WHA 1972-1973
When I began my WHA odyssey beginning with 1978-1979 season and on into the alternative replay I created a spreadsheet to compile career statistics for players and teams. A few days ago I wanted to...
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Game Seven Eastern Division Semi-finals (Cleveland and Ottawa are tied at 3-3)The Crusaders edge the Nationals 4-3. Crusaders survive the upset minded Nationals. Gerry Cheevers battles off a late...
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Eastern Division Finals Cleveland Crusaders vs. Philadelphia Blazers: Crusaders veteran defense will take on the high powered Blazers attack. Crusaders have a slight edge in the net. The big...
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Game One Eastern Division FinalsThe Crusaders douse the Blazers 6-1. The Crusaders score four goals in the second to win game one. Ron Buchanan and Gary Jarrett both tally twice.April 20 1973...
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Game One Western Division FinalsGlen Hoekstra goal on a rebound in overtime lifts the Aeros past the Saints 3-2 in overtime. April 20 1973 Sam Houston Coliseum 01-20-2013 1 2 3 4 F 1972...Read More
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Game Two Eastern Division Finals (Cleveland leads series with Philadelphia 1-0)The Crusaders defense shines in a 4-1 win over the Blazers. Ron Buchanan notches two goals, Gerry Cheevers and blue line...
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Game Two Western Division Finals (Houston leads series with Minnesota 1-0)The Aeros defense clamps down on the Saints in a 3-1 win. Aeros go up by two with a solid win against the Saints April 22 1973...
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Game Three of the Eastern Division Finals (Cleveland leads the series with Philadelphia 2-0)The Blazers grab and early lead and coast to a 4-1 win over the Crusaders. Sam Gellard and John McKenzie...
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Game Three of the Western Division Finals (Houston leads the series with Minnesota 2-0)The Aeros blank the Saints 4-0 and take a 3-0 lead in the series. Aeros goalie Wayne Rutledge made 31 saves, the...
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Game Four Eastern Division Finals (Cleveland leads the series with Philadelphia 2-1)The Blazers defense rises to the occasion tying the series with a 4-1 win over the Crusaders. The Blazers get...
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Game Four Western Division Finals (Houston leads series with Minnesota 3-0)The Fighting Saints avoid elimination with a 3-2 overtime win over the Aeros. Wayne Connelly drove the Saints attack with a...
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Game Five Eastern Division Finals (Cleveland and Philadelphia are tied at 2-2)Defenseman Ralph Hopiavouri goal in overtime gives the Crusaders a hard fought 3-2 win over the Blazers. Crusaders move to...
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Game Five of the Western Division Finals (Houston leads the series with Minnesota 3-1)The Aeros exploed for three goals in the third period to knockoff the Saints 4-2. The Aeros advance to the AVCO...
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Game Six of the Eastern Division Finals (Cleveland leads the series with Philadelphia 3-2)Doug Brindley bangs a rebound past Bernie Parent to give the Crusaders a 5-4 win over the Blazers. The...
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AVCO Cup Game OneThe Crusaders take game one 3-2 in overtime over the Aeros. Gerry Pinder wrist-shot from the slot eluded Aeros goalie Wayne Rutledge. May 1 1973 Sam Houston Coliseum 01-25-2013...
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AVCO Cup Game Two (Cleveland leads the series with Houston 1-0) The Crusaders outlast the Aeros 5-3. Crusaders goalie Gerry Cheevers was the difference fending off a ferocious Aeros attack. While the...
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AVCO Cup Game Three (Cleveland leads the series with Houston 2-0)The Aeros pull off a 5-2 win over the Crusaders. Winger Ted Taylor scored twice in the second period to put the Aeros over the top May...
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AVCO Cup Game Four (Cleveland leads the series with Houston 2-1)The Crusaders shoot down the Aeros 3-1. Crusaders goalie Gerry Cheevers made 31 saves, Ron Buchanan scored two pots as the Crusaders...
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AVCO Cup Game Five (Cleveland leads the series with Houston 3-1)The Aeros stave off elimination with a 5-0 win over the Crusaders. Don "Smokey" McLeod makes 33 stops, Gord Labossiere scores twice to...
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AVCO Cup Game Six (Cleveland leads the series with Houston 3-2)The Aeros bushwhack the Crusaders on the road with a 6-2 win. The Aeros third line scored four goals to force a game seven back in Texas....
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