World Hockey Association history and statistics

WHA History

The World Hockey Association was a Major League hockey league that operated from 1972 to 1979.

WHA Seasons

World Hockey Association
Year	Teams	Champion	Runner-Up	Result
	In: Los Angeles Sharks In: Alberta Oilers In: Cleveland Crusaders In: Ottawa Nationals In: Chicago Cougars In: Houston Aeros In: Minnesota Fighting Saints In: New England Whalers In: Quebec Nordiques In: Winnipeg Jets In: New York Raiders In: Philadelphia Blazers
1972-73	12 Teams	New England Whalers	Winnipeg Jets	(4-1)
Out: Alberta Oilers Out: Ottawa Nationals Out: New York Raiders Out: Philadelphia Blazers	In: Edmonton Oilers In: Toronto Toros In: Vancouver Blazers In: New York Golden Blades/Jersey Knights
1973-74	12 Teams	Houston Aeros	Chicago Cougars	(4-0)
Out: Los Angeles Sharks Out: New York Golden Blades/Jersey Knights	In: Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades In: Indianapolis Racers In: San Diego Mariners In: Phoenix Roadrunners
1974-75	14 Teams	Houston Aeros	Quebec Nordiques	(4-0)
Out: Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades Out: Vancouver Blazers Out: Chicago Cougars	In: Calgary Cowboys In: Cincinnati Stingers In: Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics
1975-76	14 Teams	Winnipeg Jets	Houston Aeros	(4-0)
Out: Cleveland Crusaders Out: Toronto Toros Out: Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics Out: Minnesota Fighting Saints	In: Minnesota Fighting Saints In: Birmingham Bulls
1976-77	12 Teams	Quebec Nordiques	Winnipeg Jets	(4-3)
Out: Minnesota Fighting Saints Out: Calgary Cowboys Out: San Diego Mariners Out: Phoenix Roadrunners	In: Czechoslovakia In: Soviet Union All-Stars
1977-78	10 Teams	Winnipeg Jets	New England Whalers	(4-0)
Out: Houston Aeros Out: Czechoslovakia Out: Soviet Union All-Stars
1978-79	7 Teams	Winnipeg Jets	Edmonton Oilers	(4-2)