1975-76 Boston Bruins Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 48-15-17 - 113 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 5-7
Lost NHL semi-finals
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Los Angeles Kings 4-3
Semi-Finals - Lost to Philadelphia Flyers 4-1
Coach: Don Cherry (48-15-17)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1975-76 Boston Bruins StatisticsTeam Record: 48-15-17 - 113 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL's Adams Division
Postseason: 5-7
Lost NHL semi-finals
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Los Angeles Kings 4-3
Semi-Finals - Lost to Philadelphia Flyers 4-1
Coach: Don Cherry (48-15-17)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1975-76 Boston Bruins Results
The Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League ended the 1975-76 season with a record of 48 wins and 15 losses and 17 ties for 113 points, finishing first in the NHL's Adams Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 5-7.
The Bruins scored 313 goals and conceded 237. John Bucyk netted 36 goals for Boston, while Gregg Sheppard and Jean Ratelle tallied 30 or more, too. Jean Ratelle contributed 59 assists. Gilles Gilbert earned 33 wins for the squad and a team-best 2.90 goals against average, leading regular goalies.
Don Cherry coached the team. The 1975-76 Boston Bruins lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Adduono | C | January 25, 1955 | 5'11" | 182 | L | Fort William, ON Canada |
| Earl Anderson | R | February 24, 1951 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Roseau, MN USA |
| John Bucyk | L | May 12, 1935 | 6'0" | 215 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Wayne Cashman | L | June 24, 1945 | 6'1" | 208 | R | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Gerry Cheevers | G | December 7, 1940 | 5'11" | 185 | L | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Gordie Clark | R | May 31, 1952 | 5'10" | 180 | R | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Gary Doak | D | February 26, 1946 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Goderich, ON Canada |
| Darryl Edestrand | D | November 6, 1945 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Strathroy, ON Canada |
| Phil Esposito | C | February 20, 1942 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Dave Forbes | L | November 16, 1948 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Doug Gibson | C | September 28, 1953 | 5'10" | 175 | R | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Gilles Gilbert | G | March 31, 1949 | 6'1" | 175 | L | St. Esprit, QC Canada |
| Doug Halward | D | November 1, 1955 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Ken Hodge | R | June 25, 1944 | 6'2" | 210 | R | Birmingham, England |
| Stan Jonathan | L | September 5, 1955 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Oshweken, ON Canada |
| Steve Langdon | L | December 23, 1953 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Ray Maluta | D | July 24, 1954 | 5'8" | 173 | L | Flin Flon, MB Canada |
| Don Marcotte | L | April 15, 1947 | 5'11" | 183 | L | Arthabaska, QC Canada |
| Mike Milbury | D | June 17, 1952 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Brighton, MA USA |
| Hank Nowak | L | November 24, 1950 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Oshawa, ON Canada |
| Paul O'Neil | C | August 24, 1953 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Boston, MA USA |
| Terry O'Reilly | R | June 7, 1951 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Niagara Falls, ON Canada |
| Bobby Orr | D | March 20, 1948 | 6'0" | 197 | L | Parry Sound, ON Canada |
| Brad Park | D | July 6, 1948 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Jean Ratelle | C | October 3, 1940 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Lac St. Jean, QC Canada |
| Dave Reece | G | September 13, 1948 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Troy, NY USA |
| Kent Ruhnke | R | September 18, 1952 | 6'1" | 190 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Andre Savard | C | February 9, 1953 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Temiscamingue, QC Canada |
| Bobby Schmautz | R | March 28, 1945 | 5'9" | 172 | R | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Gregg Sheppard | C | April 23, 1949 | 5'8" | 170 | L | North Battleford, SK Canada |
| Al Simmons | D | September 25, 1951 | 6'0" | 170 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Al Sims | D | April 18, 1953 | 6'0" | 182 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Barry Smith | C | April 25, 1955 | 5'11" | 178 | L | Surrey, BC Canada |
| Dallas Smith | D | October 10, 1941 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Hamiota, MB Canada |
| Carol Vadnais | D | September 25, 1945 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Joe Zanussi | D | September 25, 1947 | 5'10" | 180 | R | Rossland, BC Canada |
