1972-73 Omaha Knights Roster
Central Hockey League (CHL)
Team Record: 35-27-10 - 80 points
in the CHL
Won League Championship
Coach: Fred Creighton (35-27-10)
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
1972-73 Omaha Knights StatisticsTeam Record: 35-27-10 - 80 points
in the CHL
Won League Championship
Coach: Fred Creighton (35-27-10)
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
The Omaha Knights of the Central Hockey League ended the 1972-73 season with a record of 35 wins and 27 losses and 10 ties for 80 points in the CHL.
The Knights paced the league with 262 goals. Omaha surrendered 263 goals. Lynn Powis scored 34 goals for the squad, while Wayne Schaab netted 30 or more, too. Lynn Powis contributed 40 assists, and Ray Reeson recorded a 3.37 goals against average, leading regular goalies.
Fred Creighton coached the team. The 1972-73 Omaha Knights won the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alain Beaule | D | April 7, 1946 | 6'0" | 200 | L | St. Romain, QC Canada |
| Wayne Bell | L | December 13, 1950 | 5'11" | 178 | L | Weyburn, SASK Canada |
| Wendell Bennett | D | March 24, 1950 | 6'2" | 180 | R | Loon Lake, SK Canada |
| Dwight Bialowas | D | September 8, 1952 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Gary Coalter | C | July 8, 1950 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mike Conroy | L | August 28, 1951 | 6'0" | 180 | L | North Bay, ON Canada |
| Nigel Facey | D | 5'11" | 178 | |||
| Murray Flegel | D | February 13, 1948 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Moose Jaw, SK Canada |
| Marty Gateman | D | December 7, 1952 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Southampton, ON Canada |
| Norm Gratton | L | December 22, 1950 | 5'11" | 165 | L | LaSalle, QC Canada |
| Doug Horbul | L | July 27, 1952 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Nokomis, SK Canada |
| John Huber | D | March 19, 1950 | 6'0" | 180 | Calgary, ALTA Canada | |
| Ken Ireland | C | January 2, 1952 | 5'10" | 165 | Rosetown, SK Canada | |
| Ed Kea | D | January 19, 1948 | 6'3" | 200 | L | Weesp, Netherlands |
| Gerry Lecomte | D | June 18, 1951 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Princeville, QC Canada |
| Jean Lemieux | D | May 31, 1952 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Rouyn-Noranda, QC Canada |
| Ted Lenssen | G | May 17, 1952 | 5'10" | 174 | L | Oakvile, ON Canada |
| Johnny Martin | January 20, 1952 | 5'10" | 175 | Quebec City, QC | ||
| Don Martineau | R | April 25, 1952 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Kimberley, BC Canada |
| Brian McKenzie | L | March 16, 1951 | 5'10" | 165 | L | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Dave Murphy | C | April 16, 1952 | 6'3" | 181 | Moncton, NB Canada | |
| Lynn Powis | C | July 7, 1949 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Maryfield, SK Canada |
| Guy Provost | D | July 26, 1952 | 5'7" | 170 | L | Boucherville, QC Canada |
| Ray Reeson | G | June 19, 1945 | 6'1" | 170 | L | Oshawa, ONT Canada |
| Fraser Robertson | D | September 27, 1951 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Fairview, AB Canada |
| Wayne Schaab | C | December 3, 1948 | 5'10" | 170 | Penticton, BC Canada | |
| Ed Sidebottom | D | July 18, 1951 | 5'8" | 170 | L | Weyburn, SK Canada |
| Scott Smith | LW | August 17, 1952 | 5'10" | 174 | Regina, SK Canada | |
| Allie Sutherland | D | September 25, 1948 | 6'2" | 210 | R | Rouyn-Noranda, QUE Canada |
| Jack Wells | R | December 16, 1947 | 5'10" | 180 | Neepawa, MAN Canada | |
| Alan Young | L | September 15, 1950 | 6'0" | 185 | Toronto, ONT Canada |
