1975–76 Cleveland Crusaders season

The 1975–76 Cleveland Crusaders season was the Cleveland Crusaders 4th and final season of operation in the World Hockey Association (WHA). The Crusaders finished 2nd in the Eastern Division and lost in the Preliminary Round to the New England Whalers 3 games to 0.

Off-season
The Crusaders jerseys underwent two minor modifications from those they had worn since the 1972-73 season. First, the sleeve numbers were moved to the shoulder yolks. Second, the three stripes on the arms and body were changed to a single stripe.

Regular Season
It was the last season of the franchise in Cleveland, Ohio as they would relocate to Minnesota for the next season.

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

 * Dennis A. Murphy Trophy (Best Defenseman): Paul Shmyr
 * Paul Shmyr, Defense, WHA First Team All-Star

Farm Teams

 * Syracuse Blazers, NAHL