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World Hockey Association

7 seasons · 1972-73 to 1978-79

Final Operated 1972-1979

Franchise Outcomes

Joined the NHL 4 franchises
Edmonton Oilers
Still active
New England Whalers
Still active as Carolina Hurricanes
Quebec Nordiques
Still active as Colorado Avalanche
Winnipeg Jets
Moved to Phoenix in 1996, became defunct in 2024
Folded midseason 1 franchise
Indianapolis Racers
Folded after 25 games
Defunct 2 franchises
Birmingham Bulls
Players dispersed
Cincinnati Stingers
Players dispersed
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Every WHA Season

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Jets 1978-79
3rd Title
Defeated
Oilers4–2
1st Appearance
Jets 1977-78
2nd Title
Defeated
Whalers4–0
2nd Appearance
Nordiques 1976-77
1st Title
Defeated
Jets4–3
3rd Appearance
Jets 1975-76
1st Title
Defeated
Aeros4–0
3rd Appearance
Aeros 1974-75
2nd Title
Defeated
Nordiques4–0
1st Appearance
Aeros 1973-74
1st Title
Defeated
Cougars4–0
1st Appearance
Whalers 1972-73
1st Title
Defeated
Jets4–1
1st Appearance