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Edmonton Oilers
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Played as:
- Edmonton Oilers (WHA, 1974-1979) — 5 Playoff Appearances
- Alberta Oilers (WHA, 1973-1973)
Franchise History
Glossary ▪ Click column headers to sort ▪ An asterisk (*) indicates a playoff appearance| Season | Lg | Team | GP | W | L | T | OL | PTS | PTS% | SRS | Finish | Playoffs | Coaches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-79 | WHA | Edmonton Oilers* | 80 | 48 | 30 | 2 | 98 | .613 | 0.77 | 1st | Lost Avco Cup Finals | G. Sather (48-30-2) | |
| 1977-78 | WHA | Edmonton Oilers* | 80 | 38 | 39 | 3 | 79 | .494 | 0.04 | 5th | Lost WHA Quarter-Finals | G. Sather (38-39-3) | |
| 1976-77 | WHA | Edmonton Oilers* | 81 | 34 | 43 | 4 | 72 | .444 | -0.67 | 4th | Lost WHA Division Semi-Finals | B. Guidolin (25-36-2), G. Sather (9-7-2) | |
| 1975-76 | WHA | Edmonton Oilers* | 81 | 27 | 49 | 5 | 59 | .364 | -0.74 | 4th | Lost WHA Quarter-Finals | C. Drake (18-28-2), B. Hunter (9-21-3) | |
| 1974-75 | WHA | Edmonton Oilers | 78 | 36 | 38 | 4 | 76 | .487 | 0.00 | 5th | B. Shaw (30-26-3), B. Hunter (6-12-1) | ||
| 1973-74 | WHA | Edmonton Oilers* | 78 | 38 | 37 | 3 | 79 | .506 | -0.05 | 3rd | Lost WHA Division Semi-Finals | B. Shaw (38-37-3) | |
| 1972-73 | WHA | Alberta Oilers | 78 | 38 | 37 | 3 | 79 | .506 | 0.16 | 5th | R. Kinasewich (38-37-3) |