1974-75 NAHL Card Set for Hockey Blast Information Booklet Introduction The North American Hockey League (NAHL – not to be confused with the current junior league) was one of two leagues formed in 1973 when the Eastern Hockey League folded. Several teams in this league served as farm teams for the WHA. The NAHL lasted four seasons before ceasing operations in 1977. In 1974-75, the Syracuse Blazers finished first in the regular season with 95 points, 12 points ahead of the Philadelphia Firebirds. However, the fourth-place Johnstown Jets upset the Blazers in the second round of the playoffs, then swept the Broome County Dusters to win the Lockhart Cup. This season served as the inspiration for the movie Slap Shot. Several Johnstown players were featured in the movie, including Steve Carlson, Jeff Carlson, and Dave Hanson as the Hanson Brothers. Several of the on-ice incidents in the movie were based on events that actually occurred in NAHL games involving the Jets. The Cards All players who played at least 10 games have cards, as well as a few between 5 and 9. The cards are based on data retrieved from the Internet Hockey Database (www.hockeydb.com) and Stats Crew (www.statscrew.com). Fight ratings are based on data retrieved from the Drop Your Gloves website (www.dropyourgloves.com). Players who suited up for multiple teams are grouped with the team they finished the season with. These players are listed later in this document. Recommended Rule Modifications Lineups In the 1970’s minor leagues, teams usually dressed three lines and two defense pairs. I believe teams dressed two goaltenders for each game during this season. Overtime The NAHL incorporated a 10-minute sudden-death overtime period if a game was tied at the end of regulation. If neither team scored in the overtime, the game ended in a tie. Treat lulls as you would in the third period. Multiple-Team Players For those wishing to play an accurate season replay, the following players dressed for multiple teams during the 1974-75 NAHL season, with the number of games they played for each team. I’m not aware of any transaction date list that is available. Mike Smith – Syracuse-2, Long Island-54 Howie Colborne – Philadelphia-52, Long Island-21 Norm Descoteaux – Johnstown-15, Maine-7 Derrick Emerson – Johnstown-8, Long Island-4 Steve Curry – Cape Cod-11, Maine-5 Rich Dupras – Mohawk Valley-16, Maine-21 Paul LaPlante – Mohawk Valley-26, Long Island-41 Rick Molinaro – Cape Cod-20, Maine-10 Harvey Stewart – Cape Cod-20, Maine-4 Team Grades For those wishing to do full-season replays, you can find schedules from this season on the Internet Hockey Database (www.hockeydb.com). The following team grades may be used with Bob Hansen’s Instant Results Chart, available from the July 2018 PLAAY Newsletter: Broome County Dusters: 39-32-3, 81 pts, C+ Cape Codders: 32-38-4, 68 pts, C- Johnstown Jets: 38-32-4, 80 pts, C+ Long Island Cougars: 29-40-5, 63 pts, D+ Maine Nordiques: 27-46-1, 55 pts, D- Mohawk Valley Comets: 31-38-5, 67 pts, C- Philadelphia Firebirds: 40-31-3, 83 pts, B- Syracuse Blazers: 46-25-3, 95 pts, B+ I welcome any questions or feedback you have about this set. You may contact me via e-mail at [email protected]. Enjoy the set! 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