The 1974–75 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...

 season

Season (sports)

In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...

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.

The Nordiques would have to find a new head coach during the off-season, as Jacques Plante

Jacques Plante

Joseph Jacques Omer Plante was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. During a career lasting from 1947–1975, he was considered to be one of the most important innovators in hockey...

 would come out of retirement and play with 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 ....

. Quebec hired recently retired and former team captain Jean-Guy Gendron

Jean-Guy Gendron

Jean-Guy "Smitty" Gendron is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 863 games in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers...

 to become the clubs 4th head coach in team history. The club would also move from the Eastern Division to join the newly created Canadian Division, which consisted of the other 4 Canadian clubs in the league.

Quebec would start off the season very strong, and fight with the 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...

 for top spot in the division all season long. Through 66 games, the Nordiques had a 42–24–0 record, 8 points ahead of the 2nd place Toros, however, the team would suffer through a 7 game losing streak, and the Toros would catch up to the Nordiques. Quebec would win 4 of their final 5 games, and win the division championship, and make the playoffs for the first time in club history.

Offensively, the Nordiques were once again led by Serge Bernier

Serge Bernier

Serge Joseph Bernier is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings and Quebec Nordiques. He also played six seasons in the World Hockey Association for Quebec...

, who finished 3rd in league scoring with 122 points, as he scored 54 goals and added 68 assists. Rejean Houle

Réjean Houle

Réjean Houle is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward, most notably for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League, for whom he also served a controversial stint as general manager.-Playing career:...

 put together a solid season, scoring 40 goals and earning 92 points, while new team captain Michel Parizeau

Michel Parizeau

Michel Gérard Parizeau is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and head coach who played two seasons in the National Hockey League for the St...

 had 74 points. 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:...

, acquired by Quebec from 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...

 during the season, scored 38 goals and earned 72 points in 53 games with the Nordiques. J. C. Tremblay led the blueline with 72 points in 68 games, while Dale Hoganson

Dale Hoganson

Dale Gordon Hoganson is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 344 games in the National Hockey League and 378 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Quebec Nordiques, and Birmingham Bulls...

 chipped in with 9 goals and 44 points. Pierre Roy

Pierre Roy

Pierre Roy is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 316 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Quebec Nordiques, Cincinnati Stingers, and New England Whalers.He is also a French author who teaches at Sherbrooke elementary.- References :...

 led the club with 118 penalty minutes.

In goal, Richard Brodeur

Richard Brodeur

Richard "King Richard, Kermit" Brodeur known to many as "King Richard", is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:...

 took the starters job, and won a team high 29 games while posting a 3.90 GAA in 51 games. Serge Aubry

Serge Aubry

Serge Dieudonne Aubry was a professional ice hockey goaltender who played 142 games in the World Hockey Association and a NHL coach....

 backed up Brodeur, and won 17 games with a team best 3.71 GAA.

In the opening round of the playoffs, the Nordiques faced the 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...

, who finished 4th in the Western Division with 86 points, 6 fewer than Quebec. The Nordiques would win their first ever playoff game, defeating the Roadrunners 5–2 at Le Colisee

Le Colisée

Le Colisée is an arena in Chalon-sur-Saône, France. It is primarily used for basketball and the home arena of Élan Sportif Chalonnais. The arena holds 4,000 people....

. Quebec went up 2–0 in the series with a solid 6–2 win, as the series moved west to Phoenix. The Nordiques shutout the Roadrunners 3–0 to take a commanding 3–0 series lead, however, they could not complete the sweep, as Phoenix won game 4 in overtime. The series returned to Quebec for game 5, and the Nordiques would win the game 4–2, and take the series in 5 games.

Up next for the Nordiques was 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...

, who during the season, had a 42–33–3 record, earning 87 points, as they finished 3rd in the Western Division. Minnesota defeated the New England Whalers in the first round of the playoffs. The series opened in Quebec, and the clubs split the first two games, as the series shifted to Minnesota. Quebec took a 2–1 series lead with a big 6–1 win in the 3rd game, however, the Fighting Saints fought back in game 4, evening the series with a 4–2 victory. Quebec would easily win the 5th game, doubling Minnesota 6–3 at Le Colisee, and the Nordiques would close out the series in the 6th game, defeating Minnesota 4–2, and advance to the Avco Cup Finals.

Quebec would face the defending Avco Cup champion 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 :...

 in the finals. The Aeros finished the season with a league best 106 points, and had easily beat the 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...

 and 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...

 to reach the finals. Houston, led by Larry Lund

Larry Lund

Larry Lund is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 459 games in the World Hockey Association all with the Houston Aeros.-Playing career:...

 and Gordie Howe

Gordie Howe

Gordon "Gordie" Howe, OC is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player who played for the Detroit Red Wings and Hartford Whalers of the National Hockey League , and the Houston Aeros and New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association . Howe is often referred to as Mr...

 were heavy favourites to win the series. The series opened in Houston, with the Aeros defeating Quebec 6–2 in the series opener, then took a 2–0 series lead with a 5–3 win in the second game. The series moved to Quebec for the next 2 games, however, it was the Aeros who continued to win, as they shutout the Nordiques 2–0 in the third game, and would sweep Quebec with a huge 7–2 victory in the fourth game, winning the Avco Cup for the second time in as many years.

Season standings

Canadian Division	GP	W	L	T	GF	GA	Pts
Quebec Nordiques	78	46	32	0	331	299	92
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...	78	43	33	2	349	304	88
Winnipeg Jets	78	38	35	5	322	293	81
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...	78	37	39	2	256	270	76
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 ....	78	36	38	4	279	279	76

Game log

#	Date	Visitor	Score	Home	Record	Pts
1	October 20	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...	1–4	Quebec Nordiques	1–0–0	2
2	October 22	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 :...	2–7	Quebec Nordiques	2–0–0	4
3	October 23	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...	2–6	Quebec Nordiques	3–0–0	6
4	October 26	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...	1–4	Quebec Nordiques	4–0–0	8
5	October 27	Quebec Nordiques	3–5	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...	4–1–0	8
6	November 2	Quebec Nordiques	2–4	New England Whalers	4–2–0	8
7	November 4	Quebec Nordiques	5–3	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...	5–2–0	10
8	November 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...	3–5	Quebec Nordiques	6–2–0	12
9	November 10	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...	4–3	Quebec Nordiques	6–3–0	12
10	November 12	Quebec Nordiques	5–4	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...	7–3–0	14
11	November 13	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...	3–10	Quebec Nordiques	8–3–0	16
12	November 16	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...	3–4	Quebec Nordiques	9–3–0	18
13	November 17	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...	7–1	Quebec Nordiques	9–4–0	18
14	November 20	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 ....	2–4	Quebec Nordiques	10–4–0	20
15	November 22	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...	2–3	Quebec Nordiques	11–4–0	22
16	November 23	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...	9–2	Quebec Nordiques	11–5–0	22
17	November 24	Quebec Nordiques	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...	11–6–0	22
18	November 26	New England Whalers	5–4	Quebec Nordiques	11–7–0	22
19	November 28	Quebec Nordiques	7–5	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...	12–7–0	24
20	December 1	Quebec Nordiques	2–3	Winnipeg Jets	12–8–0	24
21	December 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...	6–3	Quebec Nordiques	12–9–0	24
22	December 5	New England Whalers	1–9	Quebec Nordiques	13–9–0	26
23	December 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 :...	1–2	Quebec Nordiques	14–9–0	28
24	December 11	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 ....	3–4	Quebec Nordiques	15–9–0	30
25	December 12	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...	2–5	Quebec Nordiques	16–9–0	32
26	December 14	Quebec Nordiques	4–9	New England Whalers	16–10–0	32
27	December 15	Quebec Nordiques	4–6	Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...	16–11–0	32
28	December 17	Quebec Nordiques	6–1	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...	17–11–0	34
29	December 18	Winnipeg Jets	1–5	Quebec Nordiques	18–11–0	36
30	December 20	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...	5–3	Quebec Nordiques	18–12–0	36
31	December 22	Quebec Nordiques	2–3	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...	18–13–0	36
32	December 27	Quebec Nordiques	3–4	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...	18–14–0	36
33	December 28	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...	1–4	Quebec Nordiques	19–14–0	38
34	December 30	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...	6–3	Quebec Nordiques	19–15–0	38
35	January 1	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...	3–6	Quebec Nordiques	20–15–0	40
36	January 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...	1–3	Quebec Nordiques	21–15–0	42
37	January 7	Quebec Nordiques	3–2	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...	22–15–0	44
38	January 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...	3–4	Quebec Nordiques	23–15–0	46
39	January 10	Quebec Nordiques	6–1	Winnipeg Jets	24–15–0	48
40	January 12	Quebec Nordiques	3–1	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 ....	25–15–0	50
41	January 14	Quebec Nordiques	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...	26–15–0	52
42	January 18	New England Whalers	2–8	Quebec Nordiques	27–15–0	54
43	January 19	Quebec Nordiques	5–2	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...	28–15–0	56
44	January 23	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...	5–3	Quebec Nordiques	28–16–0	56
45	January 25	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...	4–6	Quebec Nordiques	29–16–0	58
46	January 28	Quebec Nordiques	4–6	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...	29–17–0	58
47	January 30	Quebec Nordiques	5–2	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...	30–17–0	60
48	February 1	Quebec Nordiques	2–1	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...	31–17–0	62
49	February 2	Quebec Nordiques	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...	32–17–0	64
50	February 6	Quebec Nordiques	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 :...	33–17–0	66
51	February 8	Quebec Nordiques	4–3	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...	34–17–0	68
52	February 11	Quebec Nordiques	2–9	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...	34–18–0	68
53	February 13	Quebec Nordiques	5–3	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...	35–18–0	70
54	February 14	Quebec Nordiques	7–3	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...	36–18–0	72
55	February 17	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 :...	5–3	Quebec Nordiques	36–19–0	72
56	February 19	Quebec Nordiques	4–10	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 :...	36–20–0	72
57	February 20	Quebec Nordiques	2–5	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...	36–21–0	72
58	February 23	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...	4–6	Quebec Nordiques	37–21–0	74
59	February 24	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...	3–5	Quebec Nordiques	38–21–0	76
60	February 27	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...	7–9	Quebec Nordiques	39–21–0	78
61	March 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...	4–1	Quebec Nordiques	39–22–0	78
62	March 4	Quebec Nordiques	2–8	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...	39–23–0	78
63	March 5	Quebec Nordiques	3–6	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...	39–24–0	78
64	March 7	Quebec Nordiques	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...	40–24–0	80
65	March 9	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...	5–7	Quebec Nordiques	41–24–0	82
66	March 12	Winnipeg Jets	3–5	Quebec Nordiques	42–24–0	84
67	March 14	Quebec Nordiques	3–4	Winnipeg Jets	42–25–0	84
68	March 15	Quebec Nordiques	4–7	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...	42–26–0	84
69	March 16	Quebec Nordiques	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...	42–27–0	84
70	March 18	Quebec Nordiques	5–8	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 ....	42–28–0	84
71	March 20	Quebec Nordiques	3–5	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 :...	42–29–0	84
72	March 26	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 ....	6–4	Quebec Nordiques	42–30–0	84
73	March 29	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...	5–4	Quebec Nordiques	42–31–0	84
74	March 30	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...	5–6	Quebec Nordiques	43–31–0	86
75	April 1	Quebec Nordiques	5–3	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 ....	44–31–0	88
76	April 2	Quebec Nordiques	5–3	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...	45–31–0	90
77	April 3	Quebec Nordiques	1–4	New England Whalers	45–32–0	90
78	April 5	Winnipeg Jets	5–9	Quebec Nordiques	46–32–0	92

Quebec Nordiques 4, Phoenix Roadrunners 1

#	Date	Visitor	Score	Home	Record
1	April 8	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...	2–5	Quebec Nordiques	1–0
2	April 10	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...	2–6	Quebec Nordiques	2–0
3	April 12	Quebec Nordiques	3–0	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...	3–0
4	April 15	Quebec Nordiques	5–6	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...	3–1
5	April 17	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...	2–4	Quebec Nordiques	4–1

Quebec Nordiques 4, Minnesota Fighting Saints 2

#	Date	Visitor	Score	Home	Record
1	April 22	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...	1–4	Quebec Nordiques	1–0
2	April 23	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...	5–3	Quebec Nordiques	1–1
3	April 26	Quebec Nordiques	6–1	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...	2–1
4	April 27	Quebec Nordiques	2–4	Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...	2–2
5	April 29	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...	3–6	Quebec Nordiques	3–2
6	May 1	Quebec Nordiques	4–2	Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota Fighting Saints The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...	4–2

Houston Aeros 4, Quebec Nordiques 0

#	Date	Visitor	Score	Home	Record
1	May 3	Quebec Nordiques	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 :...	0–1
2	May 6	Quebec Nordiques	3–5	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 :...	0–2
3	May 10	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 :...	2–0	Quebec Nordiques	0–3
4	May 12	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 :...	7–2	Quebec Nordiques	0–4

Scoring leaders

Player	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
Serge Bernier Serge Bernier Serge Joseph Bernier is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings and Quebec Nordiques. He also played six seasons in the World Hockey Association for Quebec...	76	54	68	122	75
Rejean Houle Réjean Houle Réjean Houle is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward, most notably for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League, for whom he also served a controversial stint as general manager.-Playing career:...	64	40	52	92	37
Michel Parizeau Michel Parizeau Michel Gérard Parizeau is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and head coach who played two seasons in the National Hockey League for the St...	78	28	46	74	69
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:...	53	38	34	72	70
J. C. Tremblay	68	16	56	72	18

Goaltending

Player	GP	TOI	W	L	T	GA	SO	GAA	Save %
Serge Aubry Serge Aubry Serge Dieudonne Aubry was a professional ice hockey goaltender who played 142 games in the World Hockey Association and a NHL coach....	31	1762	17	11	0	109	0	3.71	.886
Richard Brodeur Richard Brodeur Richard "King Richard, Kermit" Brodeur known to many as "King Richard", is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:...	51	2938	29	21	0	188	0	3.84	.892

Scoring leaders

Player	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
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:...	15	10	11	21	10
Rejean Houle Réjean Houle Réjean Houle is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward, most notably for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League, for whom he also served a controversial stint as general manager.-Playing career:...	15	10	6	16	2
Serge Bernier Serge Bernier Serge Joseph Bernier is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings and Quebec Nordiques. He also played six seasons in the World Hockey Association for Quebec...	15	8	8	16	6
Chris Bordeleau	15	2	13	15	2
Rene LeClerc Rene LeClerc Reynald LeClerc is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 87 games in the National Hockey League and 452 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, Quebec Nordiques and Indianapolis Racers.- References :...	14	7	7	14	41

Goaltending

Player	GP	TOI	W	L	GA	SO	GAA
Richard Brodeur Richard Brodeur Richard "King Richard, Kermit" Brodeur known to many as "King Richard", is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:...	15	906	8	7	48	1	3.18

Draft picks

Quebec's draft picks from the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft

1974 WHA Amateur Draft

The 1974 WHA Amateur Draft was the second draft held by the World Hockey Association.-Selections by round:Listed below are the selections made in the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft.-Round 1:1. Pat Price - Vancouver Blazers2. Mike Will - Indianapolis Racers...

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Round	#	Player	Nationality	College/junior/club team (league)
1	9	Real Cloutier Real Cloutier Réal "Buddy" Cloutier is a retired Canadian ice hockey winger. Cloutier spent his most prolific years in the World Hockey Association with the Quebec Nordiques...		Quebec Remparts Québec Remparts There have been two junior ice hockey franchises known as the Quebec Remparts that played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The first franchise played from 1969 to 1985; the current franchise has played since 1997. Both franchises were based out of Quebec City, Quebec...  (QMJHL)
2	24	Chris Constantin		Quebec Remparts Québec Remparts There have been two junior ice hockey franchises known as the Quebec Remparts that played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The first franchise played from 1969 to 1985; the current franchise has played since 1997. Both franchises were based out of Quebec City, Quebec...  (QMJHL)
3	38	Alain Daigle Alain Daigle Roland Alain Daigle is a former professional ice hockey forward who played six seasons with the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League from 1974–75 to 1979–80....		Trois-Rivières Ducs (QMJHL)
6	83	Jean Bernier Jean Bernier Jean Bernier is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 260 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Quebec Nordiques. He was born in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec.- References :...		Shawinigan Dynamos (QMJHL)
7	97	Dave Logan Dave Logan (ice hockey) David George Logan is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in 218 NHL games with the Chicago Black Hawks and Vancouver Canucks over parts of six seasons.-External links:...		Laval National (QMJHL)
8	112	Michel Bergeron		Sorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)
9	127	Denis Carufel		Sorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)
10	142	Claude Dupuis		Laval National (QMJHL)
11	157	Mario Lessard Mario Lessard Mario Lessard is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender.Lessard started his National Hockey League career with the Los Angeles Kings in 1978. He would play his entire NHL career with the Kings. He retired after the 1984 season. Lessard was a NHL Second Team All-Star in 1981...		Sherbrooke Castors Sherbrooke Castors The Sherbrooke Castors or Sherbrooke Beavers was the name of two different junior ice hockey teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Both franchises played at the Palais des Sports in Sherbrooke, Quebec.-Original Castors:...  (QMJHL)
12	170	Claude Arvisais		Shawinigan Dynamos (QMJHL)