When was Houston Aeros founded?

Houston Aeros was founded in 1972 in Houston, TX, USA, USA.

Where is Houston Aeros based?

Houston Aeros is based in Houston, TX, USA.

Who is the head coach of Houston Aeros?

The head coach of Houston Aeros is Bill Dineen.

Who is the general manager of Houston Aeros?

The general manager of Houston Aeros is James Smith.

What are the team colors of Houston Aeros?

The team colors of Houston Aeros are Dark Blue + Light Blue + White.

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1972-1973 Season

Houston Aeros were 39-35-4 in the 1972-73 WHA season with 82 points, 4th overall.

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1972-1973 Houston Aeros Roster

Houston Aeros — 1972-1973 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#29	Bill Hughes (G)	79	1947	Kirkland Lake, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	-
	#1	Don McLeod (G)		1946	Trail, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#30	Wayne Rutledge (G)		1942	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#17	Larry Hale (D)		1941	Summerland, BC, CAN	6'1"	181	L
	#5	Gordon Kannegiesser (D)		1945	North Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#3	Ray Larose (D)	84	1941	Waterloo, QC, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#4	Dunc McCallum (D)		1940	Flin Flon, MB, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#6	Poul Popiel (D)	83	1943	Søllested, DEN	5'11"	176	L
	#22	Bill Prentice (D)	76	1950	Lindsay, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#2	John Schella (D)		1947	Port Arthur, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	R
FORWARDS
	#21	Don Grierson (RW)	79	1947	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	205	R
	#11	Murray Hall (RW)	85	1940	Kirkland Lake, ON, CAN	6'0"	174	R
	#15	George Harris (RW)		1942	Sarnia, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#12	Ed Hoekstra (C)		1937	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#7	Frank Hughes (RW)	77	1949	Fernie, BC, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	#10	Gord Labossiere (C)	86	1940	St. Boniface, MB, CAN	6'1"	185	R
	#13	Larry Lund (C)	86	1940	Penticton, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#8	Brian McDonald (C)	81	1945	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	R
	#9	Cleland Mortson (RW)		1934	Arntfield, QC, CAN	6'0"	174	R
	#19	Brian Smith (LW)		1940	Ottawa, ON, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#18	Jack Stanfield (LW)	84	1942	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	176	L
	#14	Ted Taylor (LW)	84	1942	Oak Lake, MB, CAN	6'0"	174	L
Position: G: 2, D: 6, F: 12Av Age: 30.70 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

1972-1973 Houston Aeros Staff

Head CoachBill Dineen
Asst. CoachDoug Harvey
General ManagerJames Smith
Franchise OwnerPaul Deneau

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1972-1973 Houston Aeros Demographics

Houston Aeros Facts

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Team Colors: Dark Blue + Light Blue + White
Town: Houston, TX, USA Map
Founded: 1972

1972-1973 Houston Aeros Roster Facts

Nationalities

20 players
2 players

Experience

Houston Aeros: 1 349 GP
NHL: 1 560 GP
AHL: 3 550 GP

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Houston Aeros History and Standings

Houston Aeros — Season History
season	league	GP	W	T	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
1977-1978	WHA	80	42	4	34	88	296	302	1.1	3	Quarterfinal loss
1976-1977	WHA	80	50	6	24	106	320	241	1.33	1	Semifinal loss
1975-1976	WHA	80	53	0	27	106	341	263	1.33	1	Final loss
1974-1975	WHA	78	53	0	25	106	369	247	1.36	1	Champion
1973-1974	WHA	78	48	5	25	101	318	219	1.29	1	Champion
1972-1973	WHA	78	39	4	35	82	284	269	1.05	4	Conference Final loss

Houston Aeros Retired Numbers

#9 Gordie Howe (F)

Houston Aeros Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Houston Aeros — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
1977-1978	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	30.00
1976-1977	View Roster	5'11"	185 lbs	28.39
1975-1976	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	28.78
1974-1975	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	28.65
1973-1974	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	29.82

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Franchise All-Time Points

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Larry Lund (F)	459	149	277	426
2.	Gordie Howe (F)	285	121	248	369
3.	Poul Popiel (D)	467	62	265	327
4.	Mark Howe (D)	279	136	170	306
5.	Frank Hughes (F)	343	149	151	300

Franchise All-Time Goals

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Larry Lund (F)	459	149	277	426
2.	Frank Hughes (F)	343	149	151	300
3.	Mark Howe (D)	279	136	170	306
4.	Ted Taylor (F)	420	123	164	287
5.	Gordie Howe (F)	285	121	248	369

Franchise All-Time Assists

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Larry Lund (F)	459	149	277	426
2.	Poul Popiel (D)	467	62	265	327
3.	Gordie Howe (F)	285	121	248	369
4.	Terry Ruskowski (F)	294	63	188	251
5.	Mark Howe (D)	279	136	170	306

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	John Schella (D)	385	39	182	844
2.	Poul Popiel (D)	467	62	327	618
3.	Ted Taylor (F)	420	123	287	592
4.	Terry Ruskowski (F)	294	63	251	550
5.	Cam Connor (F)	144	56	104	441

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Poul Popiel (D)	467	62	265	327
2.	Larry Lund (F)	459	149	277	426
3.	Ted Taylor (F)	420	123	164	287
4.	Larry Hale (D)	413	12	95	107
5.	John Schella (D)	385	39	143	182

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	André Lacroix (F)	78	36	113	1.45
2.	Gordie Howe (F)	285	121	369	1.29
3.	Mark Howe (D)	279	136	306	1.10
4.	Andre Hinse (F)	240	100	244	1.02
5.	Larry Lund (F)	459	149	426	0.93

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	André Lacroix (F)	1977-1978	WHA	78	36	77	113	1.45	57
2.	Larry Lund (F)	1974-1975	WHA	78	33	75	108	1.38	68
3.	Gordie Howe (F)	1975-1976	WHA	78	32	70	102	1.31	76
4.	Gordie Howe (F)	1973-1974	WHA	70	31	69	100	1.43	46
5.	Gordie Howe (F)	1974-1975	WHA	75	34	65	99	1.32	84

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Frank Hughes (F)	1974-1975	WHA	76	48	35	83	1.09	35
2.	Frank Hughes (F)	1973-1974	WHA	73	42	42	84	1.15	47
3.	Morris Lukowich (F)	1977-1978	WHA	80	40	35	75	0.94	131
4.	Andre Hinse (F)	1974-1975	WHA	75	39	47	86	1.15	12
5.	Mark Howe (D)	1975-1976	WHA	72	39	37	76	1.06	38

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	André Lacroix (F)	1977-1978	WHA	78	36	77	113	1.45	57
2.	Larry Lund (F)	1974-1975	WHA	78	33	75	108	1.38	68
3.	Gordie Howe (F)	1975-1976	WHA	78	32	70	102	1.31	76
4.	Gordie Howe (F)	1973-1974	WHA	70	31	69	100	1.43	46
5.	Gordie Howe (F)	1974-1975	WHA	75	34	65	99	1.32	84

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Houston Aeros — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	John Schella (D)	1972-1973	WHA	77	2	24	26	0.34	239
2.	Cam Connor (F)	1976-1977	WHA	76	35	32	67	0.88	224
3.	Cam Connor (F)	1977-1978	WHA	68	21	16	37	0.54	217
4.	John Schella (D)	1974-1975	WHA	78	10	42	52	0.67	176
5.	Terry Ruskowski (F)	1977-1978	WHA	78	15	57	72	0.92	170