1974 WHA amateur draft

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1974 WHA amateur draft
General information
Date(s)February 25, 1974 [1]
May 31, 1974 [2]
Overview
237 total selections in 21 rounds
First selection Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Greg Joly
Selected by: Phoenix Roadrunners (secret amateur draft)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pat Price
Selected by: Vancouver Blazers (official amateur draft)
  1973
1975  

The 1974 WHA amateur draft was the second amateur draft held by the World Hockey Association. The first two rounds of the draft were conducted in secret in February and only graduating junior players (born in 1954) were eligible for selection. The remaining rounds were conducted on May 31. [3]

Contents

However, the WHA had reached an agreement with the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association between the two draft sessions, which permitted the WHA teams to draft one underage junior player (born in 1955 or 1956) in either the first or second round. [3] As a result, the WHA renumbered the rounds of the draft, indicating that the first two rounds—conducted in February—were now rounds three and four, while the first two rounds conducted in May were rounds one and two, keeping them eligible to draft the underage players. [3]

Selections by round

Listed below are the selections made in the 1974 WHA amateur draft.

Selections by round

Secret amateur draft

Round 1 (February)

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
1 Greg Joly (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Phoenix Roadrunners Regina Pats (WCHL)
2 Bill Lochead (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Indianapolis Racers Oshawa Generals (OHA)
3 Tiger Williams (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Cincinnati Stingers Swift Current Broncos (WCHL)
4 Cam Connor (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaPhoenix Roadrunners (from Michigan) Flin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
5 Ron Greschner (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Vancouver Blazers New Westminster Bruins (WCHL)
6 Rick Chartraw (D)Flag of the United States.svg United States San Diego Mariners Kitchener Rangers (OHA)
7 Clark Gillies (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Edmonton Oilers (from Winnipeg)Regina Pats (WCHL)
8 Paul McIntosh (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Chicago Cougars (from Edmonton) Peterborough Petes (OHA)
9 John Hughes (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Houston Aeros (from Quebec) Toronto Marlboros (OHA)
10 Doug Risebrough (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Cleveland Crusaders (from Chicago)Kitchener Rangers (OHA)
11 Danny Gare (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Winnipeg Jets (from Cleveland) Calgary Centennials (WCHL)
12 Alain Daigle (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Quebec Nordiques (from Toronto) Trois-Rivieres Ducs (QMJHL)
13 Bruce Affleck (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCleveland Crusaders (from New England) University of Denver (WCHA)
14 Peter Sturgeon (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada New England Whalers (from Minnesota)Kitchener Rangers (OHA)
15 Rich Nantais (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaHouston Aeros Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)

Round 2 (February)

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
16 Brian Kinsella (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaPhoenix RoadrunnersOshawa Generals (OHA)
17 Bob Bourne (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis Racers Saskatoon Blades (WCHL)
18 Dave Inkpen (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCincinnati Stingers Edmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)
19 Mike Rogers (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaEdmonton Oilers (from Michigan)Calgary Centennials (WCHL)
20 Ron Chipperfield (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaVancouver Blazers Brandon Wheat Kings (WCHL)
21 Jerry Holland (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCincinnati Stingers (from San Diego)Calgary Centennials (WCHL)
22 Bill Evo (LW)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesCincinnati Stingers (from Winnipeg)Peterborough Petes (OHA)
23Brad Winton (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaPhoenix Roadrunners (from Cincinnati via Edmonton)Toronto Marlboros (OHA)
24 Mike Palmateer (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCincinnati Stingers (from Quebec)Toronto Marlboros (OHA)
25 John Stewart (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCleveland Crusaders (from Chicago) Bowling Green State University (CCHA)
26 Gord McTavish (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg Jets (from Cleveland) Sudbury Wolves (OHA)
27 Ron Ashton (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg Jets (from Toronto)Saskatoon Blades (WCHL)
28 John Paddock (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Minnesota Fighting Saints (from New England)Brandon Wheat Kings (WCHL)
29 Michel Deziel (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaNew England Whalers (from Minnesota) Sorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)
30 Terry Ruskowski (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaHouston AerosSwift Current Broncos (WCHL)

Amateur draft

Round 1 (May)

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
1 Pat Price (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaVancouver Blazers (from Phoenix)Saskatoon Blades (WCHL)
2Mike Will (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersEdmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)
3 Don Larway (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCincinnati StingersSwift Current Broncos (WCHL)
4 Bill Reed (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMichigan Stags Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHA)
5Dennis Olmstead (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaPhoenix Roadrunners (from Vancouver) University of Wisconsin (WCHA)
6 Brad Rhiness (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaSan Diego Mariners Kingston Canadians (OHA)
7 Randy Andreachuk (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg Jets Kamloops Chiefs (WCHL)
8 Doug Soetaert (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaEdmonton OilersEdmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)
9 Real Cloutier (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaQuebec NordiquesQuebec Remparts (QMJHL)
10 Gary MacGregor (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaChicago Cougars Cornwall Royals (QMJHL)
11 Paul Baxter (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCleveland Crusaders Winnipeg Clubs (WCHL)
12 Jim Turkiewicz (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Toronto Toros Peterborough Petes (OHA)
13 Tim Young (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaNew England Whalers Ottawa 67's (OHA)
14 Bruce Boudreau (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMinnesota Fighting SaintsToronto Marlboros (OHA)
15Dick Spannbauer (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesHouston Aeros University of Minnesota (WCHA)

Round 2 (May)

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
16 Dave Gorman (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaPhoenix Roadrunners St. Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
17 Craig Hanmer (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesIndianapolis Racers St. Paul Vulcans (MidJHL)
18 Bryan Trottier (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCincinnati StingersSwift Current Broncos (WCHL)
19 Rick Blight (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMichigan StagsBrandon Wheat Kings (WCHL)
20 Jacques Cossette (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaVancouver BlazersSorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)
21 Kevin Devine (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaSan Diego MarinersToronto Marlboros (OHA)
22 Brian Engblom (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg JetsUniversity of Wisconsin (WCHA)
23 Glen Burdon (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaEdmonton OilersRegina Pats (WCHL)
24 Charles Constantin (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaQuebec NordiquesQuebec Remparts (QMJHL)
25 Tim Burke (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesChicago Cougars University of New Hampshire (ECAC)
26 Charlie Simmer (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCleveland CrusadersSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHA)
27 Roger Lemelin (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaToronto Toros London Knights (OHA)
28 Mike Eruzione (LW)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesNew England Whalers Boston University (ECAC)
29 Rob Laird (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMinnesota Fighting SaintsRegina Pats (WCHL)
30 Pierre Larouche (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaHouston AerosSorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)

Round 3

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
31 Jim Clarke (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaPhoenix RoadrunnersToronto Marlboros (OHA)
32 Mike Wong (C)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesIndianapolis Racers Minnesota Junior Stars (MidJHL)
33 Mark Lomenda (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaChicago Cougars (from Cincinnati) Victoria Cougars (WCHL)
34 Barry Legge (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMichigan StagsWinnipeg Clubs (WCHL)
35 Peter Driscoll (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaVancouver BlazersKingston Canadians (OHA)
36 Jim Warden (G)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesSan Diego Mariners Michigan Tech (WCHA)
37 Kim MacDougall (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg JetsRegina Pats (WCHL)
38 Paul Holmgren (F)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesEdmonton OilersSt. Paul Vulcans (MidJHL)
39 Garry Lariviere (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaChicago Cougars (from Quebec)St. Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
40 Paul Nicholson (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMichigan Stags (from Chicago)London Knights (OHA)
41Brad Anderson (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCincinnati Stingers (from Cleveland)Victoria Cougars (WCHL)
42Carlo Torresan (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaToronto TorosSorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)
43 Peter Brown (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesNew England WhalersBoston University (ECAC)
44 Buzz Schneider (LW)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesMinnesota Fighting SaintsUniversity of Minnesota (WCHA)
45 Pete LoPresti (G)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesHouston AerosUniversity of Denver (WCHA)

Round 4

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
46Bruce Aberhart (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaPhoenix RoadrunnersLondon Knights (OHA)
47 Mike Zuke (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersMichigan Tech (WCHA)
48 Bob Murray (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCincinnati StingersCornwall Royals (QMJHL)
49 Jamie Hislop (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCleveland Crusaders (from Michigan)University of New Hampshire (ECAC)
50 Dave Given (F)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesVancouver Blazers Brown University (ECAC)
51 Jamie Bateman (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaSan Diego MarinersQuebec Remparts (QMJHL)
52Boyd Anderson (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg Jets Medicine Hat Tigers (WCHL)
53Kevin Treacy (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaEdmonton OilersCornwall Royals (QMJHL)
54 Jean Bernier (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaQuebec Nordiques Shawinigan Bruins (QMJHL)
55 Paul Evans (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaChicago CougarsKitchener Rangers (OHA)
56Derrick Emerson (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaSan Diego Mariners (from Cleveland) Montreal Red White and Blue (QMJHL)
57 Ron Sedlbauer (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaToronto TorosKitchener Rangers (OHA)
58 Dick Lamby (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesNew England Whalers Salem State College (ECAC-2)
59 David Hanson (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesMinnesota Fighting SaintsSt. Paul Vulcans (MidJHL)
60 Derek Smith (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaHouston AerosOttawa 67's (OHA)

Round 5

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
61 Gordon Buynak (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesPhoenix RoadrunnersKingston Canadians (OHA)
62 Pat Ribble (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersOshawa Generals (OHA)
63Larry Finck (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMichigan StagsSt. Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
64 Steve Jensen (LW)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesVancouver BlazersMichigan Tech (WCHA)
65 Mike Boland (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaSan Diego MarinersSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHA)
66Rick Uhrich (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg JetsRegina Pats (WCHL)
67 Dave Langevin (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesEdmonton Oilers University of Minnesota-Duluth (WCHA)
68 Dave Logan (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaQuebec Nordiques Laval National (QMJHL)
69Scott Jessee (RW)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesChicago CougarsMichigan Tech (WCHA)
70Mike Thompson (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCleveland CrusadersVictoria Cougars (WCHL)
71 Gilles Lupien (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaToronto TorosMontreal Red White and Blue (QMJHL)
72 Don McLean (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaNew England WhalersSudbury Wolves (OHA)
73 Steve Carlson (F)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesMinnesota Fighting Saints Marquette Iron Rangers (USHL)
74 Bob Sirois (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaHouston AerosMontreal Red White and Blue (QMJHL)

Round 6

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
75Robbie Watt (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaPhoenix RoadrunnersFlin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
76 Harold Snepsts (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersEdmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)
77 Joe Micheletti (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesCincinnati StingersUniversity of Minnesota (WCHA)
78 Ed Johnstone (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMichigan StagsMedicine Hat Tigers (WCHL)
79 Dave Lumley (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaVancouver BlazersUniversity of New Hampshire (ECAC)
80 Ray Maluta (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaSan Diego MarinersFlin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
81Dave Rooke (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg JetsCornwall Royals (QMJHL)
82Bernard Noreau (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaEdmonton OilersLaval National (QMJHL)
83 Michel Bergeron (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaQuebec NordiquesSorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)
84Emile DeMoissac (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaChicago CougarsNew Westminster Bruins (WCHL)
85Tom Lindskog (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCleveland Crusaders University of Michigan (WCHA)
86Garth Malarchuk (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaToronto TorosCalgary Centennials (WCHL)
87Joe Rando (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesNew England WhalersUniversity of New Hampshire (ECAC)
88Al Hillier (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMinnesota Fighting SaintsFlin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
89Ken Gassoff (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaHouston AerosMedicine Hat Tigers (WCHL)

Round 7

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
90 Andy Spruce (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaPhoenix RoadrunnersLondon Knights (OHA)
91Peter Roberts (C)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesIndianapolis Racers St. Cloud Junior Blues (MidJHL)
92 John Sheridan (C)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesIndianapolis Racers (from Cincinnati)University of Minnesota (WCHA)
93Ron Pronchuk (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMichigan StagsBrandon Wheat Kings (WCHL)
94 Mike Hobin (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaVancouver Blazers Hamilton Red Wings (OHA)
95 Greg Holst (C)Flag of Austria.svg AustriaSan Diego MarinersKingston Canadians (OHA)
96 Bob Ferguson (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg JetsCornwall Royals (QMJHL)
97Tom Sundberg (F)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesEdmonton OilersSt. Paul Vulcans (MidJHL)
98 Denis Carufel (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaQuebec NordiquesSorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)
99John Shewchuk (F)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesChicago CougarsSt. Paul Vulcans (MidJHL)
100Harvey Stewart (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCleveland CrusadersFlin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
101John Harper (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaToronto Toros Cornell University (ECAC)
102 Brian Walsh (RW)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesNew England Whalers University of Notre Dame (WCHA)
103 Jack Carlson (F)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesMinnesota Fighting SaintsMarquette Iron Rangers (USHL)
104Murray Beck (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaHouston AerosNew Westminster Bruins (WCHL)

Round 8

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
105 Steve Short (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesPhoenix RoadrunnersSt. Paul Vulcans (MidJHL)
106 Tom Price (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersOttawa 67's (OHA)
107Mark TouletFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis Racers (from Cincinnati) University of Moncton (CIAU)
108 Paul Touzin (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMichigan Stags Shawinigan Dynamos (QMJHL)
109 Mario Faubert (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaVancouver Blazers St. Louis University (CCHA)
110Mike McKegney (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaSan Diego MarinersKitchener Rangers (OHA)
111John Duncan (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg JetsCornwall Royals (QMJHL)
112 Cam Botting (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaEdmonton Oilers Niagara Falls Flyers (SOJHL)
113Claude Dupuis (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaQuebec NordiquesLaval National (QMJHL)
114Mark Trivett (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaChicago CougarsCornwall Royals (QMJHL)
115 Steve Colp (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCleveland Crusaders Michigan Americans (SOJHL)
116Joe McNeil (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaToronto Toros St. Francis Xavier University
117John Nazar (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaNew England WhalersCornwall Royals (QMJHL)
118Rick Moore (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMinnesota Fighting SaintsMontreal Red White and Blue (QMJHL)
119 Jerry Badiuk (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaHouston AerosKitchener Rangers (OHA)

Round 9

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
120 John Taft (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesPhoenix RoadrunnersUniversity of Wisconsin (WCHA)
121 Michel Dion (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersMontreal Red White and Blue (QMJHL)
122Dave Bossy (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCincinnati StingersUniversity of Notre Dame (WCHA)
123Terry Casey (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMichigan StagsSt. Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
124John Held (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaVancouver BlazersLondon Knights (OHA)
125 Brian Bye (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaSan Diego MarinersKitchener Rangers (OHA)
126Wayne Wilhelm (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg JetsBrandon Wheat Kings (WCHL)
127Marty Mathews (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaEdmonton OilersFlin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
128 Mario Lessard (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaQuebec Nordiques Sherbrooke Castors (QMJHL)
129Bob Chase (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaChicago CougarsCornwall Royals (QMJHL)
130 Jack Brownschidle (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesCleveland CrusadersUniversity of Notre Dame (WCHA)
131Jack Davies (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaToronto Toros Thunder Bay Hurricanes (MJHL)
132 Warren Miller (F)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesNew England WhalersUniversity of Minnesota (WCHA)
133 Don Dufek (F)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesMinnesota Fighting SaintsUniversity of Michigan (WCHA)
134Jan Kascak (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaHouston AerosSt. Louis University (CCHA)

Round 10

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
135Dan Mandryk (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaPhoenix RoadrunnersCalgary Centennials (WCHL)
136Kevin Erickson (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersCalgary Centennials (WCHL)
137Jack Patterson (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis Racers (from Cincinnati)Kamloops Chiefs (WCHL)
138 Eddie Mio (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaVancouver Blazers Colorado College (WCHA)
139Mike Wanchuk (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg JetsRegina Pats (WCHL)
140Willie Friesen (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaEdmonton OilersSwift Current Broncos (WCHL)
141Claude Arvisais (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaQuebec NordiquesShawinigan Dynamos (QMJHL)
142Darrell TraerFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaChicago CougarsThunder Bay Hurricanes (MJHL)
143Serge Gamelin (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCleveland CrusadersSorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)
144Bill Hassard (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaToronto Toros Wexford Raiders (OPJHL)
145 Tony White (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaNew England WhalersKitchener Rangers (OHA)
146Reg DuncombeFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMinnesota Fighting SaintsNew Westminster Bruins (WCHL)
147 Ron Wilson (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesHouston Aeros Providence College (ECAC)

Round 11

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
148 Chuck Luksa (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaPhoenix Roadrunners University of Toronto (OUAA)
149 Don Wheldon (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesIndianapolis RacersLondon Knights (OHA)
150 Gary Sargent (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesIndianapolis Racers (from Cincinnati) Fargo-Moorhead Sugar Kings (MidJHL)
151Dave Groulx (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMichigan StagsCornell University (ECAC)
152Jim Miller (W)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaVancouver BlazersUniversity of Denver (WCHA)
153Firmin Royer (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaSan Diego MarinersSorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)
154John Memryk (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg JetsWinnipeg Clubs (WCHL)
155Greg Steel (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis Racers (from Edmonton)Calgary Centennials (WCHL)
156Jim Murray (G)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesChicago CougarsMichigan Americans (SOJHL)
157Glen McLeod (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCleveland CrusadersSudbury Wolves (OHA)
158 Robbie Moore (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaNew England WhalersMichigan Americans (SOJHL)
159Robin Larson (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesMinnesota Fighting SaintsUniversity of Minnesota (WCHA)
160Bob Ferriter (LW)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesHouston Aeros Boston College (ECAC)

Round 12

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
161Marc Gaudreault (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaPhoenix Roadrunners Lake Superior State University (CCHA)
162Pierre David (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersSorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)
163Scott Mabley (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis Racers (from Cincinnati)Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHA)
164John Riley (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaMichigan Stags Windsor Spitfires (SOJHL)
165Dave Otness (W)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesVancouver BlazersUniversity of Wisconsin (WCHA)
166Bob Elinesky (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaSan Diego Mariners Chatham Maroons (SOJHL)
167Marcel Dumais (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg JetsSherbrooke Castors (QMJHL)
168Russ Hall (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis Racers (from Edmonton)Winnipeg Clubs (WCHL)
169 Michel Dubois (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaChicago Cougars Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
170Doug Allan (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCleveland CrusadersNew Westminster Bruins (WCHL)
171 Cliff Cox (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaNew England WhalersUniversity of New Hampshire (ECAC)
172Joe Baker (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesMinnesota Fighting SaintsSt. Paul Vulcans (MidJHL)
173John McMorrow (F)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesHouston AerosProvidence College (ECAC)

Round 13

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
174Kim Gellert (C)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaPhoenix RoadrunnersLake Superior State University (CCHA)
175Graham Hall (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersWexford Raiders (OPJHL)
176Bill Best (LW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis Racers (from Cincinnati)Sudbury Wolves (OHA)
177 Walt Kyle (C)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesVancouver Blazers Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
178Mitch Giroux (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaSan Diego Mariners Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters (SOJHL)
179Mike St. Cyr (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis Racers (from Edmonton)Kitchener Rangers (OHA)
180 Reggie Lemelin (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaChicago CougarsSherbrooke Castors (QMJHL)
181Gordon Stewart (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaCleveland CrusadersKamloops Chiefs (WCHL)
182Dave Staffen (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaNew England WhalersOttawa 67's (OHA)
183Tony Dorn (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesMinnesota Fighting Saints Three Rivers Dukes
184 Craig Norwich (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesHouston AerosUniversity of Wisconsin (WCHA)

Round 14

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
185Ron Hawkshaw (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaPhoenix Roadrunners University of Waterloo (OUAA)
186Rod Tordoff (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersSwift Current Broncos (WCHL)
187Doug Counter (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis Racers (from Cincinnati) Aurora Tigers (OPJHL)
188 Bob Blanchet (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaSan Diego MarinersKitchener Rangers (OHA)
189 Mitch Babin (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis Racers (from Edmonton) North Bay Trappers (OPJHL)
190Peter Tighe (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaNew England WhalersLondon Knights (OHA)
191 Reed Larson (D)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesMinnesota Fighting SaintsMinnesota Junior Stars (MidJHL)
192Kevin MacDonald (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaHouston AerosBowling Green State University (CCHA)

Round 15

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
193Yves Plouffe (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersSorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)
194Jim Chicoyne (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis Racers (from Edmonton)Brandon Wheat Kings (WCHL)
195Brian Durocher (G)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesNew England Whalers Springfield Olympics (NEJHL)
196Kym Yackel (W)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesMinnesota Fighting Saints South St. Paul (Minn. H.S.)
197Ian MacPhee (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaHouston AerosSwift Current Broncos (WCHL)

Round 16

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
198Brian Barker (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersSorel Black Hawks (QMJHL)
199Colin Ahern (C)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesNew England WhalersTyngsboro Huskies
200Dana Decker (LW)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesMinnesota Fighting SaintsMichigan Americans (SOJHL)
201 Don Hay (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaHouston AerosNew Westminster Bruins (WCHL)

Round 17

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
202 Rick Fraser (D)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersOshawa Generals (OHA)
203Dwane Byers (F)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaNew England WhalersSherbrooke Castors (QMJHL)
204John Rothstein (RW)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesMinnesota Fighting SaintsGrand Rapids Jrs.

Round 18

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
205Larry Jacques (RW)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersOttawa 67's (OHA)

Round 19

#PlayerNationalityWHA teamCollege/junior/club team
206Bob Volpe (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaIndianapolis RacersSudbury Wolves (OHA)
207Tom Wynne (G)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CanadaWinnipeg JetsCornwall Royals (QMJHL)

Draftees based on nationality

RankCountryAmount
North America236
1Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 185
2Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 51
Europe1
3Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 1

See also

References

  1. Penton, Bruce (February 27, 1974). "WHA junior draft: It's no longer a secret!". Brandon Sun. p. 6. Retrieved December 16, 2018 via Newspaperarchive.com.
  2. "WHA draft: Faster than a Bobby Hull slapshot!". Brandon Sun. June 1, 1974. p. 6. Retrieved December 16, 2018 via Newspaperarchive.com.
  3. 1 2 3 "1974 WHA Draft Pick Transactions". Pro Sports Transactions. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
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1974
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