Category: World Hockey Association
History of the Houston Aeros
Houston Aeros*Originally published in Dec. 2017 The Houston Aeros were a member of the now-defunct World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972-78. They were highly successful, making the playoffs each of their…
Read moreGilles Léger Passes Away At Age 83
World Hockey AssociationThe NHL is mourning the passing of Gilles Léger, a long-time executive who spent time with three organizations in a career spanning from 1979-2020. Outside of his work in the NHL, Léger spent time as a coach and a general manager in the CIAU and WHA. After the World Hockey Association ceased operati...
Read more9 Cool Things About Dave Semenko: Edmonton Oilers’ Enforcer
WHADave Semenko was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was a left-winger in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for two seasons and the NHL for 10 seasons. In total,…
Read moreHistory of the Houston Aeros
WHAThe Houston Aeros were a member of the now-defunct World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972-78. They were highly successful, making the playoffs each of their six seasons and won two…
Read moreFrank Mahovlich: Highs & Lows of a Hall of Fame Career
Frank MahovlichFew players had a life as remarkable as Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich. He played 1,418 professional games in 22 seasons between the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association…
Read moreSabres What-Ifs: Perreault, Eichel & 2006
World Hockey AssociationThere’s no greater question in all of sports than “what if?” Regardless of whether it was in football, baseball or NASCAR, it’s something that gets asked repeatedly and lends a…
Read moreTop 5 New York Islanders’ Overtime Goals
World Hockey AssociationFor the New York Islanders, a franchise that was born during the NHL’s second wave of expansion, designed to keep the NHL’s then-rival World Hockey Association (WHA) at bay, this is a team that had to pull itself out of the shadow of the richer, more established New York team, the New York Rangers....
Read moreFrank Mahovlich: Highs & Lows of a Hall of Fame Career
Canadian SenateFew players had a life as remarkable as Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich. He played 1,418 professional games in 22 seasons between the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association…
Read moreToday in Hockey History: Feb. 27
WHATwo of the most legendary players to ever play in the National Hockey League were traded on this date. Also, Feb. 27 was a very date in the city of…
Read more9 Cool Things About Dave Semenko: Edmonton Oilers’ Enforcer
Edmonton OilersDave Semenko was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was a left-winger in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for two seasons and the NHL for 10 seasons. In total,…
Read moreWinnipeg Jets Logo History
JetsThe Winnipeg Jets have always been a bit of an odd bunch in the aesthetics department. Their World Hockey Association days saw them change their uniforms nearly every single year.…
Read more6 Times the Oilers Changed Coaches During the Season
Glen SathSince entering the NHL in 1979 following its merger with the World Hockey Association (WHA), the Edmonton Oilers have replaced their head coach six times during the season, most recently…
Read moreOvechkin has Howe family support trying to become No. 2 all-time in goals
Gordie HoweARLINGTON, Va. -- Alex Ovechkin remaining at 800 goals his past two games might prove to be serendipitous.
Read moreCanucks Q&A: John Garrett's ketchup connection was rooted in 'making food stretch'
John Shorthouse'There was always 11 people around and you made food stretch. The meat loaf was more bread than meat and ketchup was the sauce that made everything taste good.' — Former Canucks goalie John Garrett.
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