World Hockey Association (1972-1977) Born: August 1, 1971 – WHA founding franchise Folded: February 28, 1976 Re-Born: August 9, 1976 – The Cleveland Crusaders relocate to St. Paul,
World Hockey Association (1974-1978) Born: September 14, 1973 – WHA expansion franchise Folded: December 15, 1978 First Game: October 17, 1974 (L 4-2 vs. Michigan Stags) Last
The Denver Spurs started in the Western Hockey League in 1968. When that circuit folded, the joined the Central Hockey League in 1974. The following year, they joined the World Hockey Association, but moved to Ottawa halfway through the season.
The Cowboys were Calgary’s short-lived Major League precursor to the arrival of the Flames in 1980. The World Hockey Association club lasted just two seasons at the tiny Stampede Corral from 1975 to 1977 and are best remembered today for a violent 1976 playoff brawl against the Quebec Nordiques.
World Hockey Association (1972-1979) National Hockey League (1979-1997) Born: November 21, 1971 – WHA founding franchise Moved: May 6, 1997 (Carolina Hurricanes) First Game: October
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