The St. Catharines Black Hawks moved to Niagara Falls, Ontario, becoming the Flyers.
The Hamilton Fincups then moved to the vacant Jack Gatecliff Arena in St. Catharines, Ontario after the ice-making machine at the ancient Hamilton Forum broke down irreparably a month before the season began.
The Ottawa 67's won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the London Knights.
OMJHL commissioner Tubby Schmalz filed legal action against the World Hockey Association on behalf of the OMJHL in 1976, citing failure to pay development fees for junior-aged players Paul Heaver and Bob Russell who turned professional.
Schmalz also said legal action to receive payments would be likely for a third player, John Tonelli.