When was Los Angeles Sharks founded?

Los Angeles Sharks was founded in 1972 in Los Angeles, CA, USA, USA.

Where is Los Angeles Sharks based?

Los Angeles Sharks is based in Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Who is the head coach of Los Angeles Sharks?

The head coach of Los Angeles Sharks is Terry Slater.

What arena does Los Angeles Sharks play in?

Los Angeles Sharks play their home games at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, CA, USA.

What are the team colors of Los Angeles Sharks?

The team colors of Los Angeles Sharks are Black + White + Red.

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1973-1974 Season

Los Angeles Sharks are 25-53 in the 1973-74 WHA season with 50 points, 12th overall.

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1973-1974 Los Angeles Sharks Roster

Los Angeles Sharks — 1973-1974 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	George Gardner (G)		1942	Lachine, QC, CAN	5'8"	165	L
	#1	Russ Gillow (G)	86	1940	Hespeler, ON, CAN	5'10"	165	L
		Paul Hoganson (G)	76	1949	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'10"	165	R
	#30	Jim McLeod (G)	89	1937	Port Arthur, ON, CAN	5'8"	170	L
		Ian Wilkie (G)	77	1949	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	161	R
DEFENSEMEN
		Bart Crashley (D)	80	1946	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	179	R
		Brian Derksen (D)	74	1951	Borden, SK, CAN	5'10"	196	R
	#5	Bill Horton (D)		1946	Lindsay, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Ralph MacSweyn (D)	84	1942	Hawkesbury, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	R
		Jim Niekamp (D)		1946	Detroit, MI, USA	6'1"	185	R
		Gerry Odrowski (D)	88	1938	Trout Creek, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	L
		Jim Watson (D)	83	1943	Malartic, QC, CAN	6'2"	185	L
		Hal Willis (D)	80	1946	Liverpool, NS, CAN	6'0"	205	L
		Jerry Zrymiak (D)	78	1948	Regina, SK, CAN	6'0"	194	R
FORWARDS
		Kirk Bowman (LW/C)	74	1952	Leamington, ON, CAN	5'9"	176	L
		Ron Garwasiuk (LW)	77	1949	St. Paul, AB, CAN	5'8"	154	-
		Don Gordon (RW)	78	1948	Timmins, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	R
		Earl Heiskala (LW)	83	1942	Kirkland Lake, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
		Ted Hodgson (RW)	81	1945	Hobbema, AB, CAN	5'11"	174	R
		Mike Hyndman (RW)	80	1945	Québec, QC, CAN	6'1"	205	R
		Jean-Paul Leblanc (C)	80	1946	South Durham, QC, CAN	5'10"	170	L
		Ted McCaskill (C)		1936	Kapuskasing, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Brian McDonald (C)	81	1945	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	R
		Tom Serviss (C)	78	1948	Moose Jaw, SK, CAN	5'10"	185	R
		Peter Slater (C)	77	1949	Renfrew, ON, CAN	5'9"	154	L
		Fred Speck (C)		1947	Thorold, ON, CAN	5'9"	161	L
		Steve Sutherland (LW)	80	1946	Rouyn-Noranda, QC, CAN	5'11"	172	L
		Marc Tardif (LW)	77	1949	Granby, QC, CAN	6'1"	179	L
		Reginald Thomas (C)	73	1953	London, ON, CAN	6'1"	181	L
		Gary Veneruzzo (LW)	83	1943	Fort William, ON, CAN	5'8"	165	L
		Ron Walters (C)	78	1948	Castor, AB, CAN	5'11"	174	R
		Ron Ward (C)	82	1944	Cornwall, ON, CAN	5'11"	174	R
		Alton White (C)	81	1945	Amherst, NS, CAN	5'9"	174	R
		Bob Whitlock (C)	77	1949	Charlottetown, PE, CAN	5'10"	174	R
		Bill Young (F)		1947	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
Position: G: 4, D: 8, F: 21Av Age: 28.24 yearsAv Ht: 5'10"Av Wt: 179 lbsCompare with other teams »

1973-1974 Los Angeles Sharks Staff

Head CoachTerry Slater
Player-Asst. CoachTed McCaskill

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1973-1974 Los Angeles Sharks Demographics

Los Angeles Sharks Facts

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Team Colors: Black + White + Red
Town: Los Angeles, CA, USA Map
Founded: 1972

1973-1974 Los Angeles Sharks Roster Facts

Nationalities

34 players
1 player

Experience

Los Angeles Sharks: 2 488 GP
NHL: 1 274 GP
AHL: 1 903 GP

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Arena Information

Arena Name: Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Capacity: 14 546
Construction Year: 1959

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Los Angeles Sharks History and Standings

Los Angeles Sharks — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
1973-1974	WHA	78	25	53	0	-	-	239	339	50	0.64	12	Did not make playoffs
1972-1973	WHA	78	37	35	6	-	-	259	250	80	1.03	5	Quarterfinal loss

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Los Angeles Sharks — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
1973-1974	View Roster	5'10"	179 lbs	28.24
1972-1973	View Roster	5'11"	179 lbs	28.12

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Franchise All-Time Points

Los Angeles Sharks — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Gary Veneruzzo (F)	156	82	59	141
2.	Jean-Paul Leblanc (F)	155	39	96	135
3.	Bart Crashley (D)	148	22	53	75
4.	Gerry Odrowski (D)	155	10	63	73
5.	Marc Tardif (F)	75	40	30	70

Franchise All-Time Goals

Los Angeles Sharks — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Gary Veneruzzo (F)	156	82	59	141
2.	Marc Tardif (F)	75	40	30	70
3.	Jean-Paul Leblanc (F)	155	39	96	135
4.	Steve Sutherland (F)	116	31	18	49
5.	Alton White (F)	105	28	30	58

Franchise All-Time Assists

Los Angeles Sharks — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jean-Paul Leblanc (F)	155	39	96	135
2.	Gerry Odrowski (D)	155	10	63	73
3.	Gary Veneruzzo (F)	156	82	59	141
4.	Bart Crashley (D)	148	22	53	75
5.	Tom Serviss (F)	147	17	41	58

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Los Angeles Sharks — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Steve Sutherland (F)	116	31	49	280
2.	Jim Niekamp (D)	154	9	50	250
3.	Ted McCaskill (F)	91	13	26	213
4.	Earl Heiskala (F)	94	14	37	193
5.	Tom Gilmore (F)	71	17	35	191

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Los Angeles Sharks — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Gary Veneruzzo (F)	156	82	59	141
2.	Jean-Paul Leblanc (F)	155	39	96	135
3.	Gerry Odrowski (D)	155	10	63	73
4.	Jim Niekamp (D)	154	9	41	50
5.	Bart Crashley (D)	148	22	53	75

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Los Angeles Sharks — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Bob Whitlock (F)	14	4	14	1.00
2.	Marc Tardif (F)	75	40	70	0.93
3.	Brian McDonald (F)	56	22	52	0.93
4.	Gary Veneruzzo (F)	156	82	141	0.90
5.	Jean-Paul Leblanc (F)	155	39	135	0.87

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Los Angeles Sharks — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Gary Veneruzzo (F)	1972-1973	WHA	78	43	30	73	0.94	34
2.	Marc Tardif (F)	1973-1974	WHA	75	40	30	70	0.93	47
3.	Jean-Paul Leblanc (F)	1972-1973	WHA	77	19	50	69	0.90	49
4.	Gary Veneruzzo (F)	1973-1974	WHA	78	39	29	68	0.87	68
5.	Jean-Paul Leblanc (F)	1973-1974	WHA	78	20	46	66	0.85	58

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Los Angeles Sharks — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Gary Veneruzzo (F)	1972-1973	WHA	78	43	30	73	0.94	34
2.	Marc Tardif (F)	1973-1974	WHA	75	40	30	70	0.93	47
3.	Gary Veneruzzo (F)	1973-1974	WHA	78	39	29	68	0.87	68
4.	Brian McDonald (F)	1973-1974	WHA	56	22	30	52	0.93	54
5.	Jean-Paul Leblanc (F)	1973-1974	WHA	78	20	46	66	0.85	58

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Los Angeles Sharks — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jean-Paul Leblanc (F)	1972-1973	WHA	77	19	50	69	0.90	49
2.	Jean-Paul Leblanc (F)	1973-1974	WHA	78	20	46	66	0.85	58
3.	Joe Szura (F)	1972-1973	WHA	73	13	32	45	0.62	25
4.	Gerry Odrowski (D)	1973-1974	WHA	77	4	32	36	0.47	48
5.	Gerry Odrowski (D)	1972-1973	WHA	78	6	31	37	0.47	89

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Los Angeles Sharks — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tom Gilmore (F)	1972-1973	WHA	71	17	18	35	0.49	191
2.	Steve Sutherland (F)	1973-1974	WHA	72	20	12	32	0.44	182
3.	Jim Niekamp (D)	1972-1973	WHA	78	7	22	29	0.37	155
4.	Ted McCaskill (F)	1972-1973	WHA	73	11	11	22	0.30	150
5.	Earl Heiskala (F)	1972-1973	WHA	70	12	17	29	0.41	148