1973–74 New England Whalers season
| 1973–74 New England Whalers | |
|---|---|
| Division | 1st East |
| 1973–74 record | 43–31–4 |
| Home record | 26–11–2 |
| Road record | 17–20–2 |
| Goals for | 291 |
| Goals against | 260 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Jack Kelley |
| Coach | Ron Ryan |
| Captain | Ted Green |
| Alternate captains | Jim Dorey Tommy Williams Larry Pleau |
| Arena | Boston Garden |
| Average attendance | 5,970 (39.8%) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Tom Webster (43) |
| Assists | John French (48) |
| Points | John French (72) |
| Penalty minutes | Rick Ley (148) |
| Wins | Al Smith (30) |
| Goals against average | Al Smith (3.08) |
The 1973–74 New England Whalers season was the second season of the Whalers' franchise. The Whalers qualified for the playoffs for the second-straight season to attempt to defend their championship. They were defeated in the first round by the Chicago Cougars.