Quebec Nordiques
July 19, 2015
World Hockey Association (1972-1979) National Hockey League (1979-1995) Born: June 21, 1972 – WHA founding franchise Moved: May 1995 (Colorado Avalanche) First Game: October 11,
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San Diego Mariners
July 18, 2015
The Mariners were the first and only Major pro hockey team to play in the city of San Diego. The team was part of the World Hockey Association, the colorful 1970’s rival to the National Hockey League, from 1974 through 1977. The team’s arrival in 1974 displaced the popular San Diego Gulls minor league team from the Sports Arena. The Mariners made the WHA’s AVCO Cup playoff in all three of their seasons. But constant ownership turmoil proved to be the club’s undoing and the Mariners folded in the spring of 1977.
New York Golden Blades
March 25, 2015
World Hockey Association (1973) Born: May 30, 1973- Re-branded from New York Raiders Moved: November 20, 1973 (Jersey Knights) First Game: October 6, 1973 (T 2-2 @
Los Angeles Sharks
March 5, 2015
World Hockey Association (1972-1974) Born: 1972 – WHA founding franchise Moved: April 1974 (Michigan Stags) First Game: October 13, 1972 (L 3-2 vs. Houston Aeros)
Philadelphia Blazers
January 29, 2015
World Hockey Association (1972-1973) Born: May 1972 – The WHA’s planned Miami franchise shifts to Philadelphia Moved: May 1973 (Vancouver Blazers) First Game: October 12,