1975–76 Southern Hockey League season


The 1975–76 Southern Hockey League season was the third season of the Southern Hockey League. The five existing teams returned from the previous season, joined by a sixth expansion team from Norfolk, Virginia. The Tidewater Sharks joined the league owned by Virginia politician Dick Davis, playing at the Norfolk Scope. The six teams played a complete schedule of 72 games, with the Charlotte Checkers winning the regular season, and the playoffs.

Standings

Final standings of the regular season.
GPWLTGFGAPts
Charlotte Checkers7242201030220694
Hampton Gulls7233231626223482
Winston-Salem Polar Twins7230291325225173
Roanoke Valley Rebels7229281523923873
Tidewater Sharks7224341423026062
Greensboro Generals7218421222131748

WHA/NHL affiliations

Southern Hockey League franchises were primarily affiliated with World Hockey Association teams, however some also had agreements with National Hockey League teams. Summary of WHA/NHL affiliation agreements:
SHL teamWHA parent clubsNHL parent clubs
Charlotte CheckersCalgary CowboysBuffalo Sabres
Greensboro GeneralsnoneDetroit Red Wings
Washington Capitals
Hampton GullsCincinnati Stingersnone
Roanoke Valley RebelsWinnipeg Jets
Calgary Cowboys
San Diego Mariners		none
Tidewater SharksCleveland CrusadersBuffalo Sabres
Winston-Salem Polar TwinsnoneNew York Rangers)
St. Louis Blues

Scoring leaders

Top 10 SHL points scoring leaders.
RankPlayerTeamGoalsAssistsPoints
1John CampbellWinston-Salem335992
2Yvon DupuisCharlotte523991
3Ken GassoffWinston-Salem364985
4Wally SprangeGreensboro225981
5Art StrattonHampton146478
6Neil KorzackCharlotte463177
7John RaynakRoanoke Valley354075
8Bob SmuldersCharlotte224668
9Pat DonnellyHampton283967
10Wayne ChryslerCharlotte244266

Playoffs

James Crockett Cup playoffs.