Vancouver Blazers season was the Vancouver Blazers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Blazers failed to make the playoffs-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
18–9–0 |
| 28 | W | December 14, 1974 | 5–3 | Winnipeg Jets (1974–75 1974–75 Winnipeg Jets season The 1974–75 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' third season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The club finished third in the Canadian Division and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
19–9–0 |
| 29 | L | December 15, 1974 | 3–4 | San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1974–75 1974–75 San Diego Mariners season The 1974–75 San Diego Mariners season was the first season of operation of the San Diego Mariners in the World Hockey Association . The franchise was formerly named the New Jersey Knights and was transferred to San Diego... ) |
19–10–0 |
| 30 | W | December 17, 1974 | 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 .... (1974–75 1974–75 Edmonton Oilers season The 1974–75 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' third season of operation. The Oilers placed last and failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
20–10–0 |
| 31 | L | December 19, 1974 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Vancouver Blazers season The 1974–75 Vancouver Blazers season was the Vancouver Blazers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Blazers failed to make the playoffs-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
20–11–0 |
| 32 | W | December 21, 1974 | 5–3 | @ New England Whalers (1974–75 1974–75 New England Whalers season The 1974–75 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' third season of play.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
21–11–0 |
| 33 | W | December 22, 1974 | 3–0 | @ 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Cleveland Crusaders season The 1974–75 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders third season of operation in the World Hockey Association. It was the Crusaders' first season in the new Coliseum at Richfield... ) |
22–11–0 |
| 34 | W | December 28, 1974 | 6–1 | New England Whalers (1974–75 1974–75 New England Whalers season The 1974–75 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' third season of play.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
23–11–0 |
| 35 | W | December 29, 1974 | 6–3 | Winnipeg Jets (1974–75 1974–75 Winnipeg Jets season The 1974–75 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' third season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The club finished third in the Canadian Division and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
24–11–0 |
| 36 | W | January 2, 1975 | 6–3 | Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades (1974–75 1974–75 Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades season The 1974–75 Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades season was the third season of the former Los Angeles Sharks franchise. Prior to the season, the team relocated to Detroit, and then relocated to Baltimore partway through the season... ) |
25–11–0 |
| 37 | W | January 4, 1975 | 5–2 | Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades (1974–75 1974–75 Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades season The 1974–75 Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades season was the third season of the former Los Angeles Sharks franchise. Prior to the season, the team relocated to Detroit, and then relocated to Baltimore partway through the season... ) |
26–11–0 |
| 38 | W | January 11, 1975 | 6–4 | Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1974–75 1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the Phoenix Roadrunners first season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
27–11–0 |
| 39 | L | January 12, 1975 | 4–7 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Toronto Toros season The 1974–75 Toronto Toros season was the team's second season in Toronto, after spending their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73... ) |
27–12–0 |
| 40 | W | January 15, 1975 | 9–2 | 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 .... (1974–75 1974–75 Edmonton Oilers season The 1974–75 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' third season of operation. The Oilers placed last and failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
28–12–0 |
| 41 | L | January 18, 1975 | 4–5 OT | @ San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1974–75 1974–75 San Diego Mariners season The 1974–75 San Diego Mariners season was the first season of operation of the San Diego Mariners in the World Hockey Association . The franchise was formerly named the New Jersey Knights and was transferred to San Diego... ) |
28–13–0 |
| 42 | L | January 24, 1975 | 5–7 | @ 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 .... (1974–75 1974–75 Edmonton Oilers season The 1974–75 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' third season of operation. The Oilers placed last and failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
28–14–0 |
| 43 | W | January 26, 1975 | 3–1 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1974–75 1974–75 Winnipeg Jets season The 1974–75 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' third season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The club finished third in the Canadian Division and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
29–14–0 |
| 44 | L | January 28, 1975 | 5–7 | @ 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 .... (1974–75 1974–75 Edmonton Oilers season The 1974–75 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' third season of operation. The Oilers placed last and failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
29–15–0 |
| 45 | L | January 31, 1975 | 1–4 | @ 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... (1974–75 1974–75 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... ) |
29–16–0 |
| 46 | W | February 1, 1975 | 6–5 | @ 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Chicago Cougars season The 1974–75 Chicago Cougars season was the Chicago Cougars third and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Cougars finished third in the East, but did not have enough points to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:... ) |
30–16–0 |
| 47 | W | February 2, 1975 | 5–2 | @ Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades (1974–75 1974–75 Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades season The 1974–75 Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades season was the third season of the former Los Angeles Sharks franchise. Prior to the season, the team relocated to Detroit, and then relocated to Baltimore partway through the season... ) |
31–16–0 |
| 48 | W | February 4, 1975 | 4–3 OT | @ Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... (1974–75 1974–75 Indianapolis Racers season The 1974–75 Indianapolis Racers season was the first season of operation of the Indianapolis Racers in the World Hockey Association. The Racers finished fourth to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
32–16–0 |
| 49 | W | February 5, 1975 | 5–2 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Toronto Toros season The 1974–75 Toronto Toros season was the team's second season in Toronto, after spending their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73... ) |
33–16–0 |
| 50 | L | February 6, 1975 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Quebec Nordiques season The 1974–75 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' 3rd season, as they were coming off a 38–36–4 record in 1973–74, earning 80 points, however, they failed to qualify for the post-season for the 2nd straight season.... ) |
33–17–0 |
| 51 | L | February 8, 1975 | 4–6 | Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades (1974–75 1974–75 Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades season The 1974–75 Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades season was the third season of the former Los Angeles Sharks franchise. Prior to the season, the team relocated to Detroit, and then relocated to Baltimore partway through the season... ) |
33–18–0 |
| 52 | W | February 9, 1975 | 4–1 | @ Cleveland Crusaders Cleveland Crusaders The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976... (1974–75 1974–75 Cleveland Crusaders season The 1974–75 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders third season of operation in the World Hockey Association. It was the Crusaders' first season in the new Coliseum at Richfield... ) |
34–18–0 |
| 53 | W | February 11, 1975 | 5–2 | @ Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades (1974–75 1974–75 Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades season The 1974–75 Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades season was the third season of the former Los Angeles Sharks franchise. Prior to the season, the team relocated to Detroit, and then relocated to Baltimore partway through the season... ) |
35–18–0 |
| 54 | W | February 12, 1975 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 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... ) |
36–18–0 |
| 55 | L | February 14, 1975 | 3–5 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1974–75 1974–75 Winnipeg Jets season The 1974–75 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' third season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The club finished third in the Canadian Division and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
36–19–0 |
| 56 | W | February 17, 1975 | 5–3 | @ 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Quebec Nordiques season The 1974–75 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' 3rd season, as they were coming off a 38–36–4 record in 1973–74, earning 80 points, however, they failed to qualify for the post-season for the 2nd straight season.... ) |
37–19–0 |
| 57 | W | February 19, 1975 | 10–4 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Quebec Nordiques season The 1974–75 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' 3rd season, as they were coming off a 38–36–4 record in 1973–74, earning 80 points, however, they failed to qualify for the post-season for the 2nd straight season.... ) |
38–19–0 |
| 58 | L | February 22, 1975 | 2–4 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Vancouver Blazers season The 1974–75 Vancouver Blazers season was the Vancouver Blazers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Blazers failed to make the playoffs-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
38–20–0 |
| 59 | W | February 23, 1975 | 5–1 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Toronto Toros season The 1974–75 Toronto Toros season was the team's second season in Toronto, after spending their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73... ) |
39–20–0 |
| 60 | W | February 26, 1975 | 9–5 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Cleveland Crusaders season The 1974–75 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders third season of operation in the World Hockey Association. It was the Crusaders' first season in the new Coliseum at Richfield... ) |
40–20–0 |
| 61 | W | February 27, 1975 | 7–2 | @ Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1974–75 1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the Phoenix Roadrunners first season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
41–20–0 |
| 62 | W | March 1, 1975 | 4–2 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Chicago Cougars season The 1974–75 Chicago Cougars season was the Chicago Cougars third and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Cougars finished third in the East, but did not have enough points to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:... ) |
42–20–0 |
| 63 | W | March 2, 1975 | 4–3 OT | Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... (1974–75 1974–75 Indianapolis Racers season The 1974–75 Indianapolis Racers season was the first season of operation of the Indianapolis Racers in the World Hockey Association. The Racers finished fourth to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
43–20–0 |
| 64 | L | March 6, 1975 | 4–7 | @ San Diego Mariners San Diego Mariners The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena... (1974–75 1974–75 San Diego Mariners season The 1974–75 San Diego Mariners season was the first season of operation of the San Diego Mariners in the World Hockey Association . The franchise was formerly named the New Jersey Knights and was transferred to San Diego... ) |
43–21–0 |
| 65 | L | March 8, 1975 | 4–5 | New England Whalers (1974–75 1974–75 New England Whalers season The 1974–75 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' third season of play.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
43–22–0 |
| 66 | W | March 14, 1975 | 5–4 | @ 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Chicago Cougars season The 1974–75 Chicago Cougars season was the Chicago Cougars third and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Cougars finished third in the East, but did not have enough points to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:... ) |
44–22–0 |
| 67 | W | March 16, 1975 | 2–1 | @ Cleveland Crusaders Cleveland Crusaders The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976... (1974–75 1974–75 Cleveland Crusaders season The 1974–75 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders third season of operation in the World Hockey Association. It was the Crusaders' first season in the new Coliseum at Richfield... ) |
45–22–0 |
| 68 | L | March 17, 1975 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Toronto Toros season The 1974–75 Toronto Toros season was the team's second season in Toronto, after spending their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73... ) |
45–23–0 |
| 69 | W | March 19, 1975 | 6–5 | Indianapolis Racers Indianapolis Racers The Indianapolis Racers were a franchise in the former World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1978. They competed in five seasons, folding 25 games into the 1978–79 season. They played at Market Square Arena... (1974–75 1974–75 Indianapolis Racers season The 1974–75 Indianapolis Racers season was the first season of operation of the Indianapolis Racers in the World Hockey Association. The Racers finished fourth to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
46–23–0 |
| 70 | W | March 20, 1975 | 5–3 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Quebec Nordiques season The 1974–75 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques' 3rd season, as they were coming off a 38–36–4 record in 1973–74, earning 80 points, however, they failed to qualify for the post-season for the 2nd straight season.... ) |
47–23–0 |
| 71 | W | March 22, 1975 | 5–3 | @ New England Whalers (1974–75 1974–75 New England Whalers season The 1974–75 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' third season of play.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
48–23–0 |
| 72 | L | March 26, 1975 | 1–2 | @ Phoenix Roadrunners Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA) The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona... (1974–75 1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners season The 1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the Phoenix Roadrunners first season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Quebec Nordiques.-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
48–24–0 |
| 73 | W | March 27, 1975 | 8–0 | Winnipeg Jets (1974–75 1974–75 Winnipeg Jets season The 1974–75 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' third season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The club finished third in the Canadian Division and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-External links:... ) |
49–24–0 |
| 74 | W | March 29, 1975 | 8–2 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 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... ) |
50–24–0 |
| 75 | W | April 2, 1975 | 7–6 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Cleveland Crusaders season The 1974–75 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders third season of operation in the World Hockey Association. It was the Crusaders' first season in the new Coliseum at Richfield... ) |
51–24–0 |
| 76 | W | April 5, 1975 | 8–2 | 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... (1974–75 1974–75 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... ) |
52–24–0 |
| 77 | W | April 6, 1975 | 5–2 | @ 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... (1974–75 1974–75 Toronto Toros season The 1974–75 Toronto Toros season was the team's second season in Toronto, after spending their inaugural season as the Ottawa Nationals in 1972-73... ) |
53–24–0 |
| 78 | L | April 7, 1975 | 2–4 | @ Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades (1974–75 1974–75 Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades season The 1974–75 Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades season was the third season of the former Los Angeles Sharks franchise. Prior to the season, the team relocated to Detroit, and then relocated to Baltimore partway through the season... ) |
53–25–0 |
Playoffs
The Aeros defeated the Cleveland CrusadersCleveland 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...
4–1 in the Quarter-finals. The Aeros then defeated the San Diego Mariners
San Diego Mariners
The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena...
4–0 to advance to the Final. In the Final, the Aeros swept the 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...
4–0 to win their second consecutive Avco World Trophy
Avco World Trophy
The Avco World Trophy, also known as the Avco Cup, was the championship trophy of the original World Hockey Association . The trophy's naming rights were sold to the former Avco Corporation , a defense contractor who bought the rights to advertise their consumer finance division...
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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;