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
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 |
