WHA Teams (1972-79)

Updated August 28, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

Baltimore-Blades (1975); Birmingham-Bulls (1976-78); Calgary-Cowboys (1975-77); Chicago-Cougars (1972-75); Cincinnati-Stingers (1975-79); Cleveland-Crusaders (1972-76, moved to Minnesota); Denver-Spurs (1975-76, moved to Ottawa); Edmonton-Oilers (1972-79, originally called Alberta Oilers in 1972-73); Houston-Aeros (1972-78); Indianapolis-Racers (1974-78).

Los Angeles-Sharks (1972-74, moved to Michigan); Michigan-Stags (1974-75, moved to Baltimore); Minnesota-Fighting Saints (1972-76) and New Fighting Saints (1976-77); New England-Whalers (1972-79, played in Boston from 1972-74, West Springfield, MA from 1974-75, Hartford from 1975-78 and Springfield, MA in 1979); New Jersey-Knights (1973-74, moved to San Diego); New York-Raiders (1972-73, renamed Golden Blades in 1973, moved to New Jersey).

Ottawa-Nationals (1972-73, moved to Toronto) and Civics (1976); Philadelphia-Blazers (1972-73, moved to Vancouver); Phoenix-Roadrunners (1974-77); Quebec-Nordiques (1972-79); San Diego-Mariners (1974-77); Toronto-Toros (1973-76, moved to Birmingham, AL); Vancouver-Blazers (1973-75, moved to Calgary); Winnipeg-Jets (1972-79).