1974-75 Minnesota Fighting Saints Roster
Team Record: 42-33-3 - 87 points
Finishing 3rd in the WHA's WHA West Division
Postseason: 6-6
Lost AVCO Cup semi-finals
Quarter-Finals - Defeated New England Whalers 4-2
Semi-Finals - Lost to Quebec Nordiques 4-2
Coach: Harry Neale (42-32-3)
Coach: Jack McCartan (0-1)
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
1974-75 Minnesota Fighting Saints Results
The Minnesota Fighting Saints of the World Hockey Association ended the 1974-75 season with a record of 42 wins and 33 losses and 3 ties for 87 points, finishing third in the WHA's WHA West Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 6-6.
The Fighting Saints netted 308 goals and gave up 279. Mike Walton scored 48 goals for Minnesota, while Wayne Connelly and George Morrison tallied 30 or more also. Fran Huck and Mike Walton each accounted for 45 assists. John Garrett earned 30 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3.28 goals against average, leading qualifying goaltenders.
Harry Neale and Jack McCartan coached the team. The 1974-75 Minnesota Fighting Saints lost in the AVCO Cup semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Antonovich | C | 5'8" | 155 | L | Calumet, MN USA | |
| John Arbour | D | 5'11" | 195 | L | Niagara Falls, ON Canada | |
| Terry Ball | D | 5'9" | 160 | R | Selkirk, MB Canada | |
| Bob Boyd | D | 6'0" | 190 | R | Toronto, ON Canada | |
| Curt Brackenbury | R | 5'10" | 200 | R | Kapuskasing, ON Canada | |
| Ron Busniuk | D | 5'11" | 180 | R | Ft. William, ON Canada | |
| Bill Butters | D | 5'10" | 185 | R | St. Paul, MN USA | |
| Jack Carlson | L | 6'3" | 205 | L | Virginia, MN USA | |
| Wayne Connelly | R | 5'10" | 170 | R | Rouyn-Noranda, QC Canada | |
| Mike Curran | G | 5'9" | 175 | R | International Falls, MN USA | |
| Gord Gallant | L | 5'11" | 175 | L | Shediac, NB Canada | |
| Gary Gambucci | C | 5'9" | 175 | L | Hibbing, MN USA | |
| John Garrett | G | 5'8" | 175 | L | Trenton, ON Canada | |
| Ted Hampson | C | 5'8" | 173 | L | Togo, SK Canada | |
| Murray Heatley | R | 5'8" | 185 | R | Calgary, AB Canada | |
| Fran Huck | C | 5'7" | 165 | R | Regina, SK Canada | |
| Jim Johnson | C | 5'9" | 190 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada | |
| Jack McCartan | G | 6'1" | 195 | L | St. Paul, MN USA | |
| Mike McMahon | D | 5'11" | 180 | L | Quebec City, QC Canada | |
| George Morrison | L | 6'1" | 170 | L | Toronto, ON Canada | |
| Danny O'Shea | C | 6'1" | 190 | L | Ajax, ON Canada | |
| Kevin O'Shea | R | 6'2" | 205 | R | Toronto, ON Canada | |
| Joe Robertson | C | 5'11" | 190 | L | Windsor, NS Canada | |
| Rick Smith | D | 5'11" | 190 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada | |
| Don Tannahill | D | 5'11" | 178 | L | Penetanguishene, ON Canada | |
| Mike Walton | C | 5'10" | 175 | L | Kirkland Lake, ON Canada | |
| Pat Westrum | D | 5'10" | 185 | L | Minneapolis, MN USA |
