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). Twelve teams competed in the league, playing 80 or 81 games in the regular season. The Minnesota Fighting Saints folded halfway through the 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
(More details to follow)
Quarterfinals
Quebec Nordiques defeat New England Whalers, 4-1
Indianapolis Racers defeat Cincinnati Stingers, 4-0
Houston Aeros defeat Edmonton Oilers, 4-1
Winnipeg Jets defeat San Diego Mariners, 4-3
Semifinals
Quebec Nordiques defeat Indianapolis Racers, 4-1
Winnipeg Jets defeat Houston Aeros, 4-2
Avco World Trophy Final
Quebec Nordiques defeat Winnipeg Jets, 4-2
[edit] References
| Preceded by: 1975-76 WHA season |
WHA seasons | Succeeded by: 1977-78 WHA season |
