1971-72 Nova Scotia Voyageurs Roster
American Hockey League (AHL)
Team Record: 41-21-14 - 964 points
in the AHL's Eastern Division
Won League Championship
Coach: Al MacNeil (41-21-14)
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1971-72 Nova Scotia Voyageurs StatisticsTeam Record: 41-21-14 - 964 points
in the AHL's Eastern Division
Won League Championship
Coach: Al MacNeil (41-21-14)
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Nova Scotia Voyageurs of the American Hockey League ended the 1971-72 season with a record of 41 wins and 21 losses and 14 ties for 964 points in the AHL's Eastern Division.
The Voyageurs led the league with 274 goals. Nova Scotia allowed 202 goals. Randy Rota scored 32 goals for the squad, while Chuck Arnason netted 30 or more, too. Germain Gagnon accounted for 56 assists. Wayne Thomas topped the team with 22 wins, and Michel Plasse added 15 or more wins, too. Wayne Thomas recorded a 2.51 goals against average, best among goalies with significant playing time.
Al MacNeil coached the team. The 1971-72 Nova Scotia Voyageurs won the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Ahearn | L | June 20, 1948 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Milton, MA USA |
| Murray Anderson | D | August 28, 1949 | 5'10" | 175 | L | The Pas, MB Canada |
| Chuck Arnason | R | July 15, 1951 | 5'10" | 183 | R | Ashern, MB Canada |
| Bernie Blanchette | R | July 11, 1947 | 6'0" | 175 | R | North Battleford, SK Canada |
| Ron Busniuk | D | August 13, 1948 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Ft. William, ON Canada |
| Ross Butler | LW | June 11, 1951 | 5'8" | 165 | L | Bladworth, SK Canada |
| Rey Comeau | C | October 25, 1948 | 5'8" | 190 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Michel Deguise | G | November 6, 1951 | 5'9" | 155 | L | Sorel, QC Canada |
| Tony Featherstone | R | July 31, 1949 | 5'11" | 187 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Germain Gagnon | L | December 9, 1942 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Chicoutimi, QC Canada |
| Joe Hardy | C | December 5, 1945 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Kenogami, QC Canada |
| Dale Hoganson | D | July 8, 1949 | 5'10" | 190 | L | North Battleford, SK Canada |
| Kerry Ketter | D | September 20, 1947 | 6'1" | 202 | L | Prince George, BC Canada |
| Yvon Lambert | L | May 20, 1950 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Drummondville, QC Canada |
| Mike Laughton | C | February 21, 1944 | 6'2" | 185 | L | Nelson, BC Canada |
| Chuck Lefley | C | January 20, 1950 | 6'2" | 185 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Bob Murdoch | D | November 20, 1946 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Kirkland Lake, ON Canada |
| Bob Murray | D | July 16, 1948 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Burlington, ON Canada |
| Michel Plasse | G | June 1, 1949 | 5'11" | 172 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Larry Pleau | C | January 29, 1947 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Lynn, MA USA |
| Michel Poirier | F | June 11, 1947 | 6'1" | 185 | Montreal, QUE Canada | |
| Lynn Powis | C | July 7, 1949 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Maryfield, SK Canada |
| Noel Price | D | December 9, 1935 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Brockville, ON Canada |
| Doug Robinson | L | August 27, 1940 | 6'2" | 197 | L | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Larry Robinson | D | June 2, 1951 | 6'4" | 225 | L | Winchester, ON Canada |
| Randy Rota | L | August 16, 1950 | 5'8" | 170 | L | Creston, BC Canada |
| Wayne Thomas | G | October 9, 1947 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Murray Wilson | L | November 7, 1951 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
