1973–74 WHA season
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The 1973–74 WHA season was the second season of the World Hockey Association, and lasted from October 1973 until the Avco Cup final game on May 19, 1974, when the Houston Aeros, with Gordie Howe, defeated the Chicago Cougars to sweep the series in four games. Twelve teams each played 78 games. The Philadelphia Blazers relocated to Vancouver, becoming the Vancouver Blazers. They were moved to the Western Division and Chicago moved to the East. The New York Raiders were renamed the New York Golden Blades and then moved to Cherry Hill, New Jersey to become the Jersey Knights after just 24 games. The Ottawa Nationals moved to Toronto and became the Toronto Toros. The Alberta Oilers changed their name to the Edmonton Oilers.
1973–74 WHA season | |
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League | World Hockey Association |
Sport | Ice hockey |
Regular season | |
Top scorer | Mike Walton (Minnesota) |
Avco World Trophy | |
Champions | Houston Aeros |
Runners-up | Chicago Cougars |
WHA seasons | |
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