1976–77 Houston Aeros season



The 1976–77 Houston Aeros season was the Aeros' 5th season in the World Hockey Association (WHA). The Aeros finished 1st in the Western Division and lost in the Semi-finals to the Winnipeg Jets 4 games to 2.

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

Pre-season
The Aeros had two exhibition games against teams from the NHL, losing both:

September 21, 1976: Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Houston Aeros 1 September 30, 1976: Atlanta Flames 8, Houston Aeros 4

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

 * Ben Hatskin Trophy (Best Goaltender): Ron Grahame
 * Robert Schmertz Memorial Trophy (Coach of the Year): Bill Dineen
 * Poul Popiel, Defense, WHA Second Team All-Star
 * Mark Howe, Defense, WHA Second Team All-Star

Farm Teams

 * Oklahoma City Blazers, Central Hockey League