Eastern Division (WHA)

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The Eastern Division was a division in the North American professional ice hockey league WHA .

Initially there was only the Western Division in addition to the Eastern Division. For the third season the number of teams was increased and the Canadian Division was added. After two years, it was reduced to two divisions for one year.

The division's name was derived from the geographical location of the teams that played in it, i.e. This means that the teams that were based in the east of North America played in the Eastern Division.

Teams

1972/73 1973/74 1974/75 1975/76 1976/77
Chicago Cougars
Cincinnati stingers
Cleveland Crusaders
Indianapolis Racers
Minnesota Fighting Saints
New England Whalers
New York Raiders *
Ottawa Nationals Toronto Toros Birmingham Bulls
Philadelphia Blazers
Québec Nordiques Québec Nordiques

master

  • 1973 - New England Whalers
  • 1974 - New England Whalers
  • 1975 - New England Whalers
  • 1976 - Indianapolis Racers
  • 1977 - Quebec Nordiques