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The '''World Hockey Association''' was a North American professional hockey league. It lasted from 1972 until 1979. The league merged with the [[National Hockey League]] in 1979 and 4 of its teams joined the league. The Championship was known as the [[Avco Cup]]. |
The '''World Hockey Association''' was a North American professional hockey league. It lasted from 1972 until 1979. The league merged with the [[National Hockey League]] in 1979 and 4 of its teams joined the league. The Championship was known as the [[Avco Cup]]. |
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Revision as of 03:25, 5 February 2014
League Logo.
The World Hockey Association was a North American professional hockey league. It lasted from 1972 until 1979. The league merged with the National Hockey League in 1979 and 4 of its teams joined the league. The Championship was known as the Avco Cup.
Teams
- Alberta Oilers (1972-1973)
- Chicago Cougars (1972-1975)
- Cleveland Crusaders (1972-1976)
- Houston Aeros (WHA) (1972-1978)
- Los Angeles Sharks (1972-1974)
- Minnesota Fighting Saints (1972-1977)
- New England Whalers (1972-1979)
- New York Raiders (1972-1973)
- Ottawa Nationals (1972-1973)
- Philadelphia Blazers (1972-1973)
- Quebec Nordiques (1972-1979)
- Winnipeg Jets (1972-1979)
- Edmonton Oilers (1973-1979)
- Jersey Knights (1973-1974)
- New York Golden Blades (1973)
- Toronto Toros (1973-1976)
- Vancouver Blazers (1973-1975)
- Indianapolis Racers (1974-1978)
- Michigan Stags (1974-1975)
- Phoenix Roadrunners (1974-1977)
- San Diego Mariners (1974-1977)
- Baltimore Blades (1975)
- Calgary Cowboys (1975-1977)
- Cincinnati Stingers (1975-1979)
- Denver Spurs (1975-1976)
- Birmingham Bulls (1976-1979)
- Ottawa Civics (1976)
- Calgary Broncos (never played)
- Dayton Arrows (never played)
- Miami Screaming Eagles (never played)
- San Francisco Sharks (never played)