1974–75 Houston Aeros season



The 1974–75 Houston Aeros season was the 3rd season of the Aeros franchise in the World Hockey Association (WHA). The Aeros finished 1st in the Western Division and defeated the Quebec Nordiques 4 games to 0 to win their 2nd Avco World Trophy WHA championship.

Off-season
The Aeros jerseys were the same design as in the 1973-74 season.

Pre-season
The Aeros played the first WHA-NHL exhibition game, defeating the St. Louis Blues 5-3 on September 26, 1974.

Houston Aeros 4, Quebec Nordiques 0
The Aeros swept the Quebec Nordiques in the Avco World Trophy Finals. Gordie Howe led the series in scoring with 5 goals and 8 points. Aeros goalie Ron Grahame was named the WHA Playoff MVP.

Player Stats
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals

MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts

Awards and Records

 * Avco World Trophy: Houston Aeros
 * Ben Hatskin Trophy (Best Goaltender): Ron Grahame
 * WHA Playoff MVP: Ron Grahame
 * Gordie Howe, Right Wing, WHA First Team All-Star
 * Ron Grahame, Goalie, WHA First Team All-Star
 * Poul Popiel, Defense, WHA Second Team All-Star