lce Hockey Men: WHA 1973-1974 October 6-May 19: Final Standings: East: 1. New England Whalers * 78-90 (291-260) 2. Toronto Toros * 78-86 (304-272) 3. Cleveland Crusaders * 78-83 (266-264) 4. Chicago Cougars * 78-81 (271-273) 5. Quebec Nordiques 78-80 (306-280) 6. NY Golden Blades/Jersey Knights 78-68 (268-313) West: 1. Houston Aeros * 78-101 (318-219) 2. Minnesota Fighting Saints * 78-90 (332-275) 3. Edmonton Oilers * 78-79 (268-269) 4. Winnipeg Jets * 78-73 (264-296) 5. Vancouver Blazers 78-55 (278-345) 6. Los Angeles Sharks 78-50 (239-339) East Semifinals: New England Whalers - Chicago Cougars * 3-4 Toronto Toros * - Cleveland Crusaders 4-1 West Semifinals: Minnesota Fighting Saints * - Edmonton Oilers 4-1 Winnipeg Jets - Houston Aeros * 0-4 East Finals: Toronto Toros - Chicago Cougars * 3-4 West Finals: Houston Aeros * - Minnesota Fighting Saints 4-2 WHA Finals: Houston Aeros * - Chicago Cougars 4-0