Philadelphia Blazers
January 29, 2015
The Philadelphia Blazers were charter members of the World Hockey Association (WHA). However, after one season in the City of Brotherly Love, they moved to Vancouver.
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Houston Aeros (1972-1978)
January 25, 2015
The Houston Aeros were a powerhouse club in the World Hockey Association, a 1970’s-era rival to the NHL. The Aeros are best remembered for luring pro hockey’s all-time leading scorer, Gordie Howe, out of retirement in 1973 and signing him to play alongside his sons Mark and Marty Howe. There was little rust on the 45-year old star. Mr. Hockey won league MVP honors in 1974 as the Aeros won the first of two straight AVCO Cup championships that spring.
Ottawa Nationals
August 18, 2014
World Hockey Association (1972-1973) Born: 1972 – WHA founding franchise Moved: Spring 1973 (Toronto Toros) First Game: October 11, 1972 (L 7-4 vs. Alberta Oilers)
Phoenix Roadrunners (1967-1979)
June 26, 2014
Phoenix’s original Roadrunners hockey team of the Western League (1967-1974) and the World Hockey Association (1974-1977) is covered in this entry, along with the first of the many Roadrunners minor league revivals, the Central Hockey League/Pacific Hockey League Roadrunners of 1977 to 1979.
Birmingham Bulls (1976-1981)
May 16, 2014
The Birmingham Bulls of the World Hockey Association were one of the first major pro hockey teams to make their home in the Deep South, sharing that distinction with the slightly older Atlanta Flames of the National Hockey League. The Bulls never posted a winning record and made the playoffs only once in three WHA seasons. But the team did make news for its controversial “Baby Bulls” youth movement that saw the team sign a parade of teenage stars from the junior ranks who would later go on to NHL stardom, including Ken Linseman, Michel Goulet, Rick Vaive, Pat Riggin and others. Read more…