1976–77 WHA season
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The 1976-77 WHA season was the fifth season of the now defunct World Hockey Association (WHA). Prior to the season, the Toronto Toros moved to Birmingham, AL and became the Bulls. The Cleveland Crusaders attempted to move to South Florida but legal problems resulted in them moving to Minnesota to become the second version of the Fighting Saints. They met with little success there and folded after playing 42 games. The remaining 11 teams competed in the league, playing 80 or 81 games in the regular season. The Avco World Trophy Winners were the Quebec Nordiques.
[edit] Regular season standings
| Eastern Division | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Nordiques | 81 | 47 | 31 | 3 | 353 | 295 | 97 |
| Cincinnati Stingers | 81 | 39 | 37 | 5 | 354 | 303 | 83 |
| Indianapolis Racers | 81 | 36 | 37 | 8 | 276 | 305 | 80 |
| New England Whalers | 81 | 35 | 40 | 6 | 275 | 290 | 76 |
| Birmingham Bulls | 81 | 31 | 46 | 4 | 289 | 309 | 66 |
| Minnesota Fighting Saints | 42 | 19 | 18 | 5 | 136 | 129 | 43 |
| Western Division | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Aeros | 80 | 50 | 24 | 6 | 320 | 241 | 106 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 80 | 46 | 32 | 2 | 366 | 291 | 94 |
| San Diego Mariners | 81 | 40 | 37 | 4 | 284 | 283 | 85 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 81 | 34 | 43 | 4 | 243 | 304 | 72 |
| Calgary Cowboys | 81 | 31 | 43 | 7 | 252 | 296 | 69 |
| Phoenix Roadrunners | 80 | 28 | 48 | 4 | 281 | 383 | 60 |
[edit] Playoffs
Quarterfinals
- Quebec Nordiques defeated New England Whalers, 4-1
- Indianapolis Racers defeated Cincinnati Stingers, 4-0
- Houston Aeros defeated Edmonton Oilers, 4-1
- Winnipeg Jets defeated San Diego Mariners, 4-3
Semifinals
- Quebec Nordiques defeated Indianapolis Racers, 4-1
- Winnipeg Jets defeated Houston Aeros, 4-2
Avco World Trophy Final
- Quebec Nordiques defeated Winnipeg Jets, 4-2
[edit] References
| Preceded by 1975-76 WHA season |
WHA seasons | Succeeded by 1977-78 WHA season |
