1975–76 Calgary Cowboys season
Encyclopedia
The 1975–76 Calgary Cowboys season was the fourth season of 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...

 (WHA) franchise and first in Calgary, Alberta. The 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...

 relocated to Calgary prior to the season. The Cowboys qualified for the playoffs, losing in the second round to the Winnipeg Jets.

Regular season

In their first season, the Cowboys were not expected to ice a strong team, having inherited a franchise that finished in a last place tie with the Oilers the previous year. Calgary finished 41–35–4 however, as a 44-goal season by Danny Lawson
Danny Lawson
Daniel Michael Lawson was a professional ice hockey right winger, initially in the National Hockey League, but most notably in the World Hockey Association with the Philadelphia/Vancouver Blazers franchise...

 and 42 goals from Ron Chipperfield
Ron Chipperfield
Ronald James Chipperfield is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who served as the Edmonton Oilers' first NHL captain...

 helped the Cowboys finish a surprising third in the Canadian division.

Game log

Regular season schedule
No. R Date Score Opponent Record
1 L October 12, 1975 0–2 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Minnesota Fighting Saints season
The 1975–76 Minnesota Fighting Saints season was the original Minnesota Fighting Saints' fourth and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association...

)
0–1–0
2 W October 14, 1975 5–3 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Indianapolis Racers season
The 1975–76 Indianapolis Racers season was the Indianapolis Racers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Racers made the playoffs this season, losing in the first round to the New England Whalers.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
1–1–0
3 L October 17, 1975 2–6 Cincinnati Stingers
Cincinnati Stingers
The Cincinnati Stingers was an ice hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979. Its home arena was Riverfront Coliseum and it was the only major-league hockey team ever to play in Cincinnati.-History:The Stingers franchise was awarded in...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1975–76 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' first season of operation in the World Hockey Association .-Game log:...

)
1–2–0
4 L October 22, 1975 1–2 Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics (1975–76
1975–76 Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics season
The 1975–76 Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics season was the ill-fated single season of operation of the Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics in the World Hockey Association...

)
1–3–0
5 L October 24, 1975 3–4 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Phoenix Roadrunners season
The 1975–76 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the second season of operation of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners qualified for the playoffs but lost in the first round to the San Diego Mariners.-Game log:...

)
1–4–0
6 L October 26, 1975 1–3 @ New England Whalers (1975–76
1975–76 New England Whalers season
The 1975–76 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' fourth season of play. The Whalers once again made the playoffs but fell short of winning the Avco Cup, falling in the semi-finals to the Houston Aeros.-Game log:-External links:...

)
1–5–0
7 W October 29, 1975 3–1 @ 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1975–76 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association. It was the last season of the franchise in Cleveland, Ohio...

)
2–5–0
8 W October 30, 1975 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Indianapolis Racers season
The 1975–76 Indianapolis Racers season was the Indianapolis Racers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Racers made the playoffs this season, losing in the first round to the New England Whalers.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
3–5–0
9 L November 1, 1975 2–3 @ Cincinnati Stingers
Cincinnati Stingers
The Cincinnati Stingers was an ice hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979. Its home arena was Riverfront Coliseum and it was the only major-league hockey team ever to play in Cincinnati.-History:The Stingers franchise was awarded in...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1975–76 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' first season of operation in the World Hockey Association .-Game log:...

)
3–6–0
10 W November 2, 1975 4–3 OT New England Whalers (1975–76
1975–76 New England Whalers season
The 1975–76 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' fourth season of play. The Whalers once again made the playoffs but fell short of winning the Avco Cup, falling in the semi-finals to the Houston Aeros.-Game log:-External links:...

)
4–6–0
11 T November 4, 1975 4–4 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 San Diego Mariners season
The 1975–76 San Diego Mariners season was the second season of operation of the San Diego Mariners in the World Hockey Association . The Mariners placed third in the Western Division to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the second round to the Houston Aeros.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos =...

)
4–6–1
12 W November 5, 1975 4–2 Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 4th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1974–75, earning 92 points and finishing on top of the Canadian Division in the regular season, and making it to the Avco Cup finals in the playoffs, where they were swept by the...

)
5–6–1
13 W November 7, 1975 5–2 Cleveland Crusaders
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1975–76 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association. It was the last season of the franchise in Cleveland, Ohio...

)
6–6–1
14 W November 11, 1975 6–3 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 ....

 (1975–76
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fourth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
7–6–1
15 L November 13, 1975 2–4 Winnipeg Jets (1975–76
1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . After qualifying first in the Canadian Division, the Jets then proceeded to win three rounds of the playoffs to win their first Avco Cup, sweeping the Houston Aeros 4–0 in the final.-Game...

)
7–7–1
16 W November 16, 1975 5–3 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 :...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Houston Aeros season
The 1975–76 Houston Aeros season was the Aeros' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified first for the playoffs and made it to the Avco Cup Final but lost the championship to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:...

)
8–7–1
17 L November 18, 1975 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 San Diego Mariners season
The 1975–76 San Diego Mariners season was the second season of operation of the San Diego Mariners in the World Hockey Association . The Mariners placed third in the Western Division to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the second round to the Houston Aeros.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos =...

)
8–8–1
18 W November 21, 1975 6–2 @ Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics (1975–76
1975–76 Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics season
The 1975–76 Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics season was the ill-fated single season of operation of the Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics in the World Hockey Association...

)
9–8–1
19 W November 22, 1975 6–4 @ Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Minnesota Fighting Saints season
The 1975–76 Minnesota Fighting Saints season was the original Minnesota Fighting Saints' fourth and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association...

)
10–8–1
20 W November 27, 1975 5–1 @ 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Phoenix Roadrunners season
The 1975–76 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the second season of operation of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners qualified for the playoffs but lost in the first round to the San Diego Mariners.-Game log:...

)
11–8–1
21 W November 29, 1975 5–4 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 San Diego Mariners season
The 1975–76 San Diego Mariners season was the second season of operation of the San Diego Mariners in the World Hockey Association . The Mariners placed third in the Western Division to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the second round to the Houston Aeros.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos =...

)
12–8–1
22 L November 30, 1975 2–4 @ 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 ....

 (1975–76
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fourth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
12–9–1
23 L December 3, 1975 3–4 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Toronto Toros season
The 1975–76 Toronto Toros season was the team's third season in Toronto, fourth of the franchise. The Toros missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Scoring leaders:-Goaltending:-Draft picks:Toronto's draft picks at the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft....

)
12–10–1
24 W December 5, 1975 8–3 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 ....

 (1975–76
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fourth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
13–10–1
25 W December 7, 1975 5–4 @ 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 ....

 (1975–76
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fourth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
14–10–1
26 W December 9, 1975 4–1 Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 4th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1974–75, earning 92 points and finishing on top of the Canadian Division in the regular season, and making it to the Avco Cup finals in the playoffs, where they were swept by the...

)
15–10–1
27 L December 11, 1975 2–3 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 ....

 (1975–76
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fourth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
15–11–1
28 L December 12, 1975 2–4 @ Winnipeg Jets (1975–76
1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . After qualifying first in the Canadian Division, the Jets then proceeded to win three rounds of the playoffs to win their first Avco Cup, sweeping the Houston Aeros 4–0 in the final.-Game...

)
15–12–1
29 T December 14, 1975 3–3 @ 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Toronto Toros season
The 1975–76 Toronto Toros season was the team's third season in Toronto, fourth of the franchise. The Toros missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Scoring leaders:-Goaltending:-Draft picks:Toronto's draft picks at the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft....

)
15–12–2
30 L December 16, 1975 3–7 @ 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 4th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1974–75, earning 92 points and finishing on top of the Canadian Division in the regular season, and making it to the Avco Cup finals in the playoffs, where they were swept by the...

)
15–13–2
31 W December 19, 1975 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Toronto Toros season
The 1975–76 Toronto Toros season was the team's third season in Toronto, fourth of the franchise. The Toros missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Scoring leaders:-Goaltending:-Draft picks:Toronto's draft picks at the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft....

)
16–13–2
32 L December 20, 1975 7–8 @ 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 4th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1974–75, earning 92 points and finishing on top of the Canadian Division in the regular season, and making it to the Avco Cup finals in the playoffs, where they were swept by the...

)
16–14–2
33 W December 23, 1975 10–1 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Toronto Toros season
The 1975–76 Toronto Toros season was the team's third season in Toronto, fourth of the franchise. The Toros missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Scoring leaders:-Goaltending:-Draft picks:Toronto's draft picks at the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft....

)
17–14–2
34 W December 26, 1975 5–4 @ Winnipeg Jets (1975–76
1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . After qualifying first in the Canadian Division, the Jets then proceeded to win three rounds of the playoffs to win their first Avco Cup, sweeping the Houston Aeros 4–0 in the final.-Game...

)
18–14–2
35 W December 28, 1975 6–4 Winnipeg Jets (1975–76
1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . After qualifying first in the Canadian Division, the Jets then proceeded to win three rounds of the playoffs to win their first Avco Cup, sweeping the Houston Aeros 4–0 in the final.-Game...

)
19–14–2
36 W January 1, 1976 5–1 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 ....

 (1975–76
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fourth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
20–14–2
37 W January 2, 1976 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 ....

 (1975–76
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fourth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
21–14–2
38 L January 3, 1976 3–6 Winnipeg Jets (1975–76
1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . After qualifying first in the Canadian Division, the Jets then proceeded to win three rounds of the playoffs to win their first Avco Cup, sweeping the Houston Aeros 4–0 in the final.-Game...

)
21–15–2
39 W January 6, 1976 5–0 Winnipeg Jets (1975–76
1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . After qualifying first in the Canadian Division, the Jets then proceeded to win three rounds of the playoffs to win their first Avco Cup, sweeping the Houston Aeros 4–0 in the final.-Game...

)
22–15–2
40 W January 7, 1976 3–1 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Indianapolis Racers season
The 1975–76 Indianapolis Racers season was the Indianapolis Racers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Racers made the playoffs this season, losing in the first round to the New England Whalers.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
23–15–2
41 L January 15, 1976 3–5 @ 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 4th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1974–75, earning 92 points and finishing on top of the Canadian Division in the regular season, and making it to the Avco Cup finals in the playoffs, where they were swept by the...

)
23–16–2
42 W January 17, 1976 4–2 Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Houston Aeros season
The 1975–76 Houston Aeros season was the Aeros' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified first for the playoffs and made it to the Avco Cup Final but lost the championship to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:...

)
24–16–2
43 W January 20, 1976 10–3 @ 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 ....

 (1975–76
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fourth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
25–16–2
44 L January 21, 1976 1–4 @ Winnipeg Jets (1975–76
1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . After qualifying first in the Canadian Division, the Jets then proceeded to win three rounds of the playoffs to win their first Avco Cup, sweeping the Houston Aeros 4–0 in the final.-Game...

)
25–17–2
45 L January 23, 1976 0–2 @ 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 :...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Houston Aeros season
The 1975–76 Houston Aeros season was the Aeros' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified first for the playoffs and made it to the Avco Cup Final but lost the championship to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:...

)
25–18–2
46 L January 25, 1976 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 :...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Houston Aeros season
The 1975–76 Houston Aeros season was the Aeros' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Aeros again qualified first for the playoffs and made it to the Avco Cup Final but lost the championship to the Winnipeg Jets.-Game log:...

)
25–19–2
47 L January 28, 1976 0–5 @ 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Phoenix Roadrunners season
The 1975–76 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the second season of operation of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners qualified for the playoffs but lost in the first round to the San Diego Mariners.-Game log:...

)
25–20–2
48 L January 29, 1976 0–1 @ 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 San Diego Mariners season
The 1975–76 San Diego Mariners season was the second season of operation of the San Diego Mariners in the World Hockey Association . The Mariners placed third in the Western Division to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the second round to the Houston Aeros.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos =...

)
25–21–2
49 W February 3, 1976 3–2 Cincinnati Stingers
Cincinnati Stingers
The Cincinnati Stingers was an ice hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979. Its home arena was Riverfront Coliseum and it was the only major-league hockey team ever to play in Cincinnati.-History:The Stingers franchise was awarded in...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1975–76 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' first season of operation in the World Hockey Association .-Game log:...

)
26–21–2
50 L February 5, 1976 4–6 New England Whalers (1975–76
1975–76 New England Whalers season
The 1975–76 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' fourth season of play. The Whalers once again made the playoffs but fell short of winning the Avco Cup, falling in the semi-finals to the Houston Aeros.-Game log:-External links:...

)
26–22–2
51 T February 7, 1976 4–4 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 4th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1974–75, earning 92 points and finishing on top of the Canadian Division in the regular season, and making it to the Avco Cup finals in the playoffs, where they were swept by the...

)
26–22–3
52 L February 8, 1976 4–8 @ Winnipeg Jets (1975–76
1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . After qualifying first in the Canadian Division, the Jets then proceeded to win three rounds of the playoffs to win their first Avco Cup, sweeping the Houston Aeros 4–0 in the final.-Game...

)
26–23–3
53 W February 10, 1976 4–3 Toronto Toros
Toronto Toros
The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Toronto Toros season
The 1975–76 Toronto Toros season was the team's third season in Toronto, fourth of the franchise. The Toros missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Scoring leaders:-Goaltending:-Draft picks:Toronto's draft picks at the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft....

)
27–23–3
54 W February 13, 1976 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Indianapolis Racers season
The 1975–76 Indianapolis Racers season was the Indianapolis Racers' second season of operation in the World Hockey Association . The Racers made the playoffs this season, losing in the first round to the New England Whalers.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
28–23–3
55 L February 15, 1976 4–5 OT @ Cincinnati Stingers
Cincinnati Stingers
The Cincinnati Stingers was an ice hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979. Its home arena was Riverfront Coliseum and it was the only major-league hockey team ever to play in Cincinnati.-History:The Stingers franchise was awarded in...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Cincinnati Stingers season
The 1975–76 Cincinnati Stingers season was the Stingers' first season of operation in the World Hockey Association .-Game log:...

)
28–24–3
56 L February 18, 1976 0–4 @ 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1975–76 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association. It was the last season of the franchise in Cleveland, Ohio...

)
28–25–3
57 L February 20, 1976 3–6 Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Minnesota Fighting Saints season
The 1975–76 Minnesota Fighting Saints season was the original Minnesota Fighting Saints' fourth and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association...

)
28–26–3
58 W February 22, 1976 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Toronto Toros season
The 1975–76 Toronto Toros season was the team's third season in Toronto, fourth of the franchise. The Toros missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Scoring leaders:-Goaltending:-Draft picks:Toronto's draft picks at the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft....

)
29–26–3
59 T February 24, 1976 3–3 @ 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 ....

 (1975–76
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fourth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

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29–26–4
60 W February 25, 1976 5–2 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 ....

 (1975–76
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fourth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
30–26–4
61 W February 27, 1976 5–4 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Cleveland Crusaders season
The 1975–76 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association. It was the last season of the franchise in Cleveland, Ohio...

)
31–26–4
62 L February 29, 1976 2–5 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Phoenix Roadrunners season
The 1975–76 Phoenix Roadrunners season was the second season of operation of the Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association . The Roadrunners qualified for the playoffs but lost in the first round to the San Diego Mariners.-Game log:...

)
31–27–4
63 W March 2, 1976 6–3 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 ....

 (1975–76
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fourth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

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32–27–4
64 L March 3, 1976 4–6 @ 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 ....

 (1975–76
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fourth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
32–28–4
65 W March 4, 1976 4–1 Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 4th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1974–75, earning 92 points and finishing on top of the Canadian Division in the regular season, and making it to the Avco Cup finals in the playoffs, where they were swept by the...

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33–28–4
66 L March 6, 1976 2–5 @ 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Toronto Toros season
The 1975–76 Toronto Toros season was the team's third season in Toronto, fourth of the franchise. The Toros missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Scoring leaders:-Goaltending:-Draft picks:Toronto's draft picks at the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft....

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33–29–4
67 L March 7, 1976 1–3 @ Winnipeg Jets (1975–76
1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . After qualifying first in the Canadian Division, the Jets then proceeded to win three rounds of the playoffs to win their first Avco Cup, sweeping the Houston Aeros 4–0 in the final.-Game...

)
33–30–4
68 W March 9, 1976 7–4 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 4th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1974–75, earning 92 points and finishing on top of the Canadian Division in the regular season, and making it to the Avco Cup finals in the playoffs, where they were swept by the...

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34–30–4
69 W March 11, 1976 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 ....

 (1975–76
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fourth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

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35–30–4
70 W March 16, 1976 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 ....

 (1975–76
1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1975–76 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' fourth season of operation. The Oilers placed fourth to qualify for the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Player stats:...

)
36–30–4
71 L March 17, 1976 2–3 @ Winnipeg Jets (1975–76
1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . After qualifying first in the Canadian Division, the Jets then proceeded to win three rounds of the playoffs to win their first Avco Cup, sweeping the Houston Aeros 4–0 in the final.-Game...

)
36–31–4
72 W March 20, 1976 8–7 @ 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 4th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1974–75, earning 92 points and finishing on top of the Canadian Division in the regular season, and making it to the Avco Cup finals in the playoffs, where they were swept by the...

)
37–31–4
73 L March 23, 1976 5–6 OT @ Toronto Toros
Toronto Toros
The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Toronto Toros season
The 1975–76 Toronto Toros season was the team's third season in Toronto, fourth of the franchise. The Toros missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Scoring leaders:-Goaltending:-Draft picks:Toronto's draft picks at the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft....

)
37–32–4
74 W March 24, 1976 7–6 @ New England Whalers (1975–76
1975–76 New England Whalers season
The 1975–76 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' fourth season of play. The Whalers once again made the playoffs but fell short of winning the Avco Cup, falling in the semi-finals to the Houston Aeros.-Game log:-External links:...

)
38–32–4
75 L March 26, 1976 1–4 @ New England Whalers (1975–76
1975–76 New England Whalers season
The 1975–76 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' fourth season of play. The Whalers once again made the playoffs but fell short of winning the Avco Cup, falling in the semi-finals to the Houston Aeros.-Game log:-External links:...

)
38–33–4
76 L March 27, 1976 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season
The 1975–76 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 4th season, as they were coming off their best season to date in 1974–75, earning 92 points and finishing on top of the Canadian Division in the regular season, and making it to the Avco Cup finals in the playoffs, where they were swept by the...

)
38–34–4
77 W March 28, 1976 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Toronto Toros season
The 1975–76 Toronto Toros season was the team's third season in Toronto, fourth of the franchise. The Toros missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Scoring leaders:-Goaltending:-Draft picks:Toronto's draft picks at the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft....

)
39–34–4
78 W March 30, 1976 6–2 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...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Toronto Toros season
The 1975–76 Toronto Toros season was the team's third season in Toronto, fourth of the franchise. The Toros missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Scoring leaders:-Goaltending:-Draft picks:Toronto's draft picks at the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft....

)
40–34–4
79 W April 2, 1976 4–1 Winnipeg Jets (1975–76
1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . After qualifying first in the Canadian Division, the Jets then proceeded to win three rounds of the playoffs to win their first Avco Cup, sweeping the Houston Aeros 4–0 in the final.-Game...

)
41–34–4
80 L April 6, 1976 3–5 Winnipeg Jets (1975–76
1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1975–76 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association . After qualifying first in the Canadian Division, the Jets then proceeded to win three rounds of the playoffs to win their first Avco Cup, sweeping the Houston Aeros 4–0 in the final.-Game...

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41–35–4


Playoffs

In the playoffs, the Cowboys met 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...

 in the first round. The series is best known for one of hockey's most legendary brawls. The incident began when Calgary's Rick Jodzio
Rick Jodzio
Richard Joseph Jodzio is a former professional ice hockey left winger. He played in the National Hockey League with the Colorado Rockies and the Cleveland Barons; additionally, he played in the World Hockey Association with the Vancouver Blazers and the Calgary Cowboys.In his NHL career, Jodzio...

 cross-checked Quebec's 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:...

 in the head, causing both teams to leave their benches. The brawl lasted 20 minutes, and ended only when Quebec police gathered at the players benches and escorted the teams back to their dressing rooms. The game resumed following a 20 minute break to allow both teams to cool down, then resumed without eleven players who were ejected from the game. The incident caught the attention of Quebec's Solicitor General Fernand Lalonde
Fernand Lalonde
Fernand Lalonde is a lawyer and politician in the Canadian province of Quebec, who represented the riding of Marguerite-Bourgeoys in the National Assembly of Quebec from 1973 to 1984....

, who had the incident investigated as a criminal matter. Jodzio was suspended indefinitely by the league, and later plead guilty in a Quebec court to a charge of assault over the incident. Cowboys coach Joe Crozier
Joe Crozier
Joseph Richard Crozier is a former professional ice hockey defenceman and head coach who played and coached primarily in the minor leagues....

 was suspended for the rest of the series.

Calgary went on to defeat the Nordiques, who had finished 18-points ahead of Calgary in the regular season, but were defeated by the Winnipeg Jets in the second round. The team never really captured the attention of Calgarians, as fewer than 5,000 fans, on average, attended playoff games against the Jets.

Player stats

Regular season
Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG
RW 80 44 52 96 46 13 7 4 5
C 75 42 41 83 32 13 19 0 5
LW 79 25 32 57 13 5 7 1 0
LW 79 26 28 54 196 5 5 2 4
LW 72 25 24 49 33 9 7 0 5
LW 78 25 24 49 10 6 1 5 5
C 51 17 17 34 8 6 6 0 0
LW 75 16 18 34 127 12 2 0 6
LW 57 10 22 32 26 10 1 0 1
D 71 3 28 31 62 11 1 0 0
RW 58 11 15 26 6
0 0 0
D 75 3 20 23 50 12 1 0 0
D 69 2 21 23 66 31 0 0 0
RW 39 8 12 20 4 7 0 1 0
C 38 7 11 18 19 0 0 0 2
C 21 5 13 18 4 3 1 0 2
LW 47 10 7 17 137 5 0 0 2
D 42 0 16 16 33
0 0 0
C 15 7 8 15 14 8 1 0 1
C 30 5 9 14 6 5 0 0 0
C 30 5 9 14 19
0 0 2
C 21 4 10 14 2 2 0 1 0
G 63 0 13 13 4 0 0 0 0
RW 15 5 2 7 18
0 0 1
D 58 2 4 6 22
0 1 0
D 28 0 5 5 6 4 0 0 0
D 29 0 5 5 14 3 0 0 0
D 31 0 3 3 6 4 0 0 0
D 9 0 2 2 23 2 0 0 0
LW 6 0 1 1 2
0 0 0
D 4 0 0 0 2
0 0 0
D 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LW 1 0 0 0 0
0 0 0
G 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D 5 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0
C 3 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 0
RW 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 19 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0
Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L T GA GAA SO
3534 63 30 27 3 206 3.50 1
880 19 9 3 1 45 3.07 1
441 8 2 5 0 27 3.67 0
Team: 4855 80 41 35 4 278 3.44 2
Playoffs
Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM PPG SHG GWG
D 10 5 5 10 4 0 0 0
C 10 4 6 10 19 0 0 0
C 10 5 4 9 6 0 0 0
C 10 5 4 9 2 0 0 0
RW 9 4 4 8 19 0 0 0
RW 10 3 4 7 8 0 0 0
LW 10 2 5 7 41 0 0 0
LW 10 2 5 7 8 0 0 0
D 10 0 6 6 6 0 0 0
LW 10 3 2 5 0 0 0 0
C 3 2 0 2 0 0 0 0
D 9 0 2 2 4 0 0 0
D 7 0 2 2 0 0 0 0
RW 10 1 0 1 28 0 0 0
LW 8 0 1 1 14 0 0 0
G 10 0 1 1 4 0 0 0
D 10 0 1 1 10 0 0 0
LW 8 0 1 1 8 0 0 0
D 6 0 1 1 19 0 0 0
C 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
G 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LW 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LW 2 0 0 0 14 0 0 0
D 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L GA GAA SO
579 10 5 5 37 3.83 0
20 1 0 0 0 0.00 0
Team: 599 10 5 5 37 3.71 0

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

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