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: Chicago Cougars In: Houston Aeros In: Minnesota Fighting Saints In: New England Whalers In: New York Raiders In: Ottawa Nationals In: Philadelphia Blazers In: Quebec Nordiques In: Winnipeg Jets
1972-73	12 Teams	New England Whalers	Winnipeg Jets	(4-1)
Out: Alberta Oilers Out: New York Raiders Out: Ottawa Nationals Out: Philadelphia Blazers	In: Edmonton Oilers In: New York Golden Blades/Jersey Knights In: Toronto Toros In: Vancouver Blazers
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: Phoenix Roadrunners In: San Diego Mariners
1974-75	14 Teams	Houston Aeros	Quebec Nordiques	(4-0)
Out: Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades Out: Chicago Cougars Out: Vancouver Blazers	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: Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics Out: Minnesota Fighting Saints Out: Toronto Toros	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: Phoenix Roadrunners Out: San Diego Mariners	In: Czechoslovakia In: Soviet Union All-Stars
1977-78	10 Teams	Winnipeg Jets	New England Whalers	(4-0)
Out: Czechoslovakia Out: Houston Aeros Out: Soviet Union All-Stars
1978-79	7 Teams	Winnipeg Jets	Edmonton Oilers	(4-2)