1975–76 California Golden Seals season
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The 1975–76 California Golden Seals
season would be the Seals' ninth and final season
in the Bay Area
of California. The Seals were led by rookie Dennis Maruk
.
Maruk centered the 3M line with Bob Murdoch and Al MacAdam. Both Maruk and MacAdam scored over 30 goals while Murdoch led the team in power play goals. Although they recorded a solid improvement over the previous season, the Seals fell 7 points shy of a playoff spot.
Owner Mel Swig was counting on the construction of a new arena in San Francisco, but after the proposal was defeated, he was convinced by minority owner George Gund III to relocate the franchise to Cleveland, where it was renamed Cleveland Barons
.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Seals. Stats reflect time with the Seals only. ‡Traded mid-season
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Subtractions
Player
New team
Via
Brian Lavender
Denver Spurs
(WHA
)
free agency
Ted McAneeley
Edmonton Oilers
(WHA)
free agency
Morris Mott
Frölunda HC
(Elitserien
)
free agency
John Stewart
Cleveland Crusaders
(WHA)
free agency
Larry Wright
Philadelphia Flyers
free agency (1975-09-10)
Terry Murray
Philadelphia Flyers
free agency (1975-09-17)
California Golden Seals
The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of...
season would be the Seals' ninth and final 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...
in the Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
of California. The Seals were led by rookie Dennis Maruk
Dennis Maruk
Dennis John Maruk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League from 1975 to 1989, scoring a career high 60 goals for the Washington Capitals in 1981–82.-Career:...
.
Maruk centered the 3M line with Bob Murdoch and Al MacAdam. Both Maruk and MacAdam scored over 30 goals while Murdoch led the team in power play goals. Although they recorded a solid improvement over the previous season, the Seals fell 7 points shy of a playoff spot.
Owner Mel Swig was counting on the construction of a new arena in San Francisco, but after the proposal was defeated, he was convinced by minority owner George Gund III to relocate the franchise to Cleveland, where it was renamed Cleveland Barons
Cleveland Barons (NHL)
The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1976–78. They were a relocation of the California Golden Seals franchise, which had played in Oakland since 1967...
.
Amateur Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College/junior/club team |
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| 1 | 3. | Ralph Klassen Ralph Klassen Ralph L. Klassen is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 497 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Blues. He currently resides in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and works for Canada Post.-... |
Saskatoon Blades Saskatoon Blades The Saskatoon Blades are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Division of the Western Hockey League. They are based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, playing at the 15,195 seat Credit Union Centre.-History:... (WCHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 2 | 21. | Dennis Maruk Dennis Maruk Dennis John Maruk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League from 1975 to 1989, scoring a career high 60 goals for the Washington Capitals in 1981–82.-Career:... |
London Knights London Knights The London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:... (OMJHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 3 | 39. | John Tweedle | Lake Superior State Lakers Lake Superior State University Lake Superior State University is a small public university in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. It is Michigan's smallest public university with an enrollment around 3,000 students. Due to its proximity to the border, notably the twin city of Sault Ste... (CCHA Central Collegiate Hockey Association The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey college athletic conference that operates mostly in Michigan and Ohio, although it also has members in Alaska and Indiana. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. It holds its championship... ) |
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| 4 | 57. | Greg Smith | Colorado College Tigers Colorado College The Colorado College is a private liberal arts college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It was founded in 1874 by Thomas Nelson Haskell... (WCHA Western Collegiate Hockey Association The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is a college athletic conference which operates over a wide area of the Midwestern and Western United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as an ice hockey-only conference.... ) |
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| 5 | 75. | Doug Young | Michigan Tech Huskies Michigan Technological University Michigan Technological University is a public research university located in Houghton, Michigan, United States. Its main campus sits on on a bluff overlooking Portage Lake... (WCHA) |
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| 6 | 93. | Larry Hendrick | Calgary Centennials Calgary Centennials Calgary Buffaloes redirects here. For the former Alberta Junior Hockey League team of the same name, see Calgary Buffaloes The Calgary Centennials were a junior ice hockey team that played in the Western Canada Hockey League from 1966–1977... (WCHL) |
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| 7 | 111. | Rick Shinske | New Westminster Bruins New Westminster Bruins The New Westminster Bruins were a junior ice hockey team from the Western Hockey League. There were two franchises that carried this name:* 1971–1981... (WCHL) |
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| 8 | 129. | Doug Schoenfeld | Cambridge Hornets Cambridge Hornets The Cambridge Hornets were a Senior "AAA" ice hockey team based out of Cambridge, Ontario. They played in the Ontario Hockey Association's Major League Hockey. The new Cambridge Hornets were brought into Southwestern Senior A Hockey League in 1999... (OHA Sr. A OHA Senior A League (1929–1979) The Ontario Hockey Association Senior A League was a top tier Canadian Senior ice hockey league in Ontario from 1890 until 1979. The league was sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Association and the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association and its clubs competed for the Allan Cup.-History:The league was... ) |
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| 9 | 146. | Jim Weaver | Kingston Canadians Kingston Canadians The Kingston Canadians were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League from 1973 to 1988. The team played home games at the Kingston Memorial Centre in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.-History:... (OMJHL) |
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| 10 | 162. | Greg Agar | Merritt Centennials Merritt Centennials The Merritt Centennials are a Junior "A" ice hockey team based in Merritt, British Columbia. They are members of the Interior Division of the British Columbia Hockey League . The franchise was established in Kamloops in 1961 and moved to White Rock in 1973 when the WCHL's Vancouver Nats moved to... (BCJHL British Columbia Hockey League The British Columbia Hockey League is a Junior "A" ice hockey league from British Columbia under Hockey Canada, a subsection of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Founded in Vernon in 1961, the BCHL now includes 16 teams. These teams play in two conferences, known as the Coastal and the Interior... ) |
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 8, 1975 | 4–3 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1975–76 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season The 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season was the fourth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | October 11, 1975 | 5–2 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1975–76 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season The 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season was the fiftieth season of competition for the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings finished fourth in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
2–0–0 |
| 3 | L | October 12, 1975 | 1–4 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' ninth season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers recorded the best record in team history with a record of 51–13–16 in 1975–76... ) |
2–1–0 |
| 4 | L | October 15, 1975 | 1–4 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1975–76 1975–76 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
2–2–0 |
| 5 | T | October 17, 1975 | 3–3 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1975–76 1975–76 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: 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... ) |
2–2–1 |
| 6 | L | October 18, 1975 | 3–5 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:The Kings were coming off their most successful season ever, built largely on the strength of their defense and goaltending. They ranked 2nd in fewest goals allowed in the 1974-75 season, but tied for 9th in goals scored. In addition, while their penalty killing was excellent, their... ) |
2–3–1 |
| 7 | W | October 22, 1975 | 4–2 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1975–76 1975–76 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
3–3–1 |
| 8 | T | October 25, 1975 | 2–2 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 34 wins, 31 losses, and 15 ties for 83 points... ) |
3–3–2 |
| 9 | L | October 26, 1975 | 2–3 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1975–76 1975–76 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
3–4–2 |
| 10 | L | October 29, 1975 | 4–6 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1975–76 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season The 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season was the fiftieth season of competition for the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings finished fourth in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
3–5–2 |
| 11 | L | October 31, 1975 | 0–2 | Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1975–76 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season The 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season was the fourth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
3–6–2 |
| 12 | L | November 2, 1975 | 0–5 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1975–76 1975–76 Boston Bruins season The 1975–76 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 52nd season in the NHL. The season involved trading Phil Esposito to the New York Rangers.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
3–7–2 |
| 13 | L | November 4, 1975 | 3–5 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Islanders season The 1975–76 New York Islanders season was the fourth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Playoffs: ... ) |
3–8–2 |
| 14 | L | November 5, 1975 | 2–3 | @ Kansas City Scouts Kansas City Scouts The Kansas City Scouts was a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1974–76. In 1976, the franchise relocated to Denver, Colorado and became the Colorado Rockies... (1975–76 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season The 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season was the second, and final season for the NHL franchise in Kansas City, Missouri. They played their home games at the Kemper Arena... ) |
3–9–2 |
| 15 | W | November 7, 1975 | 7–5 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Rangers season The 1975–76 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' fiftieth season of operation. The Rangers would finish in fourth in the Patrick Division and miss the playoffs.-Offseason:The Rangers chose Wayne Dillon as their first pick in the 1975 draft... ) |
4–9–2 |
| 16 | L | November 9, 1975 | 3–6 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1975–76 1975–76 Boston Bruins season The 1975–76 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 52nd season in the NHL. The season involved trading Phil Esposito to the New York Rangers.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
4–10–2 |
| 17 | W | November 11, 1975 | 3–2 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:The Kings were coming off their most successful season ever, built largely on the strength of their defense and goaltending. They ranked 2nd in fewest goals allowed in the 1974-75 season, but tied for 9th in goals scored. In addition, while their penalty killing was excellent, their... ) |
5–10–2 |
| 18 | W | November 12, 1975 | 5–1 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Islanders season The 1975–76 New York Islanders season was the fourth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Playoffs: ... ) |
6–10–2 |
| 19 | L | November 14, 1975 | 2–4 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 34 wins, 31 losses, and 15 ties for 83 points... ) |
6–11–2 |
| 20 | L | November 16, 1975 | 1–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1975–76 1975–76 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
6–12–2 |
| 21 | W | November 18, 1975 | 5–3 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1975–76 1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their ninth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division, as they had in 1974–75. Despite strong seasons by Pierre Larouche, who set new club records in goals scored in a season and points in a season , Jean Pronovost and Syl... ) |
7–12–2 |
| 22 | L | November 20, 1975 | 2–3 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' ninth season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers recorded the best record in team history with a record of 51–13–16 in 1975–76... ) |
7–13–2 |
| 23 | W | November 21, 1975 | 2–0 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1975–76 1975–76 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: 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... ) |
8–13–2 |
| 24 | L | November 23, 1975 | 2–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Rangers season The 1975–76 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' fiftieth season of operation. The Rangers would finish in fourth in the Patrick Division and miss the playoffs.-Offseason:The Rangers chose Wayne Dillon as their first pick in the 1975 draft... ) |
8–14–2 |
| 25 | W | November 26, 1975 | 2–1 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1975–76 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season The 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 6th in the NHL. The Canucks made the playoffs for the second seasons in a row, losing in the preliminary round to the New York Islanders.-Game log:-Trophies and awards:... ) |
9–14–2 |
| 26 | L | November 28, 1975 | 2–4 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1975–76 1975–76 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
9–15–2 |
| 27 | L | November 30, 1975 | 1–4 | Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1975–76 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season The 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season was the fourth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
9–16–2 |
| 28 | L | December 3, 1975 | 2–3 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:The Kings were coming off their most successful season ever, built largely on the strength of their defense and goaltending. They ranked 2nd in fewest goals allowed in the 1974-75 season, but tied for 9th in goals scored. In addition, while their penalty killing was excellent, their... ) |
9–17–2 |
| 29 | W | December 5, 1975 | 3–2 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1975–76 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season The 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season was the fiftieth season of competition for the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings finished fourth in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
10–17–2 |
| 30 | T | December 10, 1975 | 1–1 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' ninth season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers recorded the best record in team history with a record of 51–13–16 in 1975–76... ) |
10–17–3 |
| 31 | W | December 12, 1975 | 5–2 | St. Louis Blues (1975–76 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season The 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season was the ninth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 29 wins, 37 losses and 14 ties, good for 72 points... ) |
11–17–3 |
| 32 | L | December 17, 1975 | 2–9 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1975–76 1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their ninth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division, as they had in 1974–75. Despite strong seasons by Pierre Larouche, who set new club records in goals scored in a season and points in a season , Jean Pronovost and Syl... ) |
11–18–3 |
| 33 | W | December 19, 1975 | 5–2 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1975–76 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fiftieth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 37-35-8 record in 1974-75, earning 82 points, and finishing in third place in the Smythe Division... ) |
12–18–3 |
| 34 | L | December 21, 1975 | 1–2 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1975–76 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season The 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 67th season. The Canadiens won their 19th Stanley Cup in club history.-Regular season:Henri Richard's number 16 was retired December 10, 1975 by the Canadiens in his honour.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
12–19–3 |
| 35 | L | December 26, 1975 | 2–4 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:The Kings were coming off their most successful season ever, built largely on the strength of their defense and goaltending. They ranked 2nd in fewest goals allowed in the 1974-75 season, but tied for 9th in goals scored. In addition, while their penalty killing was excellent, their... ) |
12–20–3 |
| 36 | L | December 28, 1975 | 1–3 | Kansas City Scouts Kansas City Scouts The Kansas City Scouts was a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1974–76. In 1976, the franchise relocated to Denver, Colorado and became the Colorado Rockies... (1975–76 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season The 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season was the second, and final season for the NHL franchise in Kansas City, Missouri. They played their home games at the Kemper Arena... ) |
12–21–3 |
| 37 | L | December 30, 1975 | 3–5 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1975–76 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fiftieth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 37-35-8 record in 1974-75, earning 82 points, and finishing in third place in the Smythe Division... ) |
12–22–3 |
| 38 | L | January 1, 1976 | 1–5 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 34 wins, 31 losses, and 15 ties for 83 points... ) |
12–23–3 |
| 39 | W | January 2, 1976 | 8–5 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1975–76 1975–76 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
13–23–3 |
| 40 | W | January 7, 1976 | 4–1 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1975–76 1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their ninth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division, as they had in 1974–75. Despite strong seasons by Pierre Larouche, who set new club records in goals scored in a season and points in a season , Jean Pronovost and Syl... ) |
14–23–3 |
| 41 | W | January 9, 1976 | 5–0 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1975–76 1975–76 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: 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... ) |
15–23–3 |
| 42 | L | January 10, 1976 | 2–3 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1975–76 1975–76 Boston Bruins season The 1975–76 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 52nd season in the NHL. The season involved trading Phil Esposito to the New York Rangers.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
15–24–3 |
| 43 | T | January 14, 1976 | 2–2 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1975–76 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fiftieth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 37-35-8 record in 1974-75, earning 82 points, and finishing in third place in the Smythe Division... ) |
15–24–4 |
| 44 | W | January 16, 1976 | 7–0 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Rangers season The 1975–76 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' fiftieth season of operation. The Rangers would finish in fourth in the Patrick Division and miss the playoffs.-Offseason:The Rangers chose Wayne Dillon as their first pick in the 1975 draft... ) |
16–24–4 |
| 45 | W | January 17, 1976 | 5–3 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1975–76 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season The 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 6th in the NHL. The Canucks made the playoffs for the second seasons in a row, losing in the preliminary round to the New York Islanders.-Game log:-Trophies and awards:... ) |
17–24–4 |
| 46 | W | January 23, 1976 | 4–1 | Kansas City Scouts Kansas City Scouts The Kansas City Scouts was a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1974–76. In 1976, the franchise relocated to Denver, Colorado and became the Colorado Rockies... (1975–76 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season The 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season was the second, and final season for the NHL franchise in Kansas City, Missouri. They played their home games at the Kemper Arena... ) |
18–24–4 |
| 47 | W | January 25, 1976 | 5–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 34 wins, 31 losses, and 15 ties for 83 points... ) |
19–24–4 |
| 48 | L | January 28, 1976 | 2–4 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1975–76 1975–76 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
19–25–4 |
| 49 | L | January 30, 1976 | 4–5 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1975–76 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season The 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 67th season. The Canadiens won their 19th Stanley Cup in club history.-Regular season:Henri Richard's number 16 was retired December 10, 1975 by the Canadiens in his honour.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
19–26–4 |
| 50 | L | February 1, 1976 | 5–9 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1975–76 1975–76 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
19–27–4 |
| 51 | T | February 3, 1976 | 4–4 | @ St. Louis Blues (1975–76 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season The 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season was the ninth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 29 wins, 37 losses and 14 ties, good for 72 points... ) |
19–27–5 |
| 52 | L | February 4, 1976 | 1–4 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1975–76 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season The 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season was the fourth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
19–28–5 |
| 53 | L | February 6, 1976 | 1–7 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1975–76 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season The 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 67th season. The Canadiens won their 19th Stanley Cup in club history.-Regular season:Henri Richard's number 16 was retired December 10, 1975 by the Canadiens in his honour.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
19–29–5 |
| 54 | T | February 8, 1976 | 5–5 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1975–76 1975–76 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
19–29–6 |
| 55 | T | February 11, 1976 | 4–4 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1975–76 1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their ninth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division, as they had in 1974–75. Despite strong seasons by Pierre Larouche, who set new club records in goals scored in a season and points in a season , Jean Pronovost and Syl... ) |
19–29–7 |
| 56 | L | February 13, 1976 | 5–6 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1975–76 1975–76 Boston Bruins season The 1975–76 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 52nd season in the NHL. The season involved trading Phil Esposito to the New York Rangers.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
19–30–7 |
| 57 | W | February 15, 1976 | 7–3 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1975–76 1975–76 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
20–30–7 |
| 58 | L | February 16, 1976 | 2–4 | @ St. Louis Blues (1975–76 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season The 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season was the ninth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 29 wins, 37 losses and 14 ties, good for 72 points... ) |
20–31–7 |
| 59 | W | February 18, 1976 | 6–3 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1975–76 1975–76 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
21–31–7 |
| 60 | L | February 20, 1976 | 4–5 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' ninth season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers recorded the best record in team history with a record of 51–13–16 in 1975–76... ) |
21–32–7 |
| 61 | W | February 22, 1976 | 5–2 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1975–76 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fiftieth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 37-35-8 record in 1974-75, earning 82 points, and finishing in third place in the Smythe Division... ) |
22–32–7 |
| 62 | W | February 25, 1976 | 6–4 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Rangers season The 1975–76 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' fiftieth season of operation. The Rangers would finish in fourth in the Patrick Division and miss the playoffs.-Offseason:The Rangers chose Wayne Dillon as their first pick in the 1975 draft... ) |
23–32–7 |
| 63 | T | February 26, 1976 | 1–1 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1975–76 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season The 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season was the fiftieth season of competition for the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings finished fourth in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
23–32–8 |
| 64 | L | February 28, 1976 | 2–4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 34 wins, 31 losses, and 15 ties for 83 points... ) |
23–33–8 |
| 65 | L | February 29, 1976 | 1–6 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' ninth season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers recorded the best record in team history with a record of 51–13–16 in 1975–76... ) |
23–34–8 |
| 66 | L | March 2, 1976 | 1–2 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Islanders season The 1975–76 New York Islanders season was the fourth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Playoffs: ... ) |
23–35–8 |
| 67 | L | March 3, 1976 | 2–4 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1975–76 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season The 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 67th season. The Canadiens won their 19th Stanley Cup in club history.-Regular season:Henri Richard's number 16 was retired December 10, 1975 by the Canadiens in his honour.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
23–36–8 |
| 68 | W | March 5, 1976 | 4–3 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1975–76 1975–76 Boston Bruins season The 1975–76 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 52nd season in the NHL. The season involved trading Phil Esposito to the New York Rangers.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
24–36–8 |
| 69 | T | March 7, 1976 | 7–7 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 34 wins, 31 losses, and 15 ties for 83 points... ) |
24–36–9 |
| 70 | W | March 10, 1976 | 4–3 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1975–76 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season The 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season was the fiftieth season of competition for the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings finished fourth in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
25–36–9 |
| 71 | L | March 13, 1976 | 2–4 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1975–76 1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their ninth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division, as they had in 1974–75. Despite strong seasons by Pierre Larouche, who set new club records in goals scored in a season and points in a season , Jean Pronovost and Syl... ) |
25–37–9 |
| 72 | L | March 14, 1976 | 2–4 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1975–76 1975–76 Boston Bruins season The 1975–76 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 52nd season in the NHL. The season involved trading Phil Esposito to the New York Rangers.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
25–38–9 |
| 73 | L | March 17, 1976 | 3–5 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1975–76 1975–76 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
25–39–9 |
| 74 | L | March 19, 1976 | 1–4 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1975–76 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season The 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 67th season. The Canadiens won their 19th Stanley Cup in club history.-Regular season:Henri Richard's number 16 was retired December 10, 1975 by the Canadiens in his honour.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
25–40–9 |
| 75 | T | March 20, 1976 | 2–2 | @ Kansas City Scouts Kansas City Scouts The Kansas City Scouts was a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1974–76. In 1976, the franchise relocated to Denver, Colorado and became the Colorado Rockies... (1975–76 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season The 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season was the second, and final season for the NHL franchise in Kansas City, Missouri. They played their home games at the Kemper Arena... ) |
25–40–10 |
| 76 | W | March 22, 1976 | 7–1 | St. Louis Blues (1975–76 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season The 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season was the ninth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 29 wins, 37 losses and 14 ties, good for 72 points... ) |
26–40–10 |
| 77 | L | March 26, 1976 | 2–3 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Islanders season The 1975–76 New York Islanders season was the fourth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Playoffs: ... ) |
26–41–10 |
| 78 | T | March 30, 1976 | 4–4 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1975–76 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season The 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 6th in the NHL. The Canucks made the playoffs for the second seasons in a row, losing in the preliminary round to the New York Islanders.-Game log:-Trophies and awards:... ) |
26–41–11 |
| 79 | L | April 2, 1976 | 0–5 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1975–76 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season The 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 6th in the NHL. The Canucks made the playoffs for the second seasons in a row, losing in the preliminary round to the New York Islanders.-Game log:-Trophies and awards:... ) |
26–42–11 |
| 80 | W | April 4, 1976 | 5–2 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:The Kings were coming off their most successful season ever, built largely on the strength of their defense and goaltending. They ranked 2nd in fewest goals allowed in the 1974-75 season, but tied for 9th in goals scored. In addition, while their penalty killing was excellent, their... ) |
27–42–11 |
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | # | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Al MacAdam Al MacAdam Reginald Allan MacAdam is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent 12 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1973 and 1985, and was twice selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game. He is best known for his time with the Minnesota North Stars, where he was one of the franchise's... |
80 | 32 | 31 | 63 | 49 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Dennis Maruk Dennis Maruk Dennis John Maruk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League from 1975 to 1989, scoring a career high 60 goals for the Washington Capitals in 1981–82.-Career:... |
80 | 30 | 32 | 62 | 44 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Wayne Merrick Wayne Merrick Leonard Wayne Merrick is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 774 career National Hockey League games for the St... † |
56 | 25 | 27 | 52 | 36 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Rick Hampton Rick Hampton Richard Charles Hampton is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He was raised in King City, and attended King City Secondary School, from which he graduated in 1975.... |
73 | 14 | 37 | 51 | 54 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Bob Murdoch Bob Murdoch (ice hockey b. 1954) Robert Lovell Murdoch is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 260 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, and St. Louis Blues.... |
78 | 22 | 27 | 49 | 53 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Gary Sabourin Gary Sabourin Gary Bruce Sabourin is a retired professional ice hockey right winger who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League from 1967–68 until 1976–77.-Career:... |
76 | 21 | 28 | 49 | 33 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Dave Gardner Dave Gardner David Calvin Gardner is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 350 National Hockey League games for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons and Philadelphia Flyers... |
74 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Bob Girard Bob Girard Robert Girard is a retired Canadian ice hockey player who played 305 National Hockey League games with the California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons and Washington Capitals. He scored 45 goals and 69 assists in his NHL career... |
80 | 16 | 26 | 42 | 54 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Jim Moxey Jim Moxey James George Moxey is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 127 games in the National Hockey League for the Cleveland Barons, Los Angeles Kings, and California Golden Seals.-External links:... |
44 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 33 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Fred Ahern Fred Ahern Frederick Vincent Ahern Jr. is a retired American professional ice hockey player who played 146 games in the National Hockey League in 1974–78... |
44 | 17 | 8 | 25 | 43 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ralph Klassen Ralph Klassen Ralph L. Klassen is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 497 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Blues. He currently resides in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and works for Canada Post.-... |
71 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 26 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Bob Stewart | 76 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 112 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Mike Christie Mike Christie (ice hockey) Michael Hunt Christie is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played 412 games in the National Hockey League for the California Seals, Cleveland Barons, Colorado Rockies, and Vancouver Canucks in 1974–1981... |
78 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 152 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Jim Pappin Jim Pappin James Joseph Pappin is a retired professional ice hockey right winger. He won his first Stanley Cup in 1964 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. In 1967, Pappin led the NHL in playoff goals and points and won a second Stanley Cup with the Toronto Maple Leafs... |
32 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Len Frig Len Frig Leonard Elroy Frig is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played 311 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Oakland Seals, Cleveland Barons, and St. Louis Blues.... |
62 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 55 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Dave Hrechkosy Dave Hrechkosy David John "Wrecker, Herc" Hrechkosy is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 141 games in the National Hockey League for the California Golden Seals and St. Louis Blues.-External links:... ‡ |
38 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| George Pesut George Pesut George Matthew Pesut is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in 92 NHL games for the California Golden Seals over two seasons. He also played in 17 WHA games with the Calgary Cowboys during the 1976–77 season. He also has played in European pro leagues and coached pro... |
45 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 57 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Wayne King Wayne King (ice hockey) Wayne Gordon King is a retired professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League for the California Golden Seals. During the 1973-74 season, King piled up 34 goals and 34 assists, skating for the Salt Lake Golden Eagles of the Western Hockey League, the Seals' top farm team... |
46 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 26 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Gary Holt Gary Holt (ice hockey) Gary Ray Holt is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 101 games in the National Hockey League for the Cleveland Barons and California Golden Seals. Holt now resides in Spokane, Washington.... |
48 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Tim Jacobs Tim Jacobs Timothy James Jacobs is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who briefly played in the National Hockey League for the California Golden Seals.-Playing career:-External links:... |
46 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 35 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Larry Patey Larry Patey Larry James Patey is a former professional ice hockey centre who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League between 1973–74 and 1984–85 with the California Golden Seals, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers.... ‡ |
18 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 23 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Jim Neilson Jim Neilson James Anthony "Chief" Neilson was a National Hockey League defenceman for the New York Rangers, California Golden Seals and Cleveland Barons and completed his career in the World Hockey Association.... |
26 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Butch Williams Butch Williams Warren Milton "Butch" Williams is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 108 games in the National Hockey League in 1974–76. He is the younger brother of former NHL player Tommy Williams. He played for the California Golden Seals and St. Louis Blues and also represented the United... |
14 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Charlie Simmer Charlie Simmer Charles Robert Simmer is a retired ice hockey forward, most notably for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League, who was notable for his scoring and power play prowess.-Playing career:... |
21 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Frank Spring Frank Spring Franklin Patrick Spring is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 61 games in the National Hockey League and 13 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the St... |
1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Greg Smith | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Gilles Meloche Gilles Meloche Gilles Meloche is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, Minnesota North Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins... |
27 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Brent Meeke Brent Meeke Brent Alan Meeke is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 75 games in the National Hockey League for the Cleveland Barons and California Golden Seals.-External links:... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Tom Price | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Gary Simmons Gary Simmons Gary Simmons is a former ice hockey goaltender. He played parts of 4 seasons in the NHL with the California Seals, Cleveland Barons, and Los Angeles Kings.-External links:... |
40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Seals. Stats reflect time with the Seals only. ‡Traded mid-season
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | # | GP | TOI | W | L | T | GA | SO | GAA | GP | TOI | W | L | GA | SO | GAA | ||
| Gary Simmons Gary Simmons Gary Simmons is a former ice hockey goaltender. He played parts of 4 seasons in the NHL with the California Seals, Cleveland Barons, and Los Angeles Kings.-External links:... |
40 | 2360 | 15 | 19 | 5 | 131 | 2 | 3.33 | - | - | - | - | - | - | -.-- | |||
| Gilles Meloche Gilles Meloche Gilles Meloche is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, Minnesota North Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins... |
27 | 41 | 2440 | 12 | 23 | 6 | 140 | 1 | 3.44 | - | - | - | - | - | - | -.-- | ||
Trades
| June, 1975 | To California Golden Seals Gary Holt Gary Holt (ice hockey) Gary Ray Holt is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 101 games in the National Hockey League for the Cleveland Barons and California Golden Seals. Holt now resides in Spokane, Washington.... |
To 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... (WHA 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... ) rights to Del Hall Del Hall Del Hall is a former professional ice hockey left wing. He played seven professional seasons in five leagues, including two extremely productive offensive seasons with the Phoenix Roadrunners of the World Hockey Association. He also played nine games in the NHL, all with the California Golden... rights to Ron Huston Ron Huston Ronald Earle Huston is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 79 games in the National Hockey League for the California Golden Seals. He would also play 159 games in the World Hockey Association for the Phoenix Roadrunners.-External links:... |
| June 1, 1975 | To California Golden Seals Jim Pappin Jim Pappin James Joseph Pappin is a retired professional ice hockey right winger. He won his first Stanley Cup in 1964 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. In 1967, Pappin led the NHL in playoff goals and points and won a second Stanley Cup with the Toronto Maple Leafs... 3rd round pick in 1977 Draft 1977 NHL Amateur Draft The 1977 NHL Amateur Draft was held at the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec.-Selections by round:Below are listed the selections in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft.Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.-Round one:-Round two:... (Guy Lash Guy Lash Guy Lash is a retired professional ice hockey player.Lash played junior hockey for the St. Boniface Saints, and the Winnipeg Monarchs formally the Winnipeg Clubs. He was rated as the WCHL's No. 18 prospect for the 1977 NHL draft by The Hockey News draft preview issue... ) |
To Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... Joey Johnston Joey Johnston Joseph John Johnston is a retired a Canadian ice hockey forward.Johnston started his National Hockey League career with the Minnesota North Stars in 1968, but spent most of his time in the minors until 1971, when he became a front-liner for the California Golden Seals... |
| June 20, 1975 | To California Golden Seals Gary Sabourin Gary Sabourin Gary Bruce Sabourin is a retired professional ice hockey right winger who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League from 1967–68 until 1976–77.-Career:... |
To Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Stan Weir Stan Weir Stanley Brian "Stash" Weir is a retired ice hockey centre. He played on five different teams for the National Hockey League over a 11 year career... |
| October 22, 1975 | To California Golden Seals cash |
To St. Louis Blues Rick Smith |
| November 14, 1975 | To California Golden Seals Wayne Merrick Wayne Merrick Leonard Wayne Merrick is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 774 career National Hockey League games for the St... |
To St. Louis Blues Larry Patey Larry Patey Larry James Patey is a former professional ice hockey centre who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League between 1973–74 and 1984–85 with the California Golden Seals, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers.... 3rd round pick in 1977 Draft 1977 NHL Amateur Draft The 1977 NHL Amateur Draft was held at the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec.-Selections by round:Below are listed the selections in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft.Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.-Round one:-Round two:... (reacquired later—Reg Kerr Reg Kerr Reginald John Kerr is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.Kerr was drafted in the 3rd Round, 41st overall in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft by the Cleveland Barons, but only managed to play seven games for the Barons before he was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks for Randy Holt... ) |
| March 9, 1976 | To California Golden Seals 5th round pick in 1976 Draft 1976 NHL Amateur Draft The 1976 NHL Amateur Draft was held at the NHL office in Montreal, Quebec on June 1, 1976. It is notable as featuring one of the weakest first rounds in draft history, as only two players played more than 450 career NHL games. In 2002, Federko was elected into the Hockey Hall-of-Fame after... (Cal Sandbeck) Seals' 3rd round pick in 1977 Draft 1977 NHL Amateur Draft The 1977 NHL Amateur Draft was held at the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec.-Selections by round:Below are listed the selections in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft.Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.-Round one:-Round two:... (Reg Kerr Reg Kerr Reginald John Kerr is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.Kerr was drafted in the 3rd Round, 41st overall in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft by the Cleveland Barons, but only managed to play seven games for the Barons before he was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks for Randy Holt... ) |
To St. Louis Blues Dave Hrechkosy Dave Hrechkosy David John "Wrecker, Herc" Hrechkosy is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 141 games in the National Hockey League for the California Golden Seals and St. Louis Blues.-External links:... |
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Brian Lavender
Brian James Lavender is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 184 games in the National Hockey League for the California Golden Seals, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Islanders. He would also play 37 games in the World Hockey Association for the Denver...
Denver Spurs
The Denver Spurs were a professional ice hockey team based out of Denver, Colorado. The Spurs began play in the Western Hockey League in 1968, and played at the Denver Coliseum. The Spurs became the first professional sports team in Colorado to win a championship in 1971–72...
(WHA
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...
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Ted McAneeley
Edward Joseph McAneeley is a retired National Hockey League and World Hockey Association player.-External links:...
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 ....
(WHA)
Morris Mott
Morris Kenneth Mott is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 199 games in the National Hockey League...
Frölunda HC
Frölunda Hockey Club, also known as the Frölunda Indians, are a Swedish professional ice hockey club based in Gothenburg. They are currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Elitserien, where they have played the majority of the seasons during its existence. The last time they played in the...
(Elitserien
Elitserien
Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden...
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John Stewart (ice hockey b. 1950)
John Alexander Stewart is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 257 games in the National Hockey League and 95 games in the World Hockey Association. He would with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Atlanta Flames, California Golden Seals, Cleveland Crusaders, Birmingham Bulls, and Minnesota...
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...
(WHA)
Larry Wright (ice hockey)
Larry Dale Wright is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played in 106 National Hockey League games over parts of five seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, California Seals, and Detroit Red Wings....
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
Terry Murray
Terry Rodney Murray is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player, and current head coach of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings...
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...