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Justmeingardner · 12-16-2015, 06:35 PM

1975-76 End of season

The hockey year has ended, and despite considerable improvements, the Washington Capitals still finished last in their division, with a final record of 21-51-8. The big free agent signings in the off-season were not enough to pull them out of the basement, but did give fans something to cheer about. They did, however, escape owning the worst record in hockey. That distinction went to the Kansas City Scouts.

Bobby Hull missed 4 weeks early on with a separated shoulder, but came back strong to lead the team in goals (47) and points (90), and was quickly re-signed for another season. Rosaire Paiement and Tommy Williams (the other members of the first line) also had fine seasons. Defenseman Yvon Labre had a breakout season, leading all Washington defensemen in goals, assists and points. An end of season trade brought in G Michel Plasse from Kansas City, and in 11 games played for Washington, gave them the first solid goaltending they have had. He was quickly re-signed to a 3 year deal.

Team stats:
G/G: 2.83, 14th
GA/G: 4.45, 17th
S/G: 25, 17th
SA/G: 41, 18th

Goalies:
Ron Low: 14-35-1, 4.38
Michel Belhumeur: 2-9-0, 4.94
Bernie Wolfe: 0-2-1, 5.52
Michel Plasse: 5-5-1, 3.09

Skaters:
Bobby Hull: 47-43-90, -11
Rosaire Paiement: 25-43-68, -26, 165 PIM to lead team
Tommy Williams: 14-48-62, -18
Yvon Labre: 14-47-61, -27
Murray Anderson: 7-13-20, -3

Joe Forbes was quick to remind the media and fans that "This is just a beginning for the Capitals. Our goal is to continue to improve and put a quality team on the ice. Now, we have something to build on."

In league news, the Montreal Canadiens hoisted the Stanley Cup after defeating the Chicago Black Hawks 4 games to 2.

12-16-2015, 06:35 PM	#4
Justmeingardner Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 95	1975-76 End of season The hockey year has ended, and despite considerable improvements, the Washington Capitals still finished last in their division, with a final record of 21-51-8. The big free agent signings in the off-season were not enough to pull them out of the basement, but did give fans something to cheer about. They did, however, escape owning the worst record in hockey. That distinction went to the Kansas City Scouts. Bobby Hull missed 4 weeks early on with a separated shoulder, but came back strong to lead the team in goals (47) and points (90), and was quickly re-signed for another season. Rosaire Paiement and Tommy Williams (the other members of the first line) also had fine seasons. Defenseman Yvon Labre had a breakout season, leading all Washington defensemen in goals, assists and points. An end of season trade brought in G Michel Plasse from Kansas City, and in 11 games played for Washington, gave them the first solid goaltending they have had. He was quickly re-signed to a 3 year deal. Team stats: G/G: 2.83, 14th GA/G: 4.45, 17th S/G: 25, 17th SA/G: 41, 18th Goalies: Ron Low: 14-35-1, 4.38 Michel Belhumeur: 2-9-0, 4.94 Bernie Wolfe: 0-2-1, 5.52 Michel Plasse: 5-5-1, 3.09 Skaters: Bobby Hull: 47-43-90, -11 Rosaire Paiement: 25-43-68, -26, 165 PIM to lead team Tommy Williams: 14-48-62, -18 Yvon Labre: 14-47-61, -27 Murray Anderson: 7-13-20, -3 Joe Forbes was quick to remind the media and fans that "This is just a beginning for the Capitals. Our goal is to continue to improve and put a quality team on the ice. Now, we have something to build on." In league news, the Montreal Canadiens hoisted the Stanley Cup after defeating the Chicago Black Hawks 4 games to 2. Last edited by Justmeingardner; 12-16-2015 at 06:58 PM.