1972-73 Minnesota Fighting Saints Roster
World Hockey Association (WHA)
Team Record: 38-37-3 - 79 points
in the WHA's Western Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Glen Sonmor (28-28-3)
Coach: Harry Neale (10-9)
1972-73 Minnesota Fighting Saints StatisticsTeam Record: 38-37-3 - 79 points
in the WHA's Western Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Glen Sonmor (28-28-3)
Coach: Harry Neale (10-9)
The Minnesota Fighting Saints of the World Hockey Association ended the 1972-73 season with a record of 38 wins and 37 losses and 3 ties for 79 points in the WHA's Western Division.
The team scored 250 goals and gave up 269. Wayne Connelly netted 40 goals for the team, while Bill Klatt tallied 30 or more, too. Ted Hampson contributed 45 assists. Mike Curran earned 23 wins in front of the net for the squad, and Jack McCartan added 15 or more wins, too. Mike Curran recorded a 3.09 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Glen Sonmor and Harry Neale coached the team. The 1972-73 Minnesota Fighting Saints lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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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 |
| Keith Christiansen | C | July 14, 1944 | 5'6" | 155 | R | International Falls, 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 |
| Craig Falkman | R | August 1, 1943 | 5'11" | 190 | R | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Ted Hampson | C | December 11, 1936 | 5'8" | 173 | L | Togo, SK Canada |
| Jim Johnson | C | November 7, 1942 | 5'9" | 190 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Bill Klatt | R | October 16, 1947 | 5'11" | 180 | R | St. Paul, MN USA |
| George Konik | L | May 4, 1937 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Flin Flon, MB Canada |
| Len Lilyholm | R | April 1, 1941 | 5'8" | 165 | R | Minneapolis, MN USA |
| Bob MacMillan | C | December 3, 1952 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Charlottetown, PE 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 |
| Dick Paradise | D | April 21, 1945 | 6'0" | 190 | L | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Mel Pearson | C | April 29, 1938 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Flin Flon, MB Canada |
| Terry Ryan | C | September 10, 1952 | 5'10" | 178 | L | Grand Falls, NL Canada |
| Blaine Rydman | D | December 16, 1949 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Weyburn, SK Canada |
| Frank Sanders | D | March 8, 1949 | 6'3" | 220 | R | St. Paul, MN USA |
| Fred Speck | C | July 22, 1947 | 5'9" | 160 | L | Thorold, ON Canada |
| Carl Wetzel | G | December 12, 1938 | 6'1" | 170 | L | Detroit, MI USA |
| Bill Young | L | July 5, 1947 | 6'1" | 195 | L | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
