lce Hockey Men: WHA 1976-1977 October 7-May 26: Final Standings: East: 1. Quebec Nordiques * 81-97 (353-295) 2. Cincinnati Stingers * 81-83 (354-303) 3. Indianapolis Racers * 81-80 (276-305) 4. New England Whalers * 81-76 (275-290) 5. Birmingham Bulls 81-66 (289-309) 6. Minnesota Fighting Saints 42-43 (136-129) West: 1. Houston Aeros * 80-106 (320-241) 2. Winnipeg Jets * 80-94 (366-291) 3. San Diego Mariners * 81-84 (284-283) 4. Edmonton Oilers * 81-72 (243-304) 5. Calgary Cowboys 81-69 (252-296) 6. Phoenix Roadrunners 80-60 (281-383) East Semifinals: Cincinnati Stingers - Indianapolis Racers * 0-4 Quebec Nordiques * - New England Whalers 4-1 West Semifinals: Houston Aeros * - Edmonton Oilers 4-1 Winnipeg Jets * - San Diego Mariners 4-3 East Finals: Quebec Nordiques * - Indianapolis Racers 4-1 West Finals: Houston Aeros - Winnipeg Jets * 2-4 WHA Finals: Quebec Nordiques * - Winnipeg Jets 4-3