1977–78 New England Whalers season
| 1977–78 New England Whalers | |
|---|---|
| Division | 2nd WHA |
| 1977–78 record | 44–31–5 |
| Home record | 26–14–1 |
| Road record | 18–17–4 |
| Goals for | 335 |
| Goals against | 269 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Jack Kelley |
| Coach | Harry Neale |
| Captain | Rick Ley |
| Arena | Hartford Civic Center (23 games) Springfield Civic Center (18 games) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Gordie Howe (34) |
| Assists | Gordie Howe (62) |
| Points | Gordie Howe (96) |
| Penalty minutes | Jack Carlson (192) |
| Wins | Al Smith (30) |
| Goals against average | Al Smith (3.22) |
The 1977–78 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' sixth season of operation in the World Hockey Association (WHA). This season saw the debut of Gordie Howe and his sons with the Whalers' franchise. On the early morning of January 18, 1978, the roof at the Hartford Civic Center collapsed. The team played their remaining home games at Springfield Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.
The trio helped the Whalers advance to the Avco Cup final, where they were defeated by the Winnipeg Jets.