East Division (WHA)

The WHA's East 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 West Division. The division existed until 1977, as the WHA decreased to only eight teams and divisions weren't used anymore.

East Division
LeagueWorld Hockey Association
SportIce Hockey
Inaugural season1972-73 season
Ceased1977
Championships
Most titlesNew England Whalers (3)

Division lineups

1972–1973

1973–1974

Changes from the 1972–1973 season

1974–1975

Changes from the 1973–1974 season

  • The Quebec Nordiques and Toronto Toros move from the East Division to the newly formed Canadian Division.
  • The Indianapolis Racers join the East Division as an expansion team.

1975–1976

Changes from the 1974–1975 season

  • The Chicago Cougars folded during the summer of 1975.
  • The Cincinnati Stingers join the East Division as an expansion team.

1976–1977

Changes from the 1975–1976 season

After the 1976–1977 season

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

Playoff Division Champions

Avco Cup winners produced

  1. 1973 - New England Whalers
  2. 1977 - Quebec Nordiques

Smythe Division Titles Won By Team

Team Number of Championships Won Last Year Won
New England Whalers 3 1975
Indianapolis Racers 1 1976
Quebec Nordiques 1 1977

See also

References

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