1973-74 Houston Aeros Roster
World Hockey Association (WHA)
Team Record: 48-25-5 - 101 points
Finishing 1st in the WHA's WHA West Division
Postseason: 12-2
Won AVCO Cup
Division Semi-Finals - Defeated Winnipeg Jets 4-0
Division Finals - Defeated Minnesota Fighting Saints 4-2
Avco Cup Finals - Defeated Chicago Cougars 4-0
Coach: Bill Dineen (48-25-5)
Location: Houston, Texas
1973-74 Houston Aeros StatisticsTeam Record: 48-25-5 - 101 points
Finishing 1st in the WHA's WHA West Division
Postseason: 12-2
Won AVCO Cup
Division Semi-Finals - Defeated Winnipeg Jets 4-0
Division Finals - Defeated Minnesota Fighting Saints 4-2
Avco Cup Finals - Defeated Chicago Cougars 4-0
Coach: Bill Dineen (48-25-5)
Location: Houston, Texas
1973-74 Houston Aeros Results
The Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association ended the 1973-74 season with a record of 48 wins and 25 losses and 5 ties for 101 points, finishing first in the WHA's WHA West Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 12-2.
The Aeros gave up 219 goals, the lowest total in the circuit. Houston netted 318 goals. Frank Hughes scored 42 goals for the team, while Gordie Howe, Mark Howe, Jim Sherrit, Larry Lund and Murray Hall each tallied 30 or more, too. Gordie Howe contributed 69 assists. Don McLeod earned 33 wins for the squad and a team-best 2.56 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Bill Dineen coached the team. The 1973-74 Houston Aeros won the AVCO Cup.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Grahame | G | June 7, 1950 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Victoria, BC Canada |
| Don Grierson | R | June 18, 1947 | 5'10" | 185 | R | North Bay, ON 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 |
| Ed Hoekstra | C | November 4, 1937 | 5'11" | 170 | R | Winnipeg, MB 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 |
| Gord Kannegiesser | D | December 21, 1945 | 6'0" | 190 | L | North Bay, ON Canada |
| Gord Labossiere | C | January 2, 1940 | 6'1" | 190 | R | St. Boniface, MB Canada |
| Larry Lund | C | September 9, 1940 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Penticton, BC Canada |
| Don McLeod | G | August 24, 1946 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Trail, BC Canada |
| Poul Popiel | D | February 28, 1943 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Sollested, Denmark |
| Bill Prentice | D | August 3, 1950 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Lindsay, ON 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 |
| Jim Sherrit | C | September 29, 1948 | 5'7" | 170 | L | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Jack Stanfield | L | May 30, 1942 | 5'11" | 176 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Joe Szura | C | December 18, 1938 | 6'3" | 185 | L | Fort William, ON Canada |
| Ted Taylor | L | February 25, 1942 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Oak Lake, MB Canada |
| Gary Williamson | L | May 25, 1950 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
