1972-73 WHA season
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| Preseason | n/a |
|---|---|
| Regular Season | October 11, 1972-April 1, 1973 |
| Postseason | April 4-May 6, 1973 |
| ← n/a • other seasons • 1973-74→ | |
The 1972-73 WHA season was the first season of the World Hockey Association (WHA). Twelve teams played 78 games each. The league was officially incorporated in June of 1971 by Gary Davidson and Dennis A. Murphy. The league championship trophy, the Avco World Trophy, was donated by AVCO Financial Services Corporation along with $500,000. The New England Whalers won the first Avco World Trophy.
Publications
| Programs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Team | Type | Venue |
| Chicago Cougars | Regular Season | International Amphitheatre |
| Chicago Cougars vs. Winnipeg Jets | Regular Season | International Amphitheatre |
| Los Angeles Sharks | Regular Season | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena |
| New England Whalers | Regular Season (1 • 2) | Boston Arena |
| New York Raiders | Regular Season (1 • 2) | Madison Square Garden |
| Ottawa Nationals vs. Quebec Nordiques | Regular Season | Ottawa Civic Centre |
| Philadelphia Blazers | Regular Season (1 • 2) | Philadelphia Civic Center |
| Winnipeg Jets | Postseason (all series) | Winnipeg Arena |
| Media Guides and Yearbooks | ||
| Media Guides | Houston Aeros • New York Raiders • Philadelphia Blazers • Quebec Nordiques • Winnipeg Jets • World Hockey Association | |
| 1972-73 WHA season by team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | Western Division | |||
| Cleveland Crusaders • New England Whalers • New York Raiders • Ottawa Nationals • Philadelphia Blazers • Quebec Nordiques | Alberta Oilers • Chicago Cougars • Houston Aeros • Los Angeles Sharks • Minnesota Fighting Saints • Winnipeg Jets | |||
