World Hockey Association (1972-1973)
Tombstone
Born: September 13, 19711Newly-formed circuit threatens NHL? S-P Services via The Phoenix, Sep. 14. 1971
Sold/Rebranded: May 30, 1973 (New York Golden Blades)2WHA stalwarts exchanged, CP via The Leader-Post, May 31, 1973
First Game: October 12, 1972 (L 4-2 @ Winnipeg Jets)
Last Game: March 30, 1973 (L 5-4 OT @ New England Whalers)
AVCO Cup Championships: None
Arena
Madison Square Garden (III)
Opened: December 15, 19253Ceremonial Start for Hockey in N.Y., The Montreal Gazette, Dec. 14, 1925
Closed: February 11, 19684Garden Finale, Rangers Tie Red Wings 3-3, AP via The St. Petersburg Times, Feb. 12, 1968
Marketing
Team Colors: Orange, blue, white
Ownership
Owner: Neil Shayne
Background
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New york raiders WHA Hockey Apparel
go retro in New York Raiders Gear
The New York Raiders were charter members of the World Hockey Association (WHA) in 1972. For almost two seasons, New York was a three-hockey–team town. The Raiders became the Golden Blades, before moving to New Jersey in 1973. Remember New York’s other pro hockey team in a T-shirt and jersey from Royal Retros. Several colors available.
- Free Customization Included
- Each jersey individually handmade
- Any name and number
- Heavyweight sewn tackle twill
- 100% polyester
- Heavyweight fabric made to game standards
- Fight strap included
Links
World Hockey Association Programs
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