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1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season
World Hockey Association team season
World Hockey Association team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| League | WHA |
| Season | 1973–74 |
| year | 1973 |
| Team | Quebec Nordiques |
| Division | East |
| DivisionRank | 5th |
| Record | 38–36–4 |
| HomeRecord | 25–10–4 |
| RoadRecord | 13–26–0 |
| GoalsFor | 306 |
| GoalsAgainst | 280 |
| GeneralManager | Jacques Plante |
| Coach | Jacques Plante |
| Captain | J.C. Tremblay |
| AltCaptain | Jean Payette |
| Rene LeClerc | |
| Rejean Houle | |
| Arena | Quebec Coliseum |
| Attendance | 7,983 (79.8%) |
| GoalsLeader | Serge Bernier (37) |
| AssistsLeader | Serge Bernier (49) |
| PointsLeader | Serge Bernier (86) |
| PIMLeader | Pierre Roy (137) |
| WinsLeader | Richard Brodeur (15) |
| GAALeader | Michel DeGuise (3.29) |
Rene LeClerc Rejean Houle
The 1973–74 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques second season, as they were coming off a 33–40–5 record, earning 71 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first season.
The Nordiques would replace head coach Maurice Filion in the off-season, and name recently retired NHL superstar goaltender Jacques Plante as head coach of the team. The club also acquired Serge Bernier from the Los Angeles Kings and Rejean Houle from the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL to try to spark the offense.
The Nordiques would improve and finish over .500 for the first time in team history with a 38–36–4 record, however, they would once again come up short for a playoff berth, finishing only 1 point behind the Chicago Cougars for the final spot.
Offensively, Quebec was led by Serge Bernier, as he would post a team best 86 points, scoring a Nordiques record 37 goals along the way. Bob Guindon would have a very solid season, scoring 31 goals and 70 points, while Alain Coron would also score 31 goals while appearing in only 59 games due to injuries. Defenseman J. C. Tremblay would anchor the defense, scoring 9 goals and earning 53 points, while Pierre Roy supplied the team toughness, recording 137 penalty minutes in only 44 games.
In goal, Richard Brodeur would lead the Nordiques in wins with 15 and save percentage at .901, while Michel DeGuise would post a team best 3.29 GAA, playing in a team high 32 games. Serge Aubry also had some playing time, winning 11 games.
Season standings
Schedule and results
|- | 1 || October 7 || New England Whalers || 2–4 || Quebec Nordiques || 1–0–0 || 2 |- | 2 || October 9 || Quebec Nordiques || 2–3 || New England Whalers || 1–1–0 || 2 |- | 3 || October 11 || Quebec Nordiques || 4–1 || Toronto Toros || 2–1–0 || 4 |- | 4 || October 13 || Quebec Nordiques || 3–6 || Cleveland Crusaders || 2–2–0 || 4 |- | 5 || October 18 || Toronto Toros || 2–5 || Quebec Nordiques || 3–2–0 || 6 |- | 6 || October 20 || New York Golden Blades || 1–8 || Quebec Nordiques || 4–2–0 || 8 |- | 7 || October 21 || Quebec Nordiques || 3–4 || New York Golden Blades || 4–3–0 || 8 |- | 8 || October 25 || Chicago Cougars || 4–2 || Quebec Nordiques || 4–4–0 || 8 |- | 9 || October 26 || Quebec Nordiques || 5–4 || Minnesota Fighting Saints || 5–4–0 || 10 |- |10 || October 28 || Quebec Nordiques || 3–2 || Houston Aeros || 6–4–0 || 12 |- |11 || October 30 || Quebec Nordiques || 6–4 || Los Angeles Sharks || 7–4–0 || 14 |- |12 || October 31 || Quebec Nordiques || 5–1 || Vancouver Blazers || 8–4–0 || 16
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Season stats
Scoring leaders
| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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| Serge Bernier | 74 | 37 | 49 | 86 | 107 |
| Bob Guindon | 77 | 31 | 39 | 70 | 30 |
| Andre Gaudette | 78 | 24 | 44 | 68 | 16 |
| Rejean Houle | 69 | 27 | 35 | 62 | 17 |
| Michel Parizeau | 78 | 26 | 34 | 60 | 39 |
Goaltending
| Serge Aubry | 26 | 1395 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 90 | 1 | 3.87 | .880 |
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Draft picks
Quebec's draft picks at the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft.
| Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club team (League) |
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| 1 | 3 | Andre Savard | Canada | Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) |
| 2 | 14 | Blaine Stoughton | Canada | Flin Flon Bombers (WCHL) |
| 2 | 17 | Morris Titanic | Canada | Sudbury Wolves (OHA) |
| 3 | 29 | Eric Vail | Canada | Sudbury Wolves (OHA) |
| 4 | 42 | Jean Landry | Canada | Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) |
| 5 | 55 | Denis Patry | Canada | Drummondville Rangers (QMJHL) |
| 6 | 68 | Dale Cook | Canada | Victoria Cougars (WCHL) |
| 7 | 81 | Andre Deschamps | Canada | Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) |
| 8 | 94 | Bob Stumpf | Canada | New Westminster Bruins (WCHL) |
| 9 | 105 | Guy Ross | Canada | Sherbrooke Castors (QMJHL) |
| 10 | 116 | Michel Belisle | Canada | Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge (QMJHL) |
References
References
- World Hockey Association. (1973). "WHA 1973-74 Media Guide". World Hockey Association.
- World Hockey Association. (1974). "WHA 1974-75 Media Guide". World Hockey Association.
- "1973-74 Quebec Nordiques Schedule".
- "1973 WHA Amateur Draft".
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