1975–76 Houston Aeros season
Encyclopedia
The 1975–76 Houston Aeros season was the Aeros' fourth season of operation in the World Hockey Association
World Hockey Association
The World Hockey Association was a professional ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major competition for the National Hockey League since the collapse of the Western Hockey League in 1926...

 (WHA). 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

Regular season schedule
No. R Date Score Opponent Record
1 W October 11, 1975 5–0 @ 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:...

)
1–0–0
2 L October 14, 1975 3–6 @ Toronto Toros
Toronto Toros
The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season...

 (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....

)
1–1–0
3 L October 18, 1975 2–3 @ Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (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...

)
1–2–0
4 W October 19, 1975 6–5 @ Cleveland Crusaders
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976...

 (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...

)
2–2–0
5 L October 23, 1975 0–4 @ 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:...

)
2–3–0
6 L October 25, 1975 4–7 @ 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:...

)
2–4–0
7 W October 30, 1975 4–2 @ 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 =...

)
3–4–0
8 W November 1, 1975 3–2 @ 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...

)
4–4–0
9 W November 5, 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...

)
5–4–0
10 W November 7, 1975 5–3 Phoenix Roadrunners
Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA)
The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona...

 (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:...

)
6–4–0
11 W November 9, 1975 3–2 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...

)
7–4–0
12 W November 11, 1975 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....

)
8–4–0
13 L November 12, 1975 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:...

)
8–5–0
14 L November 15, 1975 5–8 @ 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:...

)
8–6–0
15 L November 16, 1975 3–5 @ Calgary Cowboys
Calgary Cowboys
The Calgary Cowboys were an ice hockey team that played two seasons in the World Hockey Association from 1975–1977. The Cowboys played at the Stampede Corral in Calgary. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Miami Screaming Eagles, though it never played a game in Miami...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Calgary Cowboys season
The 1975–76 Calgary Cowboys season was the fourth season of the World Hockey Association franchise and first in Calgary, Alberta. The Vancouver Blazers relocated to Calgary prior to the season...

)
8–7–0
16 W November 18, 1975 3–2 @ 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...

)
9–7–0
17 W November 21, 1975 4–2 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:...

)
10–7–0
18 W November 23, 1975 4–0 Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...

 (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...

)
11–7–0
19 W November 25, 1975 4–1 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:...

)
12–7–0
20 W November 28, 1975 7–4 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:...

)
13–7–0
21 W November 30, 1975 8–4 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 =...

)
14–7–0
22 L December 2, 1975 2–5 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:...

)
14–8–0
23 W December 5, 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...

)
15–8–0
24 L December 6, 1975 5–6 OT @ 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:...

)
15–9–0
25 W December 9, 1975 6–4 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:...

)
16–9–0
26 W December 12, 1975 4–2 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:...

)
17–9–0
27 L December 13, 1975 3–4 @ Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (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...

)
17–10–0
28 W December 14, 1975 4–3 @ Cleveland Crusaders
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976...

 (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...

)
18–10–0
29 L December 16, 1975 2–4 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 =...

)
18–11–0
30 W December 20, 1975 4–3 @ Phoenix Roadrunners
Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA)
The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona...

 (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:...

)
19–11–0
31 L December 21, 1975 1–3 @ San Diego Mariners
San Diego Mariners
The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena...

 (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 =...

)
19–12–0
32 W December 26, 1975 9–4 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...

)
20–12–0
33 W December 27, 1975 5–0 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...

)
21–12–0
34 L December 30, 1975 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...

)
21–13–0
35 W January 3, 1976 4–2 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...

)
22–13–0
36 W January 6, 1976 7–3 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:...

)
23–13–0
37 W January 9, 1976 6–5 Cleveland Crusaders
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976...

 (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...

)
24–13–0
38 W January 10, 1976 4–1 @ Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (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...

)
25–13–0
39 W January 11, 1976 5–3 @ Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....

 (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:...

)
26–13–0
40 L January 14, 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...

)
26–14–0
41 W January 15, 1976 5–4 OT @ 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...

)
27–14–0
42 L January 17, 1976 2–4 @ Calgary Cowboys
Calgary Cowboys
The Calgary Cowboys were an ice hockey team that played two seasons in the World Hockey Association from 1975–1977. The Cowboys played at the Stampede Corral in Calgary. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Miami Screaming Eagles, though it never played a game in Miami...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Calgary Cowboys season
The 1975–76 Calgary Cowboys season was the fourth season of the World Hockey Association franchise and first in Calgary, Alberta. The Vancouver Blazers relocated to Calgary prior to the season...

)
27–15–0
43 L January 20, 1976 5–7 Toronto Toros
Toronto Toros
The Toronto Toros were an ice hockey team based in Toronto that played in the World Hockey Association from 1973 to 1976.The franchise was awarded to Doug Michel in 1971 to play in the WHA's inaugural 1972–73 season...

 (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....

)
27–16–0
44 W January 21, 1976 9–3 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:...

)
28–16–0
45 W January 23, 1976 2–0 Calgary Cowboys
Calgary Cowboys
The Calgary Cowboys were an ice hockey team that played two seasons in the World Hockey Association from 1975–1977. The Cowboys played at the Stampede Corral in Calgary. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Miami Screaming Eagles, though it never played a game in Miami...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Calgary Cowboys season
The 1975–76 Calgary Cowboys season was the fourth season of the World Hockey Association franchise and first in Calgary, Alberta. The Vancouver Blazers relocated to Calgary prior to the season...

)
29–16–0
46 W January 25, 1976 5–3 Calgary Cowboys
Calgary Cowboys
The Calgary Cowboys were an ice hockey team that played two seasons in the World Hockey Association from 1975–1977. The Cowboys played at the Stampede Corral in Calgary. The franchise was founded in 1972 as the Miami Screaming Eagles, though it never played a game in Miami...

 (1975–76
1975–76 Calgary Cowboys season
The 1975–76 Calgary Cowboys season was the fourth season of the World Hockey Association franchise and first in Calgary, Alberta. The Vancouver Blazers relocated to Calgary prior to the season...

)
30–16–0
47 W January 28, 1976 6–5 @ Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....

 (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:...

)
31–16–0
48 L January 30, 1976 1–2 @ 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:...

)
31–17–0
49 L January 31, 1976 1–4 @ Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...

 (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...

)
31–18–0
50 W February 3, 1976 8–4 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...

)
32–18–0
51 W February 6, 1976 4–3 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:...

)
33–18–0
52 W February 8, 1976 5–2 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 =...

)
34–18–0
53 W February 12, 1976 4–1 @ 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:...

)
35–18–0
54 L February 14, 1976 1–5 @ San Diego Mariners
San Diego Mariners
The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena...

 (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 =...

)
35–19–0
55 L February 15, 1976 2–4 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...

)
35–20–0
56 W February 17, 1976 4–3 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:...

)
36–20–0
57 W February 19, 1976 5–3 Cleveland Crusaders
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976...

 (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...

)
37–20–0
58 L February 22, 1976 1–2 @ 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...

)
37–21–0
59 L February 24, 1976 1–4 @ 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...

)
37–22–0
60 W February 26, 1976 5–2 @ 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:...

)
38–22–0
61 W February 27, 1976 7–6 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....

)
39–22–0
62 W February 28, 1976 4–2 @ 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:...

)
40–22–0
63 W March 5, 1976 6–3 Phoenix Roadrunners
Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA)
The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona...

 (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:...

)
41–22–0
64 L March 6, 1976 4–5 Cleveland Crusaders
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976...

 (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...

)
41–23–0
65 W March 9, 1976 9–2 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 =...

)
42–23–0
66 L March 11, 1976 1–4 @ 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 =...

)
42–24–0
67 W March 13, 1976 3–2 @ 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 =...

)
43–24–0
68 W March 17, 1976 7–4 @ 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:...

)
44–24–0
69 W March 19, 1976 8–3 San Diego Mariners
San Diego Mariners
The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena...

 (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 =...

)
45–24–0
70 L March 20, 1976 1–2 @ 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:...

)
45–25–0
71 W March 21, 1976 4–3 Phoenix Roadrunners
Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA)
The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona...

 (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:...

)
46–25–0
72 W March 24, 1976 3–2 @ 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...

)
47–25–0
73 L March 25, 1976 3–4 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:...

)
47–26–0
74 W March 26, 1976 5–1 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:...

)
48–26–0
75 W March 28, 1976 7–4 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:...

)
49–26–0
76 L March 30, 1976 3–4 San Diego Mariners
San Diego Mariners
The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena...

 (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 =...

)
49–27–0
77 W April 1, 1976 4–1 @ 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:...

)
50–27–0
78 W April 3, 1976 8–2 @ Phoenix Roadrunners
Phoenix Roadrunners (WHA)
The Phoenix Roadrunners were a team in the now defunct World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1977. They played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona...

 (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:...

)
51–27–0
79 W April 4, 1976 5–2 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 =...

)
52–27–0
80 W April 6, 1976 8–5 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:...

)
53–27–0


Playoffs

The Aeros defeated the San Diego Mariners
San Diego Mariners
The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena...

 in the quarter-final round 4–2. The Aeros next defeated the New England Whalers 4–3 in the semi-final round to advance to the Final. While the Aeros won the series, they had nothing left for the Final and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Aeros 4–0 to win the Avco Cup.

Player stats

Regular season
Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG
RW 78 32 70 102 76 14 12 1 4
D 72 39 37 76 38 29 13 6 8
LW 80 31 45 76 26 12 12 0 6
LW 70 35 38 73 6 12 12 0 6
C 73 24 49 73 50 3 6 1 1
C 80 23 32 55 18
4 0 3
RW 77 22 33 55 33 30 1 2 4
RW 79 30 20 50 56 9 3 0 3
C 65 14 35 49 100 18 3 0 2
RW 80 20 26 46 18
3 0 8
D 78 10 36 46 71 29 2 2 2
LW 68 15 26 41 88
3 0 0
D 74 6 32 38 106 8 0 0 0
D 80 14 23 37 81 40 0 0 2
LW 79 17 14 31 66 11 3 1 2
D 77 2 12 14 30 7 0 0 1
LW 67 4 7 11 59
0 0 0
D 72 3 8 11 116 3 0 0 0
D 14 0 4 4 18 8 0 0 0
G 57 0 1 1 22 0 0 0 0
LW 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
G 25 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0
D 6 0 0 0 2
0 0 0
Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L T GA GAA SO
3343 57 39 17 0 182 3.27 3
1456 25 14 10 0 77 3.17 1
Team: 4799 80 53 27 0 259 3.24 4
Playoffs
Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM PPG SHG GWG
D 17 6 10 16 18 0 0 0
C 16 6 10 16 64 0 0 0
LW 17 7 7 14 8 0 0 0
RW 16 7 5 12 21 0 0 0
RW 17 4 8 12 31 0 0 0
RW 17 4 6 10 8 0 0 0
C 17 2 8 10 14 0 0 0
D 16 4 4 8 12 0 0 0
D 17 3 5 8 16 0 0 0
D 17 1 6 7 38 0 0 0
LW 17 5 1 6 20 0 0 0
LW 17 2 3 5 2 0 0 0
RW 17 1 4 5 0 0 0 0
D 17 0 5 5 8 0 0 0
LW 11 2 2 4 17 0 0 0
D 17 0 3 3 51 0 0 0
C 5 1 1 2 4 0 0 0
LW 8 1 1 2 4 0 0 0
C 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
G 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D 5 0 0 0 9 0 0 0
G 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L GA GAA SO
817 14 6 8 54 3.97 1
200 4 2 1 10 3.00 0
Team: 1017 17 8 9 64 3.78 1

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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