The WHA's West Division was formed in 1972. The division existed for five seasons until 1977. In 1972, the WHA was formed with 12 teams, split into two divisions of six teams each, with the other division being the East Division. The division existed until 1977, as the WHA decreased to only eight teams and divisions weren't used anymore.

West Division
LeagueWorld Hockey Association
SportIce Hockey
First season1972-73 season
Ceased1977
Most titlesHouston Aeros (4)

Division lineups edit

1972–1973 edit

1973–1974 edit

Changes from the 1972–1973 season edit

1974–1975 edit

Changes from the 1973–1974 season edit

1975–1976 edit

Changes from the 1974–1975 season edit

  • The Baltimore Blades folded during the summer of 1975.
  • The Denver Spurs join the East Division as an expansion team. In January 1976, the Spurs would relocate to Ottawa, Ontario, becoming the Ottawa Civics. The team folded during the season shortly after their relocation.

1976–1977 edit

  • Calgary Cowboys
  • Edmonton Oilers
  • Houston Aeros
  • Phoenix Roadrunners
  • San Diego Mariners
  • Winnipeg Jets

Changes from the 1975–1976 season edit

After the 1976–1977 season edit

The league folded four teams during the off-season, reducing the number of teams to eight, as the WHA decided not to use a divisional format.

Regular season Division Champions edit

Playoff Division Champions edit

Avco Cup winners produced edit

  1. 1974 - Houston Aeros
  2. 1975 - Houston Aeros

West Division Titles Won By Team edit

Team Number of Championships Won Last Year Won
Houston Aeros 4 1977
Winnipeg Jets 1 1973

See also edit

References edit