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1-0 before 9,400 fans after two overtime periods. The Jaws finished the season with a record of 9 wins and 15 losses, last place in the
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General Manager. Even though the team still had five open roster spots, include two of three forwards, the Jaws faced their first opponent the Dallas Tornados in a preseason game on March 12, 1976,
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to acts as player-manager of the new franchise. Former
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725:"Jaws entertain, lose"
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