This Day In Hockey History (6/22)

Posted by on Jun 22, 2011 14:40

This has already been a sad day in more ways than one but 32 years ago came the ultimate boom that many in hockey saw coming for a few years.  It was a moment that truly changed hockey forever.  Would we have 30 teams today?  I doubt it if the following did not happen…..

 

 

June 22, 1979

The Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, Quebec Nordiques and Winnipeg Jets joined the National Hockey League, as the NHL expanded to 21 teams for the 1979-80 season. The World Hockey Association ceased operation.

 

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This Day In Hockey History (6/22)

Posted by on Jun 22, 2010 11:55

Today its about the MERGER.  Yes you know which one.  Just 31 years ago, the WHA folded and four teams went into the NHL.  Here is more.

 

 

June 22, 1979

The Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, Quebec Nordiques and Winnipeg Jets joined the National Hockey League, as the NHL expanded to 21 teams for the 1979-80 season. The World Hockey Association ceased operation.

About Chris Wassel

Simply I am a sports writer whose first loves will always be hockey and food. As we attempt to fix the site which has fallen into some disrepair (okay a lot), any and all help is always appreciated. For now, everything will channel through on a post by post basis. As always, let's have some fun!

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