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EditMinnesota Fighting Saints 1975
World Hockey Association / WHA
Sheet Roster 2
Top Row L to R - Mike Curran, Bill Butters, Rick Smith, Mike Walton, Ron Busniuk.
Middle Row - Pat Westrum, Wayne Connelly, Gary Gambucci, Curt Brackenbury
Bottom Row - Ted Hampson, Jean Tétreault, Mike Antonovich, Dave Keon, Gerry Odrowski
In 1975–76, the Saints had a record of 30–25–4 and were second in the West behind the Houston Aeros when they ceased operations because of financial struggles. Saints officials announced on December 31, 1975, that the team was broke, and the players would continue to play without pay. (Belisle's group withdrew its backing at the start of the season.) A permanent buyer was never found, and the players received one paycheck in the final two months.