1972-73 WHA season: Difference between revisions
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| [[ | | [[Chicago Cougars]] | ||
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/ | | [https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73//wha/seasons/1972-73/chicago-cougars-program-1972-73_2.html Regular Season] | ||
| | | [[International Amphitheatre]] | ||
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| [[Chicago Cougars]] | | [[Chicago Cougars]] vs. [[Winnipeg Jets (1972-96)|Winnipeg Jets]] | ||
| [[Chicago Cougars vs. Winnipeg Jets (October 31, 1972)|Regular Season]] | |||
| International Amphitheatre | | [[International Amphitheatre]] | ||
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| [[Los Angeles Sharks]] | | [[Los Angeles Sharks]] | ||
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/los-angeles-sharks-program-1972-73.html Regular Season] | | [https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/los-angeles-sharks-program-1972-73.html Regular Season] | ||
| [[Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena]] | | [[Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena]] | ||
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| [[New England Whalers]] | | [[New England Whalers]] | ||
| Regular Season ([https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/new-england-whalers-program-1972-73.html 1]{{·}}[https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/new-england-whalers-program-1972-73_2.html 2]) | | Regular Season ([https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/new-england-whalers-program-1972-73.html 1]{{·}}[https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/new-england-whalers-program-1972-73_2.html 2]) | ||
| Boston Arena | | [[Boston Arena]] | ||
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| [[New York Raiders]] | | [[New York Raiders]] | ||
| Regular Season ([https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/new-york-raiders-program-1972-73.html 1]{{·}}[https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/new-york-raiders-program-1972-73_2.html 2]) | | Regular Season ([https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/new-york-raiders-program-1972-73.html 1]{{·}}[https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/new-york-raiders-program-1972-73_2.html 2]) | ||
| [[Madison Square Garden]] | | [[Madison Square Garden]] | ||
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| [[Ottawa Nationals]] vs. [[Quebec Nordiques]] | |||
| [[Ottawa Nationals vs. Quebec Nordiques (December 24, 1972)|Regular Season]] | |||
| [[Ottawa Civic Centre]] | |||
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| [[Philadelphia Blazers]] | | [[Philadelphia Blazers]] | ||
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! Media Guides | |||
| colspan=2| [ | | colspan=2| [[1972-73 Houston Aeros media guide|Houston Aeros]]{{·}}[https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/new-york-raiders-media-guide-1972-73.html New York Raiders]{{·}}[https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/philadelphia-blazers-media-guide-1972-73.html Philadelphia Blazers]{{·}}[https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/quebec-nordiques-media-guide-1972-73.html Quebec Nordiques]{{·}}[https://www.sportspaper.info/hockey/wha/seasons/1972-73/winnipeg-jets-media-guide-1972-73.html Winnipeg Jets]{{·}}[[1972-73 WHA media guide|World Hockey Association]] | ||
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{{1972-73 WHA season by team}} | |||
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[[Category: World Hockey Association seasons]] | [[Category: World Hockey Association seasons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:36, 3 June 2024
| Preseason | n/a |
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | |||
