1975–76 Southern Hockey League season

The 1975–76 Southern Hockey League season was the third season of the Southern Hockey League. The five existing teams returned from the previous season, joined by a sixth expansion team from Norfolk, Virginia. The Tidewater Sharks joined the league owned by Virginia politician Dick Davis, playing at the Norfolk Scope.[1] The six teams played a complete schedule of 72 games, with the Charlotte Checkers winning the regular season, and the playoffs.[2]

Southern Hockey League
Southern Hockey League teams, 1975–1976.
Active teams Former teams

Standings

Final standings of the regular season.[2]

GP W L T GF GA Pts
Charlotte Checkers7242201030220694
Hampton Gulls7233231626223482
Winston-Salem Polar Twins7230291325225173
Roanoke Valley Rebels7229281523923873
Tidewater Sharks7224341423026062
Greensboro Generals7218421222131748

WHA/NHL affiliations

Southern Hockey League franchises were primarily affiliated with World Hockey Association teams, however some also had agreements with National Hockey League teams. Summary of WHA/NHL affiliation agreements:

SHL teamWHA parent clubsNHL parent clubs
Charlotte Checkers[3]Calgary CowboysBuffalo Sabres
Greensboro Generals[4]noneDetroit Red Wings
Washington Capitals
Hampton Gulls[5]Cincinnati Stingersnone
Roanoke Valley Rebels[6]Winnipeg Jets
Calgary Cowboys
San Diego Mariners		none
Tidewater Sharks[7]Cleveland CrusadersBuffalo Sabres
Winston-Salem Polar Twins[8]noneNew York Rangers)
St. Louis Blues

Scoring leaders

Top 10 SHL points scoring leaders.[9]

RankPlayerTeamGoalsAssistsPoints
1John CampbellWinston-Salem335992
2Yvon DupuisCharlotte523991
3Ken GassoffWinston-Salem364985
4Wally SprangeGreensboro225981
5Art StrattonHampton146478
6Neil KorzackCharlotte463177
7John RaynakRoanoke Valley354075
8Bob SmuldersCharlotte224668
9Pat DonnellyHampton283967
10Wayne ChryslerCharlotte244266

Playoffs

James Crockett Cup playoffs.[10]

Semifinals Final
      
1 Charlotte Checkers 4
4 Roanoke Valley Rebels 2
1 Charlotte Checkers 4
2 Hampton Gulls 1
2 Hampton Gulls 4
3 Winston-Salem Polar Twins 0
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References
  1. Crossley, Drew (2014-08-30). "Southern Hockey League 1973 Archives". Fun While It Lasted. Retrieved 2018-01-31.
  2. "1975-76 Southern Hockey League [SHL] standings". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2018-01-31.
  3. "Charlotte Checkers Parent Team affiliate history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
  4. "Greensboro Generals Parent Team affiliate history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2018-01-31.
  5. "Hampton Gulls Parent Team affiliate history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2018-02-05.
  6. "Roanoke Valley Rebels Parent Team affiliate history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2018-02-02.
  7. "Tidewater Sharks Parent Team affiliate history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
  8. "Winston-Salem Polar Twins Parent Team affiliate history". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
  9. "SHL 1975–76 League Leaders". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
  10. "1975-76 SHL Playoffs Results". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
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