1974–75 New England Whalers season
World Hockey Association team season
1974–75 New England Whalers | |
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Division | 1st East |
1974–75 record | 43–30–5 |
Goals for | 274 |
Goals against | 279 |
Team information | |
General manager | Jack Kelley |
Coach | Ron Ryan (40–28–5) Jack Kelley (3–2–0) |
Captain | Ted Green |
The 1974–75 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' third season of play. It was also the first season the franchise played in Hartford, Connecticut. Ryan was replaced by Kelley before the playoffs started; the Whalers lost to Minnesota in 6 games.
Offseason
Regular season
Final standings
Eastern Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA | PIM |
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New England Whalers | 78 | 43 | 30 | 5 | 91 | 274 | 279 | 867 |
Cleveland Crusaders | 78 | 35 | 40 | 3 | 73 | 236 | 258 | 1273 |
Chicago Cougars | 78 | 30 | 47 | 1 | 61 | 261 | 312 | 1086 |
Indianapolis Racers | 78 | 18 | 57 | 3 | 39 | 216 | 338 | 970 |
Schedule and results
No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
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1 | L | October 15, 1974 | 2–6 | @ Toronto Toros (1974–75) | 0–1–0 |
2 | W | October 19, 1974 | 2–1 OT | Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades (1974–75) | 1–1–0 |
3 | W | October 23, 1974 | 5–4 | Houston Aeros (1974–75) | 2–1–0 |
4 | W | October 26, 1974 | 6–1 | Indianapolis Racers (1974–75) | 3–1–0 |
5 | W | October 30, 1974 | 5–2 | Toronto Toros (1974–75) | 4–1–0 |
6 | W | October 31, 1974 | 6–1 | @ Indianapolis Racers (1974–75) | 5–1–0 |
7 | W | November 2, 1974 | 4–2 | Quebec Nordiques (1974–75) | 6–1–0 |
8 | W | November 8, 1974 | 3–0 | San Diego Mariners (1974–75) | 7–1–0 |
9 | L | November 9, 1974 | 2–4 | Phoenix Roadrunners (1974–75) | 7–2–0 |
10 | L | November 12, 1974 | 1–6 | @ Houston Aeros (1974–75) | 7–3–0 |
11 | W | November 14, 1974 | 7–2 | @ San Diego Mariners (1974–75) | 8–3–0 |
12 | L | November 16, 1974 | 3–6 | @ Phoenix Roadrunners (1974–75) | 8–4–0 |
13 | W | November 17, 1974 | 6–1 | @ Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades (1974–75) | 9–4–0 |
14 | W | November 19, 1974 | 5–4 | @ Chicago Cougars (1974–75) | 10–4–0 |
15 | W | November 21, 1974 | 4–0 | @ Indianapolis Racers (1974–75) | 11–4–0 |
16 | W | November 23, 1974 | 3–2 | Chicago Cougars (1974–75) | 12–4–0 |
17 | W | November 24, 1974 | 9–5 | @ Chicago Cougars (1974–75) | 13–4–0 |
18 | W | November 26, 1974 | 5–4 OT | @ Quebec Nordiques (1974–75) | 14–4–0 |
19 | L | November 29, 1974 | 1–5 | @ Vancouver Blazers (1974–75) | 14–5–0 |
20 | L | December 1, 1974 | 4–8 | @ Edmonton Oilers (1974–75) | 14–6–0 |
21 | L | December 3, 1974 | 1–2 | @ Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades (1974–75) | 14–7–0 |
22 | W | December 4, 1974 | 3–2 | @ Cleveland Crusaders (1974–75) | 15–7–0 |
23 | L | December 5, 1974 | 1–9 | @ Quebec Nordiques (1974–75) | 15–8–0 |
24 | W | December 7, 1974 | 6–3 | Indianapolis Racers (1974–75) | 16–8–0 |
25 | W | December 11, 1974 | 3–1 | Minnesota Fighting Saints (1974–75) | 17–8–0 |
26 | W | December 14, 1974 | 9–4 | Quebec Nordiques (1974–75) | 18–8–0 |
27 | W | December 15, 1974 | 4–3 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1974–75) | 19–8–0 |
28 | T | December 17, 1974 | 2–2 | @ Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades (1974–75) | 19–8–1 |
29 | L | December 20, 1974 | 0–3 | @ Cleveland Crusaders (1974–75) | 19–9–1 |
30 | L | December 21, 1974 | 3–5 | Houston Aeros (1974–75) | 19–10–1 |
31 | L | December 22, 1974 | 1–2 | @ Indianapolis Racers (1974–75) | 19–11–1 |
32 | L | December 27, 1974 | 3–6 | @ Minnesota Fighting Saints (1974–75) | 19–12–1 |
33 | L | December 28, 1974 | 1–6 | @ Houston Aeros (1974–75) | 19–13–1 |
34 | W | January 3, 1975 | 5–3 | @ Toronto Toros (1974–75) | 20–13–1 |
35 | W | January 4, 1975 | 4–3 OT | Vancouver Blazers (1974–75) | 21–13–1 |
36 | L | January 5, 1975 | 3–9 | @ Minnesota Fighting Saints (1974–75) | 21–14–1 |
37 | L | January 7, 1975 | 3–5 | @ San Diego Mariners (1974–75) | 21–15–1 |
38 | T | January 9, 1975 | 1–1 | @ Phoenix Roadrunners (1974–75) | 21–15–2 |
39 | W | January 11, 1975 | 4–3 OT | San Diego Mariners (1974–75) | 22–15–2 |
40 | W | January 15, 1975 | 7–5 | Chicago Cougars (1974–75) | 23–15–2 |
41 | W | January 17, 1975 | 2–1 | Toronto Toros (1974–75) | 24–15–2 |
42 | L | January 18, 1975 | 2–8 | @ Quebec Nordiques (1974–75) | 24–16–2 |
43 | L | January 19, 1975 | 1–3 | Minnesota Fighting Saints (1974–75) | 24–17–2 |
44 | L | January 24, 1975 | 1–4 | @ Phoenix Roadrunners (1974–75) | 24–18–2 |
45 | L | January 25, 1975 | 2–6 | @ San Diego Mariners (1974–75) | 24–19–2 |
46 | W | January 27, 1975 | 2–0 | Cleveland Crusaders (1974–75) | 25–19–2 |
47 | W | January 29, 1975 | 4–3 | Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades (1974–75) | 26–19–2 |
48 | W | January 31, 1975 | 4–2 | Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades (1974–75) | 27–19–2 |
49 | W | February 7, 1975 | 5–4 OT | @ Winnipeg Jets (1974–75) | 28–19–2 |
50 | L | February 8, 1975 | 1–4 | @ Vancouver Blazers (1974–75) | 28–20–2 |
51 | L | February 9, 1975 | 1–5 | @ Vancouver Blazers (1974–75) | 28–21–2 |
52 | T | February 12, 1975 | 2–2 | Edmonton Oilers (1974–75) | 28–21–3 |
53 | W | February 14, 1975 | 4–3 OT | Indianapolis Racers (1974–75) | 29–21–3 |
54 | L | February 18, 1975 | 3–6 | @ Edmonton Oilers (1974–75) | 29–22–3 |
55 | W | February 21, 1975 | 4–2 | @ Edmonton Oilers (1974–75) | 30–22–3 |
56 | W | February 23, 1975 | 2–1 OT | @ Winnipeg Jets (1974–75) | 31–22–3 |
57 | W | February 25, 1975 | 3–2 | Vancouver Blazers (1974–75) | 32–22–3 |
58 | L | February 26, 1975 | 3–4 | Chicago Cougars (1974–75) | 32–23–3 |
59 | W | February 27, 1975 | 5–2 | Minnesota Fighting Saints (1974–75) | 33–23–3 |
60 | T | March 1, 1975 | 4–4 | Cleveland Crusaders (1974–75) | 33–23–4 |
61 | W | March 2, 1975 | 4–1 | Vancouver Blazers (1974–75) | 34–23–4 |
62 | L | March 5, 1975 | 3–5 | @ Minnesota Fighting Saints (1974–75) | 34–24–4 |
63 | W | March 8, 1975 | 5–4 | @ Houston Aeros (1974–75) | 35–24–4 |
64 | W | March 11, 1975 | 6–2 | Winnipeg Jets (1974–75) | 36–24–4 |
65 | T | March 13, 1975 | 5–5 | Phoenix Roadrunners (1974–75) | 36–24–5 |
66 | W | March 15, 1975 | 6–2 | Edmonton Oilers (1974–75) | 37–24–5 |
67 | W | March 16, 1975 | 7–5 | Toronto Toros (1974–75) | 38–24–5 |
68 | L | March 19, 1975 | 1–6 | San Diego Mariners (1974–75) | 38–25–5 |
69 | L | March 21, 1975 | 3–6 | Winnipeg Jets (1974–75) | 38–26–5 |
70 | L | March 22, 1975 | 3–5 | Houston Aeros (1974–75) | 38–27–5 |
71 | W | March 25, 1975 | 5–4 | Edmonton Oilers (1974–75) | 39–27–5 |
72 | W | March 27, 1975 | 5–3 | Cleveland Crusaders (1974–75) | 40–27–5 |
73 | L | March 29, 1975 | 3–9 | Winnipeg Jets (1974–75) | 40–28–5 |
74 | W | March 30, 1975 | 4–3 | @ Toronto Toros (1974–75) | 41–28–5 |
75 | W | April 1, 1975 | 5–3 | Phoenix Roadrunners (1974–75) | 42–28–5 |
76 | W | April 3, 1975 | 4–1 | Quebec Nordiques (1974–75) | 43–28–5 |
77 | L | April 4, 1975 | 1–3 | @ Chicago Cougars (1974–75) | 43–29–5 |
78 | L | April 5, 1975 | 2–5 | @ Cleveland Crusaders (1974–75) | 43–30–5 |
Playoffs
Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||||||
W1 | Houston Aeros | 4 | ||||||||||||
E2 | Cleveland Crusaders | 1 | ||||||||||||
W1 | Houston Aeros | 4 | ||||||||||||
W2 | San Diego Mariners | 0 | ||||||||||||
W2 | San Diego Mariners | 4 | ||||||||||||
C2 | Toronto Toros | 2 | ||||||||||||
W1 | Houston Aeros | 4 | ||||||||||||
C1 | Quebec Nordiques | 0 | ||||||||||||
E1 | New England Whalers | 2 | ||||||||||||
W3 | Minnesota Fighting Saints | 4 | ||||||||||||
W3 | Minnesota Fighting Saints | 2 | ||||||||||||
C1 | Quebec Nordiques | 4 | ||||||||||||
C1 | Quebec Nordiques | 4 | ||||||||||||
W4 | Phoenix Roadrunners | 1 |
Game Two at Hartford on April 11 went to overtime and the Whalers won in the extra period 3–2. The game was famous for a huge brawl early in the second period that involved both benches and lasted nearly five full minutes; the primary fighters were Nick Fotiu, Bill Butters, and Jack Carlson that raged on the ice and even in the penalty boxes.[1]
Minnesota Fighting Saints 4, New England Whalers 2 – Division Quarterfinals
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Record |
1 | April 9 | Minnesota Fighting Saints | 6–5 | New England Whalers | 0–1 |
2 | April 11 | Minnesota Fighting Saints | 2 – 3 OT | New England Whalers | 1–1 |
3 | April 13 | New England Whalers | 3–8 | Minnesota Fighting Saints | 1–2 |
4 | April 15 | New England Whalers | 5–2 | Minnesota Fighting Saints | 2–2 |
5 | April 18 | Minnesota Fighting Saints | 4–0 | New England Whalers | 2–3 |
6 | April 19 | New England Whalers | 1–6 | Minnesota Fighting Saints | 2–4 |
Player statistics
Awards and records
Transactions
Draft picks
New England's draft picks at the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft.[2][3]
Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club team (League) |
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WHA Secret Amateur Draft | ||||
1 | 14 | Peter Sturgeon (LW) | ![]() | Kitchener Rangers (OHA) |
2 | 29 | Michel Deziel (LW) | ![]() | Sorel Black Hawks (QMJHL) |
WHA Amateur Draft | ||||
1 | 13 | Tim Young (F) | ![]() | Ottawa 67's (OHA) |
2 | 28 | Mike Eruzione (LW) | ![]() | Boston University (ECAC) |
3 | 43 | Peter Brown (D) | ![]() | Boston University (ECAC) |
4 | 58 | Dick Lamby (D) | ![]() | Salem State College (ECAC-2) |
5 | 72 | Don McLean (D) | ![]() | Sudbury Wolves (OHA) |
6 | 87 | Joe Rando (D) | ![]() | University of New Hampshire (ECAC) |
7 | 102 | Brian Walsh (RW) | ![]() | University of Notre Dame (WCHA) |
8 | 117 | John Nazar (LW) | ![]() | Cornwall Royals (QMJHL) |
9 | 132 | Warren Miller (F) | ![]() | University of Minnesota (WCHA) |
10 | 145 | Tony White (F) | ![]() | Kitchener Rangers (OHA) |
11 | 158 | Robbie Moore (G) | ![]() | Michigan Americans (SOJHL) |
12 | 171 | Cliff Cox (F) | ![]() | University of New Hampshire (ECAC) |
13 | 182 | Dave Staffen (F) | ![]() | Ottawa 67's (OHA) |
14 | 190 | Peter Tighe (D) | ![]() | London Knights (OHA) |
15 | 195 | Brian Durocher (G) | ![]() | Springfield Olympics (NEJHL) |
16 | 199 | Colin Ahern (C) | ![]() | Tyngsboro Huskies |
17 | 203 | Dwane Byers (F) | ![]() | Sherbrooke Castors (QMJHL) |
Farm teams
See also
References
- ^ 1975 Whalers-Saints Brawl At The Mall call by Bill Rasmussen and Bob Neumeier
- ^ "1974 WHA Amateur Draft". hockeyDB.com. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- ^ "1974 WHA Secret Amateur Draft". hockeyDB.com. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
External links
- "1974–75 New England Whalers Games". Hockey-reference.com. Retrieved May 21, 2009.