The World Hockey Association (French: Association mondiale de hockey) was a professional ice hockey major league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major league to compete with the National Hockey League (NHL) since the collapse of the Western Hockey League in 1926.

The World Hockey Association was a Major League hockey league that operated from 1972 to 1979.

This is a list of ice hockey leagues, both professional and amateur, from around the world; parentheses denote year of establishment and, where applicable, year of disestablishment. Note: that the major junior level is considered professional by some authorities, including the NCAA, as its players earn a small stipend. Tier 2.

Officially announced on June 10, 1971 in New York, the WHA's philosophy was relatively simple - establish themselves in cities shunned by the NHL (many Canadian), as well as set up base in North America's media centres, competing head-on with the competition.

The World Hockey Association (French: Association mondiale de hockey) was a professional ice hockey major league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major league to compete with the National Hockey League (NHL) since the collapse of the Western Hockey League (1952–74).

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The World Hockey Association (French: Association mondiale de hockey) was a professional ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major competition for the National Hockey League (NHL) since the end of the Western Hockey League after the 1925-26 WHL season .

The World Hockey Association (French: Association mondiale de hockey) was a professional ice hockey major league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major league to compete with the National Hockey League (NHL) since the collapse of the Western Hockey League in 1926.

Oct 11, 2022 · But make no mistake, the World Hockey Association changed hockey in North America and around the world forever. And today marks the 50 th anniversary of the first games ever played in the “pirate league” that made millionnaires out …

Oct 15, 2024 · Alberta begins the regular season on the road, facing the Cleveland Crusaders tonight. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Cleveland Arena.