lce Hockey Men: WHA 1972-1973 October 11-May 6: Final Standings: East: 1. New England Whalers * 78-94 (318-263) 2. Cleveland Crusaders * 78-89 (287-239) 3. Philadelphia Blazers * 78-76 (288-305) 4. Ottawa Nationals * 78-74 (279-301) 5. Quebec Nordiques 78-71 (276-313) 6. New York Raiders 78-68 (303-334) West: 1. Winnipeg Jets * 78-90 (285-249) 2. Houston Aeros * 78-82 (284-269) 3. Los Angeles Sharks * 78-80 (259-250) 4. Alberta Oilers * 78-79 (269-256) 5. Minnesota Fighting Saints * 78-79 (250-269) 6. Chicago Cougars 78-54 (245-295) West Playoff: Minnesota Fighting Saints * - Alberta Oilers 4-2 (at Calgary) East Semifinals: Cleveland Crusaders * - Philadelphia Blazers 4-0 New England Whalers * - Ottawa Nationals 4-1 West Semifinals: Houston Aeros * - Los Angeles Sharks 4-2 Winnipeg Jets * - Minnesota Fighting Saints 4-1 East Finals: New England Whalers * - Cleveland Crusaders 4-1 West Finals: Winnipeg Jets * - Houston Aeros 4-0 WHA Finals: New England Whalers * - Winnipeg Jets 4-1