From 1972-1979, the World Hockey Association (WHA) functioned as the only major hockey league to rival the established National Hockey League (NHL) since the NHL's 1917 formation. Not expected to survive its first season, the WHA managed to string together seven controversial yet entertaining seasons, & in the process permanently changed the face of North American major league hockey. It was the league that provided a refreshing career boost for two of hockey's greatest stars, Bobby Hill & Gordie Howe, while giving future ...
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From 1972-1979, the World Hockey Association (WHA) functioned as the only major hockey league to rival the established National Hockey League (NHL) since the NHL's 1917 formation. Not expected to survive its first season, the WHA managed to string together seven controversial yet entertaining seasons, & in the process permanently changed the face of North American major league hockey. It was the league that provided a refreshing career boost for two of hockey's greatest stars, Bobby Hill & Gordie Howe, while giving future stars Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier & Mike Gartner their first taste of major league action. "the Complete...World Hockey Association, 1972-1979" offers the reader a factual historical account of the WHA from its inception through to its demise. Features of the book include histories of each of the teams, chronologies of important events & anecdotal stories. The book also features complete game-by-game results for every game played during the league's duration, including playoffs, all-star games, & international series. Further sections provide complete player, goal tender & coaching statistics, team standings, seasonal statistics, complete player draft charts & much more.
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Add this copy of The Complete Historical and Statistical Reference to to cart. $83.71, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Xaler Pr.
Add this copy of The Complete Historical and Statistical Reference to to cart. $167.29, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Xaler Pr.
