1975-76 Houston Aeros Roster
World Hockey Association (WHA)
Team Record: 53-27 - 106 points
Finishing 1st in the WHA's WHA West Division
Postseason: 8-9
Lost AVCO Cup finals
Quarter-Finals - Defeated San Diego Mariners 4-2
Semi-Finals - Defeated New England Whalers 4-3
Avco Cup Finals - Lost to Winnipeg Jets 4-0
Coach: Bill Dineen (53-27)
Location: Houston, Texas
1975-76 Houston Aeros StatisticsTeam Record: 53-27 - 106 points
Finishing 1st in the WHA's WHA West Division
Postseason: 8-9
Lost AVCO Cup finals
Quarter-Finals - Defeated San Diego Mariners 4-2
Semi-Finals - Defeated New England Whalers 4-3
Avco Cup Finals - Lost to Winnipeg Jets 4-0
Coach: Bill Dineen (53-27)
Location: Houston, Texas
1975-76 Houston Aeros Results
The Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association ended the 1975-76 season with a record of 53 wins and 27 losses for 106 points, finishing first in the WHA's WHA West Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 8-9.
The Aeros scored 341 goals and surrendered 263. Mark Howe netted 39 goals for Houston, while Andre Hinse, Gordie Howe, Don Larway and Frank Hughes each tallied 30 or more, too. Gordie Howe contributed 70 assists. Ron Grahame earned 39 wins for the squad and a team-best 3.27 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Bill Dineen coached the team. The 1975-76 Houston Aeros lost in the AVCO Cup finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Butters | D | January 10, 1951 | 5'10" | 185 | R | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Ron Grahame | G | June 7, 1950 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Victoria, BC Canada |
| Larry Hale | D | October 9, 1941 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Summerland, BC Canada |
| Murray Hall | R | November 24, 1940 | 6'0" | 175 | R | Kirkland Lake, ON Canada |
| Andre Hinse | L | April 19, 1945 | 5'9" | 175 | L | Trois-Rivieres, QC Canada |
| Gordie Howe | R | March 31, 1928 | 6'0" | 205 | R | Floral, SK Canada |
| Mark Howe | D | May 28, 1955 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Detroit, MI USA |
| Marty Howe | D | February 18, 1954 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Detroit, MI USA |
| Frank Hughes | R | October 1, 1949 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Fernie, BC Canada |
| Glen Irwin | D | March 1, 1951 | 5'11" | 195 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Gord Labossiere | C | January 2, 1940 | 6'1" | 190 | R | St. Boniface, MB Canada |
| Don Larway | R | February 2, 1954 | 6'1" | 192 | R | Oak Lake, MB Canada |
| Bob Liddington | L | September 15, 1948 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Larry Lund | C | September 9, 1940 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Penticton, BC Canada |
| Jan Popiel | L | October 9, 1947 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Virum, Denmark |
| Poul Popiel | D | February 28, 1943 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Sollested, Denmark |
| Rich Preston | R | May 22, 1952 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Terry Ruskowski | C | December 31, 1954 | 5'10" | 178 | L | Prince Albert, SK Canada |
| Wayne Rutledge | G | January 5, 1942 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Barrie, ON Canada |
| John Schella | D | May 9, 1947 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Port Arthur, ON Canada |
| Mike Stevens | D | October 13, 1950 | 5'11" | 188 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Ted Taylor | L | February 25, 1942 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Oak Lake, MB Canada |
| John Tonelli | L | March 23, 1957 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Steve West | C | March 20, 1952 | 5'8" | 150 | L | Peterborough, ON Canada |
