1974-75 Minnesota Fighting Saints Roster
World Hockey Association (WHA)
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 StatisticsTeam 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. 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 | October 18, 1951 | 5'8" | 155 | L | Calumet, MN USA |
| John Arbour | D | September 28, 1945 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Niagara Falls, ON Canada |
| Terry Ball | D | November 29, 1944 | 5'9" | 160 | R | Selkirk, MB Canada |
| Bob Boyd | D | November 27, 1951 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Curt Brackenbury | R | January 31, 1952 | 5'10" | 200 | R | Kapuskasing, ON Canada |
| Ron Busniuk | D | August 13, 1948 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Ft. William, ON Canada |
| Bill Butters | D | January 10, 1951 | 5'10" | 185 | R | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Jack Carlson | L | August 23, 1954 | 6'3" | 205 | L | Virginia, MN USA |
| Wayne Connelly | R | December 16, 1939 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Rouyn-Noranda, QC Canada |
| Mike Curran | G | April 14, 1944 | 5'9" | 175 | R | International Falls, MN USA |
| Gord Gallant | L | October 27, 1950 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Shediac, NB Canada |
| Gary Gambucci | C | September 27, 1946 | 5'9" | 175 | L | Hibbing, MN USA |
| John Garrett | G | June 17, 1951 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Trenton, ON Canada |
| Ted Hampson | C | December 11, 1936 | 5'8" | 173 | L | Togo, SK Canada |
| Murray Heatley | R | November 7, 1948 | 5'8" | 185 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Fran Huck | C | December 4, 1945 | 5'7" | 165 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Jim Johnson | C | November 7, 1942 | 5'9" | 190 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Jack McCartan | G | August 5, 1935 | 6'1" | 195 | L | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Mike McMahon | D | August 30, 1941 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| George Morrison | L | December 24, 1948 | 6'1" | 170 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Danny O'Shea | C | June 15, 1945 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Ajax, ON Canada |
| Kevin O'Shea | R | May 28, 1947 | 6'2" | 205 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Joe Robertson | C | March 10, 1948 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Windsor, NS Canada |
| Rick Smith | D | June 29, 1948 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Don Tannahill | D | February 21, 1949 | 5'11" | 178 | L | Penetanguishene, ON Canada |
| Mike Walton | C | January 3, 1945 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Kirkland Lake, ON Canada |
| Pat Westrum | D | March 3, 1948 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Minneapolis, MN USA |
