1972–73 New England Whalers | |
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Avco Cup champions
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Division | 1st East |
1972–73 record | 46–30–2 |
Home record | 30–8–1 |
Road record | 16–22–1 |
Goals for | 318 |
Goals against | 263 |
Team information | |
General Manager | Jack Kelley |
Coach | Jack Kelley |
Captain | Ted Green |
Arena | Boston Arena, Boston Garden |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Tom Webster |
Assists | Terry Caffery |
Points | Tom Webster |
Penalties in minutes | Brad Selwood |
Goals against average | Bruce Landon |
The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. They then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.