1973-74 WHA season

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1973-74 World Hockey Association season
Preseason n/a
Regular Season October 6, 1973-April 4, 1974
Postseason April 6-May 15, 1974
1972-73 • other seasons • 1974-75


The 1973-74 WHA season was the second season of the World Hockey Association. Twelve teams each played 78 games. The Philadelphia Blazers relocated to Vancouver, becoming the Vancouver Blazers. They were moved to the Western Division and Chicago moved to the East. The New York Raiders were renamed the New York Golden Blades and then moved to Cherry Hill, New Jersey to become the Jersey Knights after just 24 games. The Ottawa Nationals moved to Toronto and became the Toronto Toros. The Alberta Oilers changed their name to the Edmonton Oilers.

Publications

Programs
Team Type Venue
Alberta Oilers Regular Season Edmonton Gardens
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
Minnesota Fighting Saints Regular Season (1 • 2) St. Paul Civic Center
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
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